Experience the edgy charm of Pagrati and mingle with the locals, just moments from touristy Plaka. We will commence our tour at the iconic Kallimarmaro Olympic Stadium, and guide you away to the hidden gem of Pagrati, just a stone's throw from the bustling city center but worlds apart in ambiance.
Start your day with a Greek breakfast: Greek iced coffee or traditional Greek coffee and puff pastries with cheese and honey
Indulge in a Gastronomic Jounrey through Greek Cuisine. Try the rich flavors of dried figs, raisins, and pistachios in a nut shop, to a freshly baked Spanakopita in a local bakery.
Feast on Homemade Classics at a Charming Taverna, savoring Greek Grandmother-inspired dishes. Taste hearty lunch mezze family style where everything is to share: moussaka, pastichio, stuffed peppers, and zucchini balls.
Conclude your culinary adventure with two sweet digestive liqueurs and traditional Greek Sweets like baklava.
We had a great time with Lena! She showed us around the a great neighborhood and shared Athens history. We loved learning about Athens and the history. The food was amazing and we loved supporting the local businesses! Dinner included a great conversation about living in Athens! Thank you for sharing your city with us!
Lina took us on a wonderful walk around the cafes and shops away from the main tourist area of Athens. We learned how to order coffee and tasted wonderful pastries, kebabs and dried fruits. Athenian lunch in a beautiful garden restaurant and dessert sitting in a park. I would highly recommend this tour
Our guide, Lina, was a lovely and attentive host. We had an intimate group of five, plus Lina. I loved visiting the local places and hearing about the history of the neighborhood and of Athens. It was a very organized and well run tour, and the communication for meeting before the tour was timely and helpful (Dimitri). I loved the unhurried pace, and trying and learning about the various food. It was also interesting to meet fellow travelers from the U.S! It felt like we were all meeting up with a friend with insider knowledge of Greece. I went with grown my daughter and her friend and we all thoroughly enjoyed this experience. We highly recommend the tour.
This was a great tour to taste Greek food that felt more like a meal with a family than just the classic street food. Theo was knowledgeable and engaging, and I felt like I was truly Greek after this experience.
This food tour was very good. Our guide Lina gave us a unique and authentic Athenian food experience. We toured a quaint local neighborhood, which had a local family feel. Our guide was enjoyable to interact with. I highly recommend this tour.
Lina was a very nice guide and the food was tasty! Nice to see another neighbourhood of Athens. Easy walk .
This tour is a great way to sample authentic Greek food, and learn about the history and culture of the city. Our guide was amazing. She answered all our questions about the area, shared what to see based on our interests and was kind enough to give us the names and spellings of all the foods we tried. We started with authentic Greek coffee (and homemade lemonade for those who don’t drink it), along with Mizithropitakia, a fluffy, warm pastry with cheese inside. From there, we sampled pork and chicken skewers. Next, we ventured to a bakery and enjoyed a spinach pie, another delicious appetizer. Next, was dinner where we shared numerous homemade dishes, from fried zucchini to sausage to a meat in avgolemono (lemon and egg white broth), which was my favorite. We topped it off with a glass of Greek house wine. The night ended with a shot of warm liqueur (portokalopita) made from the byproduct of wine, cinnamon and something else I don’t remember. It was so smooth. This was in tandem with a dessert that was magnificent. I can’t stress enough how great our guide was. She made the tour so worth it! It was great to share the experience with her. We highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
Niko, our guide, was very personable and knowledgeable. This tour is a great way to learn about Greek history, culture, and cuisine. 3 hours passed very quickly.
This tour takes you off the beaten track to the neighbourhood of Pantrati. The tour starts near the Panathenaic Stadium and you are treated to real Greek coffee, delectable delights, a real Greek mamma dinner with wine and desserts, and digestive at other venues. Niko or Nikolas our guide has a very thorough knowledge not only of history but the neighborhood and what makes Greek cuisine special. The groups are limited to smaller groups which makes it an intimate experience. Highly recommend.
The food tour in Pagrati was a fantastic experience! This hidden gem of a neighborhood offered delicious homemade Greek dishes, but what really made it special was Dimitri, our guide. Not only did he share insider stories about the area, but he also brought his passion as an artist to life, highlighting the typical Greek architecture around us. We even exchanged food stories from our travels, making it a truly personal and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
I had a great time on this food tour. We tried lots of yummy local food and had great insights about the way people live in this charming neighborhood of Athens
This was an amazing day discovering an alternative, more 'real' side of Athens. I booked this tour in order to experience something different from the busy city center, and to eat a lot of Greek food! I got exactly what I expected. Delicious food (and lots of it), a delightful guide showing us around as if we were long time friends, and a lovely stroll in an Athenian neighborhood where our group were the only tourists. This was an exceptional tour!
This was a very enjoyable excursion. Niko was an outstanding guide who grew up in the neighborhood we visited. The stops were carefully chosen, and led to an excellent learning experience about Greek life. I would recommend this highly.
I loved the walk around this neighborhood After spending a day around the sites in the touristic centre, I wanted to get the vibe of an actual local neighbourhood so this tour was perfect I enjoyed the views and the stadium plus every local establishment we visited, was special! The cute outdoor cafe, the bakery, the tree nestled taverna ...and it goes on Loved it The guides have really cool friendly personalities with engaging storytelling We got to meet other travellers and make new friends also so overall a very fun afternoon
We enjoyed every minute of our food tour. We got a glimpse of the real Athens … outside of the touristic part. Lovely authentic food and an amazing guide who is knowledgeable. I always enjoy learning something new. We even got some great advice for places to visit. I would recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in authentic experiences.
This was a great experience exploring an off the beaten path neighbourhood in the center of Athens. I was traveling solo and met some cool people in this tour, with whom we ended up hanging out later that night. The tour itself was well organised, Dimitri our guide was informative and made sure everyone in the group was entertained. Best off all though were the local venues we were taken, the foods we tasted, especially for dinner and the vibe of the tour which felt like hanging out with an old friend. Everything was excellent, and thanks again Dimitri for this great tour.
I decided to book this tour in order to see a more local side of Athens and taste Greek food in authentic eateries where Athenians hang out. That's exactly what I got. Dimitri, our guide, took us at a charming neighbourhood literally just a few blocks away from the more touristy city center. The foods we ate were delicious, especially the stop at the taverna where we tasted home-cooked 'grandmother' style traditional dishes. There was also a lot of context given by Dimitri, about the neighbourhood and it's history. This was an evening well spent
This was a great off the beaten path tour in Athens. Dimitri took us where actual Athenians hang out and we enjoyed local snacks, drinks and 'grandmother's style traditional dishes. This was by far my favorite experience in Athens. Along with the food and promenade, it was nice getting some context and history about Pagrati, the area we were in. Thanks again for this fabulous food tour!
We had an amazing experience on Niko's "Athens Off the Beaten Path: Gastronomy & Secret Authentic Flavors" tour. Niko's deep knowledge and passion for Athens' culinary scene were impressive. He took us to hidden gems and local favorites, offering delicious and authentic tastes of the city. Niko's warm and engaging personality made the tour even more enjoyable. His insights and stories enriched the experience, making it more than just a food tour. For anyone looking to explore the true flavors of Athens, this tour with Niko is a must-do. Highly recommended!
I had the pleasure of joining Niko on the "Athens Off the Beaten Path: Gastronomy Secret Authentic Flavors" tour, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! From the moment the tour began, Niko's passion for Athens and its culinary delights was evident. He took us to hidden gems that we would have never discovered on our own, each stop offering a unique and authentic taste of Greek cuisine. The food was exceptional, but what made the tour truly special was Niko's knowledge and storytelling. He provided fascinating insights into the history and culture behind each dish, making the experience both educational and delicious. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens. It's a perfect way to explore the city from a local's perspective and indulge in some of the best food Athens has to offer. Thank you, Niko, for an amazing experience!
Did the tour with Niko and it exceeded all my expectations! This tour offered a delightful exploration of Athens' lesser-known culinary options. Niko's expertise and enthusiasm for Athens' food culture were evident throughout the tour. He took us through quaint neighborhoods, revealing secret spots where locals enjoy authentic flavors. Each stop on the tour presented a new and delicious experience, highlighting the diverse and rich culinary traditions of the city. What made the tour exceptional was Niko's friendly and engaging demeanor. He effortlessly connected with everyone in the group, sharing fascinating stories and insights that brought the city's food and history to life. This was more than just a food tour; it was an experience. If you want to explore the authentic side of Athens and indulge in its best-kept culinary secrets, this tour with Niko is a must. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the true essence of Athens!
Nikolas was awesome. Showed us a cool neighborhood and we ate great food. The right amount! Definitely recommend!! Delicious
We had a great time with Dimitri! Pagrati is a hidden gem and we got to know a lot about its history. The food was home-cooked style and a good amount. I definitely recommend this tour, it was a nicely spent afternoon for all of us!
This was a wonderful evening in a charming Athenian neighbourhood, exploring the foods of Athens. Our guide was very welcoming and gave us a lot of information about the foods we ate, the history and culture of the area. We also got many recommendations for our stay. We absolutely recommend!! 10 out of 10!
This was a fabulous tour! Our host was extremely knowledgeable about food, history, and we learned and ate a lot! The sampling of the food and drinks were outstanding. Great variety of local snacks, traditional cuisine and desserts. We felt like hanging with a friend from the past showing us around their neighbourhood.
This tour exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed the walk in a local Athens area and I very much enjoyed the food (and there was plenty!) Our guide told us so many cool stories, taught us different Greek words and history and kept us entertained all the time. I would definitely recommend this tour
We enjoyed the tour with Dimitri and the food. We loved that we were taken to a neighbourhood were locals hang out and felt we were with a friend showing us around. We tasted a lot of food ranging from local snacks to traditional home cooked foods. We can wholeheartedly recommend this tour
We had a great time with Dimitri in Athens, he took us to places we would have not found on our own and was a lot of fun to hang out with, he just became part of our friend group. The food selections were also amazing, and we were full after. Highly recommend it if you want to experience something different in Athens and spend time with a real local.
This tour was a blast! Definitely worth it. Dimitri is a wonderful guide! He was very friendly and informative. It was like having a local friend showing us around. We had a great amount of delicious food. We loved the fact we were taken into a local neighborhood, where Athenians hang out, and not the usual touristic places we found when we walked ourselves in the city center.
Dimitri took me on a great food tour in a local neighbourhood of Athens and we tried a variety of dishes from breakfast, morning tea, traditional snacks, lunch, and dessert! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and taught me a lot about Greek culture and even language from an insider’s perspective. The tour was well organised and not walking-intensive, and communication was always prompt and clear. Really grateful to have had this experience and highly recommend this tour if you are looking to get out of the tourist traps of Athens and see a more authentic side of Greece.
Dimitri took my husband and I on a 3 hour food tour in Athens. After 10 days in Athens, Mykonos and SanTorini, Dimitri was the best! He is the nicest, cutest, most informative, fun and a "do not miss" for your time in Greece.
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