Greek Food Walking Tour in Oakleigh

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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
Gratuities
Loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) or Greek inspired ice-cream
Coffee and/or Tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Melbourne
1h

Traveling Spoon

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

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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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