Location: Monastiraki
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Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
Restaurants in Athens
1. Athens Cooking Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 247 reviews
A delightful hands-on cooking lesson and dinner; be initiated by the Chef into Greek cooking secrets with easy instructions and plenty of “hands on” preparation and cooking. But the best of all is the sumptuous dinner that you will have with the rest of your “classmates” at the end of the lesson.
Reviewed By altadean - Athens, Greece
I took this cooking course with my family and boyfriend while visiting Athens and had an incredible time learning simple yet elegant and traditional Greek dishes from chef Sophia. We made 7 unique dishes and I walked away with new techniques to try in my own kitchen! The course was fast paced and exciting with everyone actively participating and Sophia made the course special by incorporating methods she learned from the women in her family. I believe cooking is a great way to really immerse oneself in the culture of a country and I highly recommend this cooking school as we had a phenomenal evening drinking wine, conversing and making beautiful Greek dishes. The restaurant itself is beautiful with a stunning view of the acropolis and the wait staff are also incredible and perfectly complimented the evening we had!
2. Eating Athens Food Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
"YOUR GREEK FOOD MEMORY" EATING ATHENS FOOD TOUR FACTS - 7 STOPS - - 20 TASTING TRIPS - - THAT ONLY LOCALS CAN SHOW YOU - Connect authentic quality Greek Products with the Culture, through the understanding of the History, the Tradition and the Production process to Fine Tasting, while Supporting social groups in need through the NGO’s “Boroume“ and the “ Smile of the Child” - Mysterious Herbs , Great Cheeses and Cold Cuts, natural table Olives ,bio Wines and Spirtis, authentic Desserts, and so much more, to be Enjoyed.
3. Vegan Food tour Athens
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Immerse yourself in Athen's historically rich yet contemporary atmosphere. With humor, oddness, creativity and a hard mix of tradition and innovation, I will guide you through the area's hidden Vegan gems. Be sure to come hungry, since Athens offers the finest plant-based gastronomy. I have hand-selected not only the best restaurants but also their best dishes to ensure that you only experience th
4. Greek Cooking Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
Get to know the wonderful world of Mediterranean cuisine; the herbs, the fresh vegetables, the choice meats that we always use and learn the basics on how to prepare a full Greek dinner with easy to follow recipes and plenty "hands on" preparation and cooking. The cooking course includes starters like eggplant salad, tzatziki, traditional seasonable pie, dolmadakia, Greek salad and a main course. Plenty of choices for vegetarians also.
Reviewed By _starbabyf4g - Washington DC, United States
We did the cooking class with my 8-year old daughter and 4 other guests. Our instructor, Catherine, was doing her first solo class and she handled it like a pro. While she gave instructions and explanations, she also wove in family tales and explanations of Greek food culture. The class is easy - if you can use a cutting board and a cheese grater, you're there. My daughter handled everything that involved lemons (cutting, juicing and zesting) or squeezing the daylights out of something. The event is held inside a special room in the restaurant and then the party moves to an outside table for the meal. The outside table was comfortable even after dark in March - they have external gas heaters and a plexiglass barrier wall. All of the actual cooking of the final product is handled by the kitchen - there is no exposure to hot cooking surfaces for the guests. The bathrooms are spotless and there are plenty of hand-washing opportunities. I'm serious about coming hungry - the alternative is to have a place with a fridge and a microwave. For guests who do not eat lamb, there are normally one or two vegetarian options that the kitchen can prepare. Service was excellent even when the restaurant filled to capacity. The staff was EXTREMELY kid-friendly. The location is easy to walk to and a safe walk back to the hotel afterwards. There is an easy taxi drop-off area just around the corner.
5. French Tour Athens
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Vivre l'expérience athénienne avec French tour Athens, c'est une façon différente de voyager, de découvrir cette magnifique ville et ses habitants. Avec votre guide francophone, vous partirez à la découverte de la vie locale. • Découvrir des quartiers, des rues et un Athènes non touristique • Visite de lieux insolites, street art, histoire, culture et coutumes • Balade gourmande • Visite express de la ville pour ceux qui sont de passage • Visite sur mesure en privé ou en groupe
6. Hard Rock Cafe Athens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Located at 52 Adrianou Street in Monastiraki, just a stone’s throw away from the historic city center with stunning views of the Acropolis, Hard Rock Cafe Athens is a must-see for both visitors and locals alike. Visit Hard Rock Cafe Athens to dine on classic homemade American specialties in a fun-filled environment, and pick up some authentic merchandise in the Rock Shop to remember your visit.
