Getting To Know Athens With Friends

If this is your first trip to Athens and you’re looking for a food/walking tour adventure, this is definitely a fun experience! We did the tour on a Sunday so markets were closed but we sampled lots of local eats... read moreIf this is your first trip to Athens and you’re looking for a food/walking tour adventure, this is definitely a fun experience! We did the tour on a Sunday so markets were closed but we sampled lots of local eats at a wide variety of (non-touristy) stops throughout the evening.

Great evening exploring and enjoying lots of traditional Greek eats! read less

Wonderful, fully recommend!

The food tour with Michalis was nothing short of amazing! It was extremely informative. There was no way I would have found all of these restaurants and ventured out to try most of the local foods. Explored the surrounding areas... read moreThe food tour with Michalis was nothing short of amazing! It was extremely informative. There was no way I would have found all of these restaurants and ventured out to try most of the local foods. Explored the surrounding areas of Psiri and Monastiraki. An amazing experience and very useful information for daily activities and restaurants in Athens. read less

My wife and I really enjoyed our food tour with Rachel as this was more than just a food tour. Rachel was incredibly helpful in getting us acclimated to the surrounding neighborhoods and providing us with many useful suggestions... read moreMy wife and I really enjoyed our food tour with Rachel as this was more than just a food tour. Rachel was incredibly helpful in getting us acclimated to the surrounding neighborhoods and providing us with many useful suggestions for our time and where to eat and drink in Athens. She was very friendly and personable with many stories and is passionate for what she does. Come prepared to eat. We stopped at several traditional Greek tavernas and having that local connection made all the difference and set us up for making some other good choices for upcoming meals. Highly recommended! read less

I had such a great time on my tour with Rachel! She and her husband have such interesting insight into Athens, its history, and its food culture. We tried all kinds of food, including the best gyro I've ever had.... read moreI had such a great time on my tour with Rachel! She and her husband have such interesting insight into Athens, its history, and its food culture. We tried all kinds of food, including the best gyro I've ever had. I really felt like I was getting a glimpse into the "real" Athens. Our tour was peppered with lots of fascinating cultural and historical information--the origins of Greek coffee, migration into Athens, etc. Plus, Rachel was really friendly and seemed to have friends everywhere we went. I highly recommend this tour--it was really the highlight of my visit. read less

This was the BEST food tour I have ever been on! Rachel and Mike gave us an immersive look into the Greek food culture- we explored markets, stores, and local restaurants. They were so welcoming, their passion for... read moreThis was the BEST food tour I have ever been on! Rachel and Mike gave us an immersive look into the Greek food culture- we explored markets, stores, and local restaurants. They were so welcoming, their passion for sharing the Athens culture was obvious in the stories they shared. We had a GREAT time, definitely a must if you are visiting Athens! read less

Rachel is so lovely!! I ended up being the only person on the tour, but I had an incredible time. Rachel just really took care of me and I came away from the tour belly and heart full!! Incredible experience... read moreRachel is so lovely!! I ended up being the only person on the tour, but I had an incredible time. Rachel just really took care of me and I came away from the tour belly and heart full!! Incredible experience - highly recommend!! read less

Meeting Rachel was like meeting a friend in a strange new place. We felt completely at ease and enjoyed each adventure.

This experience is really nice and worthy. Rachel is considerate, knowledgeable, kind etc. I have experienced local Greek life including fish/meat market, spice shop, sand made coffee. I have tasted many wonderful and interesting food which I won’t have... read moreThis experience is really nice and worthy. Rachel is considerate, knowledgeable, kind etc. I have experienced local Greek life including fish/meat market, spice shop, sand made coffee. I have tasted many wonderful and interesting food which I won’t have found it by myself at all. Recommend strongly read less

Take this food tour! Rachel is fantastic. I had been in Athens a week, joined by a friend who just arrived. We saw new neighborhoods and I learned about things I'd seen but didn't understand. In addition to fantastic food,... read moreTake this food tour! Rachel is fantastic. I had been in Athens a week, joined by a friend who just arrived. We saw new neighborhoods and I learned about things I'd seen but didn't understand. In addition to fantastic food, we learned a fair amount about Greek culture and current economic climate. Come with an open mind and an empty stomach. You'll discover many gems. read less

The Food around Athens experience was really awesome. Communication was very clear and prompt, and I was easily able to find the meeting spot.

We went with Michalis, and he made it very welcoming, giving background stories and personal anecdotes... read moreThe Food around Athens experience was really awesome. Communication was very clear and prompt, and I was easily able to find the meeting spot.

We went with Michalis, and he made it very welcoming, giving background stories and personal anecdotes about the different foods we were trying and the different neighborhoods we walked through.

The food was great and there was plenty of it. Overall, a great value for an incredible experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Athens and interested in a food tour. read less

This was such an amazing experience! I would highly recommend doing this tour first thing in Athens. You really get to learn the culture and food! Rachel was so knowledgeable about the culture and sensitive to certain needs. We really... read moreThis was such an amazing experience! I would highly recommend doing this tour first thing in Athens. You really get to learn the culture and food! Rachel was so knowledgeable about the culture and sensitive to certain needs. We really enjoyed our time and would recommend this to any friend traveling to Athens ! read less

The food tour is amazing and tasty, and Rachel is a wonderful host and guide. She told us stories and explained history and culture, and really was a fantastic person to meet and spend time with. We had an amazing... read moreThe food tour is amazing and tasty, and Rachel is a wonderful host and guide. She told us stories and explained history and culture, and really was a fantastic person to meet and spend time with. We had an amazing time. Look no further for the best food tour in Athens! read less

Highly recommend. Be sure to skip breakfast prior to attending.

Was a wonderful experience. Didn't feel rushed and Rachel was amazing. More than enough food and everything tasted amazing. I will definitely do this tour again. Best thing to book for your first thing to do in Athens

This was a highlight of my trip to Athens. Food is such a connecting force and a form of storytelling in every culture. Rachel is a storyteller and passionate about Athens and food and she radiated that in the... read moreThis was a highlight of my trip to Athens. Food is such a connecting force and a form of storytelling in every culture. Rachel is a storyteller and passionate about Athens and food and she radiated that in the tour. Left very full and tried some amazing dishes I wouldn’t have known to try on my own. Thank you Rachel!! read less

PERFECT way to get to know the culture and food. It was our first visit to Greece and this was the first thing planned on the first day. I would not have done it any different. You... read morePERFECT way to get to know the culture and food. It was our first visit to Greece and this was the first thing planned on the first day. I would not have done it any different. You see all different aspects of the Greek/Athens culture, the city, and immediately learn about all the varieties of food you will eat. Rachel is full of knowledge and it is a very personal experience.

Thank you again Rachel! read less

We had such a fantastic time on our food tour with Rachel. If you're looking for a great food tour, this is the one! Rachel took us to several unique restaurants and hidden treasures outside of the touristy areas of... read moreWe had such a fantastic time on our food tour with Rachel. If you're looking for a great food tour, this is the one! Rachel took us to several unique restaurants and hidden treasures outside of the touristy areas of Athens. We tasted delicious food in areas that you would never know existed. We learned so much history and importance of each place that we visited. Rachel knows so much about Athens and we're so thankful that she could share her passion for food and Greek history with all of us. She was also very welcoming, we felt like old friends right away and she went out of her way to help us with questions that we had even after the tour was over! We were so happy that we decided on this food tour, It made our experience in Athens so much more memorable. read less

A great tour with an enthusiastic guide to a never ending series of delicious meals.

This had everything you could want from a food tour. You felt that the hosts had picked the best places to go around the center of... read moreA great tour with an enthusiastic guide to a never ending series of delicious meals.

This had everything you could want from a food tour. You felt that the hosts had picked the best places to go around the center of Athens. Rachel was our host for this trip and she communicated constantly with us to make sure we were happy with each stop in the tour. We spent more time where we wanted to stay and left areas that were less appealing. She even gave us the true Greek experience of encouraging us to eat well after we had eaten at least twice as much as we expected!

Make sure you go hungry and bring a bag to carry the leftovers! If you don't want leftovers then the hosts have already thought ahead and donate the food to a series of great causes. (I mean they thought of everything) read less

Rachel was a great tour guide. I actually did two tours with her because one was on Sunday when the market is usually closed. We tried many delicious local foods, and I felt like I learned a lot... read moreRachel was a great tour guide. I actually did two tours with her because one was on Sunday when the market is usually closed. We tried many delicious local foods, and I felt like I learned a lot about the Greek way of life and Greece in general. Thank you Rachel for a great intro to Athens. read less

A Great food tour that showed off some classic Athenian cuisine. We were also shown a number of other areas that we would have otherwise not found.

I loved the tour. I recommend to do this tour immediately upon arriving in Athens so you get the lay of the land, and where to go to eat authentic Greek food.
Michalis was amazing, he’s... read moreI loved the tour. I recommend to do this tour immediately upon arriving in Athens so you get the lay of the land, and where to go to eat authentic Greek food.
Michalis was amazing, he’s a wealth of knowledge. He took us through a bunch of different markets, cafes, tavernas, narrow streets, and alley ways. The pace of the tour was perfect, all in terms of walking, stopping, and food intake. There is a mix of tastings and actual meals. On our tour, there was some leftover to bring back to our room, most excellent!
My favorite was the taverna in the meat market (although it’s hard to pick a favorite)
Not only do I highly recommend this tour, I’ll do it again next time I come to Athens, OPA! read less

Rachel and Mike had a really unique background and a true love for the city that made our tour a lot of fun. We learned a lot of history of Athens as well as Greek culture that would have been... read moreRachel and Mike had a really unique background and a true love for the city that made our tour a lot of fun. We learned a lot of history of Athens as well as Greek culture that would have been hard to get from reading plaques or going on larger tours. Thank you Rachel and Mike for such a fun experience on our first trip to Greece! We’ll definitely be back! read less

Rachel and her son Sam were excellent tour guides and brought us several lovely places in Athens. The history, church, changing of the guard, yogurt, and dinner selections were all wonderful.

Great value and wonderful tasting experience!

What an amazing way to see the city!!! This is not just a good experience, this is a cultural experience. I think tourists always say they want to get off the beaten path away from fellow tourists and immerse themselves... read moreWhat an amazing way to see the city!!! This is not just a good experience, this is a cultural experience. I think tourists always say they want to get off the beaten path away from fellow tourists and immerse themselves in the culture. This is the best way to do it. If you truly want the best experience of Greek and Athenian culture select this experience! read less

One of the best things I did in Athens! I learned so much about the culture and history of Greece and ate amazing food the entire way - great local spots, away from tourists! Rachel was very kind and friendly... read moreOne of the best things I did in Athens! I learned so much about the culture and history of Greece and ate amazing food the entire way - great local spots, away from tourists! Rachel was very kind and friendly and I felt very comfortable around her. She was thoughtful and considerate to everyone in our group and made sure everyone was having a great time. I would love to do this again the next time I come back to Greece! Thank you Rachel!! read less

Great food tour in Athens. Really loved getting to know a local Athenian who showed us how Greeks shop and dine. Would never have experienced some of the unique foods and local customs without the tour. To top it off,... read moreGreat food tour in Athens. Really loved getting to know a local Athenian who showed us how Greeks shop and dine. Would never have experienced some of the unique foods and local customs without the tour. To top it off, Michalis was extremely friendly, respectful and an overall great tour guide. Highly recommended read less

Wow!! This experience was awesome! This was the very first thing we did in Athens and it was a great way to get to know the city and start our trip! Michalis and Rachel were so kind and made this... read moreWow!! This experience was awesome! This was the very first thing we did in Athens and it was a great way to get to know the city and start our trip! Michalis and Rachel were so kind and made this tour great! All of the food was so good and we even had some leftovers to bring back to the apartment with us. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who visit Athens!! read less

This was an excellent tour we had so much fun. Mike and Sam were welcoming and very kind. Their knowledge as well as expertise was outstanding. We really enjoyed our morning as well as afternoon and we’re... read moreThis was an excellent tour we had so much fun. Mike and Sam were welcoming and very kind. Their knowledge as well as expertise was outstanding. We really enjoyed our morning as well as afternoon and we’re sorry we had to say goodbyes. The gents were at the fruit stalls exactly as what was communicated to us. We learned so much about food and the Greek culture as well as demonstrations on how pies were made. We tried many delicacies as well as wine. Mike and Sam walked us to the metro as well as explained how to get to other places as well as points of interest. We encourage everyone to take this tour it’s terrific fun and a great way to immerse yourself into the Greek Culture. read less

Just completed this experience with Michelis last week .... dont think about about. JUST DO IT ! you will not regret it. The food portion size and quality was amazing. Michalis is very knowable and friendly (everyone knows him). The... read moreJust completed this experience with Michelis last week .... dont think about about. JUST DO IT ! you will not regret it. The food portion size and quality was amazing. Michalis is very knowable and friendly (everyone knows him). The walk is easy and the meeting spot was in monatraki (near us any way) .. DO IT! DO IT DO IT. Won't regret it.... pls go HUNGRY!! read less

Had a great experience on this tour and highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the culinary scene in Athens and eating delicious food! Rachel was knowledgeable, considerate, passionate and had some great recommendations in addition... read moreHad a great experience on this tour and highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the culinary scene in Athens and eating delicious food! Rachel was knowledgeable, considerate, passionate and had some great recommendations in addition to the places we went! It was truly a pleasure! read less

We loved our tour with Michalis! He was so knowledgeable and truly wanted to share his side of Athens with us. We got to try so many different things that we never would’ve known about otherwise. We did this on... read moreWe loved our tour with Michalis! He was so knowledgeable and truly wanted to share his side of Athens with us. We got to try so many different things that we never would’ve known about otherwise. We did this on our first full day in Athens and then got so many recommendations on where to go for the rest of our trip. We would 10/10 recommend this tour for anyone interested in eating delicious food! read less

My wife, daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon walking and eating our way through several neighborhoods in Athens with Rachel And Michalis. It was without a doubt the highlight of our visit to the city -- an experience we... read moreMy wife, daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon walking and eating our way through several neighborhoods in Athens with Rachel And Michalis. It was without a doubt the highlight of our visit to the city -- an experience we couldn't have had without them. They gave us an accessible understanding of Athenian culture through food and friendship. Thank you, Rachel and Michalis! read less

By far the best food tour in Athens. Not only did we learn so much but we made friends on the tour. It was an experience that you can't get anywhere else. Love love love love it!!

You can just quit reading reviews now and book this tour. We loved our time with Rachel and also had a chance to chat with Michalis. They have a wonderful tour planned for you and as all others... read moreYou can just quit reading reviews now and book this tour. We loved our time with Rachel and also had a chance to chat with Michalis. They have a wonderful tour planned for you and as all others mentioned, come hungry! We had two nice meals along with traditional and different snacks then we have encountered in our own exploration of Greek food elsewhere. One of the fascinating stops was a 100 year old coffee shop, the meat market, and some of the hidden Greek restaurants without even signs on their doors identifying them. Olives, desserts, and even a special sausage loaf of a surprising delicacy await you as well as great stories about traditions, interesting locations to go, and two new friends. read less

Truly amazing and once in a lifetime experience! Could it recommend enough!!

I cannot say enough great things about this tour! Since it is a low tourist month in Athens it was just my husband and me on the tour and both Rachel and Michalis hosted us. Walking around the streets... read moreI cannot say enough great things about this tour! Since it is a low tourist month in Athens it was just my husband and me on the tour and both Rachel and Michalis hosted us. Walking around the streets of Athens with them and tasting foods on what seemed like every corner was like being shown around a friend’s hometown to all their favorite spots. We enjoyed every tasting and every minute of the tour! read less

Do yourself a favor and book this experience! Of all the food tours I’ve taken around the world this has been my favorite!

Michaelis did a wonderful job giving us the background and the food to sample. I enjoyed the tour, definitely couldn't have found the food on my own.