The City Streets and Great Eats Tour

Discover how Athens came together through a mixture of cultures across the centuries on this combination tour that lets you see and taste your way through Greece. Discover the 4 different cities: the ancient, the Ottoman, the neoclassical and the modern city with your expert guide.

From the Parliament building in Syntagma Square to the posh neighborhood of Kolonaki area and the rebellious downtown district of Exarchia, you’ll stop off at special spots to taste local products like olive oil, honey, cheese, wine, vinegar, liquor, and sweets, all made by small producers from all over Greece. Next, it’s a treat from the street, as you sample a koulouri, a cup of authentic Greek coffee and then get ready to duck into a boisterous visit to the central fish and meat market.

Hit the famous spice street of Athens lined with traditional herb shops, stop for a sweet bite at one of the many pastry shops, and then it’s off to a charming little taverna that specializes in traditional Greek dishes to try a selection of scrumptious Greek meze (like tapas, only better). Our tour ends in Monastiraki, at Athens’ flea market, a perfect amalgam of everything Athens has to offer.

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