An Athens Food Tour is the vehicle for the city’s culture. What athenians eat, when, where and how much is a window into their every day and, therefore, into the country’s way of life.
There are a great variety of food tours all around the world. Some focus on the traditions and landmarks, others on the local restaurants, and some might even include a cooking workshop that will give you a hands-on experience.
The general idea of a food tour is to have you experience the local food within context, whether it is cultural, historical, or based on landscapes and landmarks, architecture, etc.
After this simple definition of the food tour it is easily understood that Athens and Greek food are the perfect combination! A typical Athens food tour meets at a specific place, often a cafe in downtown Athens or near the Varvakeios the central market of Athens (named after Ioannis Varvakis a Greek pirate and benefactor of Greece of the early 19th century!).
An Athens food tour starts off with introductions and a bit of background about the city. Then your guide leads you through a number of stops. These stops can be anything from a market stall, to the back room of a butcher shop, to a takeout place to a real sit down restaurant.
At each stop you will try a specific kind of food or drink, and the guide will usually explain why this place or food was chosen. A good point here is to pace yourself. Don’t stuff yourself on the first few stops and then feel sick later.
Food Tours are eclectic tours that satisfy the hunger and curiosity of a wide variety of travelers. For those traveling alone, taking a shared group tour is a great way to meet people during a trip. However, if you are traveling with friends, hiring a private tour is guaranteed fun. Families with children also love food tours, but in this case, it is important to find out in advance if the tour is suitable.
The price range can go from 30€ to 200€, depending on the tour duration, the amount of food included, and also depending on the cost of food. Considering the quality of the information you’ll get, the tastings, and the spaces you visit, you will easily conclude that the amount invested on such a tour is fully justified and you will realize what a great deal it actually is.
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