Embark on a historic tour of Thessaloniki, designed to give you a historic experience during a visit to the second largest city in Greece. Learn how this city remains a mosaic of different civilizations and cultures.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- See Thessaloniki's most iconic monuments
- Visit the city's UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine churches
- Taste Bougatsa, a traditional dessert from the region
Full description
This historic walking tour takes you to many different UNESCO World Heritage monuments with the aid of a licensed archaeologist tour guide. Exploring this city's triangle of Byzantine, Ottoman and Jewish cultures and histories will be an experience to remember!
During your walk, see the Byzantine Christian churches and the Roman Agora, established during the city's Roman period. Pass through beautiful flower and food markets, where you can taste Bougatsa, a characteristic dessert from the area. Visit the Crypt of Saint Dimitris, one of the latest archaeological finds hidden under the church, and the Catacombs of Saint John.
As you go, your guide will explain the significance of all the sights, as well as the heritage of the city - from its ancient beginnings to its Christian period to its Ottoman period, and then at one point one of the most significant places in Jewish heritage and culture, this city is a mosaic of cultures and stories.
Finish your tour with a visit to one of the most significant landmarks of the Macedonian region: the White Tower, a symbol of the city and its strength.
Includes
- Licensed tour guide
- Entrance tickets to monuments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Church of Saint Demetrios, Agiou Dimitriou, Thessaloniki 546 33, Greece.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags