Tasting Kalamata an Introduction to Local Greek Food

Explore Kalamata’s charm with local guides. Taste traditional foods, visit family shops, and uncover the city’s history in a 3-hour tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ypapanti Church - The magnificent Metropolitan Church of Kalamata, where we begin our journey by sampling local products. We kick off by sharing key insights into our ancient culinary traditions and Greek eating habits, while we start to explore Kalamata’s historical center, the city’s oldest area.
  • Kalamata Farmer’s Market - The city’s bustling food market, brimming with aromas, flavors, and a wide array of products. This is where locals gather for their weekly grocery shopping! Here, we’ll sample a variety of traditional products, including dairy items, olives, olive oil, and more, as we uncover the secrets of Kalamata’s Food Market.
  • Plateia 23is Martiou - The main square in Kalamata’s historic district, where we’ll savor traditional delicacies in several small family-run shops, ranging from pastries and savory treats to aromatic herbs. We’ll conclude our tour with a light, traditional lunch!
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • At our last stop
Additional Information

Taste your way through a selected route in Kalamata. During this 3 hours tour, we will visit the most charming side of Kalamata while popping in and out of selected family shops learning about tastes and traditions of our city. Our local guides are excellent storytellers and they will transport you through time and the history of food. Small samples of regional traditional food and light lunch are included in our tour while you explore non-touristic parts of Kalamata. Spend 3 hours collecting memories and experiences! This tour is provided in English and French (upon request).

Location
The Metropolitan church of Ypapanti- Kalamata
We will wait for the guests outside the main entrance of Ypapanti Church.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 12 guests
1 Adult
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