Is food one of your favorite discoveries during traveling ? Then, you shouldn’t miss the chance to visit the Local market in Athens! Know as “Varvakios” market stand there from 1886 !

*this option isn’t available on Sundays

Price: upon request

Duration: 3 - 4 hours

Activity: Moderate, walking 4 – 5km

Starting point: MonastirakiSquare

Tour escort is included.

Tickets for archaeological sites and meals are not included.

Any other request and Infant seats need to be informed one day before (extra cost).

We will start the tour:

To the heart of local market,“ the Vavrakios” market. Together we will discover this local market. Walking through different areas of the city and learning about contemporary life and culture.

Passing by the Mayor of Athens’ building, you head to “Athina” Street, one of the busiest streets in Athens. Feel the morning vibes when the shop owners get ready for a business day. We are going to explain the practices of food commerce, the soul of Greek life, which have existed for thousands of years.

We will visit the fish, meat, vegetable, and spice market. After that, we enter to a more diverse side of Athens, through “Geraniou” Street, a multicultural hidden neighborhood. We will spend our time in the heart of Athens, and we explain all about the Greek culture, food, and habits.

While exploring Athenian markets, we will experience local produce and we will have the opportunity to pick out all the local favorites, such as Mediterranean fruits, vegetables, meat, and cheese.

Moving on, we will explore the bazaar streets of “Ifaistou” and “Pandrossos”, discovering handicrafts and other specialties such as leather sandals, handmade icons, Greek musical instruments, and antiques. Here is the perfect place to feel the authentic vibes of the bustling Athens market culture.

We will finish our tour with a cup of tea within one of the best spicy markets in the center of Athens. We will explain, see, and smell many different Greek spices with Greek origin.