Hidden Food Gems of Athens: A Local Culinary Journey
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Athina
Embark on a culinary journey through the hidden food gems of Athens. Explore a local neighborhood, taste homemade delicacies, and immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Greek cuisine.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Athinas 37 - Fee includes everything consumed on the walk.

Taste the most local food in Athens. Skip the tourist traps and discover the local bites of the greek culture. More than 14 traditional, delicious, freshly cooked tastings. We will be walking in the heart of central Athens, where Athenians do their shopping for the daily meal.

We will introduce you to the vendors of our favorite local shops, share traditional breakfast delicacies, smell and learn about herbs and spices, visit a deli shop to taste the original honey glazed yoghurt. Have seated lunch, cheese tasting and dessert in a traditional restaurant
During the walk, you’ll meet our old friends in the oldest vegetable, fish and meat market of Athens and you’ll also try our best wines and distillates of the region.
Get some local insight into recipes, tips for Athens, the islands and the culinary traditions.
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What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Meal Options
  • Cheese and cold cut meat
  • Olives
  • Grilled meat and retsina
  • Staffed vegetable, zucchini ball, oven roasted potatoes etc
Additional Information

In this culinary journey, I will guide you through the unseen and surprising corners of Athens, my birthplace and childhood neighborhood. We’ll stroll around and engage with the local tradespeople who belong to this entirely local community.

You’ll have the chance to dine at family-owned establishments where family members continue to control the kitchen, and where they’ve been cooking their meals for many years. You will savor a diverse menu that combines local, fresh, and seasonal ingredients perfectly matched with conventional beverages.

Be ready to enjoy the finest homemade delicacies, ranging from handcrafted cured meats to freshly caught seafood. This tour celebrates the quintessential Greek diet. Don’t anticipate sophisticated arrangements or venues that are highlighted in travel guides. Arrive with an appetite and a thirst to indulge in our preferred beverages, from wine to ouzo.

Prepare yourself to connect with our heritage and discover the authentic Athens, the Athens that I call home!

Location
Athinas 37
Athinas
You will receive a map and the meeting location right after your booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Brittanyhn4275nw
Apr 12, 2024
IF THERE WAS A FOOD TOUR TO DO, DO THIS ONE!! - If there is any food tour to do, do this one! It showed different and local spots. The food is super good! After the tour we went back to three spots that they showed us to buy some tea, spices and honey to take home. Without this tour I don’t think we would’ve went to either of those spots. The guides were very knowledgeable. 10/10 would definitely recommend and would do it again!
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665tahneea
Apr 10, 2024
Authentic Greek Food Tour - Best food tour I’ve ever been on! Very local, authentic food. Duke and his team are so friendly and have so much knowledge.
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Lindakt4089lk
Apr 7, 2024
Marvelous Food Tour in Athens Central Market - Delicious Athens was an outstanding tour!! Not only did we visit the food market & specialty shops where honey, herbs, & other items are sold, we sampled them as well. We learned about the history of the shops & the market, and were delighted with the sights, smells and sounds of local Greek culture. Our meal at the end of the tour had a variety of delicious cheeses & traditional dishes, with such generous portions we had to bring the leftovers back to our hotel. So what are you waiting for? Book your tour with Delicious Athens today!!
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R0mliem
Apr 5, 2024
Inspiration overflowing - Sharing food and stories are the essentials of life. No more fulfilling is time shared with Julia and George walking the streets of Athens over several hours. Smelling, tasting, savouring; sprinkled with pride and delight in all things Greek. Full bellies and inspiration overflowing as we take recipes and memories home with us to share with our loved ones. Deborah and Romlie
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Isajuli12
Mar 30, 2024
A must do in Athens! - Amazing tour!! Don't miss it, very special and tailored tour. You can try very unique things and definitely recommend it!
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Bryant
Mar 28, 2024
Time well spent! - Duke was fantastic. Very informative and patient with his time. Great, fun experience! The family consensus was this was our best day. Thank you!
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E4835xhnicoleb
Mar 27, 2024
Don’t miss this - Julia and her husband are a treat. Such wonderful storytelling and obviously amazing foods. It was great to try traditional Greek food that you don’t hear about typically. I was shocked by the quantity of food in the tour. It is a really good value and a great time.
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Amo909
Mar 26, 2024
Unique experience! Strongly recommend - I would like to start by sending my love and appreciation to Kiria Julia and Kirios Giorgos! Thank you so much for your hard work! Kirios Giorgos is such a gentleman and with Kiria Julia i would spend hours and hours chatting about everything. She is a very friendly and witty GREEK lady. If you are into non standard turist tours, this is the right one for you. I recommend you do not eat before the tour as you will have the opportunity to do so during the tour around the places know to the locals. You will be encouraged to try many traditional things as well as ask away questions. I am very keen to experience their new 5 day project. Filakia polla Aida
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Skjohnson1809
Feb 20, 2024
Wonderful tour - must try - What a wonderful experience ! Have done foodie tours all over the world and this was up there with the best. We were a group of 4 friends and Lucky enough to have the charming Duke all to ourselves. He regale us with foodie and culture stories of Athens, whilst sauntering around the beautiful streets. All the food we tried was on point, traditional and delicious. It was great not to be trying the “usual“ Greek foods but lots of different things. Finished up in a gorgeous restaurant with amazing views of the acropolis. Fortunately, we were given little boxes to take our leftovers home because there was quite a bit – we were absolutely stuffed! Cannot recommend highly enough… Five stars ! Thank your 🤩 Footnote: the beautiful man making the pastries was an added bonus
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Odyssey44241399488
Feb 6, 2024
Foodie Heaven - This food tour was absolutely phenomenal! Portion sizes were perfect, make sure you come on an empty stomach. Everything was unique and we learned so much about the origins of the foods we were eating! There was zero obligation but I couldn’t resist picking up spices and other treats from some of the shops. Will absolutely book again next time I’m in Athens. Thank you so much for the hospitality and personable experience.
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