Between the Towers, Discover Thessaloniki in a day.

Thessaloniki, Greece
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Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This is an iconic walking tour in the inter-temporal city of Thessaloniki. We will start from the highest point in the city and walk to the sea. Along the way, we will immerse ourselves in the deep history and culture of a city that has existed and has maintained the status of a large city for the last 24 centuries. Conquered and held by just about all the major empires that have passed through this region and inhabited by pagans, Christians, Jews and Muslims this city is like a time capsule.

What's included

  • guiding services

What to expect

  1. Eptapyrgio Castle
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    In depth guided tour of this magnificent medieval fortress.
  2. Trigonion Tower
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Great view of Thessaloniki available in this area. Best photo stop in the tour.
  3. Vlatadon Monastery
    15m
    The only surviving active Byzantine monastery in Thessaloniki.
  4. Alatza Imaret
    10m
    One of the only five surviving mosques in Thessaloniki.
  5. Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
    45m
    The most important Christian Basilica in Greece. It encapsulates all of the city's history.
  6. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The navel of the city during the Roman times.
  7. 15m
    One of the markets of the city.
  8. The Kapani (Vlali) Market
    15m
    The oldest and most central food market of Thessaloniki dating back to at least the Ottoman times.
  9. Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
    10m
    The oldest christian church in the city.
  10. Rotunda
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The oldest surviving building in the city. Going back to the Roman times.
  11. Arch of Galerius
    10m
    The triumphal arch built by the Roman emperor Galerius around 300 AD.
  12. The Palace of Galerius
    Pass by
    The Palatial Complex built by Galerius.
  13. White Tower of Thessaloniki
    15m
    End point of the tour. A place with rich history. Landmark of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This is a walking tour. Not recommenced to individuals with reduced mobility.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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€350.00 per group
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Dimitrios S · Booked through Viator
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