Athens Food Walking Tour (Self Guided), Athens

Traditional Greek cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world, and prices in all but the flashiest establishments afford excellent value. The prevalence of vegetable and dairy dishes makes eating out a delight for non-meat eaters. Carefully selected appetizers (tzatzíki, dolmádes, kalamarákia) can constitute a full meal. Greece’s most famous slow-cooked oven dish, however, is probably "moussakás" – successive layers of sliced potatoes, eggplant and minced beef/lamb topped with a generous layer of béchamel sauce and seasoned with nutmeg. Join us on this self-guided walking tour to find some of the best, time-tested eateries in Athens offering something for everyone's tastes and pockets.

The very traditional Central Market (also called Varvakios) located between the Monastiraki and Omonoia squares is a must-see if you want to explore Greek culture and cuisine. A riot of color, smells and fresh food of all sorts, it also makes for a nice photo tour besides offering a peek inside all the various ingredients available on the capital city’s menus. Great way to start the creative thoughts of a foodie!

Nearby Evripidou Street is without doubt the most fragrant street of Athens, and the daily crowds gathered there are proof that Greeks love good food and will come from the most remote neighborhoods to choose the spices that enhance the flavors of their cooking. Digging deeper into the Psirri area, the pulsing pubs on Agion Anargyron Street are a great way to continue mingling with locals, especially when you factor in the classic tavernas that punctuate the whole stretch.

From the lively Monastiraki Square, our route will guide you to many other tantalizing places, equally worth exploring. If you have an adventurous palate and are keen to soak in some breathtaking views in Athens’ Psirri and Plaka neighborhoods, follow this self-guided walk!