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Wine and food pairing in Psyche Wine bar, near Syntagma
Wine and food in the most cosy hidden place in the heart of Athens
Varvakios Central Market is a food market in Syntagma Historic Centre, Athens.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Go early; the best fish goes by 09:00. The spice and olive shops on Evripidou run later.

1h 30m
Wine and food in the most cosy hidden place in the heart of Athens

3h 30m
Explore the traditional way of shopping and cooking in the heart of Athens. After a visit in the Central Market Place, meet the chef and create some delicious Greek di...

Guided tour · 4 hours
Explore Athens' Central Market, learn to cook traditional Greek mezes, and enjoy a shared meal with local wines on this immersive culinary experience.
Address: Athinas 42, Athina 105 51, Athens
Kallidromiou in Exarchia is the Saturday farmers' market that Athens runs, on the FT World's Best list, a Strefi-Hill-edge street market with seasonal fruit.
TipMost stalls are cash only; the spillover from Strefi Hill end has the best honey vendors.
Maison d'Olive on Xanthippou in Kolonaki Athens is the olive oil cellar of the city, 200 internationally awarded Greek olive oils plus bottarga, truffles.
TipThe daily counter tasting is free; ask the in-house sommelier for the day's PDO and varietal flights.
Evripidou Street near Varvakios in Athens is the spice and dried-herbs strip, a row of small shops with mountain tea, oregano, saffron and cured meats.
TipClosed Sundays. Saffron from Kozani is the souvenir buy; the herb shops sell by the gram.
Kostarelos in Kolonaki Athens is the cheese-counter destination, three generations of cheesemakers with 14 cheeses, charcuterie and a sit-down counter.
TipThe Sunday morning rush ends by noon; ask for the day's graviera flight to taste.