Thessaloniki Street Food and Cultural Tour: Explore Authentic Local Delicacies & Historical Markets
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24 Ratings
Thessaloniki
Embark on a walking tour of Thessaloniki and indulge in authentic local delicacies. Discover historical markets, try Greek street food, and learn about the city's culture.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ladadika District - We will be walking through the old district of Ladadika where we will taste some traditional breakfast.
  • Bezesteni Market - A quick stop for a coffee at the unknown gem of the city.
  • Aristotelous Square - On the way to Athonos square we will pass one of the trademarks of the town
  • Modiano Market - We will explore the renovated food market of Thessaloniki.
  • Kapani Market - Through little streets and alleys full of history, you’ll arrive at the “Kapani” (open from Monday to Saturday) a vibrant, colourful and historic place. Tastings at lunchtime at our favorite place in the market.
What's Included
  • Breakfast included
  • Brunch provided
  • Experienced guide
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a walking exploration of Thessaloniki and experience one of the city’s highlights, indulging in original local dishes. Taste quintessential Greek foods such as authentic ‘koulouri’ (round bread), bougatsa (stuffed pastry), pittas, filled sandwiches & local desserts.

Commence our adventures at Thessaloniki’s port and proceed to a vintage bakery, a three-generation gem for our initial halt. Enjoy traditional Greek breakfast pastries and light bites, then navigate towards the town’s lively market. Meandering through narrow lanes steeped in history, you’ll land upon ‘Kapani’ (open from Monday to Saturday). This bustling, historic and vibrant spot offers a unique glimpse into local life. Round off your market adventure with some novel street food and captivating stories from your guide – a meld of culinary delights and culture that should not go unnoticed!

We kindly ask that you notify us of any dietary restrictions or allergies prior to the tour.

Location
maritime museum and cafe
Leoforos Nikis
Your guide will be waiting for you outside of: "maritime museum and cafe" inside the harbour area of Thessaloniki. https://maps.app.goo.gl/x5BVL2eHzJFu3Pj96
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Beth_w
May 23, 2024
Delicious Bougatsa - The opportunity to learn both about the culture and food of Thessaloniki was wonderful. Leo was incredibly knowledgeable about his home city and the food experiences were authentic and delicious. Highly recommend.
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Sam_s
May 19, 2024
Excellent tour - This food tour was really amazing. I don’t ever do food tours and Sophie was really great. I was lucky on this day to have just me on the tour and was able to ask so many questions, which Sophie was a wealth of knowledge. There was so much I did not know. The food, the people, the guide, just amazing. I would not have found these places or foods if I didn’t do this tour. Thanks Sophie. It made the world of difference.
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Lizplumpton
May 4, 2024
A great way to experience Thessaloniki - We had a great time sampling the food of Thessaloniki and finding out more about the city with Akis. The tour was interesting and enjoyable and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.
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Andrea_s
Apr 30, 2024
Don't hesitate, book it:) - This tour is like walking around in Thessaloniki with a friend who knows the best places to buy food and can tell you everything you want to know about the city. I am very happy that I booked this tour and I recommend it to everybody. The only thing to keep in mind is to arrive hungry!!! Thank you very much for the insightful tour and all the excellent food! I even went back to some of the shops to bring home souvenirs:)
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Margaux05
Apr 29, 2024
Food tour - Sophia was a great host, we Enjoyed the food and conversation while walking around the beautiful city
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Brent_h
Apr 27, 2024
Well worth it! - Was an awesome experience. Leo was a super cool guide. We learned a ton about architecture and the history of Thessaloniki. We tried a bunch of different foods with some extras for later. We’ve done a lot of food tours and this one we were at long about the whole next day.
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Geoffy697
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing tour guides - We booked 2 tours and both were amazing. The Street Food Tour with Akis was filled with wonderful conversations around the history, culture, and day to day life in Thessaloniki while eating the delicious local foods of Greece. Akis is very knowledgeable and a treat to be with. We also visited Meteora with Pascalis, who is also very knowledgeable of the history of the monasteries. He is a wonderful guide providing lots of information and colorful conversations along the way to Meteora. I highly recommend you pick Salty Soil for any of your tour needs. They are the BEST.
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Melissa_h
Feb 24, 2024
Great tour, great guide, great food! - An enjoyable way to learn about the city’s history and delicious cuisine. Sophie was wonderful and very knowledgeable. As a solo traveler, I was happy to have her taking me to places I would never know about on my own. A fun, memorable day! Great food, too! Highly recommend!
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Freetta_b
Dec 15, 2023
Best Greek street food experience! - This tour was amazing! Akis was our guide - he was punctual, so knowledgeable, kind, friendly and very easy to talk to. It didn’t take long before he felt like an old friend. My Mom and I tried Greek street food for the first time and it was excellent! He patiently answered all of our questions and gave us tips on how to navigate the city. We highly recommend this incredible experience- make sure you ask for Akis! :)
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Kristine_m
Mar 3, 2024
Be aware if you are on a cruise. - They don't understand how to deal with cruise passengers. We repeatedly told the guide the when the cruise was leaving. They kept saying it was ok. At the end we ended up running back to the port and had to miss the last stop and couldn't finish the 2nd to last. The guide spend way too much time walking around for nothing. He brought us to stores, we stood in front and he talked about how amazing it is, then walked on. In the end, we ate at standard places, nothing different and ignored the more unique places of Thessaloniki.
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