Highlights
- Our expert guide will share the stories behind each dish
- get a taste of Athens' unique holiday spirit
- Try traditional local delicasies like melomaarona and kourabiedes
- Try seasonal beverages
Description
Indulge in iconic holiday sweets like melomakarona (honey-dipped cookies) and kourabiedes (buttery, almond-filled shortbread), while learning about the Greek food traditions and their evolution into modern festive fare. Visit local bakeries, family-owned shops and restaurants, where you’ll taste traditional pies, lukumades (aka the greek donuts), seasonal beverages, the most famous food in Greece gyros and many more.
At the Athens central food markets, the liveliest part of Athens, especially during the Christmas period, we will walk in between customers and shop owners and experience the amazing atmosphere! Around that area we will taste various authentic Greek tastes, such us, cheeses, cold cuts and more! Of course a visit to the market area wouldn’t be complete without olives and nuts tasting directly from the market!
Along the way, discover the stories behind these holiday delicacies and hear about how Athenian families celebrate the season with food. From the vibrant atmosphere of Athens's historic streets to the cozy ambiance of traditional tavernas, this tour offers a unique way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and flavors of Athens during the most wonderful time of the year.
Itinerary
Experience the magic of Athens during the holiday season with our Christmas Food Tour
Meeting point
We meet at Syntagma square in front go the fountain in the middle of the square!
The pie shop
As we stroll in Christmas Athens we will visit one of the most traditional and historic pie shop in Athens.
The top Christmas delicacies
Taste traditional Christmas treats and especially Kurabiedes, Melomakarona and lukumades!
The food markets
Visit the vibrant Athens Central food markets and walk in between customers and shop owners, see known and unknown goodies for sale and experience the amazing atmosphere!
The instagramic Christmas spot
At Psirri, a beautiful and alternative Athenian district we will visit one of the best place for pies, enjoy Greek coffee or another hot drink! We will also visit one of the oldest bakeries in town and taste the favorite Greek snack! Right by the corner we will pass by the most photographed Christmas place in Athens and have the opportunity to take lots of photos!
The favorite street food
Taste the most famous street food of Greece, souvlaki and a restaurant right at the heart of old Athens.
What's Included
Included:
- All tastes mentioned
- Accompanied by a local expert
- Small groups (up to 8 persons)
Not included:
- Pick up – drop off
- Private expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
This Athens food tour runs every day from Monday to Sunday at 10.00am 17.00pm
Please note that during afternoon and Sunday tours the Athens central food markets of Athens are closed. The tour is still running but with small variations
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About the provider
Eureka Athens
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