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Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!
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About
You’ll marvel at the two-storey neo-Classical buildings and discover this city’s rich past, and our stroll will then take you through the small stone-paved alleys of the city’s historic centre, amid small shops bursting with local colours and aromas.
Upon entering the shops, the aroma of the exquisite herbs and spices wafting through the air will transport you to the top of Mt. Taygetos, the local mountain.
You’ll taste local mouth-watering homemade delicacies, flavoursome Messinian appetizers and all sorts of traditional Greek treats.
You’ll take part in a short yet fulfilling olive-oil tasting with a professional and certified olive-oil taster and enjoy exquisite local wines through a ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tasting of Greek mezedes, sweet and savory local delicacies (more than 20!)
Short wine tasting of 2-3 wine labels
Short Olive oil tasting of 4 Greek olive oil varieties
Local host-certified tour leader throughout the experience
Greek Coffee tasting and Greek mountain tea
Light lunch and local drinks
Bottle of water, soft drinks or local drinks are provided with food tasting and light lunch.
All taxes
Personal purchases from the local shops (optional)
Transfer services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
Tips & gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Hondos Center
Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful Central Square of Kalamata, Vasileos Georgiou Square, in front of the Hondos Center store. The 3 wonderful Statues (Ανδριάντας Πετρόμπεη Μαυρομιχάλη) of the Messinian War Heroes of 1821 are in front of you.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The traditional workshop in Part 2 is open only in the mornings and closed in the afternoons. Therefore, when the Food tour takes place in the afternoons, either we visit another available workshop or the two local products are given at the end of the experience and the tour starts with the visit in the local shop in Part 3.
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Availability: The food tour experience is available in the mornings from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays, Holy Friday – Easter Tuesday and Greek official holidays.
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In the afternoons, the wine shop closes at 20:45 p.m. so the wine tasting of the local wines, takes place during the light dinner.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
You will visit the historic centre of one of the most beautiful coastal cities of the Peloponnese: Kalamata! The place is known for its exquisite olive oil and its world-famous black Kalamata olives.
However, the city has so much more to offer and this experience will help you uncover its hidden gems.
You’ll set off on your gastronomic experience with a leisurely stroll around the streets of this magnificent coastal city.
Visit local family-owned food shops and a workshop, learn old stories and feel the authenticity of the locals.
We will make 6 food stops in local stores, taste mouthwatering treats, food and drinks and we will conclude our amazing Food tour with a delicious light lunc...
Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!
(32) Reviews
About
You’ll marvel at the two-storey neo-Classical buildings and discover this city’s rich past, and our stroll will then take you through the small stone-paved alleys of the city’s historic centre, amid small shops bursting with local colours and aromas.
Upon entering the shops, the aroma of the exquisite herbs and spices wafting through the air will transport you to the top of Mt. Taygetos, the local mountain.
You’ll taste local mouth-watering homemade delicacies, flavoursome Messinian appetizers and all sorts of traditional Greek treats.
You’ll take part in a short yet fulfilling olive-oil tasting with a professional and certified olive-oil taster and enjoy exquisite local wines through a ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tasting of Greek mezedes, sweet and savory local delicacies (more than 20!)
Short wine tasting of 2-3 wine labels
Short Olive oil tasting of 4 Greek olive oil varieties
Local host-certified tour leader throughout the experience
Greek Coffee tasting and Greek mountain tea
Light lunch and local drinks
Bottle of water, soft drinks or local drinks are provided with food tasting and light lunch.
All taxes
Personal purchases from the local shops (optional)
Transfer services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
Tips & gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Hondos Center
Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful Central Square of Kalamata, Vasileos Georgiou Square, in front of the Hondos Center store. The 3 wonderful Statues (Ανδριάντας Πετρόμπεη Μαυρομιχάλη) of the Messinian War Heroes of 1821 are in front of you.
