All of our tours not only feed you the best each city has to offer but also immerse you in the local culture, authentic street life and history.
Florence’s Street Food Scene Goes Way Beyond the Sandwich
Florence has long been known for its staple sandwiches, traditionally made with schiacciata bread, but the Tuscan capital’s culinary scene has far more to offer than you might expect. You don’t have to follow the crowds to the popular deli shops with queues running halfway down the road, and instead...
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Navigating Rooftop Bars in Athens
Sundown drinks while overlooking the Acropolis, anyone? Athens boasts an iconic skyline that could challenge that of any major city in Europe, and there’s no better way to lap up the scenery than at one of the Greek capital’s finest rooftop bars. Between rooftop restaurants offering fine dining experiences and...
A Local’s Guide to Breakfast in Athens
It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that certainly holds true in Athens Greece. From authentic Greek breakfast items like spanakopita and koulouri, to English and American breakfast foods like waffles and eggs benedict, there are many options to choose from. To help...
A Food Lover’s Guide to Vegan Food in Athens
Like in many European cities, the variety of vegan options in Athens is steadily growing. Not only are there plenty of vegan-friendly eateries with plant-based versions of traditional Greek dishes but there are also numerous restaurants offering international-inspired vegan fare. The city’s culinary landscape has changed quite a bit between...
A Culinary Guide to Traditional Desserts in Athens
Greek desserts are enjoying a renaissance in the international foodie landscape, standing toe to toe with other popular European treats like Italian gelato, Basque cheesecake, and French crème brûlée. Of course, no Athens foodie visit is complete without sampling a few great desserts and tasty treats along the way. To...
An Essential Guide to Gluten-Free Dining in Athens
If you thought sticking to gluten-free dishes in Athens meant you’d miss out on classics like moussaka, kebabs, and gyros, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that’s not the case. Nowadays, more restaurants in the city are working to accommodate guests with dietary requirements. This has made finding food that’s...
Navigating the Average Cost of Food in Athens
Athens is one of the more affordable capital cities in Europe in terms of food costs and general cost of living. Whether you’re a backpacker looking to stay in a hostel or you’re simply in search of tasty street food, you’ll find the food prices in Athens to be lower...
A Culinary Guide to Street Food in Athens
When it comes to street food scenes around Europe, we often think of Mediterranean countries like Italy or Portugal, but somewhere else is on the verge of rivaling these two destinations, and that’s Athens. Athens is the hub of ancient Greek cuisine that foodies can’t get enough of; the way...
A Local’s Guide to Souvlaki in Athens
Ah, souvlaki. Feasting on mouthwatering skewers of marinated grilled meat is a Greek pastime at this point. For those unfamiliar with souvlaki, which translates to ‘spit’ or ‘skewer,’ it’s been a part of Greek cuisine on islands like Santorini and Crete in some form since the 17th century BC. I’m...