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By Athens wine tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £19 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

  • What sets this tour apart is that it is not a formal guided or archaeological tour. It feels more like being shown around the city by someone local who connects the dots between places, stories, and food in a natural way.

    We focus on mythology, storytelling, and the everyday culture of Thessaloniki, not just dates or historical facts. You will hear how ancient myths still echo through the city, how local legends shaped identity, and how these stories are tied to the streets and landmarks we pass.

    We also bring in the culinary side of Greece, showing how one of the world’s best cuisines is shaped by history, migration, and tradition. From spices and markets to recipes passed through generations, food becomes part of the storey of the city itself.

    The experience is relaxed, personal, and real. It is about seeing Thessaloniki through local eyes, where mythology, food, and everyday life all come together.

Activity location

  • Aristotelous Square
    • Nikis Avenue
    • 546 24, Thessaloniki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Old Port of Thessaloniki
    • 1 Leoforos Nikis
    • 546 24, Thessaloniki, Greece

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Thessaloniki through Myths and Legends: Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:30
Price details
£18.62 x 1 Adult£18.62
Total
Price is £18.62
Until Sat, 10 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking Tour
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Aristotelous Square

  • 15m
Aristotelous Square is the cultural and social heart of Thessaloniki, connecting the city's rich history with its vibrant modern life. Named after the renowned philosopher Aristotle, who was born in nearby Stageira, the square offers a glimpse into the intellectual heritage of Macedonia. Surrounded by elegant architecture, lively cafés, and panoramic views of the Thermaic Gulf, it is a favourite gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Just steps away from the waterfront, the square also sits within a city steeped in legend, including the famous tale of Thessalonike, the mermaid said to guard the Aegean Sea. Whether you visit for a stroll, a coffee, or to experience the city's atmosphere, Aristotelous Square captures the spirit, history, and charm of Thessaloniki.

Kapani Thessaloniki

  • 30m
Kapani Market is Thessaloniki's oldest traditional market and a living reflection of the cultures that have shaped Greece through the centuries. As you wander through its colourful stalls filled with spices, herbs, olives, and local delicacies, you can trace the influence of trade routes, migration, and cultural exchange on Greek cuisine. Many of the aromas and recipes found here were brought by refugees, merchants, and communities from Asia Minor, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean, enriching the flavours that define Greece today. Through its smells, ingredients, and family recipes passed down through generations, Kapani tells the storey of movement, resilience, and identity. It is a place where food becomes a window into history and where visitors can experience why Greek cuisine is considered one of the world's most celebrated culinary traditions.

White Tower of Thessaloniki

  • 15m
the city's most recognisable landmark and a perfect place to explore the connection between history, mythology, and Macedonian identity. Standing on the shores of the Thermaic Gulf, we will learn about the legends that shaped the region

Navarino Square

  • 15m
At this stop, you will understand how Thessaloniki was designed as a centre of authority, where processions, ceremonies, and imperial life once unfolded. You will also see how Roman architecture absorbed earlier Greek cultural and mythological influence, blending belief systems, symbols, and imperial propaganda.

Monument of Alexander The Great

  • 15m
At this stop, we connect his legacy to the mythological imagination of Macedonia, where kings were often seen as chosen by the gods and where heroic figures became part of cultural identity. You will understand how Alexander’s image evolved from a historical ruler into a symbolic figure of ambition, destiny, and almost mythical greatness.

Location

Activity location

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    Aristotelous Square
    • Nikis Avenue
    • 546 24, Thessaloniki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Old Port of Thessaloniki
    • 1 Leoforos Nikis
    • 546 24, Thessaloniki, Greece

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