Walking Historical and Food Tour

approximately 4 h. private walking food tour

There is no way to learn the history of this city without tasting some of its several delicacies, which don’t taste the same anywhere else in Greece.

Combining a guided city tour with a food tour is the best way to experience Thessaloniki.

Highlights

Explore the historical city quarters
See the white tower, Arch of Galerius and Rotonda
Visit Modiano and Kapani food markets
Taste “Trigona” , bougatsa, olives, honey, cheeses
Try the Greek coffee the traditional way
Enjoy a light lunch with Greek Mezes and of course local house wine

What to expect

Meet with your guide by the landmark of the city, the White Tower, learn all about it and start your tour with the gorgeous view of the Thermaikos gulf on the one side and the view of the city on the other side.
Visit one of the most famous pastry shops and taste the famous “trigona” (triangularly shaped fyllo nests), which the pastry chef will be filling with a delicious cream in front of your eyes.
Visit the ruins of the Galerius Mansion, surrounded by little coffee shops, where you will take a little break so that you can enjoy your Greek coffee.
Walk to the Arch of Galerius and the “Rotonda” and of course the church of Aghia Sophia, which is a micrograph of the Agia Sophia church in Constantinople.
make a short stop again, this time in order to taste the famous “bougatsa” (sweet or savory pie).
Visit the recently renovated “Modiano Market”, full of sophisticated shops, selling local specialties and where of course you will once again stop, so you can, this time, taste a plate with a variety of Greek Cheeses in one of it’s little stores.
Walk through the Jewish Quarter and also among some of the emblematic and charming buildings from previous centuries located in the area.
Visit the “Kapani Market” where you will feel the vibes of the busy city and you will see where the locals come on a daily basis to buy their food supplies from. Full of little shops selling meat and fish, olives, spices and even household equipment or tools.
To combine culture with food and in order to complete the day the best possible way, you will be offered a light meal consisting of a variety of “Mezedes” (Greek Tapas) accompanied by the “house” win in a famous taverna located just in the Kapani Market.