Thessaloniki: Discover the City's Traditional Greek Cuisine on a Walking Market Food Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food scene of Thessaloniki on a walking market food tour. Sample traditional Greek cuisine, discover hidden markets, and learn about everyday life in the city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Kapani (Vlali) Market - We embark on our gastronomic adventure, starting with a walk through the vibrant Ladadika district, where the rich culinary heritage comes alive. Our journey unfolds in the heart of Thessaloniki, immersing ourselves in the daily rhythms of the locals.
    After discovering the first hidden culinary gems, we enjoy…
What's Included
  • Traditional Greek coffee
  • English-speaking host
  • Food tastings
What's Not Included
  • Cost of lunch after the tour
  • Optional tips
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on a gastronomic exploration of Thessaloniki, beginning your journey at the city’s bustling marketplaces with a customary coffee alongside your local guide.
Discover the city’s day-to-day lifestyle as you taste a variety of authentic Greek dishes tucked away in markets revered only by the inhabitants. Delve into the mystery of Greek cooking as…

Location
Le Palace Hotel
Tsimiski
In the entrance of Le Palace Art Hotel at 10:30
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kevin_p
Oct 14, 2024
Delicious, educational tour - Eleni was a wonderful guide. I'm so happy we took this tour early in our stay as it gave us confidence to keep trying foods that were new to us. I especially loved the tour through the market and having the chance to talk to the shopowners. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and we were able to try many new foods. There were many delicious foods but I think the bougatsa was my favorite.
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Stephen_f
Oct 9, 2024
Filling and fulfilling - A very friendly, efficient and knowledgeable guide led us from one culinary delight to another. A wonderful introduction to the food of Thessaloniki. Highly recommended.
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Karolina_m
Sep 23, 2024
Exceptional tour guide - I highly recommend this food walking tour. You will get to not only taste different dishes and food, but also learn some history about the city, market, etc. My guide Konstantina was exceptional! She really enjoys what she does and is very knowledgeable. She also gave me a lot of tips on what to see and where to eat for the rest of my trip.
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Heather_b
Sep 22, 2024
Great food, history walk - Great selection of foods and drinks to sample in multiple markets. Great balance of history, culture, and pace for walking, talking, and resting. Bathroom breaks in the markets, too 👍
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Kim_s
Sep 21, 2024
Must do - This was a great experience to explore the foods of Greece. Loved the knowledge shared as well. Left with a very full tummy!
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Kimberly_c
Sep 21, 2024
Don’t eat ahead of time! - The variety of foods and historical knowledge was amazing. We couldn’t eat another bite by the time we left, and were given leftovers to take with us. The guide Dina paced the walk extremely well, adjusting the tour to bring us to places that were less crowded. We left with a goodie bag of olives and tea leaves. It was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend.
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S9494ewastridr
Sep 18, 2024
Top excursion - We had been allowed to spend a few wonderful hours with Konstantina. She showed us many secret corners, restaurants, markets and also told us many other historical backgrounds about the city of Thessaloniki. We were able to discover many corners of the city that we would never have seen otherwise. The food we were given at the various stations was incredibly delicious! Thank you so much for this great experience. Best regards Peter and Astrid
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600mari_s
Sep 17, 2024
Amazing, well worth it! - Excellent tour, plenty of food so come with an empty stomach. We were even given a small bag of goodies to take home! My children loved the experience and our guide.
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Nikita
Sep 10, 2024
Elani is the best guide. Greek food is delicious. - I had an unforgettable experience on the last day of my Greece food tour, thanks to the incredible food and our amazing guide, Elani. Her deep knowledge and patience made the journey so much more enriching, as she answered all our questions with grace and enthusiasm. Wishing her all the best in her future studies! The food itself was exceptional. We began by sampling delicious Greek olives, followed by creamy feta and a cheese similar to gouda. The pastry tastings were a highlight—*tiropita* (a savory cheese pie) and *bougatsa* (a sweet custard pie) were absolutely delicious. We also had the chance to try Greek Turkish delight, paired perfectly with rich, strong Greek coffee. The dips were equally memorable, with classic tzatziki paired with *koulouri* (a traditional Greek bagel) and the smoky eggplant dip, *melitzanosalata*. The dessert selection was divine, featuring *portokalopita* (orange cake), *karidopita* (walnut cake), and a moist coconut cake called *karydopita*. This tour was the perfect way to experience authentic Greek flavors, and with Elani’s expert guidance, it became a truly unforgettable journey into Greek culture and cuisine. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Greece!
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Glenn
Sep 7, 2024
Unique tour - Interesting, unique and relaxing way to see the city. The tour was well-planned and brought in historical context to what we were seeing and tasting.
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