Thessaloniki Half-Day Food and Culture Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The “Thessaloniki delightful discovery” tour is packed with experiences and food you’ll love on your first try. We’ll share interesting stories about the Greek culture and customs while you’ll be enjoying many different bites and drinks. You’ll experience the real everyday life and see where the people have fun, eat and spend their free time. The atmosphere of the open market (open Monday to Saturday) and the venues you’ll visit will make you feel like a local! Hint: your visit to the local sweet production will be unforgettable.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 6 people per booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual host
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The total tour length is approximate; please allow for a grace period
Tours do not finish at the starting point. Detailed return directions are provided
Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended as on average 2.8km are covered per tour
We are child friendly! Children under 5, who will not consume at the tasting locations, do not require a separate ticket
We are child friendly! Children from 5 to 12 years old pay half price tickets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The tour starts at 10am inside the Port of Thessaloniki, across Eleftherias Square (in front of the white mast). Our hosts will take you by the hand on this journey where you will enjoy tasty food and immerse into the richness of local life. Along with delicious bites, throughout the tour you will enjoy stories about Greek culture, customs and traditions. We’ll show you the thriving food and culture spots of Thessaloniki that reflect the pulse of Greek people’s hearts – bustling, warm and full of life! We’ll take you to the places with plenty of locals eating and drinking the well-known Greek appetizers and specialties! At these flavorful venues you’ll taste and experience the real daily life of Thessalonians. You’ll further try some of the best local flavors with a modern take on Greek cuisine and we’ll for sure satisfy your sweet tooth (you will even make some sweets yourself!). The interesting stories blended with the visit to the local market (open on Monday to Saturday) will definitely make your day! We are sure that this experience will be the best souvenir you will take home with you!
What‘s Included
The 4-hr tour includes drinks and bites equivalent to a Greek breakfast and lunch
Breakfast
Visit to the open market (open on Monday to Saturday)
Exclusive privileges from tour tasting locations, including behind the scenes access at some of the venues
Professionally trained hosts with extensive local food and cultural knowledge and great personalities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal shopping
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Thessaloniki Half-Day Food and Culture Tour
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience Thessaloniki as a true native.
O2531XXandrews,,Sep 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a truly wonderful and personal way to explore both the food and culture of Thessaloniki. Our guide, Tonia, was absolutely terrific. We felt as though we spent the day with someone we'd known for a long time. Not only did we discuss food, architecture, history but also a huge number of other subject that made the experience one of a kind. And, we ate! We ate quite a bit of wonderful food throughout the tour. I would highly recommned.
Amazing experience
adamgG273SD,,Feb 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot begin to say how much my son and I enjoyed this. With Danai, Rojena and Maria making every part of the tour really interesting and thoroughly enjoyable. It was also the relationships that Danai had with the producers and shop owners that made us feel like we were part of the real Thessaloniki and ensured we’d be back to this amazing city. To spend the day with such lovely people, to see and do so many things and to eat so well was a real treat. I would highly recommend.
like walking with a well known friend
Eric D,,Nov 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, Emma explained a lot about the town and history and 1001 different foods. After half an hour we felt like walking with a friend known since years... Difficult to rate what was best, walking, drinking or eating. After every stop Emma told us that the next stop for a small dish is coming soon... So tipp for everybody - skip the breakfast :-) Emma - Whenever you visit Ulm again, let us know... we will give you a tour in Landsberg to feed you like you did with us :-))) Thanks to Emma for the beautiful day and for at least 2 kg more body weight...(at least for me - Eric) Sandra, Leo and Eric
Fabulous
Suecozz,,Oct 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Emma was wonderful. We ate our way across Thessaloniki Eating food that native Greeks eat while learning about the culture and history of the area. It is definitely a tour to take.
Love the back street and food
Explore639824,,Sep 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Anastasia was very friendly and welcoming us. She showed some cool places I wouldn’t be able to find. Very nice to see she connect us to the local people who works in the restaurants and shops. A lot of delicious food too. I enjoyed her language lesson and we exchanged my Japanese lesson too. Such a fun tour!
Thessaloniki food tour
JohnSydney19,,Sep 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anastasia our guide was amazing. We enjoyed every word of her generous guiding and teaching. And every mouthful of all the delicious food. Best to participate on a very empty stomachs. So much to enjoy. John Sydney Australia
Food, culture and a good time
davidcZ8460ZH,,Sep 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would like to thank Anastasia for a wonderful experience on the food and culture tour of Thessaloniki. Her knowledge was excellent, and she made the time pass very quickly. If you ever visit Thessaloniki, I would highly recommend taking this tour, as well as it being enjoyable, you will see places that you possibly wouldn't find otherwise. Definitely top marks from me.
Fantastic exploration of the city
Jeanm170885,,Aug 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was exciting, Danai the guide, was very polite and attentive, she took us to taste all kind of traditional food of the city which was delicious! Even if it was 4 hour long, the guide was interesting and kept you in the rhythm of the city!
Wonderful introduction to Thessaloniki and Greek Culture and Food!
briancP4427HC,,Apr 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Anastasia. It was the perfect beginning to our time in Greece. She was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour and Anastasia! I feel like we now have a friend in Thessaloniki.
Culinary Treat and More
shell1952,,Apr 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was the only person signed up for this tour on Sunday, so I had a private tour with Anastasia. She was an awesome guide--knowledgeable, engaging and fun. I ate my way through a four hour tour with so much food, I had to take some home with me. Anastasia shared quite a bit of Greek history in general, local history and even taught me a few words in Greek. I would highly recommend this tour and Anastasia!
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