Thessaloniki Food Tour: A Feast of Local Delicacies

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Thessaloniki Food Tour: A Feast of Local Delicacies

Price from
€76
Duration
3 h
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Inviting all food lovers to theultimate gastronomic experience in Thessaloniki. Roam through the lively streets, soaking in the daily rhythms of the city.

Make sure you come hungry, this tour replaces your lunch!

Get started with a visit to the Local Market and let yourself get lost in the smells and colours. There you will taste fresh Greek olives followed by the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Traditional Raki, Cretan Barley Rusks, Tomato Chutney & Aged Graviera Cheese with Thyme Honey.

Our special menu includes Greek ouzo paired with traditional meze plates. Don’t miss the must-try soutzoukaki with pita and a glass of Greek wine. Save room for the most delicious Bougatsa and Isli in the city, followed by a Greek coffee at a historic café. And before you go, grab a traditional Trigono sweet—just like the locals do.

Leading you through this food journey is a knowledgeable and friendly guide, ensuring you have everything you need to relax and make the most of these special moments.

What's included

Bottled water
Only for peope over 18 years, alternatives available for kids
Lunch

What you will do

Stop 1
We meet our guests in front of the Hotel. After a short 5 minute briefing we start our tour.
5 min
The Kapani (Vlali) Market
We will walk through the oldest and most historical open air market in Thessaloniki. Quick taste of Chalkidiki's famous green olives.
5 min
Chrimatistiriou Square
In our first stop we start with the most typical breakfast dish in Greece. "Bougatsa" a filo dough creation that can be either sweet or savory.
Walk to the stop 10 minutes.
20 min
Stop 4
Time to start with our savory dishes. There is no better way to do that than trying one of the most traditional dishes of the city, the Soutzoukaki accompanied with some wine or a refreshment.
Walk to this stop 5 minutes.
20 min
Modiano Market
We will enter the newly renovated gem of the city where we 'll taste different varieties of local Greek cheese. The oldest indoor marketplace of the city that after many years got completely transform and nowadays is the meeting place of all locals.
Walk to this stop 10 minutes
10 min
Stop 6
Of course the well know Ouzo could not be missing from this tour. On our next stop we will visit one of the best preserved "kafeneios" (cafe) in town and sip some ouzo the traditional way. Nearby we 'll get the chance to taste the most famous dessert of the city ''Trigono Panormatos'' a triangle shaped baklava pastry filled with delicious cream!
Walk to this stop 10 minutes.
25 min
Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
In the opossite side of one of the oldest Byzantine churches of the city you will find our last stop hidden. A family pastry shop run by the same family for 3 generation where we will have the chance to taste the traditional ''Isli'' , the recipe of which came along with the Greek refugees from Minor Asia more than a century ago!
Walk to this stop 5 minutes
20 min

Meeting point

We meet in front of the Electra Palace Hotel. More specific instructions will be given after booking.

End point: We meet in front of the Electra Palace Hotel. More specific instructions will be given after booking.

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
infant seats in restaurants are available
Please inform us in case you have any dietary restrictions so that we can try to offer you alternatives.