Explore the hidden food gems of Athens
Overview
Our team Julia, Douk and Dimitris, three enthusiastic foodies, will guide you through a gastronomical experience!
Taste the most local food in Athens. Skip tourist traps and discover local bites of the greek culture. More than 16 traditional, freshly cooked tastings. We will be walking in the heart of Athens, where locals shop for the daily meal.
We will introduce you to vendors of our favorite shops, share traditional breakfast delicacies, smell and learn about herbs and spices, have seated lunch, cheese tasting and dessert in a traditional restaurant.
During the walk, you'll meet our old friends in the oldest vegetable, fish and meat market of Athens.
Get local insight into recipes, tips for Athens, the islands and the culinary traditions.
Join us in a “Mediterranean Diet” food tour and discover the secrets of Greek food.
Fee includes everything consumed on the walk.All dietary restrictions can be met.
Looking forward to meeting & hosting you to our Delicious Athens.
Julia & Douk
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch Seasonal and traditional Greek food
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Athinas 37
Athina 105 54, 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
Authentic Greek Cuisine: Emphasize authentic Greek dishes that are not commonly found in touristy areas. Highlight traditional recipes, local ingredients, and family-owned establishments that have been serving generations.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Eateries: Take your guests to hidden gems and local favorites that are off the typical tourist circuit. This provides a more genuine experience and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the local food culture.
Culinary Diversity: Showcase the diverse culinary influences that have shaped Greek cuisine over the centuries. This includes Greek dishes with Ottoman, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences, as well as regional specialties from different parts of Greece.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-349555P1
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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).
- Breakfast.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch. Seasonal and traditional Greek food.
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Explore the hidden food gems of Athens is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Explore the hidden food gems of Athens 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
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- LunchSeasonal and traditional Greek food
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
