Get a Taste of Thessaloniki

a food tour to traditional greek cuisine

Discover Thessaloniki through its culinary culture in a lively food tour! Taste greek coffee, various sweet & savory delicacies, and a cozy shared meal!

Travel and Eat as a local !

What do families, groups of friends or couples express ?

Feeling a warm company, having tasty memories and fun, getting bonded, and learning stories about greek local cuisine and heritage!

  • Olive oil tasting
  • Different olive varieties
  • Cheeses
  • Cured meat
  • Spices & Herbs
  • Cooked greek dishes
  • Best bougatsa pastry
  • Local sweets

By coming in this active walking tour, you’ll visit artisan eateries and specialty food stores that locals know, and sample delicious bites!

In a small-group with your local culinary guide, you will learn all about Thessaloniki’s culinary culture, expand your taste buds and savor different flavors while listening to culinary stories!

Food is in the heart of greek culture! 

There is no better way to experience it than taking part in such an experience.

More than just a food tour and a meal !

Highlights
  • 2 seating stops – brewed coffee to begin & cooked dishes to end
  • 6+ food spots – tastings of local cheese, cured meats, olives, olive oil, desserts, fragnant local spice blends, greek distilled drink etc
  • Small-group for a warm atmosphere
  • Origins & stories behind each bite
  • Traditional meze dishes at a local tavern
  • Hidden gems of Thessaloniki’s food market

Our culinary tour begins with an aromatic greek coffee and the classic Thessaloniki breakfast pastry: bugatsa.

First, we will get introduced to the local food scene and learn how its diverse cross-cultural background has influenced current flavors.

Then we will wander around the city’s food markets, delis and hidden gems and savor local products while meeting the people behind.

Tastings include olive varieties, olive oil tasting, a variety of cheeses and cold cuts, halva and spoon sweets like your grandma would make, fermented local bites, and of course greek spices and herbs!

Finally, our small-group will enjoy tasty meze dishes like soutzoukakia meatballs, local pies etc, and have the chance to chat with a local !

If you are wondering what to do in Thessaloniki when in a short city tour, a long stay, or a 1-day cruise travel stop, this tour is great for the to explore the local culture and history!

Feel free to ask for custom arrangements

Duration

~4 h

Tour Size

3-12 pers.

Starts at:

11:00, 14:00

or custom

Mon-Tues-Wed-Fri-Sat

Language

English

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Feed your travel soul & create tasty memories!