Argos - Gastronomy Tours

Culinary Time Travel in the Heart of the Peloponnese

Venture into one of Greece’s oldest inhabited cities with Argos Food Tours, where history and gastronomy unite in a celebration of tradition. Walk through vibrant bazaars and time-honoured tavernas where locally grown produce and artisanal ingredients come together in dishes perfected over generations.

Experience the blend of ancient culinary customs and modern nuances in every course, and let Argos’s rich heritage guide you on a remarkable journey of taste. Every meal is an opportunity to savour the stories, flavours, and enduring legacy of this timeless city.

What Makes Argos a Unique Culinary Destination

• A City of Continuity: From Mycenaean kings to modern farmers’ markets, Argos has sustained its food culture for over 3,000 years.
• The Bounty of the Argolic Plain: Fertile soil yields world-class citrus fruits, olive oil, herbs, and pomegranates—essentials of Argive cuisine.
• Food as Heritage: Traditional recipes, such as arni frikase and melopita, connect daily meals with the rhythms of ancient life.

Local Highlights & Gastronomic Treasures

• Arni Frikase: Lamb cooked with wild greens in a lemony avgolemono sauce—a comforting and deeply rooted dish.
• Kotosoupa Avgolemono: A beloved chicken soup made with rice and enriched with a tangy egg-lemon finish.
• Gemista: Vegetables stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat, slow-baked until golden and fragrant.
• Melitzanes Imam: Baked eggplants filled with tomato, onion, and spices—rich, earthy, and slow-cooked in olive oil.
• Hirino me Selino: Pork simmered with celery and citrus, highlighting the balance of meat and freshness.
• Galaktoboureko & Melopita: Creamy custard in syrupy phyllo and honey pies made with local cheese and thyme honey.
• Olive Oil, Citrus & Pomegranates: Local staples used in both savory dishes and desserts.

A Destination Beyond the Plate

Argos is a living museum—home to the Ancient Theatre (one of Greece’s largest), the Larisa Fortress, Byzantine churches, and UNESCO-listed Tiryns just nearby. From the bustling Agora to the Archaeological Museum, the city offers a rare continuity from prehistoric to modern times.

Mythology, art, politics, and gastronomy converge in this storied town. A walk through Argos is a walk through layers of time, and its cuisine is a delicious echo of all that has come before.

Explore Our Argos Food Tours

Browse our handpicked Argos Food Tours—featuring culinary walks through historic streets, tastings of citrus and pomegranate products, traditional cooking experiences, and meze evenings in charming local tavernas. Discover the flavour of Argos: authentic, enduring, and richly Greek.