Tour Highlights
Highlights:
- Find out why Greeks consider Thessaloniki to be the nightlife capital of Greece.
- Try local spirits such as ouzo, tsipouro, and wine.
- Eat like a Greek as you nibble on the best street food in town.
- Experience where locals love to hang out, with pit stops at hidden venues.
- Learn the forbidden love stories that once shocked the community.
- Discover the myths and legends that surround the city of Thessaloniki.
Person in a private group
min 2 people
€ 120
Meeting point:
We will be waiting on the corner in front of “Hotel Kinissi Palace”.
Check out for our sign Thessaloniki Local Adventures sign.
Hotel Kinissi Palace, Egnatia 41, Thessaloniki 546 30. See the Map .
If you need help with the directions please call at +306980679166 .
Visit the Heart of Thessaloniki
You’ll enjoy local spirits, admire lit-up monuments, savour the city’s famous street food and listen to thrilling stories of forbidden love affairs — because Thessaloniki is home to many saints, but also a few sinners.
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- During this tour you’ll visit a historic building from the 15th century that has transformed into a cozy café, giving you a sense of the building’s rich history, as well as supporting local cultural heritage.
Thessaloniki has a special charm when night falls, so come explore the nightlife of the Queen of the North!
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Are you ready for an evening adventure into the heart of Thessaloniki? This Thessaloniki tour is a potpourri of the city and the best introduction you can get to this multifaceted gem of the north.
When Thessaloniki was founded by King Cassander back in 315 BCE, it became an important trade centre connecting Europe with Asia — and as a result welcomed many diverse cultures, which have all contributed to the city’s intriguing vibe of today.
Your Thessaloniki by night tour starts in the heart of the city before venturing into what used to be the peasants’ market. Camouflaged behind tall buildings, thus making it difficult to be seen, today the old bazaar has transformed into a nightlife haven for the locals — and is a place that will definitely surprise you.
Here you’ll get your first introduction to the local scene by sampling our local craft beer, accompanied by our national street food (also known as souvlaki). As you snack and sip, we will tell you the history of the city through its interesting personalities and food.
From there, we will make our way to the nightlife hotspot of the city with pit stops at amazing rooftops, hidden bars, and forgotten laneways, and you’ll experience how gentrification has transformed old, shady neighbourhoods into hip urban areas. But you’ll also hear the stories behind the many abandoned buildings — stories with heroes and traitors, and about love and hate.
We hope all that history has made you hungry because we’ve got your stomach covered at our next stop, where we share a meze platter of local delicacies, just the way the Greeks have been doing it for centuries.
Lastly, we’ll stroll through the historic neighbourhood of Ladadika. Nowadays it is packed with restaurants, bars, and clubs but this wasn’t always the case.
The district has seen glorious days and decades of abandonment, and it was once the olive oil trade’s stomping ground, as well as housed working girls and army troops during its red-light district period.
Your Thessaloniki tour will end here, but you’re welcome to stay out for another drink or two. And of course, we will be happy to pass along any tips for the rest of your stay in Thessaloniki.
Language: English
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glass of local drink at each stop (3 bar stops), street food (1 souvlaki), 1 shared platter of Greek “mezedes” (local finger foods)
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Additional food and drinks, souvenirs or personal shopping, tips/gratuities
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- Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. Dress code is smart casual. No thongs (flip-flops). 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.
- Child Policy: Travellers under 18 years of age are not permitted to join this tour. Please remember to bring a valid government-issued ID with you.
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local 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. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- All our team members are fully vaccinated.