Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!

5.0(44)4 hBy Mama's flavours

About this activity

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 short wine tasting along with our oenologist, Mr. Giannis!

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 assure you won't have to worry about dinner by the end of this experience!

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
✓Public Liability Insurance
✓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

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
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 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.
Availability: The food tour experience is available in the mornings from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays, Holy Friday – Easter Tuesday and Greek official holidays.
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.
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 while walking in the historical centre.
The duration of the Food tour experience can be tailored to individual needs of each guest.
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.

Cancellation policy

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

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