After Acropolis: Recharge with an Athenian Food Market & Street Food Walk

3 hours

Easy

Recommended as the absolute restorative add-on after visiting the Acropolis Archeological Site. This experience is designed to help you cool down, sit down, and enjoy authentic Athenian flavors after exploring the ancient monuments.

This private experience is designed as the perfect continuation after visiting the Acropolis.

Instead of continuing with more sightseeing, you shift your focus to Greek gastronomy and the everyday food culture of Athens.

We begin near the Acropolis area with a classic Athenian snack picnic featuring Koulouri (sesame bread ring), Greek cheese and Kalamata olives.

As we move through the lively streets of the historic center, we stop for artisanal Greek ice cream at a beloved local shop.

Next comes one of Athens’ most famous desserts: loukoumades — warm dough balls served with Greek honey and cinnamon. Here you will also taste local honey varieties and learn about Greece’s long beekeeping tradition.

The experience finishes the best possible way: sitting down like locals in a traditional Greek taverna.

Here you will enjoy a full mezé meal, with a selection of small plates, seasonal dishes, and local spirits such as ouzo or tsipouro.

The goal of the experience is simple:
slow down, enjoy Athens through its flavors, and relax after the Acropolis.

Important: Acropolis Visit Not Included

This experience does NOT include the Acropolis archaeological site or a guided visit to the Acropolis. This is a food tour designed to start immediately after your Acropolis visit.

Please schedule the start time of this tour to match the time you expect to finish your Acropolis visit. example: If your Acropolis visit ends around 13:00, book this tour for 13:00 or 14:00.

What's included?
  • Food & drinks
  • Goods & services tax
  • Private food tour with an expert, local, English-speaking food and culture guide
  • 6 unique curated food and beverage tasting stops
  • Full traditional taverna mezé meal
  • A digital list of visited locations and personalized recommendations
  • Animal-Friendly (Vegetarian/Vegan) alternatives are available upon request
  • Liabilities contract for all guests
Exclusions
    • Entrance fee to the Acropolis Archeological Site or Museum or Guided tour at the archeological site.
    • Gratuities for the guide (optional)
    • Personal shopping or souvenir purchases
    • Hotel/Rental pickup/drop-off
    Please note
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Appetite (come hungry!)
    • A (reusable) filled water bottle
    • A small reusable shopping bag (for any groceries purchased at the market)
    • Camera (for the incredible views and photogenic food!)
    • Seasonal Weather Gear: Sunscreen and a sun hat for warm, sunny afternoons; a light jacket and/or compact umbrella for cooler or potentially rainy weather.
    What to bring
      • Alcoholic drinks are served only to adults (18+ years old)
      • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not wheelchair accessible