Exarchia: Smaak van Utopia
Beschrijving
Exarchia is een van de meest complexe wijken van Athene, gevormd door studenten, kunstenaars, schrijvers en generaties van politiek activisme. Tijdens deze tour duiken we in de achterstraatjes en volgen we die evolutie langs de plaatsen en gerechten die de eetcultuur bepalen. We bezoeken een eeuwenoude banketbakkerij en een klassieke delicatessenzaak voor olijven, ambachtelijke producten en zeldzame Griekse kazen uit Mani en Kalamata. We proeven rustieke hartige taarten en stoppen bij een geliefd buurtrestaurant waar langzaam gekookte huisgemaakte gerechten worden geserveerd, waaronder een van de opvallende moussaka's en huiszuurdesem van de stad. Onderweg komen we langs de iconische politieke straatkunst van Exarchia en ruimtes die door de gemeenschap worden beheerd, terwijl we leren over de fel onafhankelijke geest van de buurt. We sluiten af met een epische souvlakiproeverij en een laatste hap in een Kretenzische kantine die diep geworteld is in het lokale leven — net als Exarchia voor de avond tot leven begint te komen.
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Belangrijke informatie
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Beoordelingen(70)
This tour was a highlight of our time in Athens! The perfect combination of incredible food, fascinating history, and local culture all wrapped into one unforgettable experience. Every stop introduced us to something new, and we left feeling like we had truly gotten to know the neighborhood in a way we never could have on our own. Plus, we left feeling incredibly full! Our guide, Constantine, made the day even more special. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly welcoming, sharing stories and insights that brought Exarchia to life. It was the best time!
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the fascinating history and deep culture of the neighborhood alongside the unsung heroes of the kitchen. Your participation truly helps us support local communities and preserve these precious culinary traditions.
The tour was excellent. The history of the area was interesting and was an added bonus to the wonderful food. Carolina was fun and knowledgeable and shared many stories about the area, cultural and architectural and political.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for joining us to explore the complex history and daily life of this vibrant neighborhood. We are thrilled you enjoyed the stories and the food, as every tour helps support our local culinary heroes and preserve these deeply rooted traditions. We hope to share another walk with you soon.
What fortune that we were the only ones to book this Backstreets tour with 3rd-generation Athenian guide Constantine! Exarchia proved to be the ideal backdrop for Constantine's twin loves of food and radical history. Starting with three different phylo pies (as one does early in the day) and ending with a full meal of North-African-inspired stew of chickpeas and greens, poached almira with sesame and cheese, and traditional moussaka, we needed every minute of the generous 5.5 hours that we spent as friends. The venue/food highlight was an intimate sampling of subversive cheese and spirits (and surprisingly good beef salami) at a local deli. Our guide answered our barrage of questions--culinary, political, musical, and personal--with great patience and cheer. Thank you Constantine for a youthful, yet mature, tour that never devolved into "hip hop and carbs"! Σας ευχαριστώ!
Thank you for the review and for supporting the local heroes who keep the culinary traditions of Athens alive. It is wonderful to hear that you connected so deeply with the daily life, complex history, and passionate artisans of the neighborhood. We truly appreciate you joining us to celebrate these authentic, family-run spots and the masters passing down their craft.
Constantine was a great guide. Knowledgeable, interesting and fun. Food experience was very good.
Thank you for the review and for joining us on this walk. We are delighted that you enjoyed exploring the neighborhood and connecting with the unsung heroes of the kitchen. Your support helps us preserve vital culinary traditions and sustain the traditional family-run spots that give the city its true flavor.
Our culinary tour in Exarchia with Sofia was the absolute highlight of our trip to Athens. Not only is Sofia an incredible guide to the foods and restaurants in Exarchia, she also is a wealth of information about the history, the architecture, the art, and the culture of both the neighborhood and Athens. Plus she is funny and charming in addition to all of that. She absolutely went above and beyond. Our tour, which we did early in our stay in Athens, provided us with information and ideas that made the rest of our stay so much richer. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Hello, and thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your time in Athens. We are thrilled that your walk provided a deeper connection to the daily life, history, and culture of the neighborhood. Thank you for choosing to walk with us, supporting our unsung local heroes, and helping preserve these vibrant culinary traditions.
Constantine was amazing. So happy we did this tour.
Thank you for the review and for taking the time to share your experience. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring the neighborhood with Constantine. By joining us, you are directly supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping preserve the traditional family-run spots that make the city's daily life so special.
Gulden was a thoughtful, interesting, pleasant, fun guide. She chose a wide variety of excellent foods for us to try. The venues were all different and helped us understand Greek culture and the make-up of the neighborhood.
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring the neighborhood with Gulden and that the variety of foods and venues helped bring the local culture to life. She’ll be very happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you on another Culinary Backstreets tour in the future!
Carolina gave us an absolutely amazing experience. She was knowledgeable, interesting and animated. She was greeted warmly by the owners/hosts in all the locales we visited
Thank you for sharing your impressions of the Exarchia walk — we’re very happy to hear you enjoyed it. Carolina will be delighted to know her energy and depth of knowledge made the experience memorable. We take real pride in working with guides who are deeply connected to their neighborhoods, and it’s lovely to hear you noticed how warmly she’s received by the people we visit along the way. Thanks again for joining us. When you get a moment, take a quick look at your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our site — your Exarchia stamp should be waiting for you!
Thankyou to Constantine for a great tour ! Constantin was knowledgable about the food but also the buildings we pasted by and the area we visited. The tour does not usually operate on a Sunday and some of the places we were supposed to visit were closed but Constantine always had another option up his sleeve. We ate meat on a skewer, cod with skordalia, fried anchovy, tarama and crusty bread, chick peas with greens and many more delicious things. Wine in carafes helped to wash down our feast.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that Constantine was able to share both the culinary delights and the unique character of Exarchia with you. It’s wonderful to hear that even with a few closures, the tour still offered a rich and varied tasting experience, and that the food, wine, and local knowledge left a lasting impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Constantine!
My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Natali was a wonderful guide-interesting, knowledgeable, and kind. The food was delicious and made extra special by Natali's introductions to the people whose shops, many of them in the family for generations, make Athens so special. We can't recommend highly enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you and your son enjoyed your time with Natali in Athens. Natali perfectly embodies the knowledgeable and kind guides we’re proud to work with—bringing the city’s food, history, and people to life in such a meaningful way. It’s wonderful to hear that the connections with family-run shops made your experience even more special. That is exactly what we’re aiming for—showcasing how food connects us to generations of tradition and community. Don’t forget to check your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see your Athens stamp — and we hope to welcome you back for more shared moments in the future!
