Meet your local English-speaking guide at Syntagma metro station and start your 4-hours walking and food tasting experience in the central market of Athens. Syntagma Square housing the Greek Parliament is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. Sip a Traditional Greek coffee and have a cheese pie for breakfast. Sample unique local delicacies such as dried meet, cheese from different regions of the country, olives, nuts and fresh fruits. Visit the vibrant Varvakios market and smell the spices in Euripidou Str. and finish your tour by tasting the famous and delicious Greek street food the glorious “Souvlaki”.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Local English-speaking guide
✔  Bottled water
✔  Snacks
✔  Food samples and drinks
✔  Tea and coffee
✖  Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖  Gratuities
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The meeting point is opposite Syntagma Square (arriving by Metro, get off at the Syntagma station) outside the Cosmote store at 1 Mitropoleos Street at 09:30 am. Your tour guide will be holding a light blue sign of Athenian Tours.

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Itinerary
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Syntagma Syntagma is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.

Duration:  10 minutes

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The Central Market (also called Varvakios Agora) is located between Monastiraki and Omonoia Square and is a must see if you like to explore the Greek culture and food The structure was built at the end of the 19th century and is open daily from early in the morning till late.The traditional food market in center of Athens, fresh fish, meet and vegetables full of local taste , colors and smell

Duration:  20 minutes

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Evripidou Street, full of secret treasures and distinctive scents that comes from the mix of foods and spices wafting from the open-fronted stores. Evripidou Street runs through an area of central Athens where clocks and calendars seem to stand still, where different races and cultures mix with old Athens.

Duration:  30 minutes

Additional info
•  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
•  We are doing our tours only to small groups with a maximum capacity of 10 people. Minimum 2 pax are required for the tour to be conducted.
•  Some of the markets and vendors that we visit close after lunchtime, so the walk can only occur in the morning
•  Please advise in advance if vegetarian options are required. The tour is vegetarian-friendly as vegetarians have options in every spot. However, there are limited choices for other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or dairy-free. Severe allergies cannot, unfortunately, be catered for on this tour.
•  There will be plenty of food on the tour, so you only need a light breakfast
•  In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
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Price:
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
4 hours
Guide in:
English   
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.