Athens Walking Food Tour with Visit to Varvakios Central Market
Overview
Discover the Heart of Greek Culinary Tradition
Do you want to discover Greek cuisine?
Join Athens Food Tour, a one-of-a-kind culinary experience .
Led by our passionate foodie expert, this tour takes you beyond the typical tourist spots into the hidden gems of Athens, where every bite tells a story of Greek tradition, culture, and hospitality.
Discover the aromas from baked goods, fresh from the oven. The delights from behind the glass counters, that temp you to have more. Stalls stacked high with fresh, vibrant, colourful and fragrant fruit and vegetables all of which will be in season.
Visit unique stores specializing in olives and olive oil, cold cuts and tsipouro and cheeses. Here you will be able to see and taste some of the products they produce and sell.
Walk through the central market VARVAKIOS and watch the local’s shopping at the impressive stalls with an array of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and dried good like herbs and nuts.
What's Included
- Tsipouro tasting
- Dell meat tasting
- Olive tasting
- Wine tasting
- Fruit and veg market-tasting
- Expert local Escort
- Koulouri tasting
- Nut and loukoumi tasting
- Bougatsa tasting
- Cheese tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 10
Athina 105 57, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Central Market Athens
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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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).
- Tsipouro tasting.
- Dell meat tasting.
- Olive tasting.
- Wine tasting.
- Fruit and veg market-tasting.
- Expert local Escort.
- Koulouri tasting.
- Nut and loukoumi tasting.
- Bougatsa tasting.
- Cheese tasting.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Walking Food Tour with Visit to Varvakios Central Market is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 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
- Tsipouro tasting
- Dell meat tasting
- Olive tasting
- Wine tasting
- Fruit and veg market-tasting
- Expert local Escort
- Koulouri tasting
- Nut and loukoumi tasting
- Bougatsa tasting
- Cheese tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
