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Host: Kelly

Melbourne, Australia

USD
$120 per person

Greek Food Walking Tour in Oakleigh

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Kelly

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.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (5-10 guests) 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 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. 

Notes: 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.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Morning tea or coffee and cake at a Greek cafe
  • Cheese, olive and yogurt tasting at a delicatessen
  • Greek bread tasting at a local bakery
  • Souvlaki (small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer) at a traditional Greek and Mediterranean eatery
  • Loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) or Greek inspired ice-cream

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
Loved the tour. Loved the food. Delicious. Great information. Well organised. The food is very authentic.
- christoph September 25, 2023
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Kelly

$120 USD

per person
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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Food Tour
 Not offered Not offered $120
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered Not offered $120
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 11:30am-2:30pm

Meet Kelly

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.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (5-10 guests) 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 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. 

Notes: 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.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Morning tea or coffee and cake at a Greek cafe
  • Cheese, olive and yogurt tasting at a delicatessen
  • Greek bread tasting at a local bakery
  • Souvlaki (small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer) at a traditional Greek and Mediterranean eatery
  • Loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) or Greek inspired ice-cream

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
Loved the tour. Loved the food. Delicious. Great information. Well organised. The food is very authentic.
- christoph September 25, 2023
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Food Tour
 Not offered Not offered $120
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered Not offered $120
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 11:30am-2:30pm
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