Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour
About this activity
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 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
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Gyros or Souvlaki
- Tzatziki
- Bougatsa (flaky pastry)
- Phyllo pie
- Greek cheeses with honey
- Greek charcuterie
- Olives
- Fruit preserve
- Loukoumades (honey puffs)
- Greek coffee, Freddo espresso or Freddo cappucino; Tsipouro (Greek spirit); Local beer; Red or white wine & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa - Monastiraki, Platia Monastirakiou, Athens, Greece
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!
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.
Know before you go
- 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 policy
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
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
So glad I booked this. The guide was great, the stops felt genuinely local, and the food was delicious from start to finish. Do this on your first day and come hungry!
One of the best Venice city food tour experiences we have ever done. The guide took us to authentic local spots, and every dish was fresh and flavorful. We especially enjoyed the cicchetti, the spritz pairings, and the delicious prosecco served with the polenta and polpetta di carne.
The best way to get to know a culture is to taste and learn about its food. My nephew and I had a great time on this tour, and I felt the expense was worth the experience. There was plenty of yummy food and drink, too.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine