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"4 of us booked a 2.5 hour walking tour of Jewish Thessaloniki with Dimitrios 2 days ago. He is massively knowledgeable about the history of the town and we really enjoyed his tour. He even sent us locations to visit after our tour on the drive back! I would highly recommend Dimitrios for an informative and relaxed tour. His English is impeccable."

"Hara was warm, knowledgable and passionate about food and cultural history. We absolutely loved this experience from food and wine sampling, meeting the market stall specialists - particularly olives, olive oil, herbs and spices and understanding production and taste differences. We just loved the out of the way restaurants and wine bars with local delicacies all the while being entertained with Hara’s stories and facts. "

"We had a wonderful food tour with Nikos and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Thessaloniki. He introduced us to a fantastic range of both sweet and savoury local dishes, explaining not only how they were made but also the key ingredients and their place in the region's culinary traditions. Nikos was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Thessaloniki, sharing fascinating stories about the city and pointing out landmarks and places worth visiting during our stay. His recommendations for restaurants and local wines were excellent and gave us plenty of ideas for exploring further on our own. This tour was a lovely introduction to both the city and its cuisine. Nikos's passion, expertise, and friendly approach made for an enjoyable and memorable experience."

"It was my first time taking a tour like this, and I absolutely loved it! Nikos was very knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive, and approachable as a person without being “oversharing”. His genuine interest in the stories and his passion for telling them—right down to the latest scandal—were palpable—and they opened up a whole new world for me! Thank you!"

"We had a really great experience exploring the city of Thessaloniki. Dimitrios was very knowledgeable about the city's history. He was able to answer our questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. He took pride in sharing Thessaloniki's rich history. We would highly recommend Dimitrios."

"Well informed, well spoken, solicitous to all, responsive to requests "

"Dimitrios is an excellent licensed guide who guided us along the hidden gems of Thessaloniki. He told us about history (he even brought old pictures of Thessaloniki on a tablet with him), politics, and Greek culture. The biggest hidden gem for us was the excavation in the new metro! It was amazing to see how beautiful Thessaloniki is. Thank you Dimitrios for a wonderful day!"

"From the moment we met Alessandro, we knew we had struck gold. During our visit to Thessaloniki, we were hoping to find a local guide who could show us the real, non-commercial gems of the city—and we couldn’t have been luckier to find Alessandro through Withlocals. A proud native Thessalonian, Alessandro radiates charisma, warmth, and a contagious enthusiasm for his city. As we wandered through the streets, learning about Thessaloniki’s layered history and vibrant culture, he brought everything to life with stories, humor, and heart. And then came the food… oh, the food! Alessandro whisked us to his favorite local spots: flaky phyllo pastries straight from the oven, authentic Turkish coffee, the famous Freddo Espresso, and of course—perfectly delicious gyros. Every bite was a joy, and every stop felt like a secret shared between friends. One of the most meaningful moments of our day (which was not part of the tour agenda) was his thoughtful effort to bring us to the Monastirioton Synagogue—the only pre–WWII synagogue still standing in Thessaloniki. His respect for the city’s history and its people was evident in everything he shared. Beyond being an incredible guide, Alessandro is simply an incredible person—bright, thoughtful, fun, passionate, and utterly charming. By the end of our tour, we felt as though we had spent the afternoon with a dear friend. We even made plans to meet again, whether in Italy (where he also is also a guide) or on our next trip back to Greece. If you’re visiting Thessaloniki, do yourself the biggest favor: book a tour with Alessandro. You will learn, you will laugh, you will eat very well—and you absolutely will not be disappointed. He made our trip unforgettable!!!"

"My wife and I had a great walking food tour with host Alex, who was very friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. Before the tour I had several conversations with Alex both by WhatsApp and by phone to ensure everything ran smoothly. During the tour Alex was incredibly knowledgeable, in addition to sampling local delicacies in traditional food spots, Alex also gave us the history of the city as well as pointing out landmarks, good restaurants and places worth visiting. It was a very enjoyable experience and one I would thoroughly recommend."

"We feel very lucky to have chosen Alexandros as our tour guide - he completely changed our trip in Thessaloniki for the better by giving us lots of insider knowledge and tips, and great recommendations. His historical knowledge made sightseeing with him much richer in depth We are off to Athens next, and if he wasn’t busy with another tour, we would have asked him to come to be our guide there, too. Above all this, he was a great guy and went above & beyond to help us with other parts of our trip when he didn’t have to at all. "