Greece · Dining Experience

Gourmet Food Walking Tour in Athens with Donuts and Greek Wine

4 Hours Round trip from Athens Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Monastiraki and the vibrant Varvakios Agora area
  • 02 Enjoy traditional Greek breakfast specialties including koulóuria
  • 03 Taste loukoumades with syrup, cinnamon, and walnuts
  • 04 Sample Greek wine, regional cheeses, olive oil, honey, and artisan coffee
  • 05 Walk cobbled alleys with views of the Acropolis of Athens
  • 06 Visit historic food stores and browse the meat and fish market

Discover Athens through its flavors on this 4-hour walking tour through Monastiraki and the lively Varvakios Agora area. Stroll cobbled streets beneath views of the Acropolis, explore one of the city’s most atmospheric market districts, and learn about Greek culture and cuisine from your local guide along the way.

Taste a selection of traditional specialties as you go, from koulóuria and syrupy loukoumades to regional cheeses, olive oil, honey, Greek wine, and artisan coffee. With stops at historic food stores, bakeries, and market stalls, this experience offers a delicious introduction to the culinary heritage of Athens.

You will tread the beautiful cobbled alleys and admire the stunning view on the majestic Acropolis of Athens, while your guide will reveal to you the secrets of Greek culture and cuisine that you won't find in a guidebook.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Athens
Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

You will meet your private guide in Monastiraki Square and kickstart your tour with a walk through the vibrant and buzzing Varvakios Segura neighborhood. Your first stop will be a centuries-old cafe, where you will have traditional Greek breakfast and savor your first specialty of the day, koulóuria (sesame bread rings). Then, you will pop into a tiny but charming bakery to enjoy loukoumades. Unlike usual donuts, loukoumades are doused with syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.

You will tread the beautiful cobbled alleys and admire the stunning view on the majestic Acropolis of Athens, while your guide will reveal to you the secrets of Greek culture and cuisine that you won't find in a guidebook.After promenade, you will head to the meat and fish market, browse different shops, buy memorable gifts, and enjoy traditional Greek coffee brewed in front of you. And of course, you will discover the flavors of Greece, which is the mix of wine, fresh cheese, organic olive oil, and honey.

Finish your culinary exploration with a final treat from food stores that have been serving their delicacies since the early 20th century...Monastiraki is one of the central districts of Athens, located near the old historical sites Plaka and the Athenian agora. It is a vibrant square known for its cobbled alleys, traditional taverns, small shops, and stalls. It is always crowded with tourists and passionate traders who sell nuts, lottery tickets, fruits, artisanal soaps, handmade sandals, and souvenirs.Varvakios Segura is one of the largest and most popular covered markets in Greece. It is located between Omonia and Monastiraki squares. You can walk around the market for days on end, and every time you will find something unusual and surprising.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Friendly local guide
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Food and drink samples
  • Local Greek specialties: sweet donuts, bread, regional cheeses, Greek wine and artisan coffee

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, GR
Tour start
Athens, GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Athens.

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