Get a Taste of Athens Food Tour
Overview
What about exploring the city through the ultimate food discovery experience? Discover the city at a relaxing pace with our local expert who will share your love for delicious dishes and tasty products. Indulge yourself into a culinary journey during which you will you’ll get to know the people who create the culinary story of the city.
During this food experience, you will taste regional specialties, try some of the best street food and discover secret gastronomic gems.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Meeting point and places/tastings may be different during weekends and also evening tours on weekdays (some places/delis and also the food market are closed).
• Food market doesn't operate during evening hours.
• Alcohol served at lunch/dinner only.
• Please inform for food restrictions/allergies.
• Not recommended for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
• Please check where the meeting point is located and come on time.
Location: Downtown Athens
Duration: 3 hours.
Language: English
What's Included
- Meals Seated lunch/dinner featuring a generous spread of authentic Greek meze and regional specialties, with vegetarian-friendly options available
- Alcoholic beverages During the charcuterie tasting, enjoy a glass of red or white wine alongside tsipouro, a traditional Greek spirit. Your seated meal includes a glass of wine or beer.
- Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- Greek olives paired with dakos—traditional Cretan barley rusks
- Assortment of local artisanal cheeses
- Choice of a savory puff pastry pie or a classic street food favorite like souvlaki or gyros
- A selection of Greek cured meats
- A beloved Greek dessert such as loukoumades (honey-soaked dough bites) or flaky baklava
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food, drinks or products you may want to buy during the activity
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Athinas 7
Athina 105 54, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Psirri
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Evripidou
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Aiolou
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you wish to be included with another party that has also booked this tour, please mention this in the notes field during booking.
- Menu items and stops may vary between weekday and weekend tours, as some venues and the central market may be closed (evening hours and Sundays).
- While the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, the city’s historic district features narrow streets and pavements, thus presenting challenges.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Meals. Seated lunch/dinner featuring a generous spread of authentic Greek meze and regional specialties, with vegetarian-friendly options available.
- Alcoholic beverages. During the charcuterie tasting, enjoy a glass of red or white wine alongside tsipouro, a traditional Greek spirit. Your seated meal includes a glass of wine or beer.
- Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- Greek olives paired with dakos—traditional Cretan barley rusks.
- Assortment of local artisanal cheeses.
- Choice of a savory puff pastry pie or a classic street food favorite like souvlaki or gyros.
- A selection of Greek cured meats.
- A beloved Greek dessert such as loukoumades (honey-soaked dough bites) or flaky baklava.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Additional food, drinks or products you may want to buy during the activity.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Get a Taste of Athens Food Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Get a Taste of Athens Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsSeated lunch/dinner featuring a generous spread of authentic Greek meze and regional specialties, with vegetarian-friendly options available
- Alcoholic beveragesDuring the charcuterie tasting, enjoy a glass of red or white wine alongside tsipouro, a traditional Greek spirit. Your seated meal includes a glass of wine or beer.
- Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- Greek olives paired with dakos—traditional Cretan barley rusks
- Assortment of local artisanal cheeses
- Choice of a savory puff pastry pie or a classic street food favorite like souvlaki or gyros
- A selection of Greek cured meats
- A beloved Greek dessert such as loukoumades (honey-soaked dough bites) or flaky baklava
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food, drinks or products you may want to buy during the activity
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you wish to be included with another party that has also booked this tour, please mention this in the notes field during booking.
- Menu items and stops may vary between weekday and weekend tours, as some venues and the central market may be closed (evening hours and Sundays).
- While the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, the city’s historic district features narrow streets and pavements, thus presenting challenges.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
