Naxos Town Food Tour with Local Cheeses, Mezes, and Citron Liquor
by Naxos Cultural Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€190Overview
This 3.5-hour walking food tour through Naxos Town explores the island's culinary traditions and local products. The tour starts with a tasting of various Naxian cheeses paired with wine at Naxos Cheese Koufopoulos, where the history of cheese making on the island is explained. It continues through the Old Town’s narrow streets and back alleys, offering insight into the local culture and history. Stops include a local food shop to sample Greek superfood snacks, a guided walk around the Venetian Castle area with historical commentary, and a brief break at the former Ursulines school building, which provides a good view of the town and a chance for a palate cleanser shot and photos. The tour concludes with a lengthy stop at a local taverna where traditional Greek mezedes are served along with wine, featuring the famous Naxos potatoes. The final tasting is local citron liquor at Kitro Naxou Promponas. The tour includes snacks, dinner, alcoholic beverages, and commentary from a local expert focused on Naxos' history and food culture. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
NAXOS CHEESE KOUFOPOULOS
Guests taste several types of Naxian cheese served with a glass of wine while learning about the island’s cheese making traditions during this 20-minute stop.
20 min
Naxos Town
A 10-minute walk through the Old Town’s historic and narrow back streets offers a food experience that reflects the island’s culture.
10 min
K. Tziblakis - Local Products
This 10-minute stop is at a local store where visitors sample Greek superfood snacks.
10 min
Venetian Castle Backstreets
A 30-minute guided walk through the backstreets surrounding Naxos’ Venetian Castle includes historical information provided by a certified local guide.
30 min
Former Ursulines School
A 10-minute break at this historic building offers the best vantage point of Naxos Town, with a palate cleanser shot and photo opportunity.
10 min
Local Taverna
Visitors spend 40 minutes sharing traditional Greek mezedes and wine, featuring the island’s well-known Naxos potatoes.
40 min
Kitro Naxou Promponas
The final 15-minute stop is a tasting of the local citron liquor known as Kitro.
15 min
Meeting point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Naxos Town Food Tour with Local Cheeses, Mezes, and Citron Liquor
by Naxos Cultural Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€190Overview
This 3.5-hour walking food tour through Naxos Town explores the island's culinary traditions and local products. The tour starts with a tasting of various Naxian cheeses paired with wine at Naxos Cheese Koufopoulos, where the history of cheese making on the island is explained. It continues through the Old Town’s narrow streets and back alleys, offering insight into the local culture and history. Stops include a local food shop to sample Greek superfood snacks, a guided walk around the Venetian Castle area with historical commentary, and a brief break at the former Ursulines school building, which provides a good view of the town and a chance for a palate cleanser shot and photos. The tour concludes with a lengthy stop at a local taverna where traditional Greek mezedes are served along with wine, featuring the famous Naxos potatoes. The final tasting is local citron liquor at Kitro Naxou Promponas. The tour includes snacks, dinner, alcoholic beverages, and commentary from a local expert focused on Naxos' history and food culture. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
NAXOS CHEESE KOUFOPOULOS
Guests taste several types of Naxian cheese served with a glass of wine while learning about the island’s cheese making traditions during this 20-minute stop.
20 min
Naxos Town
A 10-minute walk through the Old Town’s historic and narrow back streets offers a food experience that reflects the island’s culture.
10 min
K. Tziblakis - Local Products
This 10-minute stop is at a local store where visitors sample Greek superfood snacks.
10 min
Venetian Castle Backstreets
A 30-minute guided walk through the backstreets surrounding Naxos’ Venetian Castle includes historical information provided by a certified local guide.
30 min
Former Ursulines School
A 10-minute break at this historic building offers the best vantage point of Naxos Town, with a palate cleanser shot and photo opportunity.
10 min
Local Taverna
Visitors spend 40 minutes sharing traditional Greek mezedes and wine, featuring the island’s well-known Naxos potatoes.
40 min
Kitro Naxou Promponas
The final 15-minute stop is a tasting of the local citron liquor known as Kitro.
15 min
Meeting point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.