Vacation rentals in Athens

Discover the most authentic and fresh, traditional Athenian food in non tourist areas and hidden spots of the City! The type of food and places you may not find alone! Your booking cost covers all food and drink. Tours on Monday to Saturday starting before 3pm will be in the market area. Tours starting at 5pm or on Sunday will be held in tavernas around the area of Psiri and Athinas Street. During the market tour we will visit local streets and eat seasonal fruit, cheese and cured meat and see spice markets full of colour, scents and noise. We will sample olives from the farmer, oil, masticha and barrel wine made on the premises of the taverna. We will have two meals. One at a locals meze bar and one inside the market, and we will drink Greek coffee with a traditional sweet. On the 5pm/Sunday tour, we will visit two tavernas and eat traditional Athenian food with ouzo, raki and local barrel wine. We will walk through the local area for night life where we will sample a sweet with Greek coffee at the end of our tour! Many tastings offered including 2 sit down meals on both tours as you learn about Greek culture from people who live it daily. You will have many friends in Athens at the end of this experience! Vegetarian options available. Social distancing practised, both guides fully vaccinated. EOT-GΝΤΟ 0259E70000815901

Fee includes everything consumed on the walk. Taste the most local food in Athens. Skip the tourist traps and discover the local bites of the greek culture. More of 14 traditional and delicious fresh cooked tastings.We will walk in the heart of central Athens where Athenians make their shopping for the daily meal. I'll introduce you to the vendors of my favorite local shops, I'll take you to a traditional greek café (kafeneio), to a dairy shop which produces its own Greek yogurt and introduces you to a Greek cheese producer in its own shop. You'll meet my old friends in the oldest vegetable, fish and meat market of Athens . I'll take you to the best greek traditional restaurant (mageirio) for a seated lunch and of course, you'll try a dessert. During the walk, you'll also try our best wines and distillates of the region. I'll explain to you how to cook all the dishes we'll try, I'll share local insights about recipes ,tips for Athens ,the islands and the culinary traditions. If you don’t find the dates you want, you can always ask me to make room. UPDATE :The tour is hosted responsibly following the guidelines of the World Health Organization and National Public Health organisation to protect each other’s health and safety . Maximum guests to join up to 8 people due to the safety restrictions Masks are provided (if you have not yours) as well as hand sanitizer.

Take our easy to ride silent electro-scooters for a spin around the natural and historical beauties of Athens. Enjoy the charming stories your local guide can’t wait to share with you and find out why emperors and philanthropes have fussed over this city for over 2000 years! See the place where the Olympic games were reborn two centuries ago and learn of their importance to ancient Greeks(over 25 centuries ago). Buzz around the national garden that features many characteristic Greek botanicals, some of which were common themes in the architecture as well. Stumble upon the little zoo and pond. Cruise to the remains of the colossal temple of mighty Zeus and find out what made him the king of Gods. Discover Roman Emperor Hadrianis role in Athenian history. How and why he defied this city. And lets not forget the patron goddess of the city, Pallas Athena, full of grace and wisdom. What did her victory over Poseidon for patronage of the city mean? Her monumental temple, the Panthenon will tower over us for most of our tour, such as it has towered over the ancient Athenians. In the end we have a taste of modern Greece as well as we explore the prime minister residence, the Parliament building and the Ceremonial Hall of Zappeion. Enjoy the freedom to focus on one or more parts of the route and personalize your experience. Other things to note If you can ride a bicycle you can easily ride one of our scooters. We will give you all the equipment and time you need to get comfortable for we begin.

From the moment you arrive at Athens Wine Tasting you will know you are in good hands. You will be greeted warmly by our team and get settled in. After meeting the local wine connoisseur, you will receive a great overview of the Greek wine region, with maps and charts you will take a virtual tour through the wine regions of Greece ,taste 5 basic Greek grapes and understand how different grapes and the diverse terroir of the country have led to the vast number of varieties of wine produced. Paired with artisanal Greek cheeses and delicacies you will discover the incredible flavors that can be created simply by combining different wines. Still water and Greek traditional rusks will be available as palette cleansers. The wine ambassador will be happy to share his love and passion for wine and answer all your questions. A treat for the senses and the mind, you will finish up your tasting feeling more confident in understanding the different wines, thanks to what you‘ve learned and the varieties of wines that you have tasted. This 90-min session tends to be a very social yet educated wine tasting. You'll join a small group of wine lovers Definitely, a MUST do experience! Other things to note Please advise of any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking This experience is not wheelchair accessible You must be at least 18-years-old to participate in the wine tasting

Together we will explore the local market, it's the best place to start as we'll be collecting ingredients for our dishes. As we walk the halls and streets of the market district you'll learn all about the produce we are so proud of in Greece as well as meeting some of the traders and catching up on the local gossip... Now it's time to cook! This is a hands-on experience so we'll prep our food before getting on with the class. Your cook will guide you through the dishes, give you tips that could help improve your skills and tell you stories about what you're making, what's going on in Athens and of course, their thoughts on many other things in the world! Your menu is: Dolmades: Vine leaves filled with meat and herb-infused rice Spanakopita: Spinach and feta pies wrapped up in pastry Tzatziki: Greek yoghurt infused with garlic, cucumber and herbs, the most famous of all the Greek dips Imam Baildi: Roasted eggplants topped with a sweet/sour feta sauce Portokalopita: A sticky, soft orange "pie" made from phyllo pastry, oranges and cinnamon We'll serve you your meal, so you can relax, enjoy your food with a glass of local wine or a beer followed by a serving of Greek digestive liquor to help it all down Other things to note Please let us know your dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Wear comfortable shoes - remember we are going to the market