Kalamata Farmers Market

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!

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).

Dive into a gastronomic local experience where traditional Greek local food is in focus. Accompanied by a local guide, you will visit selected food shops, meet and speak with local shop owners. You will have the chance to taste Kalamata olives and olive oil, cheese, traditional succulent pork and vegetables, fruits, pastry products and pies, while learning about the Greek food culture, myths and stories and deepening your knowledge about Greece. You will find out about culinary and cultural traditions from the Ancient Greek times till today. Enjoy a personalised experience on this small group food tour and take home with you, memories that will last forever! The tour is provided in French as well, upon request.

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!