Free Guided Tours by the 5th Municipal District of the Municipality of Thessaloniki

The Municipality of Thessaloniki and the 5th Municipal District are organizing thematic guided tours throughout 2026, with free admission. The aim of these tours is to introduce residents and visitors to the unique examples of 19th-century architectural heritage that have survived in our city, through the historic villas and listed buildings of the “Exochon District” (Villas District). The tours will be conducted on foot by licensed tourist guides and will last approximately three hours, starting at 10:30 a.m.

On Saturday, 14 November 2026, a guided tour in English will take place along the following route:

Route: “Villas 2”

Meeting Point: Ahmet Kapancı Mansion (105 Vasilissis Olgas Avenue – former NATO building – to the left of the main building). The tour will continue past the following listed historic buildings and landmarks:

• Modiano Residence (Folklore Museum)

• Melissa Orphanage
• School for the Blind
• Salem Residence
• Michailidis Residence
• Yeni Mosque
• Modiano Residence
• 1st High School
• Bust of King George I

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY, from Monday, 9 November 2026, to Friday, 13 November 2026, by calling the 5th Municipal District at: 2313 318259 and 2313 318270 . Address: 162 Vasilissis Olgas Avenue – 24 25th Martiou Street. Registration hours: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. When registering, participants must provide their full name, mobile phone number and email address. Participation is limited to 35 people. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

WEATHER CONDITIONS – POSSIBLE POSTPONEMENT

The guided tour will take place as scheduled, unless severe weather conditions are forecast (e.g. heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, etc.). In such cases, the postponement will be announced one day in advance through the 5th Municipal District's page on the Municipality of Thessaloniki's official website (portal), as well as on Facebook. The new date for the postponed tour will be announced as soon as possible through the same communication channels.