Hello adventurous travellers! Me and my friend George, invite you to explore with us the unknown history of Thessaloniki! Get ready to discover the secret monuments of this ancient city that are buried with the passing of time. In this tour you will see a variety of small unknown churches and the most famous spots of the city. Both shape the important history of Thessaloniki. We are going to start at Kamara and head to our first destination which used to he the horseracing arena where people would gather and watch the horses and chariots race, like people do now with modern football! But there is a dark history behind what seems like a peaceful quiet street nowadays. Our next stop will be right next to Agia Sofia one of the biggest churches in Thessaloniki. However there are underground catacombs ready to be explored next to this famous church. After we get the first taste of this amazing experience we will visit the Ottoman baths or Paradise hamam as it was called. Apart from spending time underground, it was also common to have public baths everywhere in Thessaloniki! Of course we can't miss the Holy protector of the city Saint Dimitrios. Everyone knows about this famous church which is the most important symbol of early Christianity but who knows what's lied underneath the church? Then we have to try the most famous pastry of Thessaloniki at the best place! Enjoy with us the best Balkan sweet next to one of the most important churches for Christianity! Stick with us because there is still a lot to see! We can't miss the Musa Baba tomb in Ano Poli with the urban myth that surrounds this tomb! Walking back to our beginning point we will discover all the little secrets of Ano Poli and discuss the major role the city of Thessaloniki played in ancient times with Alexander the Great. Also our beautiful city played a major role during the Balkan and 1st World War as it has now one of the biggest war cemeteries in Europe!

This welcome tour will lead you through a scenic and informative walking tour of Thessaloniki city centre, showing you some of the city's most beloved sights. The meeting point will be at your hotel lobby or airbnb ( if it is situated at the city centre) or at an agreed meeting point that will be arranged upon reservation. Following a route among roman and byzantine monuments you have the chance to explore the best restaurants and bars as well as the covered groceries market and the busy shopping street of Tsimiski. The tour ends by the sea where your guide suggest the best options for lunch/dinner, summarize the must activities and sightseeings for the rest of your trip in this cosmopolitan city.

We start our guided tour in Thessaloniki making a stop in the Arch of Galerius, which is located at the downtown of the city. This Arch of Triumph with impressive marble sculptures is a Part of the Roman ceasar Galerius complex. The church of Saint Dimitios - the patron Saint of the city is the most important early Christian church of the city and one of the oldest and largest in Greece, dedicated to the city's parton saint, Dimitrios. The Heptapyrgion, modern Eptapyrgio, also popularly known by its Ottoman Turkish name Yedi Kule. It is a Byzantine and Ottoman-era fortress situated on the north-eastern corner of the Acropolis of Thessaloniki. Then, we walk across the Walls of Thessaloniki learning about Thessaloniki's medieval history and viewing the city from unique spots. You are guided at the White Tower, the city's most iconic landmark, which is located along the sea promenade and was once part of the city's fortress walls.