Duration
4 hours
Athens · experience
Original Athens food tour
A four-hour walk through the Varvakios market and downtown tavernas, from koulóuri and loukoumádes to a taverna mezze spread and souvlaki to finish.
4 hoursSmall group, with a private optionFrom €69
The experience
A four-hour walk through the Varvakios food market and downtown tavernas, built around a full meal’s worth of tastings.
The route runs through the Varvakios Agora meat, fish and produce market and a string of specialty stores selling olive oil, wine, cheese and cured meats, with stops for koulóuri, loukoumádes, pies and roasted coffee along the way.
It finishes in the historic centre with Greek mezze at a downtown taverna and a classic souvlaki pita to close, alongside local wine and aperitifs such as ouzo and tsipouro — intended as a full meal, not a light snack.
Group
Small group, with a private option
Languages
English
Format
Guided walking food tour
Meeting point
Confirmed with the option booked, central Athens
Pickup and drop-off
Not included — the walk starts and ends in central Athens.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A first afternoon in Athens that doubles as an introduction to Greek food culture.
- Travellers happy to skip a sit-down lunch in favour of tasting their way across the city.
- Vegetarians, who are well accommodated; vegan and gluten-free diets are not.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1First stop
Varvakios Agora
The meat, fish and produce market, plus specialty stores for wine and olive oil.
- 2Along the way
Bakeries and street stalls
Koulóuri, loukoumádes and filo pastries from local shops.
- 3Closing stop
Downtown tavernas
Greek mezze and a souvlaki pita at an authentic taverna in the historic centre.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- A guided walk through the Varvakios food market
- Tastings of koulóuri, loukoumádes, pies, cheese and cured meats
- Local wine, ouzo and tsipouro included
- A taverna mezze spread and souvlaki pita to finish
Included
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ All food tastings
- ✓ Local wine, ouzo and tsipouro
- ✓ Coffee
- ✓ Tips
Not included
- • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Not suitable for vegans or guests with gluten intolerance.
- Come hungry — the tastings amount to a full meal; avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand.
- The tour runs rain or shine.
- Cancellation terms are shown on GetYourGuide before you book.