Thessaloniki is Greece's undisputed culinary capital — its bougatsa, pastourmas, and mezze culture are legendary. A private food-focused walking tour through the Modiano and Kapani markets, Ladadika tavernas, and a rooftop mezze table is pure sensory indulgence.
What to expect
Your guide meets you near the Modiano Market, a magnificent 1920s covered hall where traders sell mountain herbs, aged cheeses, cured meats, and honey directly from their producers. You taste freshly made bougatsa (warm custard pastry) at a century-old pastry shop before crossing into the Kapani bazaar, one of Greece's most authentic working markets. Midway, a stop at a traditional deli introduces you to pastourmas (spiced cured beef) and loukanika sausages unique to Macedonia. The tour concludes with a seated mezze spread at a Ladadika taverna — a parade of small plates paired with tsipouro, northern Greece's answer to grappa.
Good to know
The Modiano Market is a 10-minute walk or short taxi from the port. Tours typically run 9 am–12 pm or 11 am–2 pm, well within port hours. Inform your guide of any dietary restrictions when booking. The Ladadika district is also a beautiful area to explore independently after the guided portion ends.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Thessaloniki — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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