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Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour

Location Athens, Greece, Europe
$95.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Athens bursts with flavor and history, inviting you to savor its culinary delights in two vibrant neighborhoods. Delight in traditional and modern Greek dishes while enjoying an unforgettable afternoon filled with local favorites.

  • 🏷️ Athens at Twilight Food & Drinks Tour: Includes a guided tour through the heart of the city, showcasing beloved eateries and hidden gems.
  • 👩‍🏫 Enjoy the expertise of a local English-speaking guide who will share insider tips and stories about Athens' rich culinary heritage.
  • 🍽️ Make your own Souvlaki with pork or chicken, served on warm pita bread, complemented by refreshing tzatziki sauce and a local Greek beer.
  • 🍰 Indulge in a uniquely Greek charcuterie board featuring three types of local cheese and cured meats, paired with white and red wine.
  • 🍩 Treat yourself to authentic Greek donuts, crispy on the outside and soft inside, drizzled with honey and cinnamon or chocolate.
  • 🥧 Sample sweet and savory handmade pies crafted from crispy phyllo and bougatsa dough, filled with delightful ingredients like spinach and cheese.
  • ☕ Experience a traditional coffee demonstration and discover the art of reading your fortune from the cup.
  • 🏙️ Stroll through the historic Monastiraki and colorful Psiri neighborhoods, rich in culture and artistry, while learning about their significance.
  • 📍 Conveniently located near public transportation options, making it easy to access the tour starting point.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Small-group Food Tour (12 pax)
Roll your own souvlaki, read your fortune in Greek coffee grounds, and taste pies and meze through Monastiraki and Psiri.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
  • Experience a Greek coffee demonstration, and discover how to read your fortune from the cup
  • 6 food tastings and 3 drink tastings, from sweet and savory phyllo pies to Greek wine and spirits
  • Make your own Souvlaki, sample sweet and savory pies, and enjoy legendary Greek donuts
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Experience the contrast of the historic Monastiraki ️and the colorful Psiri neighborhoods.
  • Extra drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities / Tips for the guide

Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

  • Hidden inside a small gallery that houses the city’s oldest record store, this charming spot is owned by a mother and her two daughters and feels like a Greek café from the 1990s. Enjoy a traditional coffee demonstration and taste a delicate spoon sweet made from rose petals.
  • A small neighborhood square marked by a striking mural. Learn about the area’s history and Athens’ graffiti scene in one of the city’s oldest districts, once home to craftsmen selling furniture, leather goods, construction materials, and metalwork. (pass by)
  • Stop at one of the few bakeries in the city still making handmade pies from scratch, baked on the spot. Taste sweet and savory pies made with crispy phyllo and bougatsa dough, with fillings like spinach, cheese, meat, and custard.
  • Stroll along one of Athens’ oldest pedestrian streets, lined with cafés, eateries, fabric shops, and historic churches. Learn how Orthodox traditions, fasting practices, and olive-oil–based “lenten” foods have shaped Greek cuisine and daily life. (pass by)
  • Let's savor the delights of a classic Greek dish, and make your own Souvlaki with pork or chicken, served on warm pita bread. This mouthwatering treat is complemented by a medley of flavors, including tzatziki sauce, along with a greek beer.
  • Visit a 24-hour shop by Athens’ Central Market, opened in 1886, selling dried nuts, figs, raisins, and other local products with ancient roots. (pass by)
  • Visit a 24-hour shop in Athens’ Central Market, opened in 1886, selling dried nuts, figs, raisins, and other local products with ancient roots.
  • Step into this adorable family-owned market where a dynamic duo pours their passion into the business! Dive into a charcuterie board with three types of Greek cheese and cured meats! Pair your tasting with white and red wine, plus traditional Greek spirits for a full introduction to local flavors and culinary history.
  • Stop at one of the few spots in Athens making authentic Greek donuts, crispy on the outside, soft inside. Enjoy them with honey and cinnamon or chocolate in a vibrant, friendly, and welcoming environment.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour

    Location Athens, Greece, Europe
    $95.79
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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