Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour
Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour
Product details
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.
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. Sample gyros or souvlaki, taste a uniquely Greek charcuterie board, an even indulge in greek donuts, all in one unforgettable afternoon!
Καλή όρεξη– Enjoy your food!
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
Accessibility
Service animals allowed
Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
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.
Points of interest
Psirri Square, Aristofanous, Athens, Greece
Monastiraki Square, Apollonos, Athens, Greece
Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Athens, Greece
Aiolou, Athens, Greece
Terra Fresh, Athinas, 10Athina, Central Athens Regional Unit, Greece
- 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
- 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
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!
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.