Savor Athens with hands-on Greek coffee, pie, and gyro-making, a charcuterie tasting, and sweet donuts as you explore historic Monastiraki and vibrant Psiri.
Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Enjoy a Greek coffee demonstration, learning century-old techniques, tasting it for yourself and then learning how to predict a fortune with your cup
- Compare sweet and savory traditional pies made with phyllo and bougatsa dough
- Learn how to make your own Gyros or Souvlaki! (And then taste how good it is)
- Enjoy a Greek charcuterie with three different types of cheeses and local cured meats
- “Make and taste the original ‘cheesecake’—a centuries-old Greek delicacy of local bread, cheese, and honey
- Taste legendary Greek donuts at one of the only bakeries that still makes them
- Experience the contrast of the traditional, historic Monastiraki and the colorful, youthful Psiri neighborhoods
Description
Taste traditional and modern Greek dishes at restaurants beloved by locals while seeing the best of two neighborhoods in the heart of the city.
Walk through the most festive street that the center of Athens has to offer and savor all the best food. Make your own gyro, taste a uniquely Greek charcuterie board, an even indulge in greek donuts, all in one unforgettable afternoon!
Καλή όρεξη– Enjoy your food!
Included / Excluded
- Gyros or Souvlaki
- Koulouri (traditional bread)
- Bougatsa (flaky pastry)
- Greek charcuterie board
- Souvlaki (Greek skewers)
- Halva (nutty sweet treat)
- Loukoumades (honey puffs)
- Greek coffee, Tsipouro (Greek spirit), Local beer, Regional wine & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa - Monastiraki, Platia Monastirakiou, Athens, Greece
Start Location Notes: Your guide will be waiting for you in front of Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
End Location: Aiolou 21, Athens, Greece
Accessibility
- Service animals allowed
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- 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.
- 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.
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- 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!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Options and Pricing
| Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (4 - 12 years) | N/A |
| Youth (13 - 17 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
Additional Information
- Contact information: +1 917 909 6432 or +44 7723 497280.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine
Redemption Information
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Eating Europe is the largest tour operator specializing in culinary tours and food-focused experiences across Europe. Founded in Rome in 2011, the company has since expanded to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Palermo, Bologna, Lisbon, Porto, London, Edinburgh, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Athens, Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastián, and Seville. Since 2011, with 80,000 5* reviews, Eating Europe has shared an authentic taste of local life with more than 650,000 guests, offering insider perspectives on the cities we know and love.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 12
- Category: Food & Drink
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