Tastes and stories of Athens - Panoramic & Food tour of Athens

Start your day the Greek way, with koulouri and mpougatsa, in one of the oldest bakeries in Athens that feeds the whole city! Learn how traditional ‘phyllo’ pies are made and discover how Homer comes into play. Walking your way through the alleys, you will find yourselves among merchants, you will smell and feel aromatic herbs, and honey, theorized by Aristotle.

Along the way, enjoy discovering all the splendour that makes up the Greek cultural, historical and gastronomic heritage. Go through the ages and access the most recognized corners but also unsuspected addresses unearthed especially for you.

The "pluses" of this culinary visit: make short stops to taste the essential olive oil, a gift from the goddess Athena to the inhabitants of her favourite city; taste the giant Kalamata olives or the small, smooth-skinned olives from Crete.

The philosophy of a culinary guided tour is to give the traveller flavours and scents of the local gastronomic culture; it's about tasting the local specialities. We taste "small bites" of Greek cuisine.

Following a typical day’s schedule for Athenians, we’ll make our way to Athens Central Market, to get to know the passionate stall owners who have been making their home-produced products available to us for many decades and try some of the most iconic Greek local food directly from their stalls. Discover the history of a city and a country seen from a new angle. In fact, central food markets are at the heart of Athenian life. Places of conviviality which constitute a place with particular flavours not to be missed.

During this walk I will introduce you to "sweet and savoury" legends and anecdotes, to everyday life. And collect a wealth of advice for the rest of the trip.

This authentic local culinary experience in Athens is also an opportunity to discover two districts of Athens and their markets (Plaka, Monastiraki) in an original and fun way. Follow your guide to discover an original gastronomic Athens.

Your journey to Greek gastronomy is not over yet! On to the next stop, it is time for the famous Greek Souvlaki.

Finally taste a delicious traditional greek dessert and learn the secret of how to order all kinds of greek coffee, but most importantly how to drink coffee like a true Greek.

Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to discover Athens through its cuisine and culture.