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.
Traveling Spoon
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Address: Oakleigh Station, Oakleigh VIC 3166 , Melbourne Australia Meeting instructions: Please meet your host Kelly at Oakleigh Railway Station. 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. If you have any difficulty locating her, please get in touch with her at +61 412 728 090. Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/QkgrcoWDDwB5B32X9 Phone: +61 412 728 090 Email: [email protected] -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!