Where to find the best traditional Greek food hidden in Athens

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Athens audio tour: Where to find the best traditional Greek food hidden in Athens

This is a 1mi walking tour

It takes an average of 90 mins to complete.

Athens

Greece

$9.99

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About the Tour

The Greek diet is one of the healthiest in the world and our food is one of the top reasons people visit Athens! Don’t waste your time eating at one tourist trap after the other when we can show you the best spots to eat and drink like a local. We’ll introduce you to delicious, traditional Greek food in authentic spots including the oldest coffee shop in Athens and two hidden away restaurants you’d never find on your own.

Come hungry as we take you on a journey to discover:

The famous food markets of Athens
How coffee was made in ancient times
Where we buy our fresh fruit, vegetables and spices
Where trendy Athenians go to socialise
Fresh fish and salad in a basement restaurant
Homemade wine poured directly from the barrel
A rooftop bar with the best view of the Acropolis
Shops where you’ll find gifts at much cheaper prices

At the end of this tour you will know where to eat, shop and relax for the rest of your stay here. We hope you have a wonderful time in our much loved city!

Tour Producer

Rachel Montague | Michalis Dionisakis

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Athenian Michalis and Rachel welcome you to our home city!
We have so many memories to share of growing up in Athens. Maik is an expert in knowing the best market products and great, secret spots to eat and drink. His family are cooks and food has always been a passion that he enjoys sharing! Rachel grew up in the centre of Athens and knows the local area very well.

Together we run www.foodaroundathens.com
We are dedicated to sharing with you the " locals" food and drink spots amongst the bustling markets stalls and traditional tavernas that we love to visit both on our tours and in our social life!

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Location 1

Monastiraki square

Hi there, Michalis from Athens and Rachel from Thessaloniki here and we'd like to welcome you to our home city!

Greek cooking has been part of the Greek tradition for more than 4000 years. And today, we are dedicated to showing you the " local" spots amongst the bustling ma... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Monastiraki square
Psirri area
Varvakios market
Evripidou spice shop area

Getting There

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Start location
Apollonos 21, Athina 105 57, Greece
Total distance

2km
Final location
Pl. Agias Irinis 2, Athina 105 60, Greece
Distance back to start location

40.47m

Directions to Starting Point

Monastiraki metro station can be reached on line 1 (green) and blue line (3) of the metro.
It is a 15 walk from the entrance to the Acropolis and a 10 minute walk from Syntagma metro.
It is also a 10 min walk from Omonia Square.

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Places to stop along the way

Psirri area, Varvakios meat market, open street fruit market, Monastiraki square, Evripidou spice shops, Iroon Square, Little Kook.

Best time of day

The best time to do the tour is between 10am and 3pm Monday to Saturday. Plan to stop and have lunch during the tour as we have a number of recommendations for you. If you only have one day in Athens, chose where to eat at the end of the tour so that you have all the choices before making your decision. The meat and fish markets start to close at 4pm.

Precautions

Pick pockets operate in Monastiraki Square so please be careful with your personal belongings, keep everything safe in front of you. Do not leave your mobile phone on the table whilst you are having coffee.

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