Local Vegetarian Food tour and Light lunch in Kalamata Messinia!

New4 hBy Mama's flavours

About this activity

Whether you are vegan or vegetarian, let’s take a deep dive into Messinian vegetarian cuisine as we stroll through the market and the city alleys and meet the people behind the local flavors! It is an exciting journey that respects nature without compromising on indulgence!

From the warm scent of traditional bakery in the morning to a creative local vegetarian lunch or dinner featuring premium local ingredients, this food tour experience is all about spoiling your senses.

Together, we will enjoy a smooth walking experience and we will wander into the vibrant historical centre where we will discover in the quiet backstreets, family – run small shops who showcase the rich heritage of Greek Gastronomy and Cuisine from homemade koulourakia and paximadia and extra virgin olive oil, to traditional "glyka tou koutaliou!

Αn experience that proves local cuisine is at its most exciting when it’s "green" and full of Authentic Flavors for Vegetarians & Vegans!

What's included

✓Short Olive oil tasting of 4 Greek extra virgin olive oil varieties OR short Honey tasting of 4 different Greek honey varieties (our guests select their favourite one!))
✓Tasting of Greek vegan & vegetarian treats, sweet & savory, mezedes, local food
✓Greek coffee & Greek Mountain tea
✓Public Liability Insurance
✓Local host-certified tour leader throughout the experience
✓Light vegan or vegetarian lunch & local drinks in a specialized mushroom shop-restaurant OR at a cozy ouzeri - family-run restaurant
✓Local wines or beer along with the lunch
✓Bottle of water, soft drinks or local drinks are provided with food tasting and light lunch.
✓All taxes

Not included

✕Personal purchases from the local shops (optional)
✕Transfer services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
✕Tips & gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Availability: The food tour experience is available in the mornings from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays, Holy Friday – Easter Tuesday and Greek official holidays.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays afternoon, most of the local shops are closed among them, the Coffee Micro Roastery. Therefore, we visit another Coffee shop and we enjoy our Greek coffee/tea while walking in the historical center.
The Bakery is open only in the mornings, so we’ve handpicked another wonderful local bakery for our afternoon tours.
Please let us know if you’d prefer a professional Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting or a specialized Local Honey tasting to anchor your experience.
Kindly choose between a unique lunch at our specialized Mushroom Restaurant or a traditional meal at a cozy Family Ouzeri-Restaurant.
On Wednesdays and Saturdays morning, the Food tour is enriched with a wonderful visit at the Open Air Farmers Market in Kalamata.
The duration of the Food tour experience can be tailored to individual needs of each guest.
Family friendly.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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