Local culture and markets in Thessaloniki
Kapani and Modiano Markets are where visitors stop for Greek coffee and local bites while trade and crafts go on around them. A tour also visits local craftsmen who keep traditional art alive, and the Museum of Byzantine Culture shows icons, seals and everyday objects.
Places to go
Aristotelous Square
Aristotelous Square is the open heart of Thessaloniki, a broad square where the city gathers for festivals and seasonal celebrations. It is the starting point for much of the old center.
Museum of Byzantine Culture
The Museum of Byzantine Culture sits on the seafront near City Hall, beside the White Tower in Thessaloniki. It holds early Christian, Byzantine and post-Byzantine works, mainly from Macedonia.
Kapani and Modiano Markets
Kapani and Modiano are two covered food markets in the historic center of Thessaloniki. Visitors come for Greek coffee, local bites and the craftsmen working around the stalls.
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
