Exarchia: Taste of Utopia
At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $140 / person
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 72 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 7
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Culinary Backstreets Walks
- Meeting point
- In front of the Panepistimio (University) Metro station; Academy Exit
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $140
- Youth (ages 6–12)
- $70
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- $25
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Academy of Athens
We will learn some of the history of this building and area as we move to our next bite
Omonia Square
Here we will take in the sites on the way to the next great bite
The oldest publisher in Athens and they publish our Culinary Backstreets Guide!
On the wat to the next best bite we will pass by this technical college
Mount Lycabettus
We will take in the limestone on the way to another great bite
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
72 reviews
How it compares in Athens
- Starting price $140 is 18% below the typical $171 for tours of similar length in Athens
Excurgo comparison of 4,138 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Exarchia: Taste of Utopia take?
Exarchia: Taste of Utopia lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Exarchia: Taste of Utopia cost?
Prices start at $140 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Exarchia: Taste of Utopia run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Exarchia: Taste of Utopia for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In front of the Panepistimio (University) Metro station; Academy Exit. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Exarchia: Taste of Utopia offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Exarchia: Taste of Utopia worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 72 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Culinary Backstreets Walks.
Reviews(72)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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