Tasting Kalamata an Introduction to Local Greek Food
Overview
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3 hours
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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).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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!
What‘s Included
Light traditional lunch
Different traditional snacks
We are advising our guests to "avoid" breakfast at home/ hotel, as we offer a great variety of traditional products
Bottled water
At our last stop
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Tasting Kalamata an Introduction to Local Greek Food
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent food tour to discover local cuisine
721florianj,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience. We didn't walk much but we saw a lot of different things. Dora was really interesting and we tasted many different specialties
Amazing food tour in Kalamata
joyceenmartenr,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most wonderful Kalamata Food Tour with the best food tour guide ever: Sarah. She is such a warm, wonderful and funny person. She guided us around Kalamata and told us a lot about the city and the food traditions. We had an amazing time and recommend this food experience to all people visiting Kalamata.
We enjoyed wandering...
Mary W,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed wandering around Kalamata and tasting the local food. Definitely worth doing especially on market day!
DO YOURSELF A FABOUR...
francesrG4677KJ,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really enjoyable tour with Dora as our guide. She is contagipus with good humour and full of the history of Kalamata. Skipping breakfast is a must! We all enjoyed meeting the staff from the speciality shops and hearing their stories. This is a tour full of warmth, the pride in which people have perfected their craft is obvious and the joy of sharing their food with us added to the great food festival of this tour.
Delicious tour!
Z5629PCmarias,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first food tour—and definitely not the last! :) Sara was an amazing and very friendly guide. She introduced us not only to the traditional flavors of Kalamata but also to the city’s fascinating history. This tour is the perfect way to start a stay in Kalamata. Totally recommend! :) Thanks!
Let’s eat and see history!
798elsiH,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was not only a taste experience, it was also a historical and economical glimp behind the scene. Our guide gave us a very good feeling being together!
Quick insight into Greek cuisine
Venture19229070149,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The food tour was really interesting because you got to visit many different small traditional businesses. From a bakery to a butcher, a beekeeper, and even a market, it was very diverse. What I also particularly liked was that it wasn't a sales event; you never felt pressured to buy anything. It's highly recommended for a quick insight into Greek cuisine.
A must do in Kalamata
U6655LZthomasn,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia is very knowledgeable and passionate about the food and culture of Kalamata. The food and drinks we got to taste were absolutely delicious. We went back to buy some of the goods! The pace was unhurried, jovial and one treat after the next. The photos Sofia took of us will always remind us of wonderful time we had. Hope others get to enjoy the same experience
Fantastic Food Tour
mandyb534,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Food Tour. Sarra was amazing and so knowledgable. The food we sampled was delicious and we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kalamata. Our family loved it. Thank you so much for a great experience.
Kalamata food tour
LynnP648,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I really enjoyed the food tour. Many of our stops were family owned businesses. Sweets, farmers market, bakery, smoked meats…. All were delicious and every shop owner went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Our tour guide Dora was also very knowledgeable in herbs and the history of Kalamata. Highly recommend the tour.
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