Thessaloniki Food and Culture Guided Tour with Tastings

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Delve into the culinary heart of Thessaloniki on a guided food and culture tour. Begin at the vibrant Modiano Market, sampling local delicacies like bougatsa and koulouri. Explore Kapani Market's rich offerings of cheeses, olives, and cured meats while discovering the influences of Jewish, Ottoman, and Balkan cuisines. Enjoy a meze plate paired with ouzo in the charming Athonos Square, then savor seafood meze in the historic Ladadika district. End your experience with a visit to the Atatürk Museum.

- Small-group format for a personalized experience.
- Includes 6 tastings of savory and sweet local dishes, plus drinks.
- Visit iconic markets and cultural sites, guided by a local food expert.
- Learn how diverse cultures shaped the city’s culinary identity.

What's Included

Visit Modiano Market
6 food & drink tastings (savory, sweet, coffee, and alcoholic beverage)
Guided walking tour
Visit the Atatürk Museum (free admission; subject to opening hours and security conditions)
Visit Athonos Square
Visit Kapani Market
Visit the Ladadika district
Transportation to the starting point

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the main entrance of Modiano Market on the Egnatia Street side. Your guide will have a sign that says our company name.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Modiano Market

    Begin your tour at the recently restored Modiano Market, where Jewish heritage meets modern flavors. Sample a warm bougatsa pastry or crunchy koulouri bread ring, and learn why locals still shop at family-run stalls.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Kapani (Vlali) Market

    Continue to Kapani Market, Thessaloniki’s oldest open-air market. Here, taste local cheeses, olives, and cured meats, and discover how Ottoman and Balkan influences shaped the city’s palate.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A short walk brings you to Athonos Square, a traditional gathering spot tucked behind Aristotelous Square. In its tavernas, enjoy a meze plate—perhaps dolmadakia, fried eggplant, or tzatziki—paired with a glass of ouzo or retsina.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ladadika District

    From there, follow your guide into the Ladadika district, once a bustling merchant hub, now a lively food quarter. Relax with seafood meze and a glass of tsipouro or local wine, soaking in the atmosphere of this historic neighborhood.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Finally, visit the Atatürk Museum, the birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey. This elegant Ottoman-era home connects the shared heritage of Thessaloniki and Istanbul, adding a cross-cultural dimension to your experience. End your tour with a sweet treat of Trigona Panoramatos or loukoumades (cream-filled phyllo triangles) or golden loukoumades drizzled with honey, symbolizing the city’s love of pastries and tradition.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Supplied by Walks In Europe

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Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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