Top Peloponnese Walking Tours

Enjoy an authentic olive harvesting experience, in Kalamata the capital of olive oil!Visit our private Olive Mill and watch your olives becoming olive oil!Taste fresh olive oil juice , immediately after the production and join a tasting workshop by olive oil sommelier. Local goods are "paired" with olive oil so as to experience the full taste of the region.Open up to the olive world, taste the extra virgin olive oil of Kalamata and explore the culture, the tradition, and the gastronomy of Messinia.

A half day tour that introduces you to the most important products of the area: olive oil and wine. Start your day with a relaxing walk through an endless olive grove and a beautiful vineyard to admire the natural landscape… then visit a multi-awarded winery and an olive oil mill, to find out the procedure of production and quality characteristics. Complete your gastronomic tour with a revealing olive oil tasting & wine workshop accompanied with small gourmet olive oil dishes(mezedes) and a traditional lunch!

Spend half a day eating your way around Kalamata with a local guide. An excellent value for the money, the tour includes nine stops with each having a dedicated focus. Learn what the ancient Greeks used to eat, staples of the Mediterranean diet, and historical facts about local foods. Visit the farmer’s market, artisan shops, and end with lunch at a local tavern.

Enjoy a wonderful walking tour in Nafplion, one of the most romantic cities of Greece. Meet your tour leader at your hotel inside the city limits or at the Land Gate, ready for your adventure in the Venetian city. Pass by the point where Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first ruler of Greece, was assassinated and end up in the Syntagma Square, where Venetian and neoclassical buildings dominate your surroundings. Explore the old town's picturesque alleyways, where you will see historical buildings such as the First Parliament of the Greek State and the Archaeological Museum. You will then walk uphill to the Acropolis of Nafplion and marvel at the unique panoramic views of the bay. Continuing the tour, you will experience the food culture of Nafplion by visiting a local restaurant to taste local produce such as Tsipouro and wines from Nemea. These tastes will complement the history of Nafplion and complete a perfect tour.

Once in Olympia, the highlights to visit are the Archeological Museum also called the New Museum and the Archeological site. In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium. In the archeological museum are housed all finds that were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings (tripods and figurines), armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc.

Eat and sightsee your way around old Nafplio on this 3-hour food walking tour, led by a local guide. Stroll the charming streets past neoclassical mansions and Venetian balconies, and call at several food stops to sample enticing culinary treats. Snack on pungent cheeses and sausages; sip delicious wine, and savor aromatic Greek coffee and fruity ice cream as you learn the traditions behind them. Along the way, view top Nafplio landmarks such as Syntagma Square and Mpourtzi fortress, and listen as your guide shares their history and secrets.

This tour is designed to serve the several individual travelers who will be visiting Olympia between July 1st and September 30th. This tour is available either in English or in French. It won't be a bilingual tour but we will be using different guides each time for each language from the hand picked team of qualified guides that we work with. Our goal is to offer you a complete historical experience off-the-beaten track. The tour is designed for those of you that want to have an insight of the history and masterpieces of Olympia that only a licensed tour guide can present to you the best way, on a value for money tour.

Get to know the best of Nafplio on a 2-hour walking tour of the city led by a local guide. As you stroll between the sights, hear fun facts and history about the city, including how it served as the first capital of Greece. Stop for photos of the prettiest landmarks such as the Old Mosque, Vouleftikon and harbor island fortress of Mpourtzi. Meander along picturesque lanes and stepped streets; pass handsome neoclassical mansions and flower-filled balconies; and discover examples of the city’s Frankish, Venetian and Ottoman periods.

Once in Olympia, the highlight to visit is the Archeological site. In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.

Due to our local ties and long term experience we can provide you unique insights to the upcoming wine producers of Nemea. Meet with wine makers and oenologists that share their passion with you. Meet the artisan organic vinegar producer and taste the fine products. Enjoy a rich picnic in the vineyard with local and traditional delicacies, freshly cooked.

With the help of our certified olive oil sommelier, you will discover the wide spectrum of aromas and flavours that olive oil has to offer! As part of this activity, you will first walk through a traditional olive grove, touch the trees to understand the variety characteristics, apply olive picking tools as an example of harvesting, witness agricultural practices and understand how nature works to give us a high quality extra virgin olive oil! After the walk, you will enjoy an olive oil tasting session where you will taste different olive oil samples, sniff for the fruitiness and the aromas, taste the peppery and bitter notes and learn how to evaluate olive oil quality on your own. You will become an olive sommelier for a day, discussing the food pairings of olive oil and the many uses in the kitchen while you will learn about the health benefits of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet.

With the help of your local guide, you will taste fresh, local, organic food from the "Zero Km" village. You will visit the farm from where your vegetables and fruits come from. You will learn authentic Greek recipes to cook. You will also be able to learn the secrets of being self-efficient even if you live in a city. Broaden your horizons by learning about this eco-village and sustainable tourism. By booking this program you help the local micro economy-the 3 families who are farmers.

This small group half-day tour from the port of Katakolon will take you to Ancient Olympia, the playground of the Gods and heroes of Greek mythology and where the Olympic flame is lit for each Olympiad. Go off-the-beaten-path into a farm filled with fruit trees and vegetables and find Greek hospitality. This blessed land is home to one of the finest agricultural produce in the country. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a free olive oil and wine tasting experience.

Highlights: - Olivewalk with Expert English speaking tour guide - Guided tour to the Olive Groves - Guided tour at the olive press factory (mill) - Training & Olive oil tasting in 3 different extra virgin olive oils by - Experienced olive oil taster (a member of certified olive oil panel). - Olive oil & Food Pairing with at least 4 different taste combinations - Traditional plates such as lalagia, pasto, Kalamata Olives, tzatziki, feta etc - Wine and ouzo

Due to our local ties and long term experience we can provide you unique insights to the upcoming wine producers of Nemea. Meet with wine makers and oenologists that share their passion with you. Meet the artisan organic vinegar producer and taste the fine products. Enjoy a rich picnic in the vineyard with local and traditional delicacies, freshly cooked. Enjoy the stories ranked around the archaeological site of Nemea

Experience the history and culture of Mycenae on this guided excursion. After downloading the app on your phone, enjoy a self-guided audio tour of this ancient Aegean archaeological site. Explore top attractions like the spot where the Mask of Agamemnon and the Treasury of Atreus while learning about the site’s history.

The virtual tour consists of audio narration,real images,satellite and street views of the monument and its surroundings. In most points of interest you can move forward and backwards, turn towards any direction and see what you would really see as if you were there. In that sense, a virtual tour resembles a remote visit from wherever you are. Learn important historical facts, discover unknown stories and listen to interesting tales of ancient times and amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly and anytime. This is an unmissable opportunity to experience the glory of Classical Athens and relate to your surroundings in an entirely original way.

Experience the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia from the comfort of your home with an engaging self-guided virtual tour, narrated in English, from your PC or smartphone browser. It’s so simple! You will receive an email with the tour link with instructions and, in a couple of minutes, you will travel back in time and enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch! Through the power of storytelling combined with street and satellite views, you will learn not only about historical facts but also discover unknown stories and tales of ancient and modern times that will amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly and anytime. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the birthplace of the Olympic Games!

Just 10 km away from Kalamata, yet so close to the core of Taygetos massif lies Ridomo gorge. A geological phenomenon with interesting limestone formations, created by the effect of water rushing down from the mountains. The gorge starts from the peaks of mount Taygetos all the way down to the beach of Santova just outside of Kalamata. At a certain point it becomes two meters narrow and 60 meters high. Walking through this part is a unique and greatly rewarding experience.

You will admire through the Greek countryside nature and morphology of the canyon.Tha swim in wonderful lakes and go through what the narrowest point of the gorge.

• A specialized English speaking guide will give you a tour of the estate. • The cold press extra virgin olive oil procedure will be presented to you. • At the olive oil museum, enjoy olive oil tasting of all varieties available of extra virgin olive oil and table olives which are produced in the estate. • Enjoy a five-course meal of local traditional Greek cuisine with ingredients and extra virgin olive oil ,produced in the Estate • Enjoy your meal with a glass of wine from the cellar. • A large variety of excellent quality home –made traditional products,wines and extra virgin olive oil are available for sale in the mansion.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Ancient Olympia with a fascinating audio tour on your smartphone and discover the secrets of an archaeological site tied with the birth and evolution of the Olympic Games! Start your tour from the Ancient Gymnasium and enjoy an unforgettable stroll through the ruins of a Unesco World Heritage Site wrapped up in myth and legend. Having enjoyed a complete tour covering the highlights of the archaeological site, you will end your walk in front of the ruins of the Prytaneion, where joyous celebrations were once held for the winners of the games at the heart of the fertile valley of Alpheios. This tour, combining an immersive audio tour with a detailed map of the site, is your perfect companion for an unforgettable visit to one of the most potent landmarks of Greece. * Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included. ** The tour is designed to cover the archaeological site of Olympia but doesn't include stories for the site museum.

This tour is designed to serve the several individual travelers who will be visiting Olympia between July 1st and September 30th. This tour is available either in English or in French. It won't be a bilingual tour but we will be using different guides each time for each language from the hand picked team of qualified guides that we work with. Our goal is to offer you a complete historical experience off-the-beaten track. The tour is designed for those of you that want to have an insight of the history and masterpieces of Olympia that only a licensed tour guide can present to you the best way, on a value for money tour.

The beautiful walk in nature starts from a historic Mansion, which is hidden among the olive groves and vineyards of Monemvasia. After a short tour of the mansion's olive oil museum, your guide will guide you through nature, walking along country roads, among the crops in a pleasant walk, talking to you about their cultivation, their ways, and their secrets, on a path with beautiful views and green nature. The route you take will depend on your interests, your available time and your fitness, it will last 1 to 2 hours. After your tour, you will return to the mansion for a meal of local traditional cuisine, with dishes cooked with pure virgin olive oil and wine from the Mansion's cellar.