Naxos Old Town Flavors & History Tour
Discover Naxos Old Town through its mouthwatering flavors and fascinating history alongside a local, licensed guide!
Take in the breathtaking beauty of Naxos’ old town while tasting some of its most traditional flavors on a walking food tour that will introduce you to the culinary culture and heritage of the region. Get your fill of culture, history, and gastronomy, guided by a local expert who will share insight into the daily life of the locals. Get around the most significant archaeological sites and museums, and get insight into the vast history of the island. To top it all off, savor a dinner of delectable Naxian dishes at a local tavern. Fun, fascinating and delicious, it is the perfect recipe for making the best memories!
Discover the most important archeological sights and museums
Visits to tucked-away traditional shops and eateries
Walking tour in the Venetian Castle of Naxos town.
An expert guide to share the fun with
Meet with your friendly local guide in order for your fun historical and culinary adventure to kick off. Your fascinating tour will start with a visit to the famous Portara, the ruins of the Temple of Apollo that stand proudly on the island, earning the admiration of locals and visitors alike with the mythical tales that your guide will narrate.
Next, you will head to an on-site excavation museum and head to the Venetian Castle. Walk around the impressive architectural accomplishment that holds years of history and admire the art collection of pre-historic Cycladic figurines.
After walking through the Venetian Old Town and its picturesque streets, the gastronomic part of the tour with a visit to the food market. There, you will marvel at colorful fruit stands and stalls with aromatic herbs and spices and even get to sample local delicacies, including a mouthwatering orange cake, a variety of fine, local Naxian cheeses with a glass of wine and a variety of traditional bakery snacks.
Your final stop will take place in a delicious traditional tavern, where you will taste even more traditional mezes and dishes of Naxian gastronomy. The whole island will unfold on your table, leaving you in awe in its wake!
In just 4 hours, you'll have been introduced to Naxian cuisine, history, and culture, and experience the joy and richness of all Naxos has to offer while learning just why Mediterranean cuisine has always been and continues to remain the best and healthiest in the world.
Until next time!
- English-speaking, professional licensed guide
- Portara, Old Town & Castle highlights
- On-site archaeological excavation museum, Catholic Metropolis, and archaeology art collection
- Local Market visit
- Fresh bread from a traditional woodfire bakery, cheese & wine tasting, local superfood snacks
- A meal including traditional specialties, local meat or vegetarian dish, delicious dessert
- 4 drinks (1 glass of white wine, 1 glass of red wine, rakomelo, and kitron sampling)
- All taxes and VAT
- Transportation
- All personal expenses
- Gratuities
- We can accommodate any kind of dietary restriction. Just let us know, and we will adapt the tour accordingly.
