Thessaloniki Delightful Discovery: Explore Greek Culture and Cuisines on Half-Day Tour

Embark on a half-day tour in Thessaloniki to discover Greek culture and cuisine. Experience the vibrant open market, indulge in delicious bites and drinks, and visit a local sweet production. Immerse yourself in the everyday life of the locals and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

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! Points of Interest - Epiculiar

What's Included
  • 4-hour culinary tour with drinks and bites equal to a full Greek breakfast and lunch
  • Guided visit to the bustling open market (open Monday-Saturday)
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access at select tasting locations
  • Knowledgeable and personable professional hosts with expertise in local cuisine and culture
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Personal shopping
Additional Information

The ‘Delectable Thessaloniki exploration’ tour is brimming with unique experiences and food that you’ll instantly enjoy. There will be captivating tales about Greek customs and traditions accompanied by diverse bites and beverages. You’ll get a glimpse of the genuine daily life and find out where the locals unwind, dine, and enjoy their leisure time. The aura of the open market (operational from Monday to Saturday) along with the places you’ll be touring will completely immerse you in the local life! A bonus: your trip to the regional sweet manufacturing will be something to remember.

  • 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.
Location
Epiculiar
Cancellation Policy

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

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O2531xxandrews
Sep 1, 2020
Experience Thessaloniki as a true native. - The 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.
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Adamgg273sd
Feb 21, 2020
Amazing experience - I 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.
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Eric
Nov 2, 2019
like walking with a well known friend - The 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
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Suecozz
Oct 21, 2019
Fabulous - Our 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.
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Explore639824
Sep 28, 2019
Love the back street and food - Our 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!
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Johnsydney19
Sep 28, 2019
Thessaloniki food tour - Anastasia 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
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Davidcz8460zh
Sep 11, 2019
Food, culture and a good time - I 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.
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Jeanm170885
Aug 16, 2019
Fantastic exploration of the city - The 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!
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Briancp4427hc
Apr 14, 2019
Wonderful introduction to Thessaloniki and Greek Culture and Food! - We 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.
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Shell1952
Apr 8, 2019
Culinary Treat and More - I 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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