Ioannina tour: Lake Pamvotis, silversmiths & local food

Wander the silversmiths' quarter and taste your way through Ioannina's pies

A six-hour private tour of Ioannina takes you on foot through the old town to meet craftsmen in their silversmith shops, then through the local food that made the city a culinary crossroads (pies, pastries and regional dishes) before a ride along Lake Pamvotis. Your guide speaks English or Greek. Pickup is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

The experience

You arrive in Ioannina and have a free afternoon or morning. The tour starts with a walk through the town center, where you'll pass working silversmith shops: the kind of place where you can actually watch the craftsmen at their benches. These aren't museum pieces behind glass. The silversmiths here have built reputations across Europe, and their work is part of what Ioannina is known for. You get the chance to step inside and see how it's done.

The food part of the day is where the tour earns its reputation. Ioannina's pies and pastries are famous throughout Greece, and you'll taste them as part of the experience, not a rushed stop, but the kind of eating that reminds you why the city sits at the crossroads between European and Eastern cooking. The local cuisine is built around these recipes, and every bite is meant to land differently than what you'd find elsewhere. This isn't a cooking class. It's tasting what the place actually eats.

The tour ends with a ride beside Lake Pamvotis. The lake sits in a valley ringed by enormous mountains, and the water is where the landscape shows itself. You'll see the soft green banks and the scale of what surrounds the city. Bottled water is included throughout, and your guide (speaking English or Greek) stays with you the whole time. The private transport means you move at your own pace between stops, and pickup from your hotel is built in.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the tour.
• English or Greek-speaking guide for the full six hours.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• photographic and video material of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (4 to 6 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

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 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 70

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Epirus Traveller

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace with one guide rather than in a group: suited to anyone who wants to linger in the silversmith shops or take time over the food without waiting for others. Children from age four are welcome, and the walking is gentle enough for all fitness levels.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (4 to 6 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the silversmiths' shops actually like in Ioannina?

The silversmith quarter in the old town is where craftsmen still work at their benches in active shops, not in a separate museum or tourist zone. You'll see the pieces being made and can watch the work happen. These are the artisans whose creations are known across Europe.

How much time do you spend tasting food on this tour?

The local cuisine is woven through the day: pies, pastries and regional dishes are part of the experience as you walk the town. The tour is built around tasting what Ioannina is known for, not a single meal stop.

What happens on the lake part of the tour?

Lake Pamvotis is where the tour ends, with a ride along the water so you see the mountains and green banks that ring the valley. It's the landscape moment after the walking and tasting in town.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

The tour is private, which means you travel with your own guide and transport. The pace and stops are yours to set within the six-hour window.

Do you need to arrange your own way to the tour, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included, so your guide meets you at your accommodation and brings you back at the end. You don't arrange separate transport to the starting point.