Greek Food Walking Tour in Oakleigh

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

In this guided, small-group, walking tour of Oakleigh, you will get an introduction to Greek food, its culture, sample some of the most popular dishes, and hear all about the art of Greek baking from locals who migrated from Greece to Australia. Get ready to bite into a delicious bougatsa, an iconic sweet of creamy custard between filo pastry. Crunch into the best koulouri outside of Athens. Enjoy Greek olives, cheese, yogurt and bread from the traders in this bustling neighborhood. With each bite, you will learn about Greece’s enticing food culture, its history and its essence. Before having lunch, you will visit a cultural shop to learn about religion and local traditions. Your culinary experience ends with a delicious souvlaki at a traditional restaurant. Your meal will end with some dessert, such as loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) or Greek inspired ice-cream. You will leave having experienced many flavors, sights and smells and learning a great deal about Greek cuisine and culture. 

What's Included

Souvlaki at a traditional Greek and Mediterranean eatery
Greek bread tasting at a local bakery
Cheese, olive and yogurt tasting at a delicatessen
Guided food walking tour with your host Kelly
Loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) or Greek inspired ice-cream
Gratuities
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can catch the Pakenham or Cranbourne Line to Oakleigh Station. Exit the station and take a 2-minute walk up Portman Street. Kelly will be waiting for you at the brick arched entrance of the station, on the Portman Street side.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Traveling Spoon

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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