Naxos Town Food Tour
Naxos, Greeceby Naxos Cultural Tours
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 12 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
The best way to discover authentic island life is to walk through the history and back streets of Naxos Old Town for a sensational food experience and a true taste of local culture. From the historical port to the crowning castle, the Venetian Old Town with its quaint alleyways -where the food market is awake- passing by colourful fruit stands and stalls with aromatic herbs and spices, we invite travellers to enjoy a sampling of local delicacies including a variety of fine, local Naxian cheeses with a glass of wine, the famous naxian potatoes cooked traditionally and a variety of phyllo snacks. The food tour is filled with the promise of more traditional mezes and local delights all along the way. Guests learn about the richness of the Naxian products, the people and the local cuisine.
What's included
- Variety of Naxian cheeses (graviera, arseniko, xinotyro, mizithra and more), greek superfood snacks, local specialties including the famous potatoes and local sweets
- Family style Greek dinner with wine
- Commentary by local expert covering Naxos' history focusing on Greek food culture and traditions.
- 4 drinks (1 glass white wine, 1 glass of red wine, raki and kitron sampling)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
NAXOS CHEESE KOUFOPOULOS
20 min
Taste a variety of Naxian cheeses with a glass of wine and learn about the cheese making tradition on the island.
- 2
Naxos Town
10 min
Walk through the history and back streets of the Old Town for a sensational Food Experience and a true taste of island culture.
- 3
K. Tziblakis - Local Products
10 min
Stop at a local food store and taste some greek superfood snacks
- 4
Stop 4
30 min
Walk the backstreets of Naxos' town Venetian Castle and learn about its long history from your expert certified guide
- 5
Stop 5
10 min
Short stop at the historic building of the former Ursulines school- best vantage view point of Naxos Town for a palette cleanser shot and photos
- 6
Stop 6
40 min
Share Greek style "mezedes" and wine at a local taverna... among our delicacies are the famous Naxos' potatoes!
- 7
Kitro Naxou Promponas
15 min
Taste the local "citron" liquor.
Meeting and pickup
Right in front of Naxos Town Hall, there is a big marble statue of a Sphinx. Your guide will be at the statue holding a sign.
End point
The tour ends at Naxos Port near the site of the "Portara" (the emblematic ancient marble gate on a hill) where from guests can continue on their own to enjoy a magnificent sunset with views of the Aegean and the town of Naxos.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please inform us ahead of time about any food allergies travellers may have
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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