Food Tours in Athens

In any tourist destination, after long flights, a great activity would be to explore the city, walking around the neighborhoods to see what locals see day to day. An even better way to do that is while eating the best Greek food along the way! Join hosts to walk around Athens while eating your way through the streets.

Best food activity in Athens

When you love food, you would not skip the chance to tour culinary destinations in Athens, the hub of authentic Greek cuisine, by joining an Athens food tour. Discover local gems and spots by joining a local food tour and walk around popular food districts with a guide, which includes stops at the best places and vendors. An Eatwith host will act as your tour guide to make sure that you enjoy Athens the way you are supposed to, without lacking information, tips, language tricks, and reviews that only local foodies know. Tour around famous buildings and landmarks while munching on some of the best street food you will ever taste!

There are tours according to your tastes and preferences in Athens, whether participants are in a small group or are travelling alone. Experience how the Greeks eat on a daily basis with a great guide in small groups, wander the streets and experience the tastings of Athens with locals. If you are a tourist, make small purchases in a local store, snack on pastries, and enjoy the view of the city while absorbing the culture. There really is no limit to what food tours will give you in terms of experience and most importantly, to have fun. You can spend hours on end eating dish upon dish with short walks in between, at a better evinced Athens, and it will be truly heavenly.

Make the most of your time in Greece by becoming one of the Athenians. Walking on one food tour, or two, might just be the highlights of your trip! Channel your inner foodie at Eatwith.

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What to eat in Athens

A tour around the city will leave you confused as to what to eat in your short time here. Taste Greek food like you never have before, like fresh koulouri, gyro, and handmade bougatsa seasoned with olive oil, feta, and tzatziki at the best places in town.

If you are a vegetarian, there are also plant based dishes to die for. Then, wash the food down with traditionally prepared Greek coffee or tea. Continue with greek pastry and dessert from a local bakery or taste the famous baklava, sample olives, eat fruits, and drink wine, the experience and food journey will amaze your taste buds. Adults are welcome on wine tastings or a winery tour for the full experience. A Greek chef should also be able to prepare staple dishes on the menu like spanakopita and souvlaki, so don’t miss out on those too!

Athens day out

Whether you are in Edinburgh, Prague, or Florence, there are endless spots and historical landmarks to explore, as any excellent tour will show you. Greek culture, however, is so much richer than just visiting buildings or a site, it is made up of food too! Visit the markets or local food shops, eat some pastry, and explore what locals eat here. You could join a private tour to visit restaurants, or stroll around the city in a group, there is no end to activities that involve food around the city. Culinary backstreets are the perfect introduction to a city. If you have allergies to specific foods, our hosts will gladly accommodate. Visit our website to check out the posts, extra info, and our privacy policy, then make sure that you have a reservation to join a food tour of your choice. Wear masks, follow the safety measures, click on the links and embrace the culture through food!

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