Seize the opportunity to taste a wide variety of Greek delicacies ranging from the mouth-watering sweet and syrupy “loukoumades” to traditional “bougatsa” or the savoury “pastourma”, Feta cheese and famous Greek olives. Enjoy this unique tour, in the non-touristy area of Athens and acquaint yourself with the Greek cuisine in the company of your food specialist guide.
Discover another side of Athens which lies in the shadow of the famous Acropolis where a kaleidoscope of colors, smells, tastes and textures await. Your expert and totally passionate about food guide will lead you past produce stalls bursting with color, intoxicating spice shops, enticing sweet shops, and of course the bustling central food market of Athens.
We will visit various specialty food shops, colorful and alluring delicatessens, aromatic and tempting bakeries and sweet shops, restaurants, dairies, spice, grocery and pie shops where you will sample and taste the most traditional Greek food and not necessarily the Greek food stereotypes such as "Greek salad” or “moussaka". A genuine Athenian food tour would not be complete without a visit to the vibrant central Varvakeios food market, with its bustling energy and loud bargaining; this dazzling galaxy of fruit and spice, meat and fish will enchant you.
Our guides will knowledgeably lead you through a food stroll and introduce you to small, hidden specialty food shops. They will provide valuable insight both on the unique and intricate culinary heritage of Greece as well as the famous Mediterranean diet, hailed today as a model of healthy living.
Join us as we embark on a culinary journey and a delightful world of the five senses and the culinary Athens will be revealed to you!
Τhe tour ends close to Monastiraki Square (Athens Flea Market).
Additional info:
- This tour starts at 09:30 am
- The tour operates daily, except on Sundays
- The tour will not operate on:
• January 1st - New Year's Day
• January 2nd
• January 6th- Epiphany
• Shrove Monday
• March 25th - National Holiday
• Greek Orthodox Good Friday (before 12:00)
• Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday
• Greek Orthodox Easter Monday
• Greek Orthodox Easter Tuesday
• May 1st - Labor Day
• Αugust 10 to August 23
• October 28th- National Holiday
• December 25th & 26th - Christmas
5 Day Forecast For Athens Food Tour
Our 5 day weather forecast for Athens updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On 03/02/2023 the sun will rise at 07:45 and will set at 16:46. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. Moderate to strong winds are expected.
Midnight
Overcast skies
8.8°C (47.9°F)
Wind speed: 31 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (259°, WSW)
Humidity: 77%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.27 in / 1022 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
3am
Cloudy skies
9.5°C (49.2°F)
Wind speed: 33 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (256°, WSW)
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.27 in / 1022 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
6am
Overcast skies
9.5°C (49.1°F)
Wind speed: 31 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (269°, W)
Humidity: 84%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.32 in / 1024 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
9am
Cloudy skies
9.8°C (49.6°F)
Wind speed: 24 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (276°, W)
Humidity: 85%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.4 in / 1027 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
Noon
Overcast skies
11.8°C (53.3°F)
Wind speed: 24 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (275°, W)
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.44 in / 1028 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
3pm
Partly cloudy skies
11.2°C (52.2°F)
Wind speed: 23 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (282°, WNW)
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.46 in / 1029 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
6pm
Clear skies
8.6°C (47.5°F)
Wind speed: 17 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (268°, W)
Humidity: 87%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.52 in / 1031 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
9pm
Clear skies
7.2°C (44.9°F)
Wind speed: 13 mph / undefined kph
Wind direction: (269°, W)
Humidity: 91%
Visibility: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Pressure: 30.58 in / 1033 mb
Precipitation: 0 in / 0 mm
About Our Weather Forecast For Athens
Our weather forecast for Athens is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
About Athens Food Tour
Attractions in Athens, Attiki.
Korai Square
Athens
Attiki
10564
+30 6945 859 662