Gastronomic Food Tour in Thessaloniki with a Chef
Overview
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4 hours
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Have you ever considered of living as a true Thessalonician just for a few hours?
Do you enjoy listening to stories, tasting authentic food and indulging your senses?
Walking the routes of gastronomy and history of a city that is continually alive since 315BC is an unforgettable experience for every traveler who seeks the hidden gems of exploration.
This Gastro Route is designed especially for you who travels alone or in a group, who wants a business team-building activity or a corporate event, or for you who simply wants to… Discover the unexpected in Thessaloniki’s city center!
Start the day with the popular frappe coffee.
Enjoy an original breakfast.
Stroll around the city center and taste different flavors. Taste the most unique seafood meze in unexpected places.
Discover the hidden gems in mainstream food markets.
Absorb knowledge of the most famous Greek products.
Say goodbye, with a sweet aftertaste.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is no restriction
What To Expect
Thessaloniki
The main characteristic of Thessaloniki that the Standard Gastro Route is going to explore is its multiculturalism. This route is designed in detail to introduce you to the essential and authentic spots of gastronomy and culture at the heart of Thessaloniki. It’s a tribute to local significant food trademarks such as the famous “koulouri” and the queen of pastries, “bougatsa”. And then, a real dive into local recipes and gastronomic spots that would never catch a traveler’s eye. We are going to discover a variety of daily fished seafood, dairy products, marinated anchovies, herbs and fresh meat choices perfectly combined in the local cuisine while wandering through the famous food markets, the grocery stores and pastry shops. But, what you will enjoy the most as a guest is the unique experience and enthusiasm that chef Panos offers while guiding you through the crossroads of taste and gastronomic history. You will feel like a local strolling around the food markets and tasting
The Kapani (Vlali) Market
we will wander through one of the most historic markets of the city
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Gastronomic Food Tour in Thessaloniki with a Chef
What‘s Included
Includes all food bites, samples, coffees & beverages Full exprience leaded by a local chef
Include tips & personal shopping
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Wonderful Tour that Surpassed Expectations
KayteeHC,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was knowledgeable about so many things besides food. I revisited two of the locations we went to during my stay in Thessaloniki. My parents are from Greece and I enjoyed all the food we tasted and the owners of all the establishments we visited were friendly.
Take this tour!
Stephanie L,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience. Wonderful food, history, and glimpses into local life as well as wonderful off the beaten path places.
Best Food Tour of Thessaloniki!
davidhR8113UD,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour and tastings were excellent! The tour guide took us to his local neighborhood for tastings and shopping. It was amazing. the guide thoroughly explained the difference between what we were tasting and what we had been tasting at other tourist eateries and the differences were significant. Highly recommend. I went back two additional times to a cheese shop we tasted at to get more cheese.
Wonderful experience in Thessaloniki
Judith P,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Chef Panosh! We learned a lot about the history and culture of Greek food! Chef is very knowledgeable and welcoming. He answered all of our questions enthusiastically and he’s very well versed on the history of Thessaloniki. We had delicious bites of local specialties. The cheese tasting was outstanding. I highly recommend this tour.
A perfect blend of amazing food, local culture, and history.
MariaC94920,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Chef Panosh was outstanding! Beyond the incredible food tastings, Chef Panosh not only shared his love of food but also fascinating insights into the history and culture of both Thessaloniki and Greece. Come hungry — you’ll enjoy a wide variety of delicious local foods throughout the tour.
Great food tour in Thessaloniki
James J,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Plenty of great food. Pantos gave us history of the area as well as interesting city information. He was very personable. We were a small group, and thoroughly this experience.
Excellent tour
Joel S,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect! It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect! It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect! It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect!
Great way to understand Thessaloniki food and history
DebbieBurton80068,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful food and culture tour. Our chef Panos gave us a solid understanding of the history of Thessaloniki and its influence on the food of the city. Panos was engaging and extremely knowledgeable and we had so much fun. Highly recommend this trip as a good way to start your visit to Thessaloniki.
Amazing culinary experience!
shirleym367,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Panos is so passionate about food and about Greece! This was an amazing experience from start to end. As we were walking to each stop he would tell us stories of the area but also get to know each person on the tour to know their interests. We have a son who is a chef and Panos gave us some great recommendations on books for Greek cooking and even offered to share his own book that he wrote when he was a culinary instructor. We were concerned about the amount of walking but each stop was long enough to be ready for another trek. We did this as a stop from our cruise ship and it was one of our favourite tours, for sure! Highly recommended!
From bougatsa to tsiporou, welcome to Panos' Thessaloniki
stuarttherock,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Panos is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, warm and a great advertisement for the city that he so clearly loves. His tour provides a personal and informative dimension to understanding this fascinating city.
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