Exarchia: Taste of Utopia

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About this activity

Exarchia is one of Athens’ most complex neighborhoods, shaped by students, artists, writers and generations of political activism. On this tour, we’ll dive into its backstreets and trace that evolution through the places and dishes that define its food culture.

We’ll visit a century-old pastry shop and a classic delicatessen for olives, artisanal products and rare Greek cheeses from Mani and Kalamata. We’ll taste rustic savory pies and stop at a beloved neighborhood diner serving slow-cooked home-style dishes, including one of the city’s standout moussakas and house sourdough.

Along the way, we’ll pass Exarchia’s iconic political street art and community-run spaces while learning about the neighborhood’s fiercely independent spirit. We’ll finish with an epic souvlaki tasting and a final bite at a Cretan canteen deeply rooted in local life — just as Exarchia begins to come alive for the evening.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Culinary Backstreets Walks

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Youth (6–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks

Itinerary

Academy of Athens

30 min

We will learn some of the history of this building and area as we move to our next bite
Omonia Square

30 min

Here we will take in the sites on the way to the next great bite
Stop 3

30 min

The oldest publisher in Athens and they publish our Culinary Backstreets Guide!
Stop 4

30 min

On the wat to the next best bite we will pass by this technical college
Mount Lycabettus

30 min

We will take in the limestone on the way to another great bite

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of the Panepistimio (University) Metro station; Academy Exit

End point

In front of the Panepistimio (University) Metro station; Academy Exit

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.