Eating Athens: Our Big Fat Greek Food Tour
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Embark on a Greek food tour in Athens. Savor traditional dishes, learn to craft Gyros, and explore vibrant neighborhoods. Book your culinary adventure now.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monastiraki Square - This is our meeting point. Nestled in the heart of Athens it is known for its lively atmosphere, eclectic street markets, and stunning views of the Acropolis

  • Karaiskaki - MORNING TOUR - On our way to our first food stop, we walk on one of the most colorful and iconic street of Athens!

  • Το Κουλούρι του Ψυρρή - MORNING TOUR - Koulouri: in ancient Greece it used to be the food of slaves, now it is the most popular breakfast in Athens!
    Try this tasty round shaped bread with sesame seeds

  • Varvakios Central Municipal Market - MORNING TOUR - Here we explore this historical market that is a journey into Athens’ gastronomic culture. It is a sensory delight with its vibrant stalls offering fresh produce, meats, and seafood

  • Creme Royale - MORNING TOUR - One of the few places is the city where every pies is still made from scratch: here we taste spinach pie with feta and bougatsa with meat or cheese cream and a delicious sweet custard cream.

  • Έντεκα - BOTH TOUR - Let’s savor the delights of a classic Greek dish with either pork or chicken gyros served on warm pita bread. This mouthwatering treat is complemented by a medley of flavors, including cool tzatziki sauce

  • Shedia home - BOTH TOURS - Shedia – meaning “raft” in Greek – is a not-for-profit organization that works to employ and empower people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion in Greece. You will have a Greek coffee with a dessert called Semolina halva

  • Psirri Square - BOTH TOURS - This area , like Monastiraki, is one of the oldests neighborhoods in the city. Here used to be many craftsmen who sold furniture, leather products, construction materials, smiths etc.

  • Zarkadian Delicatessen - BOTH TOUR - Step into this adorable family-owned market where a dynamic duo pours their passion into the business! You get to dive into a charcuterie board featuring three types of Greek cheese and scrumptious cured meats!

  • Athinas - EVENING TOURS - One of the most central streets, where the Central Market of Athens is. Here you can see small businesses which sell almost everything. Plants, electric devices, spices, kitchen equipment, religious products, food, construction materials etc.

  • Bougatsadiko Psirri - EVENING TOUR - This bakery is one of the very few places in the city where you can find handmade pies. All the ingredients are fresh, and the dough and fillings are made from scratch in the kitchen of the store. They prepare them and bake them on the spot;

  • Aiolou - EVENING TOUR -Also one of the oldest pedestrian streets of the city. It was build the same era with Ermou street (19th century) A beautiful street, with many eateries, cafes and stores which sell fabric and linen. Family business, they opened it in 2011. Thomas was working there and then he bought it. They make their own gyros, buy the meat, debone it , cut it and prepare them.We make our own souvlaki with pita bread, chicken or pork gyros, tzatziki, onion, tomato . We have a Greek beer,

  • Loukoumades Ktistakis - EVENING TOUR - One of the few places in Athens which make the so called Greek donuts. A dough which is deep fried and served with sweet toppings, we will have with honey and cinnamon or chocolate.

  • Ermou & Aiolou - EVENING TOUR - Ermou and Aiolou are two prominent pedestrian streets in the heart of Athens, both streets contribute to Athens’ lively urban ambiance, making them popular destinations for strolling, shopping, and immersing oneself in the city’s dynamic street life.

  • Chapel Of Agia Sophia - EVENING TOUR - The Church of Agia Kyriaki, an Ottoman-era Greek Orthodox church.

  • LUKUMAΔΕΣ - EVENING TOUR - At this pastry shop we will have some sweet time with the classic honey and cinnamon (or chocolate).

What's Included
  • Visit Central Market (Morning tours Mon to Sat) and taste legendary Greek donuts (Evening Tours)
  • Local English Speaking Guide + Athens - A food Lover’s Guide PDF
  • Enjoy a Greek coffee demo, learning century-old techniques and pair it with a traditional dessert
  • Experience the contrast of the historic Monastiraki and the colorful Psiri neighborhoods
  • Learn how to make your own Gyros or Souvlaki
  • Greek charcuterie with three different types of cheese
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore the heart of Athens through a culinary escapade, where traditional and modern Greek dishes await at beloved local restaurants. Begin your experience with a Greek coffee demonstration, accompanied by the exquisite ‘Semolina halva’ dessert.

Dive into the world of sweet and savory pies, showcasing the mastery of phyllo and bougatsa dough. Learn the art of crafting your own Gyros or Souvlaki, savoring the essence of Greek cuisine. Enjoy Greek charcuterie paired with a selection of three cheeses.

Experience the captivating contrast between the historic Monastiraki and the lively Psiri neighborhoods.

Morning tours will take you to the bustling Central Market, while evening tours offer a taste of legendary Greek donuts from a rare bakery.

  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not suitable for a gluten-free diet
Location
Monastiraki Square
Apollonos
We meet all travelers in front of Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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287shaylat
May 20, 2024
Must do in Athens - We had the best time on this tour. We learned so much, the food was incredible. Manos was such a great guide, sharing his knowledge, fun stories and showing us parts of Athens we would have never known about. I highly recommend as a way to not only explore Greek food, but learn history and learn the city as well.
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Daytrip130241
May 20, 2024
Eating Athens - Man's was a great tour guide. We ate everything. He was also very informative about Greek history. We walked everywhere and learned a lot about traditio al cuisine e and modern Greek cuisine.
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T156xsmariannag
May 19, 2024
Delicious food, Amazing tour guide - The food was all delicious! We got to try foods that we wouldn’t typically order and that are a bit out of our comfort zone but we ended up loving everything. Vasso was an amazing tour guide! She was friendly and knowledgeable about Greek cuisine. We had someone in the tour group who had recently been injured and thus was using an electric wheelchair. And although Athens is not built to be a very accessible city for those with disabilities, Vasso went out of her way to find ramps for this person to get onto the sidewalks and even went so far as to stop taxis and other oncoming traffic to help this person cross the roads when needed. After the tour ended, she even offered to stay a bit longer to chat with us about her recommendations for fun activities to do in and around Athens. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a fun way to familiarize yourself with Greek food and explore the city center at the same time!
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Y3384rnstephanieh
May 19, 2024
Great food tour - Vasso is an amazing host! She had tons of information on Athens and all of the food stops were great. I loved all the neighborhoods we walked around and got some great insights into the core commercial area of Athens for the rest of my stay.
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Baliew2024
May 17, 2024
Tasty tour of Athens - Christina was a great tour guide! Such tasty treats throughout our tour across Athens. The group dynamic was also so fun with lively conversation :)
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Z4093fbmichaela
May 17, 2024
Do it! - Awesome experience. Christina was excellent and a great guide with perfect energy and humor. Completely recommend going when you’re in Athens.
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Meghana329
May 17, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing! Everything was so delicious. Fun to get a tour of all the best local places! Christina was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Robin
May 17, 2024
Awesome food and walk around Athens - I had a very great experience with our guide Christina. The food was amazing and we also got some history of Greece. Awesome!
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Anastasiaaw1192aa
May 15, 2024
Incredible - Excellent experience, to be done both at the beginning and at the end of the holiday, the guides were very kind and friendly. They will take you to the best places and tell you every fun fact in detail. A thousand thanks
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Xaviersb207hy
May 15, 2024
Super recommended - Very interesting tour, the guys very professional and super friendly, I highly recommend, it only takes a few hours and is very interesting
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