• Modiano Market - Start your journey at the beautifully restored Modiano Market, where Jewish heritage blends with contemporary flavors. Savor a warm bougatsa pastry or a crispy koulouri bread ring, and discover why locals continue to frequent these family-operated stalls.
• The Kapani (Vlali) Market - Proceed to Kapani Market, Thessaloniki’s oldest open-air market. Here, indulge in local cheeses, olives, and cured meats, and learn how Ottoman and Balkan influences have shaped the city’s culinary tastes.
• Athonos Square - A brief stroll leads you to Athonos Square, a traditional gathering place nestled behind Aristotelous Square. In its tavernas, delight in a meze plate—perhaps dolmadakia, fried eggplant, or tzatziki—accompanied by a glass of ouzo or retsina.
• Ladadika District - Next, follow your guide into the Ladadika district, once a thriving merchant center, now a vibrant food quarter. Unwind with seafood meze and a glass of tsipouro or local wine, while absorbing the ambiance of this historic area.
• Ataturk Museum - Conclude with a visit to the Atatürk Museum, the birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. This graceful Ottoman-era residence highlights the shared heritage of Thessaloniki and Istanbul, adding a cross-cultural aspect to your visit.

Conclude your tour with a delightful treat of Trigona Panoramatos or loukoumades (cream-filled phyllo triangles) or golden loukoumades drizzled with honey, representing the city’s passion for pastries and tradition.

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

• Transportation to the starting point

Embark on a culinary journey through Thessaloniki with a guided food and culture tour. Start at the lively Modiano Market, where you can taste local treats such as bougatsa and koulouri. Discover the diverse offerings of Kapani Market, including cheeses, olives, and cured meats, while learning about the Jewish, Ottoman, and Balkan culinary influences. Relish a meze plate with ouzo in the delightful Athonos Square, followed by seafood meze in the historic Ladadika district. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Atatürk Museum.

• Enjoy a personalized experience with a small-group format.
• Includes 6 tastings of both savory and sweet local dishes, along with drinks.
• Explore iconic markets and cultural landmarks, guided by a local food expert.
• Discover how various cultures have shaped the city’s culinary heritage.
• 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.

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