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Meze with local dishes
Fresh fruit at the market
Your tour guides, Rachel and Maik
Varvakios central meat and fish market
Fresh sea food

About this experience

What to expect

Discover authentic, fresh, traditional food in non tourist, hidden spots of the City! Food and places you may not find alone! Visit local streets where we see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, sweets and spices in markets of colour, scents and noise. Taste olives, oil and honey from a farmer and local wine made on site. 4.00pm tours will see SOME of the market as it is closing. On Sundays the markets ARE SHUT so we visit a taverna and eat traditional food with ouzo and local wine. Visit a delicatessean and a spice shop and a producer of olive oil and honey. You will also enjoy Greek coffee and yogurt from a local producer. 20+ tastings offered including sit down meals of meat and fish on all tours. Learn about Greek culture and meet with the locals. Vegetarian, vegan, GF options available. Vegan not available on Sundays. Discounted childrens rate offered. If you want a particular host then please message before booking to find out which tours they are running!

What's included

  • Chicken sausage, pork sausage calamari, fish, traditional beans, salad, local dishes, chicken souvlaki, vegetables, yoghurt and more. Served with ouzo and wine.
  • Food and drink
  • Lunch
  • Ouzo, raki and locally made barrel wine.
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Olives, olive oil, honey, traditional pies, cured meats, cheese, sweets, Greek yoghurt,locally grown nuts, bougatsa. cured meat, halva, fruits and handmade cheese
  • Snacks

What's not included

  • Private transportation
  • Transportation amenities

Before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • When booking the tour starting at 4pm or later the market will be closed
  • On Sunday the markets are shut so we do not visit them. We have a honey and olive oil tasting instead
  • Most dietery requirements can be accommodated including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free
  • We have over 7000 online reviews
  • Licensed tourism office number EOT 0259E70000815901

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.