Small Group Greek Food Walking Tour In Oakleigh
What your day looks like
Host Bio: Kelly is a health, fitness and well-being enthusiast, who could talk about food and travel all day! She is of Cretan heritage and was born and brought up in Australia. Greece is very close to her heart and through this food tour, she would like to share more about Greek cuisine in Oakleigh, a suburb in Melbourne.
The experience, in brief
- Get an introduction to Greek food, its culture, sample some of the most popular dishes
- Savor the taste of Greek olives, cheese, yogurt and bread
- Visit a cultural shop to learn about religion and local traditions
The journey, in full
Food Tour Description: This is a guided, small-group, walking tour of Melbourne's most popular and vibrant Greek precinct, 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. Savor the taste of Greek olives, cheese, yogurt and bread from the passionate traders in this bustling neighborhood. With each bite, you will learn about Greece’s enticing food culture, its history, and its essence. Before you stop for lunch, you will also visit a cultural shop to learn about religion and local traditions. Your culinary experience ends with 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. Please bring an appetite and a bottle of water! In case of rain please bring an umbrella. Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions. Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended, please dress according to the weather on the day. Also, please note that this is NOT a private tour. If you're vegetarian, please let Kelly know in advance, so she can make necessary arrangements. Other than offering vegetarian alternatives, unfortunately, Kelly cannot accommodate any other dietary needs on this tour. Please note that the host offers multiple tour options combining the activities described above. Your tour itinerary will be determined by the combo option you select when booking your tour.
Your day, step by step
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What to know before booking
What to Bring
Please bring an appetite and a bottle of water! In case of rain please bring an umbrella. Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions. Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended, please dress according to the weather on the day.
Restrictions
Child policy: children 3 or below are free of charge.
Meeting & Pickup
Please meet your host Kelly at Oakleigh Railway Station. The host's exact address and meeting location notes will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
If you're vegetarian, please let Kelly know in advance, so she can make the necessary arrangements. Other than offering vegetarian alternatives, unfortunately, Kelly cannot accommodate any other dietary needs on this tour.
Planning Notes
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