Thessaloniki Food and Culture Guided Tour with Tastings

Thessaloniki , Greece

Thessaloniki Food and Culture Guided Tour with Tastings

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About this experience

Delve into the culinary heart of Thessaloniki on a guided food and culture tour. Begin at the vibrant Modiano Market, sampling local delicacies like bougatsa and koulouri. Explore Kapani Market's rich offerings of cheeses, olives, and cured meats while discovering the influences of Jewish, Ottoman, and Balkan cuisines. Enjoy a meze plate paired with ouzo in the charming Athonos Square, then savor seafood meze in the historic Ladadika district. End your experience with a visit to the Atatürk Museum.

- Small-group format for a personalized experience.
- Includes 6 tastings of savory and sweet local dishes, plus drinks.
- Visit iconic markets and cultural sites, guided by a local food expert.
- Learn how diverse cultures shaped the city’s culinary identity.

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Thessaloniki Food and Culture Guided Tour with Tastings

What's included

Visit Modiano Market

6 food & drink tastings (savory, sweet, coffee, and alcoholic beverage)

Guided walking tour

Visit the Atatürk Museum (free admission; subject to opening hours and security conditions)

Visit Athonos Square

Visit Kapani Market

Visit the Ladadika district

Detailed itinerary

Begin your tour at the recently restored Modiano Market, where Jewish heritage meets modern flavors. Sample a warm bougatsa pastry or crunchy koulouri bread ring, and learn why locals still shop at family-run stalls.

Continue to Kapani Market, Thessaloniki’s oldest open-air market. Here, taste local cheeses, olives, and cured meats, and discover how Ottoman and Balkan influences shaped the city’s palate.

A short walk brings you to Athonos Square, a traditional gathering spot tucked behind Aristotelous Square. In its tavernas, enjoy a meze plate—perhaps dolmadakia, fried eggplant, or tzatziki—paired with a glass of ouzo or retsina.

From there, follow your guide into the Ladadika district, once a bustling merchant hub, now a lively food quarter. Relax with seafood meze and a glass of tsipouro or local wine, soaking in the atmosphere of this historic neighborhood.

Finally, visit the Atatürk Museum, the birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey. This elegant Ottoman-era home connects the shared heritage of Thessaloniki and Istanbul, adding a cross-cultural dimension to your experience.

End your tour with a sweet treat of Trigona Panoramatos or loukoumades (cream-filled phyllo triangles) or golden loukoumades drizzled with honey, symbolizing the city’s love of pastries and tradition.

What's not included

Transportation to the starting point

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Meeting point

We meet at the main entrance of Modiano Market on the Egnatia Street side. Your guide will have a sign that says our company name.

Important notes

Please meet your guide and join the tour. Your voucher is not an admission ticket. Your guide will have the necessary tickets with them.

We meet at the main entrance of Modiano Market on the Egnatia Street side. Your guide will have a sign that says " Walks In Europe."

About Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city and a vibrant cultural hub with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Known for its Byzantine monuments, Ottoman architecture, and lively food scene, it offers a unique blend of old and new.

Top Attractions

White Tower

The iconic White Tower is a symbol of Thessaloniki and offers panoramic views of the city and the Thermaic Gulf.

Historical 1-2 hours €8

Rotunda

A historic monument that has served as a Roman temple, church, and mosque. It is now a museum.

Historical 1 hour €4

Aristotelous Square

A beautiful square by the sea, lined with cafes and restaurants, and a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Landmark 1-2 hours Free

Church of Saint Demetrios

A significant Byzantine church dedicated to the city's patron saint, Saint Demetrios.

Religious 1 hour Free

Waterfront Promenade

A scenic promenade along the Thermaic Gulf, perfect for walking, cycling, or enjoying a meal with a view.

Nature 1-2 hours Free

Must-Try Local Dishes

Bougatsa

A sweet or savory pie filled with custard or cheese, often served for breakfast.

Breakfast Vegetarian options available

Souvlaki

Grilled meat skewers, often served with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

Lunch/Dinner Can be made with chicken, pork, or lamb

Greek Salad

A fresh salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta cheese.

Lunch/Dinner Vegetarian

Popular Activities

Hiking in Mount Olympus Water sports in Chalkidiki Sunbathing at the beaches Enjoying a meal at a waterfront restaurant Visiting museums and historical sites Attending local festivals and events Swimming Boat tours