Half-Day Small-Group Santorini Food Tour: Walking, Eating & Exploring Greek Cuisine
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308 Ratings
Thira
Embark on a half-day small-group Santorini food tour and immerse yourself in the flavors of Greek cuisine. Indulge in local mezes, olive oil tasting, traditional sweets, and iconic street food, all while exploring breathtaking views and hidden alleyways.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Eat and Walk Santorini Food Tour - Start the day with a traditional Greek coffee after meeting with a local food guide i St. Gerasimos square of Firostefani village (next to Fira) at 10am. Be prepared to have your breath taken away by the unbelievable views while sampling some of the local pies. Walk on towards Fira on a footpath right on the edge of the caldera which gives more stunning sea and volcano views. A glass of cold local beer will be the perfect welcome to the capital of Santorini. Follow your guide through the historical alleyways and hidden paths of Fira with several stops for samplings of local treats, including an olive oil tasting and a quick bite of souvlaki - the ultimate greek street food. Enjoy a midday meal in a tavern with views of the caldera. Loukoumades, the Greek doughnuts, will put the sweetest stop to this fun filled tour.
This tour gives an introduction to Greek cuisine in a fun and informative manner from the local standpoint, showcasing not only the flavors and ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine, but also the beauty of Santorini as a world-famous destination. Local people, from the tavern owners to local farmers, souvlaki griller to honey producers, are all a part of this tour. They will be happy to share their hospitality and knowledge with you.
What's Included
- All legal taxes included
- Food and drink samplings covered
- Tea and coffee provided
- Complimentary farewell gift
- Bottle of water and island map provided at tour start
- Alcoholic beverages included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a sensory exploration as you walk through Fira and the adjacent Firostefani, soaking in the spectacular views, discovering hidden lanes, and tasting local culinary delights. Unearth the mysteries of Greek cuisine with our local food enthusiast during a scenic 4-hour stroll. Savor the finest local mezes and iconic Greek dishes, relish an olive oil tasting session, the traditional sweet treats, and the world-renowned Greek street food - souvlaki. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to sample local craft beer and the appetizing tsipouro shot!
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age of participants - 12 years old
Location
Church of Agios Gerasimos
Meeting point for the tour is in front of the wall art in Saint Gerasimos Square in Firostefani.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(308 Ratings)
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Francie_c
Mar 4, 2024
Worth it! - Our tour guide was absolutely amazing! This is one of the best tours that we did while we were in Santorini and I would highly recommend this to anyone!
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M7338vjlindan
Oct 31, 2023
Was amazing would go again - The most wonderful place ever
People are so helpful and hospitable
We stayed at the The Volcano view hotel… All you could want clean comfortable fabulous staff
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Antra_r
Oct 31, 2023
Not to be missed! - The guide was knowledgable and organized and the food samplings were perfect! We learned a lot about local cuisine and what to look for when we purchase Greek products both here and at home. Highly recommended.
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Jeanne_l
Oct 30, 2023
Best food tour! - This Walk Santorini Food Tour was the highlight of our trip! Lena was a fantastic guide. She made sure that everyone was well fed and having a great time! We learned so much about the history, culture and food of Santorini. It is obvious that this company cares. Thank you for an amazing time!
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Tina_j
Oct 27, 2023
Fantastic - Fantastic tour. Met some lovely people and the food and wine was all excellent. Lena our tour guide was fantastic very knowledgeable and great fun. Would definitely do it again.
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Excursion150870
Oct 26, 2023
Great tour - great guide - great food ! - A wonderful tour ! It was extremely well planned and our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable and great company. Each venue was well chosen and offered tasty and fresh produce in lovely surroundings. Highly recommend and did not need to eat again that day !
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Christopher_m
Oct 24, 2023
Santorini Food Tour was exactly what we were looking for! - The Santorini Food Tour was exactly what we were looking for...history and food of Santorini, while allowing us to get our bearings on the city :) Highly recommended!
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Teresa
Oct 22, 2023
Excellent tour ! - We were very happy with this tour. Will our tour guide, was excellent! It was a fun small group of and we saw all the highlights of the island and a winery in 5 hours. Very reasonably priced also.
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Lorraine_k
Oct 22, 2023
Highly recommend! - Lena was the perfect host and kept our group of 8 educated and amused throughout.
Excellent selection of the local delicacies and drinks with enough to satisfy all!
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Lynnemp2804hy
Oct 20, 2023
Nice - It was nice moving through Fira on foot, but some of the restaurants were just average. I did not get a Greek experience.
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