Gastronomic Food Tour in Thessaloniki with a Chef
Description
Have you ever considered of living as a true Thessalonician just for a few hours? Do you enjoy listening to stories, tasting authentic food and indulging your senses? Walking the routes of gastronomy and history of a city that is continually alive since 315BC is an unforgettable experience for every traveler who seeks the hidden gems of exploration. This Gastro Route is designed especially for you who travels alone or in a group, who wants a business team-building activity or a corporate event, or for you who simply wants to… Discover the unexpected in Thessaloniki’s city center! Start the day with the popular frappe coffee. Enjoy an original breakfast. Stroll around the city center and taste different flavors. Taste the most unique seafood meze in unexpected places. Discover the hidden gems in mainstream food markets. Absorb knowledge of the most famous Greek products. Say goodbye, with a sweet aftertaste.
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Itinerary
The main characteristic of Thessaloniki that the Standard Gastro Route is going to explore is its multiculturalism. This route is designed in detail to introduce you to the essential and authentic spots of gastronomy and culture at the heart of Thessaloniki. It’s a tribute to local significant food trademarks such as the famous “koulouri” and the queen of pastries, “bougatsa”. And then, a real dive into local recipes and gastronomic spots that would never catch a traveler’s eye. We are going to discover a variety of daily fished seafood, dairy products, marinated anchovies, herbs and fresh meat choices perfectly combined in the local cuisine while wandering through the famous food markets, the grocery stores and pastry shops. But, what you will enjoy the most as a guest is the unique experience and enthusiasm that chef Panos offers while guiding you through the crossroads of taste and gastronomic history. You will feel like a local strolling around the food markets and tasting
we will wander through one of the most historic markets of the city
an area with a long history and full of grocers and greengrocers that take you on a journey through the history of the city
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is no restriction
Reviews(79)
This was an exceptional experience. My guide Panagiotis was kind enough to undertake the tour even though I was the only person booked on. The meeting point was clear and he messaged me just before hand to check I knew where to find him. We visited half a dozen places and sampled delicious Greek specialities - unique to the supplier/ vendor and I am sure I would have walked past them without realizing the delights inside, without my guide. All the places we visited were friendly and hospitable and the sample plates were waiting for us. I tried sweets, savouries, coffee, olive oil, cheese, olives, local spirit and two wines. Plus, as well as being a chef expert in the culinary heritage of his home country, Panagiotis was very knowledgeable about the history of Thessaloniki and Greece over the centuries. Such a great 4 hours in his company - convivial, instructive and engaging. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An interesting tour of the history, food and culture of Thessaloniki. The host was charming and very knowledgable. Highly recommended.
The guide was wonderful. He made the experience fantastic. The variety of food also enhanced the time and helped us understand the culture.
Tour guide was knowledgeable about so many things besides food. I revisited two of the locations we went to during my stay in Thessaloniki. My parents are from Greece and I enjoyed all the food we tasted and the owners of all the establishments we visited were friendly.
This was a great experience. Wonderful food, history, and glimpses into local life as well as wonderful off the beaten path places.
The tour and tastings were excellent! The tour guide took us to his local neighborhood for tastings and shopping. It was amazing. the guide thoroughly explained the difference between what we were tasting and what we had been tasting at other tourist eateries and the differences were significant. Highly recommend. I went back two additional times to a cheese shop we tasted at to get more cheese.
Great tour with Chef Panosh! We learned a lot about the history and culture of Greek food! Chef is very knowledgeable and welcoming. He answered all of our questions enthusiastically and he’s very well versed on the history of Thessaloniki. We had delicious bites of local specialties. The cheese tasting was outstanding. I highly recommend this tour.
Our tour with Chef Panosh was outstanding! Beyond the incredible food tastings, Chef Panosh not only shared his love of food but also fascinating insights into the history and culture of both Thessaloniki and Greece. Come hungry — you’ll enjoy a wide variety of delicious local foods throughout the tour.
Plenty of great food. Pantos gave us history of the area as well as interesting city information. He was very personable. We were a small group, and thoroughly this experience.
It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect! It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect! It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect! It was extremely informative and very casual - just perfect!
