Thessaloniki Tours & Activities 
Tastes of Thessaloniki
Tour details
Your tour starts at Kinissi Palace Hotel cafe at the corner of 41 Egnatia & 17 Siggrou str. Please be there at least 5 minutes before departure time.
Inclusion
English speaking escort, coffee, local snack, Ouzo & meze, Gyros, sweet
Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Exclusion
Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.
Tastes of Thessaloniki
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Visitors of Thessaloniki, except from the numerous Byzantine monuments that could visit, as Thessaloniki is an UNESCO heritage site, have a unique opportunity to taste and learn about …what else…food!
Through our city tour “Tastes of Thessaloniki” you will taste Greek coffee and learn about its history. You will be impressed by the history, and the taste, of koulouri and bougatsa that date back to Byzantine times. Our escort will walk you along the paved alleys of the open –air markets of the centre of Thessaloniki, and take you to confectionaries and ouzeris that will stay in your memory for ever!
Your walking city tour starts from Kinissi Palace hotel cafe and your local guide will take you to a journey in order to discover some of the tastes that Thessaloniki is proud off! Up to your meeting at Kinissi Palace hotel you will taste a Greek coffee. Cold or hot, modern or traditional, it does not matter! You will enjoy drinking it and learn both histories!
Our escort will take you through the commercial centre of Thessaloniki, where you will taste Koulouri and Bougatsa! Both are small and both have incredible taste! You will be amazed how tasty and crunchy a small round bread with sesame could be and in how many alternatives fillings you could taste bougatsa! And that is as you can taste bougatsa filled with cheese, cream, spinach, mince and many others! Bougatsa and kouroutsi have a very interesting history that dates back to Byzantine era, both are part of the everyday life of the people of Thessaloniki, and they worth tasting!
Your exploration in Thessaloniki’s flavours will continue in the open-air markets, Kapani and Modiano. You will be amazed how crowded those markets are, you will love their paved alleys and the feeling from the paste that they reveal! Fresh fruits, fishes, meat, hundreds of spices and home made products are creating an unforgettable atmosphere!
Athonos Square is a preserved area of Thessaloniki and one of the most favourable of the people of Thessaloniki as there you can find numerous of Ouzeris! Your escort will take you to one of the best ouzeris of the city where you will drink ouzo or tsipouro and taste ouzomezedes!
Your journey in the “Tastes of Thessaloniki” could not be completed without visiting one of the oldest confectioners of Thessaloniki! Taste their syrupy sweets and learn about their history as those sweets are still made from the original recipe that Greek refuges brought from Asia Minor during 1920s. Your city tour in Thessaloniki will be completed in this confectionery and as it is located in the centre of the city you could easily continue your exploration in the city!
Participant guidelines
Dress Standard
In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.
Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip
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| Kerkini Lake Boat Tour | EUR 25 |
| Horse riding in Kerkini | |
| Naousa traditional products | EUR 18 |
| Make your own marmalade / jam | EUR 30 |
| Byzantine Thessaloniki Tour- Half day/private | EUR 75 |
| Vergina with private guide | EUR 83 |
| Taxi Transfer Thessaloniki Airport | EUR 17.50 |
| Jewish Thessaloniki Tour - half day/private | EUR 75 |
| Mountain bike rental at Kerkini | EUR 12 |
| Taxi Transfer from Thessaloniki center to Thessaloniki Airport | EUR 17.50 |
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