Hidden Gems of Thessaloniki and Main Monuments

5.0 (2 reviews) Thessaloniki, Greece
Duration2h 30m - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

In the city center tour, they are shown mainly places and they are told stories that they cannot be found in guidebooks or discovered easily. We speak also about how the city started, about some of its main monuments, about the contemporary life in the city and many other stories that they hide behind buildings and walls. We walk very slowly, we make many stops, and we realize that Thessaloniki is not what it is showing but what it is hiding.

In the end, many recommendations are given about food and hidden gems.

The tour is conducted by an official tourist guide with the registered no. 33Ξ02766Ε1

What's included

  • Local licensed tourist guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • gratuites for the guide

What to expect

  1. Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
    15m
    We meet in the saint Demetrius church, the Patron Saint of city and we enter inside to explore its hidden treasures and stories.
  2. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
    15m
    We go to the Roman Forum, where the guide will explain the archeological site and the beginning of the Roman period of the city.
  3. 10m
    We speak about the Byzantine period of the city through this masterpiece of construction.
  4. Hamza Bey Camii
    10m
    We see the Hamza Bey Camii and the guide will speak about the ottoman period of the city. Also the mysteries behind this building.
  5. 10m
    We go underground to visit the archeological site of the metro station of Venizelou.
  6. The Kapani (Vlali) Market
    10m
    We visit the oldest market of the city, the kapani market and we speak about the gastronomical habits of the locals.
  7. 15m
    We visit the oldest monastery of the city and we unfold the magic of the byzantine art
  8. Church of Agia Sofia
    15m
    We enter inside the cathedral of the city, the splendid Agia Sophia of Thessaloniki, where we admire the mosaic masterpieces.
  9. The Palace of Galerius
    30m
    We visit from outside the archeological site of the palace of ceasar Galerius and we talk about the monuments of his time, his Palace, the hippodrome and the arch of Triumph.
  10. White Tower of Thessaloniki
    20m
    We end the tour in landmark monument of the city, the white Tower and finish the tour unfolding its sad story.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting in front of the church of Saint Demetrius with a red umbrella to recognize him.

End point

The tour finishes in the most famous monument of Thessaloniki, the white tower.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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