Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!
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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 connoisseur. A light yet filling lunch will conclude your gastronomic experience and spoil your senses, in one of the cosiest restaurants in the heart of the city. We can guarantee you that there’ll be no room left for anything else!4 hours
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Short wine tasting of 2-3 wine labels
Local host throughout the experience
Food and drink : Snacks. Tasting of Greek mezedes, sweet and savory local delicacies (more than 20!)
Food and drink : Carbonated beverages. Soft drinks or local drinks are provided with food tasting and light lunch.
Food and drink : Lunch. Light local lunch & drinks
Food and drink : Short Olive oil tasting of 3 Greek olive oil varieties
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Greek Coffee tasting
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Personal purchases from the local shops (optional)
The Extra experiences may be provided upon request, depending on availability & at an extra charge
Transfer services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
Tips & gratuities (optional)
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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 and pastry shops, learn old stories & feel the authenticity of the locals!
We will make 7 food stops in local stores, taste mouthwatering treats, food and drinks and we will conclude our amazing Food tour with a delicious light lunch in a Greek ouzo tavern:
Take an idea below!
• Tasting of Greek mezedes, sweet and savory local delicacies (more than 20!)
• Short Olive oil tasting of 3 Greek olive oil varieties
• Short wine tasting of 2-3 wine labels
• Greek Coffee tasting
• Light lunch & drinks
Do you wish to upgrade more your food tour experience? Ask us about our extra gastronomic experiences and combine them with the main Food tour!View Location
Activity Locations
The Church of Agioi ApostoloiSquare of March 23, Kalamata, Greece
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View LocationKalamata Farmer's MarketSpartis Road, Directly Opposite the Main Bus Terminal, Kalamata, Greece, 241 00
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Starters
- Traditional local food & delicacies - Local pastry delicacies, Korinthian raisins, lalagia (looped ribbons of dough), Kalamata olives, cheeses, spoon sweet, Greek cookies and more...!
Main Courses
- Light Lunch - Messinian and other Greek local recipes are waiting for you to discover them!
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful central square of Kalamata, Vasileos Geogiou Square, (Πλατεία Βασιλέως Γεωργίου) in front of the Statues (Agalmata) of the Messinian war Heroes of 1821.View Location
End point
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Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful central square of Kalamata, Vasileos Geogiou Square, (Πλατεία Βασιλέως Γεωργίου) in front of the Statues (Agalmata) of the Messinian war Heroes of 1821.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The traditional workshop in Part 2 is open only in the mornings and it is closed on Saturdays. Therefore, the tasting is made to another stop of the Food tour experience.
- Olive oil tasting may be enriched with a visit to an Olive oil mill located 10' away from Kalamata city upon request and at an extra small charge. Transfer is needed.
- Availability: The food tour experience is available in the mornings from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays, Holy Friday - Easter Tuesday and Greek official holidays. It is also offered on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon after coordination.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday afternoons the Food tour it may be offered at 17:30 p.m. and it concludes with a light dinner. The traditional workshop is closed in the afternoons.
- The duration of the Food tour experience can be tailored to individual needs of our guests.
- Family friendly.
- Please notify us of any special dietary needs e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian etc. or food allergies, allergies to bees etc.
- Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.)
- Wear comfortable shoes and a hat, as you’ll spend quite a bit of time outdoors.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Greek
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
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