Visit Santorini’s old Tomato Factory
ID: GYG396419-720398
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit the Tomato Industrial Museum “D.Nomikos” and travel back in time to discover the island’s industrial history and the people behind it, with Santorini’s cherry tomato having the lead.
An authentic part of Santorini waiting to be discovered! Don’t miss the chance to learn about Santorini’s historic tomato factories and the journey of the island’s famous cherry tomato from the field to the factory.
Visit the Tomato Industrial Museum “D.Nomikos” and travel back in time to discover the island’s industrial history and the people behind it, with Santorini’s cherry tomato having the lead.
The museum is housed in a remarkable complex of traditional industrial buildings and highlights the key role that the Santorinian cherry tomato played in the island’s economic and social life through an immersive guided experience.
Authentic machinery, interactive augmented reality applications, holograms, and audiovisual material featuring testimonies from former factory workers bring the history of the factory vividly to life.
The experience concludes with a tasting of the tomato paste still produced today by the same company, and the opportunity to seal your own can using an authentic vintage can-sealing machine, just as factory workers once did.
The museum’s privileged location on the Vlychada seafront allows visitors to admire the island’s striking volcanic landscape, shaped by nature, both from the museum courtyard and during a walk along the beach.
Highlights
- Explore the industrial production site of the famed Santorini tomato
- Learn about traditional tomato production methods in the 1890s
- Taste the cherry-sized sweet tomato and discover its distinctive flavor
- Use your own audio guide device to explore at your own pace
- Buy different products made using the Santorini tomato in the museum shop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is a public bus connection with Fira
There is parking area nearby the museum
Tomato Industrial Museum, D.Nomikos. The museum is reachable by taxi or public bus from Fira.
INCLUDED
- Admission ticket to the complex
- Audio guide device in 7 languages
- Watch history come alive through holograms, virtual reality applications, and authentic machinery in operation.
- Taste D. Nomikos tomato paste, which is still produced today, and learn about its nutritional benefits.
- Seal your own can using a historic can-sealing machine and choose a vintage label from the original designs preserved from the past.
- Relax at the museum café and enjoy unique tomato-cocktails.
- Browse the museum shop for distinctive gifts and souvenirs.
- Visit the outstanding Vlychada Beach.
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel transfer
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
