Athens Local Food Tour in Monastiraki

• English Speaking Local Foodie Guide

• Maximum Group Size of 15

• Food and Wine Included

• Stops at the Varvakios Agora Market

• Visit to Coffee Roastery

• Stops throughout Monastiraki Neighborhood

Varvakios Agora Market

The tour begins in Athens central Varvakios Agora market. Your guide will lead you to sample baked goods across some of the market's top stalls. Sample koulóuria, traditional sesame rings enjoyed for breakfast across Athens. Savor the most beloved greek donuts, loukoumades, spanikopita and more.

You will then explore the meat and fish market, a living monument of Athenian culture. Head outside the market where you will soon catch the scenting of coffee roasting in the distance. Follow the aroma to the next stop.

Historic Coffee Roaster

Enter this over century old coffee roaster and you will instantly understand the Greek obsession with coffee. See the roasting process, where the expert roaster will describe how the beans develop from farm to cup.

You will sample two wonderful coffee experiences. Similar to espresso but not filtered, a traditional greek coffee presents a combination of flavor of texture deeper than most other coffee choices around the world. You will also try the local favorite, Frappé, learn the story of how the drink accidentally came to fruition due to an American and the arrival of an unheralded product.

An Exploration of Greece's World Class Products

Head down one of Athen's hippest roads, Evripidou Street. There you will sample Greek charcuterie and cheeses with crisp local wines. You will also an amazing olive oil shop where you will sample a selection of amazing olive oils, breads and more. Be sure to pick up a bottle of this olive oil for home as it is sure to be an amazing gift for those back home. Kalí Órexi!