Santorini Local Food Tour with Traditional Taverna Meal

Santorini, Greece
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Duration5h
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LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Santorini through its flavors on this immersive local food experience designed for travelers seeking genuine culture beyond tourist restaurants.

From artisanal sweets and rare traditional desserts to a full sit-down taverna meal with iconic island dishes, this tour celebrates Santorini’s culinary heritage with warmth and storytelling.

Unlike quick tasting tours, you enjoy relaxed dining, local hospitality and deep cultural connection.

A favorite choice for food lovers, couples and travelers who want to taste the real Santorini.

What's included

  • Greek coffee experience
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Local food experience guide & host
  • Artisan ice cream tasting
  • Full traditional taverna meal
  • Traditional sweet melitinia tasting
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Megalochori - Traditional Village
    1h 5m · Admission ticket included
    Begin in one of Santorini’s prettiest villages where you’ll enjoy artisan ice cream made with local ingredients, inspired by modern island flavors, while strolling through charming squares and traditional streets.
  2. Santorini
    1h
    Taste the island’s rare traditional dessert melitinia, a sweet cheese pastry deeply connected to Santorini’s cultural celebrations and local life.
  3. Red Beach
    1h 50m · Admission ticket included
    Sit down at a traditional Santorini taverna for a shared feast featuring:
    • Santorini salad with local tomatoes
    • Crispy tomatokeftedes (tomato fritters)
    • Creamy Santorini fava
    • Authentic Greek souvlaki made with fresh local products
    Enjoy relaxed dining while learning about island recipes, ingredients and food traditions.
  4. Vothonas
    1h 5m
    End the experience just like locals do — with a traditional Greek coffee in a charming cave village, soaking in the authentic atmosphere and slow island rhythm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Due to the unique architecture and narrow, steep streets of Santorini, some areas are inaccessible to vehicles. If we cannot reach your hotel entrance directly, we will arrange the most convenient nearby meeting point. Detailed arrival instructions and your specific pick-up location will be sent to you immediately after booking.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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