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Tasting Kalamata an Introduction to Local Greek Food

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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).

What's Included

  • Breakfast We are advising our guests to "avoid" breakfast at home/ hotel, as we offer a great variety of traditional products
  • Lunch Light traditional lunch
  • Snacks Different traditional snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages At our last stop
  • Bottled water
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Kalamata 241 00
Greece

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End point

Ipapantis 3
Kalamata 241 00, Greece

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Ypapanti Church

The glorious Metropoiltan Church of Kalamata city, where we meet and start tasting our local products. We make our start by giving important information about our ancient food culture and about greek food habits, while starting to explore the historical center of Kalamata, the oldest part of the city of Kalamata.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kalamata Farmer's Market

The food market of the city, full of aromas, tastes and a big variety of products. This is the spot where locals meet for every week's grocery shopping! We will taste a wide variety of tradional products here, including dairy products, olives, olive oil, etc. , while exploring the secrets of Kalamata's Food Market!
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plateia 23is Martiou

Main square of the historical part of kalamata, where we will taste traditional delicacies in several small family shops, varying from pastry and savory products to aromatic herbs and of course the closing of our tour with a light, traditional lunch!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tasting Kalamata an Introduction to Local Greek Food?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • BreakfastWe are advising our guests to "avoid" breakfast at home/ hotel, as we offer a great variety of traditional products
  • LunchLight traditional lunch
  • SnacksDifferent traditional snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesAt our last stop
  • Bottled water

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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