Food Tour in Nafplio: Cheese, Wine & Venetian Fortress

Taste local cheese and wine while walking Nafplio's neoclassical streets and Venetian landmarks

A 3-hour food tour of Nafplio combines tastings at a traditional grocer, wine cellar and ice cream shop with walks through the Old City, Syntagma Square, St. Spyridon and views of the Venetian fortress Bourtzi. Pickup from the port or old city, English-speaking guide, all tastings and entrance fees are included. Minimum 2 people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nafplio food and city tour

• Meet at the starting point
• Tour alleys with mansions and balconies
• Taste cheese and sausage at grocery store
• Visit Syntagma Square and learn history
• Taste wines in cellar-wine shop
• Enjoy ice cream and walk to beach
• Admire Venetian fortress of Mpourtzi

The experience

The tour starts in the narrow alleys of Nafplio's old quarter, where neoclassical mansions and Venetian balconies set the pace. Your guide walks you through the neighborhood before the first tasting stop: a traditional grocery where you sample local cheeses and sausages and learn how they're made from the owner. From there, Syntagma Square opens up as the heart of the city, and the surrounding buildings anchor the history you're moving through.

The second tasting happens in a wine cellar in the Yialos neighborhood, where the owner explains the craft of local winemaking while you taste. The tour ends at an authentic ice cream shop. You carry your cone to the beach to see the Venetian fortress Bourtzi across the water and hear its story. The whole excursion runs three hours and stays on foot, so the pace is steady but not rushed.

Pickup and drop-off happen from either the port or the old city of Nafplio, depending on where you're staying. All tastings, entrance fees and liability insurance are covered. The tour runs in English with a local guide, and it works in any weather. If conditions force a cancellation, you get an alternative date or a full refund.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from the port or old city of Nafplio.
• all tastings at the grocery, wine cellar and ice cream shop.
• entrance fees to the monuments.
• English-speaking local guide.
• liability insurance.
• all taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Youth (7 to 12 years) · Child (under 7): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Landlife Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a pair or small group and want to taste local food while a guide walks you through the city's history: the shared pace and the stops are built around the food tastings, not the other way around.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 12 years); Child (under 7): free.

What exactly do we taste on this food tour?

You taste local varieties of cheese and sausage at a traditional grocery store, sample wines in a cellar-wine shop, and finish with ice cream at an authentic shop. All tastings are included in the price.

How long does the tour take and what's the walking involved?

The tour runs 3 hours total and covers Nafplio on foot through the old alleys, Syntagma Square, the Yialos neighborhood and down to the beach. It's steady walking but suitable for all fitness levels.

What monuments do we see on this tour?

You visit the Catholic Church, Syntagma Square, St. Spyridon, Saint George and the Old City, and walk to the beach to view the Venetian fortress Bourtzi from across the water.

Is pickup included, and where does it start?

Pickup and drop-off are included from either the port of Nafplio or the old city, depending on where you're based. Let the operator know your location when you book.

Are there any food restrictions I should mention?

Yes, tell the operator about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you book so they can plan your tastings accordingly. Alcohol is not served to anyone under 18.