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Thessaloniki: Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Miranda_F ·
Mar 2026
This is a must do!! We learned so much about the history and culture of Thessaloniki and the food was absolutely incredible. We couldn’t eat it all! We are incredibly blessed to have Helen as a tour guide. She is fantastic!
· Maggie_S ·
Dec 2025
Absolutely fabulous tour. Helena was knowledgeable and the food very enjoyable. I very much enjoyed learning about the history od Thessaloniki.

Overview

Get way off the tourist track on this insider’s food crawl through Thessaloniki. Discover where locals shop as you sample a selection of traditional Greek delicacies in Kapani and Modiano markets, packed with fresh cheese, organic produce, and tasty pastry stalls. Tours also include stops in Louloudadika and lively Athonos Square, plus a complimentary coffee to get you started.
  • A walking market and food tasting tour in Thessaloniki
  • Unique shopping finds: discover a traditional crafts shop that sells Greek folk art
  • Learn about Greece’s rich culinary heritage from your guide
  • Get insider tips on where to find the best Greek tavernas for after the tour

What's Included

  • English-speaking host
  • Traditional Greek coffee
  • Food tastings
  • Cost of lunch after the tour
  • Optional tips
  • Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Le Palace Hotel
    Tsimiski 12, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece

    In the entrance of Le Palace Art Hotel at 10:30

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:30 am

Itinerary

1

The Kapani (Vlali) Market

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Aristotelous Square

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Stan_M
Our family had an exceptional experience with Demetris as our driver and tour guide in Thessaloniki. From start to finish, he provided a seamless, informative, and enjoyable day exploring Pella and Vergina—two remarkable sites connected to Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II. Demetris picked us up promptly and drove safely and comfortably throughout the entire journey. When I made an error with the pickup address, he handled the situation with patience and professionalism, ensuring everything stayed on schedule. He even brought an extra booster seat for our six-year-old on short notice, which demonstrated his thoughtfulness and commitment to our comfort and safety. His guidance at the archaeological sites and museums was invaluable. He provided helpful tips on navigating exhibits efficiently and pointed out fascinating landmarks along the way, enriching our understanding of Greek history and culture. As a Thessaloniki native whose family has lived there for generations, he shared insightful stories and historical context that added depth to the experience. Demetris also proved to be a wealth of knowledge about local cuisine, drawing on his background as a former restaurateur. He offered excellent recommendations and ensured we enjoyed a delightful snack break by reserving a table and helping us avoid long lines. What stood out most was his kindness toward our daughter. He made her feel included throughout the day, engaging her with warmth and patience that made the experience memorable for our entire family. Demetris consistently looked out for our best interests and went above and beyond to ensure we had an enriching and stress-free tour. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Thessaloniki and looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring guide.

Reviews

4.8
based on 78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent driver and guide

Stan_M, Apr 2026
Our family had an exceptional experience with Demetris as our driver and tour guide in Thessaloniki. From start to finish, he provided a seamless, informative, and enjoyable day exploring Pella and Vergina—two remarkable sites connected to Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II. Demetris picked us up promptly and drove safely and comfortably throughout the entire journey. When I made an error with the pickup address, he handled the situation with patience and professionalism, ensuring everything stayed on schedule. He even brought an extra booster seat for our six-year-old on short notice, which demonstrated his thoughtfulness and commitment to our comfort and safety. His guidance at the archaeological sites and museums was invaluable. He provided helpful tips on navigating exhibits efficiently and pointed out fascinating landmarks along the way, enriching our understanding of Greek history and culture. As a Thessaloniki native whose family has lived there for generations, he shared insightful stories and historical context that added depth to the experience. Demetris also proved to be a wealth of knowledge about local cuisine, drawing on his background as a former restaurateur. He offered excellent recommendations and ensured we enjoyed a delightful snack break by reserving a table and helping us avoid long lines. What stood out most was his kindness toward our daughter. He made her feel included throughout the day, engaging her with warmth and patience that made the experience memorable for our entire family. Demetris consistently looked out for our best interests and went above and beyond to ensure we had an enriching and stress-free tour. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Thessaloniki and looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring guide.

Tour was very interesting...

Kristiina_T, Mar 2026
Tour was very interesting and informative. Guide was very knowledgeable. Tastings were plenty and we also heard other traditions and history. Three hours went very fast. Thank you.

A must do experience!

Miranda_F, Mar 2026
This is a must do!! We learned so much about the history and culture of Thessaloniki and the food was absolutely incredible. We couldn’t eat it all! We are incredibly blessed to have Helen as a tour guide. She is fantastic!

An excellent tour

Maggie_S, Dec 2025
Absolutely fabulous tour. Helena was knowledgeable and the food very enjoyable. I very much enjoyed learning about the history od Thessaloniki.

Good choice

Efrat_L, Dec 2025
A lot of stops and really nice tastings in authentic local places. The guide was really nice attentive and informative. For us the starting hour was a bit too early.. wish it was further away from breakfast so we could enjoy more of the food. So avoid breakfast that day..

This was a great way to...

Heather_B, Dec 2025
This was a great way to get introduced to the city and the markets. We had a wonderful and very pleasant guide.

Fun tour!

Geetu_D, Nov 2025
Helen was an amazing and friendly guide with lots of great information and historical context! Thanks!

Super food and guide

kay_g, Nov 2025
It was a very interesting and pleasant tour, the guide was a lovely lady who made sure I was at ease all the while. The food is exceptional and the market atmosphere rather unique.

Best local walking tour!

Chris_W, Oct 2025
This was the best way to see where the locals go and to taste what their eat! Loved the coffee house and learned that Turkish people spend 2 hrs at coffee!! I loved just sitting and chatting instead of taking my coffee out! Plus we found some great shopping areas to go to after the tour. The travel company were able to take us despite not having a guide. They called one in and we were ready to go!! The ship had to switch itineraries because of weather and it turned out to be a perfect day!!! Our guide was a sweetheart and I would recommend this to anyone who hasn’t done a walking tour!! Got some good tastings and great baragains!

Best city walking tour I ever took

Chris_W, Oct 2025
Our guide was lovely and came in just for us when our amended date didn’t arrive to the tour operator. She gave us first class service and showed us thing we never would have seen. Loved the ‘real’ city life. Loved the markets and the taste testing. Just perfect. The travel company bent over backwards to accommodate us and they did.

Got to try all the classics!

Elizabeth_F, Sep 2025
Our guide Konstantina was great! Super knowledgable and friendly, and the group was nice too! Tasted some really great foods and drinks and walked through all the old markets. History and food, who could ask for more?

Adria makes this tour extremely special

Carlos_K, Sep 2025
Excellent guide . We enjoyed more than 3 hours with the experience of Adria, she was awesome and took the time to answer all the questions

Definitely a must in Thessaloniki!

Lilly_M, Aug 2025
Excellent tour! Eleni was an amazing guide that was very knowledgeable about the history of Thessaloniki. The tour provided many different tastes from local vendors and markets all which were delicious. We really enjoyed our time and learned a lot. We would definitely recommend!

A nice walk around the markets

Eleftheria_M, Jul 2025
A nice experience, with a sweet guide Eleni. We visited the local markets and had a relaxing walk around the city, trying some local products.

Our family of 10 loved...

Paul_P, Jun 2025
Our family of 10 loved the Thessaloniki: Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting. Helen, our guide, provided great insight into the culture and history of the city as we walked through several traditional markets tasting olives, sweets, savory meat and cheese pies, coffee and other traditional treats. Our small group of 12 allowed us see and hear more than if we had chosen to participate in a shore excursion offerd by the cruise line. We highly recommend this tour to experience Thessaloniki in just a few hours.

Not happy

Anne_H, Apr 2025
Make sure your Cruise ship will enter the port in time for your tour. We were told we could get a refund but we did not. Maybe the tour would've been great but we didn't get a chance to experience.

Perfect

Joanne_N, Apr 2025
Really great tour with just the right amount of food and time at each location. Great variety. Our guide, Adria, was sooooo lovely, we wish her well. Excellent recommendation to a local restaurant where we ended up eating 2 nights in a row as we loved the place so much, thank you!

Very informative and fun...

Kevin_S, Jan 2025
Very informative and fun walking tour through open market and other areas. Great food sampling and intro to some foods we have never had even though we live in Greece.

Konstantina was awesome

Cesar_G, Dec 2024
Konstantina was very very friendly. She took us to some traditional, cute spots around the city to eat. She was also very knowledgeable on her history about Thessaloniki and Greece. We were very impressed by her historical knowledge. Pro tip: do NOT eat breakfast prior to this tour. You will eat A LOT.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience on the Thessaloniki Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting. It’s fantastic to know that Konstantina made your tour special with her friendliness, extensive historical knowledge, and selection of traditional, charming spots around the city. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Great tip about coming hungry—we love treating our guests to a true feast of local flavors! We hope to see you again soon for more culinary adventures with Ammon Express! Warm regards, Mary Polatidou

Thessaloniki food and market tour with Constantine

Diana_T, Nov 2024
This was a great way to be introduced to the culture and city. Great history lesson as well as delicious food

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your kind words about the Thessaloniki: Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting! We’re delighted to hear that the tour offered you a wonderful introduction to the city’s culture and history, paired with delicious food. Constantine will be thrilled to know his efforts made your experience memorable. We hope this tour left you with a deeper appreciation for Thessaloniki, and we’d love to welcome you on another adventure with Ammon Express in the future! Best regards, Mary Polatidou

Great food and fun!!

Anonymous, Nov 2024
Such A great experience with our guide and native Margarita! She gave a great overview of history and Greek culture and the cuisine - oh my!! Every single stop was informative and delicious! We could not have asked for a better guide or tour and it was well worth the money and time. Margarita was friendly, personable, and went above and beyond!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food tour and Margarita’s guidance. It sounds like the perfect mix of Greek history, culture, and delicious flavors—exactly what we aim to deliver. Margarita will be delighted to hear your kind words. Looking forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future! Warm regards, Mary Polatidou

Delicious, educational tour

Kevin_P, Oct 2024
Eleni was a wonderful guide. I'm so happy we took this tour early in our stay as it gave us confidence to keep trying foods that were new to us. I especially loved the tour through the market and having the chance to talk to the shopowners. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and we were able to try many new foods. There were many delicious foods but I think the bougatsa was my favorite.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a delicious and educational experience on our Walking Open Market Food Tour in Thessaloniki. It’s fantastic that Eleni helped you feel confident exploring new foods, and we’re glad the market tour and interactions with the shopowners made it even more special. Bougatsa is a real treat, and we’re happy to know it was a favorite! We hope you continue to enjoy more local delicacies during your stay, and we’d love to welcome you back for more food adventures with Ammon Express. Warm regards, Mary Polatidou

Filling and fulfilling

Stephen_F, Oct 2024
A very friendly, efficient and knowledgeable guide led us from one culinary delight to another. A wonderful introduction to the food of Thessaloniki. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fulfilling experience on our Walking Open Market Food Tour in Thessaloniki. It’s fantastic to know that our guide provided you with a friendly and knowledgeable introduction to the local culinary delights. Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious adventures with Ammon Express! Warm regards, Mary Polatidou

Exceptional tour guide

Karolina_M, Sep 2024
I highly recommend this food walking tour. You will get to not only taste different dishes and food, but also learn some history about the city, market, etc. My guide Konstantina was exceptional! She really enjoys what she does and is very knowledgeable. She also gave me a lot of tips on what to see and where to eat for the rest of my trip.

Great food, history walk

Heather_B, Sep 2024
Great selection of foods and drinks to sample in multiple markets. Great balance of history, culture, and pace for walking, talking, and resting. Bathroom breaks in the markets, too 👍

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the variety of foods and drinks on our Walking Open Market Food Tour. It’s great to know you appreciated the balance of history, culture, and the comfortable pace of the tour. We aim to make the experience enjoyable and convenient, so we’re glad the bathroom breaks were helpful too! We hope to see you again for more tasty adventures in Thessaloniki! Warm regards, Mary Polatidou

Must do

Kim_S, Sep 2024
This was a great experience to explore the foods of Greece. Loved the knowledge shared as well. Left with a very full tummy!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Walking Open Market Food Tour and had a great time exploring the flavors of Greece. It’s wonderful to know you found the experience both informative and satisfying! We hope to welcome you back for more delicious adventures in the future! Best wishes, Mary Polatidou

Don’t eat ahead of time!

Kimberly_C, Sep 2024
The variety of foods and historical knowledge was amazing. We couldn’t eat another bite by the time we left, and were given leftovers to take with us. The guide Dina paced the walk extremely well, adjusting the tour to bring us to places that were less crowded. We left with a goodie bag of olives and tea leaves. It was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the variety of foods and the historical insights provided by Dina. It's fantastic that the pacing of the tour allowed you to experience less crowded spots and that you left with some delicious souvenirs. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you on future tours! Best regards, Mary Polatidou

Wonderful

Anne_B, Sep 2024
We tried so many typically Greek foods. It was awesome. Guide was knowledgeable and very nice. Really good experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed trying a variety of typically Greek foods on our Walking Open Market Food Tour. It’s great to know that our guide made your experience both enjoyable and informative. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another delicious adventure soon! Best regards, Mary Polatidou

A true Greek foodie experience

Ahryana_H, Aug 2024
Dina was amazing! Such an engaging tour guide and very knowledgeable. Lots of walking which was nice to burn off all the calories. We were able to try so many of the local delicacies and it was much more food than we expected! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore the city by foot and gain a true experience from a local.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a true Greek foodie experience on our Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting. It’s wonderful to know that Dina’s engaging and knowledgeable guidance made the tour enjoyable and insightful. We’re glad you enjoyed the local delicacies and found the food abundant and satisfying. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you on another culinary adventure with Ammon Express in the future! Best regards, Mary Polatidou

Amazing

Cindy_F, Aug 2024
Great experience with lovely young and intelligent Greek guide. Great way to learn the city and culinary traditions

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide and found the tour both informative and enjoyable. It’s fantastic to know that you appreciated learning about the city and its culinary traditions. We’re proud of our team and delighted that their knowledge and enthusiasm made your visit memorable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon!

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