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Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries

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clock2 hours 30 minutes

Overview

    This gastronomic adventure starts with a delicious Greek coffee and a delicacy while you enjoy the early morning vibe of the city and the view to Acropolis as you take the first sip. Travel through time as you get to know the history of one of the oldest coffee shops in Athens.

    Taste the most famous morning snack of Greece and visit one of the most famous food places in Athens operating since 1945 where you'll taste the famous Souvlaki. Learn about some of the most delicious products of this country during a mini-seminar about olive oil, Greek yogurt, and honey. This is the most vibrant part of the city, a year-round food oasis. Here you will feel the real pulse of the city, among food stalls, coffee shops, open-air markets, and well-hidden tavernas.

    We will end this gastronomic adventure tasting the most famous Greek dessert with roots in deep antiquity. Travel back in time as you enjoy this delicacy at one of the most historical places of Athens opened back in 1923.

What's Included

  • Koulouri, the Greek sesame ring bread
  • Greek traditional dessert
  • Greek phyllo crust pie, a delicious traditional recipe.
  • Souvlaki or Gyros. An ancient delicacy, perhaps the most basic delicacy of Greek gastronomy

What to Expect

    Try some of the best of Greek Street food in Athens and explore some of the best eateries known to locals! Taste a variety of snacks/street food like the famous Koulouri, a favorite Greek bread sesame ring. Sample a traditional Greek pie with crispy filo pastry while exploring the Central food market area (closed on weekdays/Saturdays after 4pm and Sundays) where local sellers offer the best Greek ingredients and Athenians do their daily shopping. Savor Souvlaki in pita bread, the quintessential Greek street food and you will find out what the famous Peinirli looks and tastes like. A delicious, fluffy Greek style pizza boat with a special cheese mix and crispy dough! For those with a sweet tooth, it's time for some Greek dessert! Try loukoumades, the Greek version of donuts, crisp and golden on the outside and soft on the inside! All in all, you will experience the best Street food of Athens will you explore one of the city's most vivid and artistic neighborhoods.

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