
Taste souvlaki and try local Greek liquors
Begin a food tour of Athens' local spots. Start in Monastiraki and stroll through the market area and Psyri. Frequently stop for tastings and sit-down meals popular with the local community. Visit a top souvlaki house for pork or chicken skewers. Try gyros with Greek liquors like raki or ouzo, or enjoy local wine or soda. Visit a fish taverna for fried calamari and small fish. Have fresh spanakopita. Enjoy sweets like loukoumades and ice cream.