Start your morning with a delicious food tour through Athens' historic Acropolis district. Sample classic Greek dishes like phyllo pies and gyro wraps, together with drinks in this central district.
Athens Morning Food & Drinks Tour: A Bite from the Acropolis
Summary Description
Highlights
- Savor freshly baked phyllo pies, crisp Trigona Panoramatos, and warm loukoumades drizzled with honey
- Enjoy a handmade gyros or kebab, wrapped in warm pita with classic Greek flavors
- Taste local cheeses, cold cuts, olives, and Greek yogurt with honey, served with fresh bread and olive oil
- Sip a refreshing freddo espresso or freddo cappuccino, Greece’s famous iced coffee
- Visit the city’s oldest distillery for a shot of Mastiha liqueur, and try local wine and tsipouro
- Wander through Plaka, Acropolis, and Koukaki, meeting passionate vendors who keep Greek food traditions alive
Description
Wake up to the flavors of Athens on this morning food tour. We’ll explore the historic streets of Plaka and the Acropolis District, then head into the trendy neighborhood of Koukaki, stopping at family-run spots that locals love.
Taste handmade phyllo pies, indulgent Greek donuts with honey, the city’s best gyro wraps, authentic Greek yogurt, a Greek charcuterie board and more! Along the way, sip on a refreshing freddo espresso or try a shot of traditional mastiha liqueur at Athens’ oldest distillery. Meet passionate local heroes and discover why food is at the heart of Greek hospitality.
Perfect for curious food lovers, this 3-hour tour blends Athens’ rich culinary heritage with its vibrant modern-day culture.
Included / Excluded
- Greek yogurt with honey
- Handmade phyllo pies
- Trigona panoramatos (cream-filled northern Greek dessert)
- Loukoumades (bite-sized Greek donuts)
- Greek charcuterie board (local cheeses, cold cuts, olives, fresh bread, and extra virgin olive oil)
- Handmade gyro or kebab
- Freddo espresso or freddo cappuccino (Greek iced coffee), Red or white Greek wine, Tsipouro (strong traditional Greek spirit), Mastiha liqueur (tree resin digestif) & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Platia Tsokri, Pl. Tsokri, Athina 117 42, Greece
Start Location Notes: We meet all travelers in Tsokri Square, which is right on front of Namaste Indian Restaurant. Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
End Location: Kidathineon 41, Athina 105 58, Greece
Accessibility
- Service animals allowed
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Options and Pricing
| Athens Morning Food & Drinks Tour: A Bite from the Acropolis | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (4 - 12 years) | N/A |
| Youth (13 - 17 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
Additional Information
- Contact information: +1 917 909 6432 or +44 7723 497280.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine
Redemption Information
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Eating Europe is the largest tour operator specializing in culinary tours and food-focused experiences across Europe. Founded in Rome in 2011, the company has since expanded to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Palermo, Bologna, Lisbon, Porto, London, Edinburgh, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Athens, Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastián, and Seville. Since 2011, with 80,000 5* reviews, Eating Europe has shared an authentic taste of local life with more than 650,000 guests, offering insider perspectives on the cities we know and love.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 12
- Category: Food & Drink
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