Top Thessaloniki Attractions & Museums

Save time when you enter Thessaloniki’s Museum of Illusions with an entry ticket booked in advance, and then browse the site at your leisure. Home to a wealth of intriguing exhibits, the museum is filled with puzzling illusions and sensory displays that are created to pique your curiosity, confuse you, and challenge your senses at the same time. Just book online, and head inside.

Enjoy a hassle-free visit with an entry e-ticket for the Museum of Byzantine Culture of Thessaloniki Explore the city of Thessaloniki via our self guided audio city tour Download the app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit Marvel at the most precious objects and artifacts of the Museum of Byzantine Culture of Thessaloniki collections Discover not only the most popular sites, but also the hidden corners of the city of Thessaloniki

Reaching Meteora from Thessaloniki without a car can involve complicated transportation and leave little time to understand its remarkable monasteries. Skip the logistical stress with direct transportation to the UNESCO-listed site and a guide who explains its history, art, and dramatic construction. Visit two of Meteora’s historic monasteries and experience the striking rock formations without planning the long-distance journey yourself.

Leave Thessaloniki for a day and discover ancient Dion and Mt. Olympus without the stress of public transport or hire cars. Travel to Dion Archaeological Park, home to city ruins dating from the 6th century BC; and explore its relics and museum. Next, visit Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology, and swim in the refreshing waters of Agia Kori waterfall before returning.

The Greek port city of Thessaloniki is known for its magnificent Byzantine and Ottoman–era monuments, but many travelers never explore beyond the historic sights. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Thessaloniki local, and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Choose a tour duration that suits your schedule, and opt to visit museums, markets, neighborhoods and more—wherever interests you most.