Sunday in Athens
Experience

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  • Monday to Saturday
  • 5 Hours
  • Start time: 9:30am or 10:00am
  • Athens Town (5 Neighborhoods)
  • Private (your group only)
  • Guided Experience
  • Suitable for all ages 14+
  • Food & Drinks Included
  • Tour Language: English
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Sunday in Athens

 An extraordinary foodies fest! 
A private tour around the most scenic neighbourhoods of Athens.

We will start the tour in the morning walking through Plaka, under the shadow of the Acropolis. We will explore an area with whitewashed houses and narrow alleys created by islanders workers 150 years ago.

This is a pleasant easy pace stroll which will include several stops in traditional local shops, discovering vibrant, colourful markets and the best hidden food gems. During our walk we will talk about the origins of the recipes before we arrive at the tavern for traditional local dishes paired with wine. 

It is a great, informative and fun way to learn about what happened in Athens from the 5th century B.C till nowadays. You will learn about the city’s history, architecture and landmarks while supporting exclusively family-run businesses. A pleasant way to be able to orientate in this beautiful city, Athens as we all participate to create a puzzle on what we call greek gastronomy through a trip to mediterranean and all around the globe.

Highlights

  • An insider, knowledgeable and passionate guide.
  • We will visit 5 foodie spots. e.x Bakery shop since 1923. A greek pies shop since 1945. Coffee shop since 1930. Greek yoghurt , diary shop since 1933. A taste of the best authentic shops at places locals cherish
  • More than 25 food tastings. Food, coffee & wine (equivalent to breakfast, brunch and lunch)
  • Explore Athens cultural sites and historic neighborhoods (Anafiotika, Monastiraki, Psyrri, Plaka, 11th century church, herbs and spices street, Kotzia square. )
  • Experience “Varvakios Agora”, Athens central fish, meat, vegetables and fruit market
  • A meal at Athens local tavern paired with homemade wine.
  • All costs of the food, beverage, coffee, wine & spirits, desserts provided during the tour + the private guide, included in the price
What makes Vivian’s Bespoke Food Experiences different?

This is a woman-owned sole proprietorship, created and led by Vivian — a gastronomy expert with many years of experience in food culture and storytelling.
Tours are intimate, ethical, authentic and deeply connected to local life.

To ensure you have the ultimate Foodie experience, I only select the best eateries, well-known for their quality of food and services. I support exclusively family-run businesses. I pay for all the food and drink tastings and do not accept any commissions or kickbacks from these family run shops.

This ensures honesty, authenticity and ethical tourism.

A generous amount! Over the course of any of my tours you will be enjoying around 15 to 30 food tastings, which is equivalent to a full breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.(depends on the experience). You will not leave hungry, i promise. Beverages are also included.(water, coffee, wine and other alcoholic drinks) – you will definitely not go hungry or thirsty!

Yes, depending on the tour.
Wine, spirits or traditional Greek beverages may be included as part of the tasting experience.

The default tour is in English or Greek.

Yes. Restrooms are available at several of the tasting locations

Definitely! Cameras are more than welcome — and taking photos of your culinary journey is highly encouraged.
The experiences are designed to be enjoyable and accessible, with relaxed, slow-paced walking. Comfortable shoes are essential, as some streets may be uneven, wet or slippery. Athens can be hot, so a hat, sunglasses and water will make your walk more pleasant.
Food Experiences will still be in operation under rainy days in Athens.  In such cases, we will have to be prepared with umbrellas OR waterproofs. Please bring an umbrella or waterproof jacket in case of rain

Yes, with advance notice.
Please inform me of any allergies, intolerances or dietary needs when booking so I can tailor safe and delicious alternatives for you.

Yes! Children are welcome, and they often enjoy the tasting experience.
Please note that alcohol tastings are only offered to adults (18+).

Although my culinary experiences are designed to be easy for anyone, there is a fair bit of slow-paced walking.
Comfortable, walking shoes are a must, occasionally we may walk on wet or slippery pavements, please refrain from wearing flipflops.
Athens can get hot, please make sure you wear a hat and sunglasses make for a more pleasant experience when walking under the hot midday sun. Wear comfortable shoes, no matter how you are spending time with me.

Yes! Private, tailor-made food experiences are available for individuals, couples, groups, friends or families. Perfect for celebrations, special occasions.

Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses, a hat and an appetite! Please refrain wearing flip-flops.
Everything else is taken care of.

Please arrive on time, as tours begin promptly.
If you are delayed, contact me immediately. While I will always try to accommodate you, the group may need to proceed.

Please refer to our booking terms.
Generally, cancellations made within a certain period before the tour may not be refundable, as tastings and arrangements are prepared in advance.