Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour

Meeting point

Where

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

Departure

10:30, 11:00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Eating Europe Food Tours Rome; booking and payment are completed on Viator

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   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.

   30 min
2. Iroon Square

   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, no stop
3. 3
   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.

   20 min
4. 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, no stop
5. 5
   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.

   30 min
6. Visit a 24-hour shop by Athens’ Central Market, opened in 1886, selling dried nuts, figs, raisins, and other local products with ancient rootsPass by, no stop
7. 7
   Visit a 24-hour shop in Athens’ Central Market, opened in 1886, selling dried nuts, figs, raisins, and other local products with ancient roots20 min
8. 8
   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.

   30 min
9. 9
   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.

   20 min

About this tour, from the operator