Duration
5 hrs
Destination
Piraeus port - Athens
About The Tour
Indulge in one of the finest food tours in Athens, guided by a passionate local food expert, and uncover the true flavors of Greek cuisine and the culture behind them.
Overview
Your journey begins in the heart of the city at Monastiraki Square, where Athens’ vibrant energy comes alive. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you’ll explore local markets, family-owned delicatessens, and traditional eateries, all filled with the aromas and flavors that define Greek gastronomy.
Start your day the Greek way with creamy Greek yogurt drizzled with honey — a nourishing, energy-boosting breakfast — paired with a traditional Greek coffee.Continue your culinary exploration in the lively neighborhood of Psirri, where you’ll sample freshly baked koulouri (sesame bread ring) and warm, flaky bougatsa filled with custard or cheese.
Visit one of downtown’s most authentic mezze tavernas to savor a variety of Greek delicacies, perfectly complemented by a glass of tsipouro or ouzo.
Wander along Evripidou Street, famous for its fragrant spice shops and specialty food stores, before tasting one of Greece’s most beloved street foods — the iconic souvlaki.
End your delicious journey on a sweet note with golden, crispy loukoumades, the ancient Greek doughnuts drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon.
A true feast for the senses awaits you in Athens!
For people with dietary restrictions (gluten free, diary free) or food allergies we kindly advise to contact us before making a reservation.
Highlights
- Sample the best Greek food with raki or ouzo
- Explore Varvakios Agora, the source of fresh meat and fish
- Gain insight into the city’s rich history and cultural traditions
- Taste a traditional Greek breakfast
- Embark on a culinary journey through Greek cuisine with 7 delicious samplings.
Additional Info
- Bring sun protection (sun cream, hat, sunglasses); temperatures can reach over 86°F (30°C) during summer.
- Low heeled comfortable shoes are recommended due to some uneven and slippery paths.
COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
At GeoTravel our highest priorities are compliance, environmental protection, health, safety and well-being of our staff and clients.
Our staff and partners are informed and trained in accordance with the guidelines set by Greece’s public health organization (EODY) to meticulously maintain the last hygiene protocols and cleaning procedures.
Terms & Conditions
Amendments
Geo Travel reserves the right to accomplish any amendments on regular shore excursions’, one day tours’ programs & timings and also abort a specific program/timing during the season. For any previous booked tour/timings which have been cancelled, a new tour program or timing will be suggested as a replacement. If the replacement does not satisfy you, you will be granted with a full refund.
Any scheduled tour or visit, in case of delay due to bad weather, damage of the vehicle used for transportation or any other reason is postponed to the next few days, and if this is not possible it is permanently canceled and no claim is made against the office for compensation as the reason of the cancellation is “force majeure”.
It is emphasized that the travel agency is not able to anticipate or control circumstances that are foreign to its sphere of influence and may lead to the cancellation of the trip or damages due to non-performance or faulty performance of the agreed travel services.
Typical examples of such cases are: strikes, accidents, diseases, epidemics-pandemics, organic disturbances due to local conditions, altitude, climate, due to meals not included in the itinerary or due to insufficient hygiene conditions due to external factors, external factors, injuries, wars or terrorist acts, airstrikes, earthquakes, weather conditions, fires, epidemics, toxic infections and any other emergency or «force majeure». In the above cases, the travel agency is not responsible for repairing any damage caused by them.
Insurance
Our clients are covered by the professional indemnity insurance of our office as well as from the bus transfer insurance which is obligatory in Greece. Our buses are fully insured. Concerning the rest of the tour, if the clients wish to be covered by commercial general liability, it is upon request and a matter upon negotiation with our clients with an extra cost.
Cancellations
In case of cancellation due to withdrawal the following cancellation policy is acceptable:
7 days prior service: pay 50% on the total
3 days prior service: pay 75% on the total
24 hrs and less prior service: pay 100% total
Notes
1/ In all above cases, bank expenses that occur for the refund will be deducted from the payment.
2/ For large groups (15 people or more), some expenses, due to their nature, (example: restaurants, prepaid entrance fees) might not be refundable, if the cancellation comes within 4 days before service, whatever the cancellation reason is.
3/ by reserving one of our services you agree with the above terms.