Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour

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 TOURS - 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 TOURS - 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 TOUR - 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
  • 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
  • Greek coffee demo, learning century-old techniques and pairing it with a traditional dessert
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
Platia Monastirakiou
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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O8196xdbriann
Jul 23, 2024
Manos Is the Best! - Manos was SOOO amazing. He had so much knowledge about the history of Greece & and current cultural state. I cannot recommend him enough, whoever hired this man; you found a winner.
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Rachel
Jul 22, 2024
Fantastic food - This is my first tripadvisor review but Manos our guide was so lovely I decided to leave a comment . He was lovely and took us on an amazing tour of the area telling us stories of about the local businesses and food of which they sell/create. He was very interactive and engaging in both our stories and his own. We went to beautiful locally run businesses and especially enjoyed the cheese and cold cut options . I would recommend him and this company to my friends and family.
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140izzyf
Jul 21, 2024
so much great information! - the history of greece was so amazing! we learned so much about greek culture and understood how everything we ate came to be an integral part of the culture here
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478alliv
Jul 20, 2024
Book for Athens - very worth it! - Loved the tour guide! She was very experienced and knew so much history about the food and Athens. The greek food was amazing 😍🤤
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Malea
Jul 15, 2024
Outstanding - We had a fabulous time on the food tour in Athens with Barbara. She did an excellent job explaining the different dishes and drinks that we tried. She was a great conversationalist and we learned so much about Greek traditions and customs on our tour. All of the food and drinks were outstanding. The spanakopita was the best we have ever tasted. We very highly recommend this tour! You definitely won’t leave this tour hungry!
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733autumnm
Jul 7, 2024
Athens Food Tour - Amazing tour with Zoe in Athens. She was a great personality and had lots of great information to share! She set us up with the best greek food at the best places. I will definitely be booking more tours with Eating Europe!
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Alxnv
Jul 5, 2024
Great way to visit the city - We took the PM food tour on our first day in Athens. Our guide Sofia was really sweet and knowledgeable. There were many different stops and a lot of food!! Thanks again :)
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Z2110dxalexk
Jul 4, 2024
Great Start to Honeymoon - We did this food tour our first day in Athens and it set the tone perfectly for our honeymoon! Our tour guide Barbara was so knowledgeable and funny and we had a grand time even in the rain! We left full and happy and would absolutely recommend.
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N6487bremilyd
Jul 2, 2024
Delicious food with new friends - The stops were all delicious! Zoe was a friendly guide that created a great atmosphere among the group. We learned about the history and cultural significance of all the dishes we tried. My favorite was the pies stop.
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Paulacs7379bx
Jul 2, 2024
Good! - Our guide was very friendly and clearly explained key points of the Greek gastronomy and the places we went to sample certain foods, However, there was not much depth into the how the food came to be; in the gyros’ case, for example, there was no explanation as to how or why it came to be such a popular food in Greece and its origins. There was a lot of walking from one location to another that didn’t seem all that necessary, but was a good break between the portions that were not exactly small (come hungry!!). There could have been better organization in regards to timing and space. The food we tried was good quality, delicious, and varied. Overall we had a good time and enjoyed the tour, definitely recommend!
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