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Athens Vegan Food Tour with Greekality - Athens

Athens Vegan Food Tour with Greekality

Athenseasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Requires basic mobility and stamina for walking city streets at a leisurely pace.

Overview

Discover Athens’ vibrant vegan food scene with Greekality’s plant-based tour in Exarcheia. Taste vegan takes on classic Greek dishes and uncover local culinary gems.

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Athens Vegan Food tour

All ages • 2.5 Hours • Mediterranean food and lifestyle!

Food Tour

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About This Adventure

Embark on a unique vegan food tour in Athens, exploring the city's vibrant culinary scene. Discover delicious plant-based twists on traditional Greek dishes, from moussaka to souvlaki, while visiting the artistic neighborhood of Exarcheia. Enjoy refreshing juices, vegan donuts, and insider tips on the best local eateries for a memorable experience.

The ultimate Athens fine dining tour, perfect for discerning culinary travellers in Athens! Part of our wider range of food tours in Athens.

Duration

2.5 Hours

Price

  • Infants: Free

  • Private Group : 3 to 8 people

  • €207 - 3 people

  • €276 - 4 people

  • €345 - 5 people

  • €414 - 6 people

  • €483 - 7 people

  • €552 - 8 people

About

Greekality’s Athens vegan food tour is undoubtedly the best choice for vegans visiting Athens who don’t want to miss out any of the local flavour! Part of our wider range of food tours in Athens.

Vegans in Athens, you are in good hands! Together we will get to know our planet-friendly food choices in the city, championing the best local ingredients and flavours!

Greece is the epicentre of Mediterranean food and lifestyle. This is where the motto “You are what you eat” was born thousands of years ago. As a matter of fact the concept of avoiding meat and dairy products was actually invented in ancient Greece! Can you guess who could be the first vegan in Greece ? It’s Pythagoras! Being also a philosopher, he believed that killing animals for their meat brutalised the human soul. He was so strictly true to his ideas of not feeding on any animals, that since then the “Pythagorean” diet was referred to what we call today a vegan diet!

  • Explore a different side of Athens Vegan restaurants in Athens spring up like mushrooms. In fact, according to Forbes, Athens is in the top 10 list of cities with the most vegan options worldwide. Your local guide will show you the best vegan spots of the city, offering you an excellent culinary experience during your stay in Athens. Visit an alternative neighbourhood called Exarcheia favoured mostly by locals! There, you will find every street decorated with politically charged murals and many hidden bookstores selling rare vinyls and vintage guitars. Just off the centre of Athens, you will have the chance to support dedicated ambassadors of ethical eating in Greece and enjoy local recipes with a plant-based approach. If you’d like to pair this with a vegan wine tasting, we can also offer a tailor-made Athens Wine Tasting Experience.

  • Discover vegan restaurants in Athens Start off with a refreshing juice or a nutritious smoothie in a colourful juice bar where their motto is “Pro healthy, pro vegan!”. Right on spot, you will be able to choose from a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables to add in the mix. Following up, you will savour some popular Greek dishes such as “moussaka” in an extra tasteful vegan version with organic black beans and a béchamel sauce of coconut milk, as well as vegan “soutzoukakia”, some delicious eggplant balls flavoured with a mixture of spices. Continue your adventure in the most well-known spot for souvlaki if you’re vegan in Athens! The very first vegan souvlaki joint in Athens, offers a handful of alternative gyro options (different types of marinated mushrooms with delicious sauces served with country-style fries) and one extra delicious option, the meat-free kebab made of lentils. You will also try their version of the vegan Dakos salad with traditional Cretan rusks, juicy tomato and almond vegan cheese. Right across the street you will find yourselves in a small store with minimal decoration, but not minimal options. Here you will enjoy Greek doughnuts – one of the oldest desserts in the world- that we call loukoumades! Among the excellent vegan options “dulce de leche” and “hazelnut praline” stand out. Interested in more options? Receive excellent tips by your local food expert of what to eat in Greece and where to enjoy nutritious meals during your stay in Athens. Find out all about the wholesome foods we cook in our Greek kitchens and how to recreate Greek vegan recipes back home.

Ηighlights

  • Boost your energy and immune system with refreshing, vitamin-loaded drinks.
  • Enjoy traditional Greek dishes like moussaka and soutzoukakia with a vegan twist.
  • Taste our Greek street food, pita bread with delicious mushroom gyro.
  • Dig into vegan donuts, from an array of endless choices.
  • Visit an alternative neighbourhood of Athens, away from the crowds.
  • Get a map of Athens’ vegan and vegetarian eateries and recommended dishes to order.
  • Discover the benefits of Mediterranean diet, based on traditional Greek dietary habits.

Included

  • Refreshing juices or herbal tea
  • Mushroom souvlaki wrap
  • Cretan tomato salad with vegan cheese
  • Classic Greek dishes like moussaka
  • Vegan donuts in endless choices

Adventure Tips

Bring a light appetite

This tour features multiple tastings, so come hungry but comfortable enough to stroll through city streets.

Wear comfortable walking shoes

The tour involves walking through Exarcheia’s urban streets; suitable footwear will enhance your experience.

Inform about allergies beforehand

Notify your guide of any food allergies to ensure a safe and enjoyable tasting experience.

Carry a reusable water bottle

Stay hydrated throughout the tour — water fountains and cafés are available along the route.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • House sparrows common in urban Athens
  • Mediterranean gecko visible on warm walls at dusk

History

The concept of abstaining from animal products dates back to ancient Greece with philosopher Pythagoras advocating a meat-free diet.

Conservation

Athens’ growing vegan scene supports sustainability by promoting plant-based diets that reduce environmental impact and resource consumption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Supportive footwear is crucial for navigating cobblestones and city sidewalks comfortably.

Light jacket or layered clothing

Essential

Weather can change quickly; layering helps keep you comfortable throughout the tour.

spring|fall|winter specific

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Hydration is important, especially in summer heat during the walking tour.

summer|null specific

Small backpack or crossbody bag

Carry essentials like your phone, wallet, and any guide materials comfortably.