Uncover Athens's unique gastronomic delicacies and connect with local merchants and artisans on a private guided food tour. You'll join a passionate local expert who will guide you through the city to sample an array of authentic Greek ingredients, hear cooking secrets you won't find in recipes and, unlike in standard food tours, engage in meaningful exchanges with the very people who grow, craft, and sell the products you'll later cook with and enjoy, for a truly immersive and personal culinary encounter. You'll meet an olive oil producer who will demonstrate how to identify high-quality varieties by taste, before sampling fine Greek cheeses and discovering their distinct textures and the art behind their aging process. Then, you'll visit a historical spice shop, where the third-generation owner will explain how to select and use Greek herbs and spices to elevate your everyday cooking. Next, you'll visit an esteemed souvlaki shop to observe its perfect grilling technique and how it utilizes local red peppers as seasoning, before meeting a pie-maker who will explain the different types of phyllo dough and why fresh fillings are essential. Plus, you'll enjoy a handmade traditional dessert to conclude the tour with a sweet surprise. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders. What's priceless Finding new flavours to fall in love with. The highlights Embark on a private guided food tour of Athens and meet locals who grow, craft, and sell the food Learn how to discern high-quality olive oil by taste Try authentic Greek cheeses and understand how they're aged Sample Greek herbs and spices and gain insight into their uses Taste souvlaki, pick up grilling techniques, and meet a pie-maker who will share a traditional surprise dessert