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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Your tour begins at the meeting point in front of Hagios Demetrios, where you'll meet your guide and start your exploration of Thessaloniki's historical treasures. Visit the White Tower, a monument and museum that replaced an old Byzantine fortification and became a notorious prison during Ottoman rule. Admire its architecture and learn about its fascinating history. Continue your journey with a visit to the Church of Saint Demetrius, the main sanctuary dedicated to the city's patron saint. Explore the Rotunda, one of the oldest religious sites in Thessaloniki, built in 306 A.D. by the Romans. Marvel at the Arch of Galerius, part of a palatial complex that may have been used as a mausoleum or temple. Finally, explore the Roman Forum of Thessaloniki, featuring two-storey stoas and dug up in the 1960s.
Options
Group Tour Option
Duration: 2 hours
Thessaloniki : Highlights & hidden gems walking tour
What's included
Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
Walking tour
Private or Small group tour available
Customization of the tour
In-person: English, Spanish, French, Italian speaking guide
In-person: English speaking Guide for the group tour
Drink or Food
Tips (Optional)
Transportations (the cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
Entry to monuments and museums
What to expect
White Tower of Thessaloniki
24m
Explore the most famous landmark of Thessaloniki, once part of the city's fortification and a prison, now a symbol of the city.
Galerian Complex - Apsidal Hall
24m
Visit the palace, hippodrome, arch, and Rotunda built by Cesar Galerius when he made Thessaloniki his place of residence.
24m
Discover one of the oldest churches in Thessaloniki, still preserving its beautiful mosaics.
The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
24m
Explore the center of all financial and administrative activity during Roman times, once full of life.
Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
24m
Visit the church where Thessaloniki's patron saint is worshipped, a site of pilgrimage for hundreds of people daily.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will be waiting for your guide in front of Electra Palace Hotel Thessaloniki wearing a black hat.
End point
You will be waiting for your guide in front of Electra Palace Hotel Thessaloniki wearing a black hat.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.
Recommended for everyone
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
