Duration
3.5 hours
Group Size
2–6 people
Languages
English, Greek
Meeting Point
Omonia Square, outside the Metro exit (Line 1 & 2)

About This Tour

Food is the fastest way into a culture, and Athens has one of the most vibrant food scenes in the Mediterranean. On this tour, we dive into the legendary Athens Central Market (Varvakios Agora), sample street food, visit a traditional bakery, a cheese shop, and a hidden taverna that has been feeding the neighbourhood for four generations. This is a hands-on, eating experience. Come hungry.

What to Expect

9:30 — Meet at Omonia Square 9:45 — Varvakios Agora: the meat and fish halls (the real Athens) 10:30 — The spice and herb market: tasting dried fruits, olives, loukoumades 11:00 — Traditional bakery visit + fresh koulouri and tiropita 11:30 — Hidden neighbourhood taverna: wine, cheese, mezedes 12:30 — Monastiraki flea market stroll 13:00 — Tour ends at Monastiraki Square

What's Included

  • Licensed guide
  • All food tastings and samples
  • Glass of local wine at the taverna
  • Small group (max 6 people)
  • Extra food or drinks beyond the tasting
  • Hotel transfers

Traveler Reviews

Absolutely the highlight of our trip to Greece. Artemis brought the ancient city to life in a way no guidebook ever could. We laughed, we learned, and we ate extraordinarily well.

Sarah M.

United States · October 2024