Thessaloniki Half Day Food Tour

The history of Thessaloniki is multi-layered, so it makes sense that the cuisine of this city is not only delicious but also full of historical nuances. Many people have populated this place through the centuries and there is no better reflection of this anywhere else than in its own cuisine. The Ottomans, the Jews, the refugees from Turkey can all be found on our plates and this is why the cuisine of Thessaloniki was recently introduced into UNESCO's Creative Cities of Gastronomy network. Having been living here almost all my life, I will take you to taste all the food that has shaped my memories and makes me fall in love with this place over and over again, with every new bite, while also visiting the markets of the city and giving you a taste (pun intended) of life in it. Considered to be Greece's gastronomical capital, the cuisine of Thessaloniki awaits you to explore, taste and enjoy!

We will make a brief walk through the center of the city, from the White Tower to Aristotelous square, and along the way we are going to taste all sorts of treats, beginning with a Greek coffee and ending with some tsipouro (our alcoholic beverage of choice) and meze (accompanying plates of treats). Throughout the tour we are going to taste spanakopita (spinach pie), panorama triangles, syrup desserts, olives, koulouri (bagel) and bougatsa (Thessaloniki's trademark food). Between tastings we are going to visit the markets of the city's center, browsing all sorts of local products. Of course, if there is anything specific that you would like to visit or taste or have any sort of allergies or dietary restrictions, please tell me and we will shape the tour to your needs!