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Naxos Town Food Tour

Guided food walk through Naxos Old Town's Venetian alleys and market stalls sampling Naxian cheeses, potatoes, phyllo snacks

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

In Naxos Old Town you will walk through history and explore the island’s food culture on foot. As you move from the historical port up to the crowning castle, the Venetian Old Town’s quaint alleyways and back streets open out into a lively food market. Along the way you’ll pass colourful fruit stands and stalls selling aromatic herbs and spices, giving a real sense of local daily life.

Along this route you may sample a range of local delicacies, which may include a variety of fine Naxian cheeses served with a glass of wine, the famous Naxian potatoes cooked in traditional style, and several types of phyllo snacks. The experience is likely to offer further traditional mezes and other local delights as you go. You will also learn about the richness of Naxian products, the people who produce them and the island’s culinary traditions, so the walk combines tasting with insights into local culture.

Why Visit

  • Naxos Old Town historic port quaint alleyways and Venetian castle
  • Food market route with colourful fruit stands and aromatic spice stalls
  • Local Naxian cheeses paired with a glass of wine tasting
  • Traditional naxian potatoes cooked according to local recipes
  • Assorted phyllo snacks and traditional mezes sampled along the way

What's included

  • Variety of Naxian cheeses (graviera, arseniko, xinotyro, mizithra)
  • Greek superfood snacks
  • Local specialties including Naxos potatoes and sweets
  • Family style Greek dinner with wine
  • Commentary by local expert on Naxos food culture
  • 4 drinks: white wine, red wine, raki, kitron

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities

    Accessibility

    • Public transit links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Please inform us ahead of time about any food allergies travellers may have

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Naxos Cultural Tours

    Location

    Departure point

    Ariadnis, Ariadnis, Naxos, 843 00
    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

    Leof. Naxou Eggaron 3, Leof. Naxou Eggaron 3, Naxos, 843 00
    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.

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