Private Ancient Greek Flavors Food Tour
Overview
Get an authentic taste of ancient Greek gastronomy
Get an authentic taste of ancient Greece in this special food walk that will travel you in the gastronomical wisdom of the ancient Greeks through flavors that have survived over thousands of years.
The ancient Greek nutrition was characterized by its balance, as it included a rich variety of grains, fruits, vegetables and meats. Try our unique food walk and explore the streets of Athens while tasting appetizing treats that ancient Greeks used to enjoy.
• Enjoy a private walking tour to the city’s most authentic neighbourhoods
• Visit the city’s central food market
• Discover unique specialty food stores
• Gain an insight into ancient Greek gastronomy
• Taste unique flavors that survive since antiquity
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up (for hotels within walking-distance from the tour’s location)
- Sampling of local beverages and delicacies
- Private services of a food-wise “Insider” tour leader
- 4-hour private walking experience
- All taxes
- Hotel drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Visit, guided tour and entry fees to any archaeological site
Meeting and Pickup
Plateia Syntagmatos
Athina, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
In the company of your specialized food-wise “Insider” tour leader, you will learn about the ancient Greek nutrition standards and the social and philosophical ideas that underlined them. A culinary walk would not be complete without a visit to the city’s vibrant central food market where local vendors exhibit their products from across the country.
Notes & Clarifications
•Prices vary according to group size
•Should you want to change your private itinerary, please do not hesitate to contact us through the inquiry form
•Please inform us about special dietary requirements and food allergies
•Since this is a walking tour you will need to be wearing comfortable shoes, a hat and sun-block. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and lots of energy!
•Please note that on Sundays and on Public Holidays some elements of the tour might be unavailable (i.e. the central food market)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Hotel pick-up (for hotels within walking-distance from the tour’s location).
- Sampling of local beverages and delicacies.
- Private services of a food-wise “Insider” tour leader.
- 4-hour private walking experience.
- All taxes.
- Hotel drop-off.
- Personal expenses.
- Visit, guided tour and entry fees to any archaeological site.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Ancient Greek Flavors Food Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ancient Greek Flavors Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick-up (for hotels within walking-distance from the tour’s location)
- Sampling of local beverages and delicacies
- Private services of a food-wise “Insider” tour leader
- 4-hour private walking experience
- All taxes
- Hotel drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Visit, guided tour and entry fees to any archaeological site
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
