Overview
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6 hours
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On this afternoon food tour of Exarchia, we’ll explore this vibrant neighborhood’s roots in political activism but also investigate why it is also home to some of the city's best eats.
This 6-hour tour includes more than a dozen essential bites, sips and stops that illustrate the history and culture of this iconic and complex district.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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
Options
Exarchia: Taste of Utopia
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Books and Vinyl, Radicals and Spies.
Slepkov,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00What 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!
Food tour with Constantine
E6421RVjanicem,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Constantine was a great guide. Knowledgeable, interesting and fun. Food experience was very good.
Fantastic Tour Through Exarchia
holdereauxs,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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!
Great way to explore
506allye,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Constantine was amazing. So happy we did this tour.
Delicious, fascinating, fun food tour!
28ninag,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gulden 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.
FABULOUS TASTE OF UTOPIA IN EXARCHIA!!!
Navigator509370,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carolina 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
Exarchia on a plate
susiethefloosie,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thankyou 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.
Taste Athens...
robertgJ4696CU,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 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.
See the real Athens through its food.
Libby S,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highlight of my Athens stay. Our guide Constantine made the day a truly wonderful experience. We learnt more about Athens and the culture and history through their food. If you’re bored looking at ruins and only seeing the tourist areas and want to experience the true Athens, take this tour. Our guide Constantine made the day very special.
Exceeded all expectations!
Curious64035791188,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour exceeded all expectations! Constantine, our guide, is fantastic. He knew everything about the local cuisine on the tour, as expected, but his knowledge went far beyond just that. We talked about food and drink, as it related to daily life, politics, religion, geography, history, environment, activism, and more, with expect to multiple places around the globe beyond (but focusing on) Exarchia. Constantine took time to listen to our interests and questions, and when we were heckled by some over-served folks at a potential stop, he gracefully moved things to another venue. Can’t wait to come back and learn more :)
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