Delve into the food scene of Thessaloniki on a walking tour around the open markets, starting with a traditional coffee to get acquainted with your local host.

Learn about everyday life in the city as you sample a selection of traditional Greek food in hidden markets known only to the locals. Uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine as you learn more about both classic and exciting new dishes.

Get tips on where to find the best tavernas to explore independently at your own pace. Get a feel for the city and its everyday life as you learn where to buy fresh vegetables, traditional cheeses, coffee, and other produce.

Thessaloniki: Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting

Combine a walking tour of Thessaloniki with one of the best things to do in the town, tasting authentic local delicacies. Try unmissable Greek foods such as traditional "koulouri" (circular bread), bougatsa (pastry with various fillings), pittas, stuffed sandwiches & also local sweets.

Meet at the harbour of Thessaloniki and then head to an old bakery - a hidden gem that stands for three generations, for the first stop. Sample some typical Greek breakfast pastries and snacks and then head to the open market of the town. 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. Once you'll finish strolling the market, taste some very original street food and have the chance to hear some interesting stories from your guide. A memorable tour not to be missed that mixes culinary treats with culture!

Please inform us in advance of any special dietary needs or allergies.


Thessaloniki Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

Discover the unknown hot spots of Greek cuisine and treat your self with this special experience in the city. Learn the history of the open markets and the famous – traditional Greek taverns, taste a variety of heavenly culinary treasures while walking with a professional in Greek cuisine.

You will get the chance to try some of the most famous Greek delicates: 
1) Greek Coffee 
2) Mpougatsa
3) Spinach Pie 
4) Greek traditional deserts 
5) Koulouri (the Greek bagel) 
6) Greek Souvlaki
7) Greek Olives

Thessaloniki: Walking Talking Food

My city is nominated as the only UNESCO Gastronomy City of Greece and all Greeks know why! There's no complete visit of Thessaloniki, if you haven't tasted the local delicacies and visited the traditional food markets in the city center.
This walking tour lasts 4 hours with many breaks and photo stops.
Take your time to enjoy it! It gives you a sample of the city's famous snacks, coffee, sweets, meze, tsipouro. Everything is carefully planned for your own degustation, to see, visit, and shop in places the locals do. 
The stops and delicacies we try can be adjusted to your own taste and food preferences into a tailor-made tour for you.
This food tour is better to be started not too early so that participants have some time after breakfast to get hungry! If you prefer to skip breakfast where you stay and have some during the tour, then earlier time can be privately arranged after the tour booking.
This tour does not run on Sundays or public holidays, when the food market is closed. 

Thessaloniki Food Tour - Gastronomy Experience - 4 hrs

Wonder around the city center of Thessaloniki and discover all the greek treasures in the local street markets. A great variety of herbs and spices will be found along the way to excite your senses, as well as a diversity of meat and cheese food to please even the most demanding tastes. The smell of fresh roasted greek coffee will often follow your path, just to lead you to one of the oldest traditional coffee houses in Greece. Are you ready to be amazed yet ?

 The tour will begin once the group is gathered at the meeting point and depart for the first stop for a traditional greek breakfast. 'Bougatsa' (filo pastry filled with cream) is served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon! Afterwards you will walk across the open markets placed all over the city center such as "Kapani Street" and explore famous areas like "Louloudadika". 
You will have the opportunity to try: 
Greek Coffee 
The famous Bougatsa 
Spinach Pie 
Koulouri (Greek Bagel)
Greek Souvlaki 
Greek Olives. 



Food Tour in Thessaloniki

In 2021, Thessaloniki made history as the inaugural Greek city to join UNESCO's Creative Cities Network, specifically recognized for its gastronomic contributions. 

Embark on a captivating gastronomy tour through the charming alleys of Thessaloniki, guided by our licensed connoisseur who is as passionate about food as they are about storytelling.
 As you traverse the bustling markets and hidden gems, you'll be immersed in a world where flavors and history intertwine. With every dish you encounter, our expert guide will weave a tapestry of tales, tracing the origins of each delicacy back through time. From the savory embrace of Souvlaki, echoing the city's Byzantine past, to the symphony of spices in Bougatsa that whispers of Ottoman influences – every morsel carries the essence of Thessaloniki's diverse culture. This tour isn't just about eating; it's an intimate exploration of the heart and soul of a city through its culinary traditions.

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