Street food tasting in the locals favorite hidden places
Overview
Join us on a food extravaganza where we will sample a wide variety of our favorite street foods in the locals spots of downtown Athens.
We will meet in Monastiraki and then take a short stroll around the market area and the social life area (Psiri) stopping regularly for tastings and sit down meals of our most loved street foods, all in places frequented by the local community.
We will visit one of the best souvlaki houses and sample their delicous pork or chicken skewers , eat a gyros, sample traditional pies, visit a deli for cured meat and cheeses, Greek coffee or Freddo, calamari and more washed down with Greek licquers such as raki and ouzo or fresh orange juice. Come hungry and ready to eat. Of course we will eat some of our favorite sweets as the Greeks love desert!
Unfortunately this experience is not suitable for gluten free or vegetarian diets but our traditionl food tour is able to accomodate all dietry requirements.
What's Included
- Lunch Gyros, souvlaki, fresh pies, sweets, seasonal fruits, calamari, cured meats and cheese, Greek coffee and Greek licquer
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Athinas 41
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
Join us on a food extravaganza where we will sample a wide variety of our favorite street foods in the locals spots of downtown Athens.
We will meet in Monastiraki and then take a short stroll around the market area and the social life area (Psiri) stopping regularly for tastings and sit down meals of our most loved street foods, all in places frequented by the local community.
We will visit one of the best souvlaki houses and sample their delicous pork or chicken skewers , eat a gyros washed down with Greek licquers such as raki and ouzo, local wine or fresh orange juice, and visit a fish taverna inside the market and taste fried calamari and small fish. Of course we will eat some of our favorite sweets, loukoumades and ice cream as the Greeks love desert!
Unfortunately this experience is not suitable for gluten free, vegetarian or vegan diets but our traditional food tour is able to accomodate all dietry requirements.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Gyros, souvlaki, fresh pies, sweets, seasonal fruits, calamari, cured meats and cheese, Greek coffee and Greek licquer.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Street food tasting in the locals favorite hidden places is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Street food tasting in the locals favorite hidden places 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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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
- LunchGyros, souvlaki, fresh pies, sweets, seasonal fruits, calamari, cured meats and cheese, Greek coffee and Greek licquer
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
