Feasting on Flames – Smoky Thursday in Greece

Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday)

Smoky Thursday, or as the Greeks call it, Tsiknopempti, is the day when Greece turns into a meat eater’s paradise, and the air is rich with the aroma of grilled meat. The word Tsiknopempti comes from the Greek word, tsikna, meaning smoky, and pempti, meaning Thursday. Tsiknopempti marks its spot on the Greek Orthodox calendar […]

Bronx Familia Animal Shelter

My name is Nikos Tsikalakis and I am the founder of Bronx Familia Animal Shelter. Since 2013 I have dedicated my whole life to saving the abandoned souls of Crete. I am currently taking care of more than 250 animals. I rescued my first dog Bronx from the chain in 2013 and since then I […]

Why is the Greek cuisine considered the healthiest in the world

Reasons why Greek food is the healthiest cuisine It has been widely believed that the Mediterranean diet is the healthiest in the world for many years now and recently the United States world health report claimed that the Mediterranean and Greek healthy diet lies in the eating habits of the people in these regions. The […]

Valentines Day Special Events

During the month of romance what better place to visit than the ancient city of Athens. Spend time with your partner or just yourself drinking a masticha cocktail whilst watching the sun go down on the Acropolis. Eat a beautiful meal at a taverna serving wine from the barrel and with live Greek music playing. […]

Are you looking to find the non tourist side of Athens

Whilst the Acropolis is a magnificent view, it is not the only thing that Athens has to offer. The centre can offer you the historical and ancient sites, wonderful, noisy food markets full of colour and mouth watering souvlakia venues on every street corner. If you are planning a trip to Athens then of course […]

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Bring your friends for free on 17 August

Every fourth tour free!! Join us on an exciting tour of downtown Athens where you will experience the authentic flavours of Athens in a scintillating food tour that will immerse your taste buds in a feast to remember! Visit the areas that Greek people go to buy their food every week and meet Athenians who […]

See us on Trip Advisor

Thank you to our wonderful guests who have recently given us a presence on Trip Advisor.  We have been so busy during July and August showing people around wonderful Athens and introducing them to so much incredible food.  Now we have received some fantastic 5/5 reviews on the most important website for our business.  We […]

Meze, Ouzo and More

Thursday 21 June 2018 20.30pm – meet outside Thisseo metro next to the orange kiosk. and enjoy an evening of traditional food, drink and fun. Join us on an  adventure in Athens. Meet at 8.30pm and let us show you around the colourful streets downtown. Visit Monastiraki, Plaka and Psiri and see the colourful streets full […]

Where do you shop?

The Greek diet is known to be one of the healthiest in the world and this is helped by the amount of beautiful fresh fruit and vegetables that are grown here and sold at local markets. Every day in Athens you will find local markets selling seasonal produce from the Attika area that are super […]