You must be at Kinissi Palace Hotel cafe at the corner of 41 Egnatia & 17 Siggrou str, at least 5 minutes before departure time
Inclusion
English speaking escort, coffee/refreshment, local snack
Exclusion
Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide
Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Hidden Markets of Thessaloniki
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Our escort will take you in the most beautiful neighborhoods in the center of Thessaloniki where you will discover beautiful small markets where they sell flowers, jeweler and antiques! Walk along markets with long history in Thessaloniki, do great shopping and admire amazing sights of city! Your tour in the “Hidden markets of Thessaloniki” will end in Ladadika, an area with long history in the oil trade.
Thessaloniki since ancient years was the city where East meets with West, a crossroad of civilizations! A huge commercial centre not only for Greece but for the whole Balkan region, Thessaloniki today is not only a beautiful European city but also retains strong sense of history! Contemporary buildings, age-old buildings, and of course the numerous Byzantine monuments are blending perfectly and creating a friendly environment!
Though this city tour you will walk with our escort in the hidden markets of Thessaloniki. This city still preserves professions from the past and with you will discover markets where locals are producing in a traditional way jewellery, leather, bronze and copper products!
Our guide will meet you at Aristotelous Square and your adventure in the markets of Thessaloniki is about to start! You will walk one of the busiest commercial areas of Thessaloniki, walk along the flower shop centre-Louloudadika, and admire the Turkish bath of Giahoudi Hamam. Your walking tour will continue to Modiano and Kapani both open air markets with a history that dates back to the 12th century. Fresh fruits, fishes, dairy products, spices and traditional butchers are creating a unique atmosphere.
After the open markets of Kapani and Modiano the tour will take you in Chalkeon market where the old profession of the coppersmith is still preserved! Walk along the Student market and you will enter to the unique Paliatzidika market. You will be amazed by Bit Pazar a historic market with history that dates back to 1928!
Your adventurous tour in the “Hidden Markets of Thessaloniki” will end in the area of Ladadika. Ladadika today is a beautifully preserved area that reveals memories from the glory of the past where the area was famous for the oil trade! Today Ladadika Square is full of beautiful coffee places, bars and restaurants that are balancing perfectly with the atmospheric paved alleys and the neoclassical buildings! What a nice way to finish a tour!
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 Canoe Tour | EUR 25 |
| Naousa traditional products | EUR 18 |
| Jewish Thessaloniki Tour - half day/private | EUR 75 |
| Horse riding in Kerkini | |
| Vergina with private guide | EUR 83 |
| Vergina with private transfer and guide | EUR 158 |
| The Masks of Naousa | EUR 21 |
| Make your own marmalade / jam | EUR 30 |
| Mountain bike rental in Prespa lake | EUR 12 |
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