Eating Athens: Our Big Fat Greek Food Tour

Itinerary
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Pass By: Monastiraki Square, Pl. Monastirakiou 10, Athina 105 55, Grece, Athens 10555 Greece

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

Pass By: Karaiskaki, Athina, Greece

MORNING TOUR - On our way to our first food stop, we walk on one of the most colorful and iconic street of Athens!

Stop At: To Koulouri of Psirri, Γεωργίου Καραϊσκάκη 23, Αθήνα 105 54, Greece

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Νο68 Βαρβακειος Αγορα, Athina 105 51, Greece

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

Stop At: Creme Royale, Thessalonikis 149, Athina 118 52, Greece

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Έντεκα, Aiolou 65, Athina 105 51, Greece

BOTH TOUR - 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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shedia home, Kolokotroni 56, Athina 105 60, Greece

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Psirri Square, Aristofanous 1, Athina 105 54, Greece

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.

Stop At: Zarkadian Delicatessen, Evripidou 28, Athina 105 51, Greece

BOTH TOUR - 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!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Athinas, Athina, Greece

EVENING TOURS - 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.

Stop At: Bougatsadiko Psirri, Pl. Iroon 1, Athina 105 54, Greece

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;


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Aiolou, Athina, Greece

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,

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Loukoumades Ktistakis, Sokratous 59, Athina 104 31, Greece

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Ermou & Aiolou, Athina 105 51, Greece

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.

Pass By: Chapel Of Agia Sophia, Arkasa, Arkasa Greece

EVENING TOUR - The Church of Agia Kyriaki, an Ottoman-era Greek Orthodox church.

Stop At: LUKUMAΔΕΣ, Eolou 21, & Aghias Irinis Str, Athina 105 51, Greece

EVENING TOUR - At this pastry shop we will have some sweet time with the classic honey and cinnamon (or chocolate).

Duration: 15 minutes