Thessaloniki : Highlights & hidden gems walking tour

4.5 (8 reviews) Thessaloniki, Greece
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
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.

What's included

  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • In-person: English, Spanish, French, Italian speakig guide
  • Walking tour
  • Private or Small group tour available
  • Customization of the tour
  • 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

  1. White Tower of Thessaloniki
    36m
    Discover the iconic landmark that replaced an old Byzantine fortification, known for its history as a prison and scene of mass executions during Ottoman rule.
  2. Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
    36m
    Visit the main sanctuary dedicated to the city's patron saint, dating back to the Byzantine Empire.
  3. Rotunda
    36m
    Explore one of the oldest religious sites in Thessaloniki, built by the Romans in 306 A.D.
  4. Arch of Galerius
    36m
    Marvel at this impressive arch, part of a palatial complex that may have served as a mausoleum or temple.
  5. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
    36m
    Discover the ancient Roman-era forum of Thessaloniki, featuring two-storey stoas and excavated in the 1960s.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you at th main entrance of Hagios Demetrios hotel wearing a black hat.

End point

Your guide will be waiting for you at th main entrance of Hagios Demetrios hotel wearing a black hat.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.
  • Please note: A minimum of 2 participants is required for the group option.
  • Recommended for everyone

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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