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Greek food walking tour: Central Market and Psirri

  • 3.5 hours
  • Small group (max 12), with a private option
  • English
  • Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa
  • 5.0(5,631 reviews)

Twelve tastings from Monastiraki to Psirri

A local food guide leads you from Monastiraki through the Central Market's meat, fish and produce halls to Psirri, via the spice and herb shops of Evripidou Street.

Tastings include koulouri, mezze plates, local pies, souvlaki, yoghurt with honey, wine and tsipouro, ending with loukoumades.

Best for

  • Having the Central Market explained
  • A private option at your own pace
  • Arriving hungry

Highlights

  • Six food stops, twelve tastings
  • Guided walk through the Central Market
  • Wine, tsipouro and mezze
  • Private or small group (max 12)

Itinerary

  1. Monastiraki

    Start

    Meet at the Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa on Monastiraki Square.

  2. Central Market Athens

    ~30 minutes

    The meat, fish and produce halls, with tastings along the way.

  3. Psirri & Evripidou Street

    ~30 minutes

    Spice shops, local tavernas and a closing round of tastings.

What's included

  • Local food-expert guide
  • 6 food stops (12 tastings)
  • Tastings of local wine and tsipouro
  • A visit to the fish and meat market
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important information

  • Not suitable for vegans or guests with gluten intolerance.
  • Come hungry — the tastings amount to a substantial meal.
  • This is a private tour on the private option; only your own group takes part.
  • Cancellation terms are shown on Viator before you book.

Meeting and end point

Meeting point

Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa, Monastiraki Square, Athens

End point

Returns to the meeting point

Not included — the walk starts and ends at Monastiraki Square.

Get there with Meilora

A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.

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