Greek Spirits & Meze Experience – Taste Athens Like a Local
Overview
Are you a foodie who loves tasting local flavors while sharing stories and exploring new places? Join us for a delicious walk through the heart of Athens as we explore three vibrant neighborhoods and enjoy Greek cuisine, the way locals do it—through sharing, laughter, and good company.
You’ll taste a variety of sweet and savory specialties from different regions of Greece, while discovering the everyday rhythm of Athenian life.
What you’ll enjoy:
1. ouzo or tsipouro
2. Greek red/white wine
3. Souvlaki wrapped in pita bread
4. Greek beer
5. Baklava
6. Greek coffee
7. Cured, spiced beef
8. Spicy sausage
9. Air-dried pork salami
10. Greek hard cheese
11. Feta cheese
12. Rusks
All tastings take place in locally loved venues that celebrate Greek food heritage, keeping your experience authentic and sustainable.
You’ll be accompanied by a friendly, knowledgeable local host who will make sure you feel at home, answer all your questions, and share plenty of fun facts along the way.
What's Included
- Brunch Traditional greek Souvlaki with pita bread and beer
- Snacks Local tapas (meze) & sweets (Baklava).
- Alcoholic beverages A glass of Ouzo, Tsipouro and greek wine
- Carbonated beverages Alcohol free options available.
- Third Party Liability Cover
- Dinner
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Tzireon 12
Athina 117 42, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Athina, Greece
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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).
- Brunch. Traditional greek Souvlaki with pita bread and beer.
- Snacks. Local tapas (meze) & sweets (Baklava).
- Alcoholic beverages. A glass of Ouzo, Tsipouro and greek wine.
- Carbonated beverages. Alcohol free options available.
- Third Party Liability Cover.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
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.
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 Greek Spirits & Meze Experience – Taste Athens Like a Local is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Greek Spirits & Meze Experience – Taste Athens Like a Local 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
- BrunchTraditional greek Souvlaki with pita bread and beer
- SnacksLocal tapas (meze) & sweets (Baklava).
- Alcoholic beveragesA glass of Ouzo, Tsipouro and greek wine
- Carbonated beveragesAlcohol free options available.
- Third Party Liability Cover
- Dinner
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
