discover vibrant local arts centers and workshops, market visit and tastings, taste of greek classical dishes with a modern twist, try cretan typical cuisine
discover vibrant local arts centers and workshops, market visit and tastings, taste of greek classical dishes with a modern twist, try cretan cuisine
all food and drinks consumed on the walk – almost a dozen different edible specialties, culinary backstreets guide
culinary backstreets guide
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discover vibrant local arts centers and workshops, market visit and tastings, taste of greek classical dishes with a modern twist, try cretan cuisine
market visit and tastings, taste of greek classical dishes with a modern twist
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On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. On the lively weekly open-air market we'll taste seasonal specialties.
Over the tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical legacy, visiting two of the area’s former industrial landmarks turned into vibrant arts centers and gathering spots and we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history.
On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. On the lively weekly open-air market we'll taste seasonal specialties.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s former industrial landmarks turned into vibrant arts centers and gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
Version 20 – November 09, 2023 08:50
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On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. On the lively weekly open-air market we'll taste seasonal specialties.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s former industrial landmarks turned into vibrant arts centers and gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. On the lively weekly open-air market we'll taste seasonal specialties.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
Version 19 – November 09, 2023 08:49
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On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. On the lively weekly open-air market we'll taste seasonal specialties.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
Version 18 – November 09, 2023 08:48
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On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by some of the area’s enticing newer spots, including a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, where among other things we’ll taste goat’s milk yogurt drizzled with wild thyme honey, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
Version 17 – November 09, 2023 08:47
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On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall serving superb Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by some of the area’s enticing newer spots, including a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, where among other things we’ll taste goat’s milk yogurt drizzled with wild thyme honey, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall run by two friends whose tiny kitchen turns out superb renditions of Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by some of the area’s enticing newer spots, including a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, where among other things we’ll taste goat’s milk yogurt drizzled with wild thyme honey, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
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On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
After coffee and fresh pastries we will drop by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall run by two friends whose tiny kitchen turns out superb renditions of Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by some of the area’s enticing newer spots, including a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, where among other things we’ll taste goat’s milk yogurt drizzled with wild thyme honey, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
our day will begin nearby with coffee and fresh pastries. We will then continue our way through Keramikos, dropping by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall run by two friends whose tiny kitchen turns out superb renditions of Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by some of the area’s enticing newer spots, including a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, where among other things we’ll taste goat’s milk yogurt drizzled with wild thyme honey, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
Version 15 – November 09, 2023 08:46
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On the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
our day will begin nearby with coffee and fresh pastries. We will then continue our way through Keramikos, dropping by neighborhood stalwarts, from an old bakery that sells bougatsa – a type of savory phyllo pastry – to a hole in the wall run by two friends whose tiny kitchen turns out superb renditions of Cretan dishes rarely found on the mainland. We’ll also stop by some of the area’s enticing newer spots, including a cozy food shop that procures artisanal products from across Greece, where among other things we’ll taste goat’s milk yogurt drizzled with wild thyme honey, and a meze restaurant where classic Greek regional recipes are being both lovingly revived and cleverly updated. We’ll also walk through the neighborhood’s lively weekly open-air market, tasting what’s on offer from the vendors and getting a sense of the seasonality of Greek produce and how that shapes neighborhood menus.
Over the course of our tour we’ll also explore the cultural and historical side of things, visiting two of the area’s defunct 19th-century industrial landmarks, an old gas works and a silk factory, which have been turned into vibrant arts centers and neighborhood gathering spots. And, as we work our way through a few of Keramikos’s small back alleys, we’ll even stop by some still-functioning ceramics workshops, which serve as a living link to the neighborhood’s – and Athens’ – ancient history. Things may be changing in Keramikos, but at its heart, the neighborhood remains firmly rooted to its past – which is just how both the old-timers and newcomers here like it.
on the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
Version 14 – November 09, 2023 08:44
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on the day of the weekly street market, the the laid back Keramikos neighborhood comes alive in a riot of sights, smells and flavors.
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Version 13 – November 09, 2023 08:43
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Summary
On our Keramikos food tour, we will get a taste of the creativity and tradition that reside at the local market, from Cretan homecooking to classic Northern-style pastry, spankingly fresh seafood to souvlaki al fresco.
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Version 12 – November 08, 2023 19:07
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Version 10 – November 08, 2023 19:05
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Available tiers
adult, child, infant
adult, child
Version 9 – November 08, 2023 19:04
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Food & Drink
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Timezone
Europe/Athens
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Rails Timezone
Athens
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Duration from
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Duration unit
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Guide type
Tour Guide
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Trip difficulty
Easy
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Health items
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Min Pax
2
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Max Pax
7
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Max Group Size
7
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Version 8 – November 08, 2023 19:03
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Version 7 – November 08, 2023 18:58
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Location Object ID
Name: Athens
Search name: Athens, Greece
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Cancellation notes
100% refund if given 1 week notice prior to walk.
50% refund if given 72 hours notice or more.
Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Cancellation Cutoff
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Group info
This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests. If you have a larger group please email us.
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Know Before You Go
can be altered for vegetarian/gluten free diets, terrain fairly flat, wear comfortable shoes
wear comfortable shoes
Know Before You Book
food tasting - let us know if you have any allergies
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Terms and conditions
Liability Waiver
By completing the reservation you acknowledge the following:
If you have food allergies, you are ultimately responsible to ensure your own health and safety. If you share information about your allergies, we can provide you with some guidance about the food purveyors on your tour, but we are not responsible for any allergic reactions that you may have. We are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as result of acts by entities beyond our control, including but not limited to restaurants, shops, market stalls, eateries and food carts. We are not responsible for acts beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, act of nature, acts of war, or other unrest caused by state or non-state actors. If you are disruptive, we have the right to ask you to leave the tour without refunding you or providing you with a credit for your tour. You are aware of and responsible for all damages or losses that may arise during the course of the tour resulting from:
Risks associated with food, water or other drinks, including alcoholic beverages; physical accidents during the tour or at any of the locations visited; transportation failures; forces of nature; criminal activity; damage, loss or misplaced property; or accident or illness without means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services. You agree that any claims that may arise will first go to arbitration and only if not resolved in that manner shall be heard in court. In both cases, grievances shall be heard in the jurisdiction of Washington, DC. You further agree to be responsible for your own welfare and property and accept any and all risks of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. You further acknowledge that participation in Culinary Backstreets tours is based upon execution of this Liability Waiver. By completing the reservation process you release and discharge forever Culinary Backstreets, its employees, owners, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, from and against any liability arising from participating in this tour. You further agree that this release shall be legally binding upon you personally, all members of your family, all minors traveling with you, your heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, to the maximum extent of the law.
I am aware that while on or traveling to or from my activity with Culinary Backstreets, I might be exposed to COVID-19 from other people, animals or objects. I assume all risk of any such contacts, including sickness, incapacity or death and agree to hold harmless Culinary Backstreets from any such developments. In addition, I recognize that the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of State as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have warnings concerning same and am choosing to travel and assume all risk myself.