All Thessaloniki Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the captivating tapestry of Greece's second-largest city through a meticulously crafted guided tour. Immerse yourself in the opulent history of ancient Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations. Traverse the ages as you marvel at numerous monuments, relish breathtaking views, and feel the invigorating sea breeze along the enchanting waterfront. Your journey unfolds with the expertise of local tour expert, ensuring a truly enriching experience.

Best of Thessaloniki: Tour by Local

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Tracing the footsteps of Alexander the Great and other historical Macedonian figures can be tiring work, so savvy travelers will often schedule some downtime in Thessaloniki to rejuvenate. Instead of spending that time in a hotel or local spa, this tour offers the chance to bathe in the waters at the Loutra Pozar. Pozar's naturally warm water attracts visitors from throughout Macedonia, and this tour makes it easy to visit and bathe in a single day.

Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Thessaloniki: Walking Open Market Food Tour and Tasting

Alexander the Great’s legacy is scattered across northern Greece, and visiting the key sites independently can mean missing the bigger historical picture. This full-day guided tour connects the story at its source, with visits to the Vergina Archaeological Site and the Pella Archaeological Site. Explore royal tombs, ancient ruins, and sweeping views across the Macedonian plain as your guide traces the region’s history from classical Greece through the Byzantine era to modern times.

Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Thessaloniki: Bus Trip to Dion & Mt Olympus National Park

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Step off your cruise ship and discover the highlights of Thessaloniki, Greece's vibrant second city, where ancient history, stunning sea views and modern Greek culture come together. Travel comfortably with your expert local guide as you explore the city's most famous landmarks, including the iconic White Tower, the Arch of Galerius and the Church of Saint Demetrius. Venture into the historic Upper Town (Ano Poli), one of the few areas to survive the Great Fire of 1917, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Thessaloniki and the Thermaic Gulf. Hear fascinating stories of Roman emperors, Byzantine rulers and local traditions as you uncover the city's rich past. Your tour concludes in lively Aristotelous Square, where you'll enjoy free time for shopping, sightseeing or authentic Greek cuisine. With port pickup and drop-off, guaranteed on-time return and a cruise-friendly itinerary, this excursion is the perfect introduction to Thessaloniki.

The Best Thessaloniki Shore Excursion with Port Pickup & Drop-off

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Thessaloniki

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Most travelers think they’ve seen Thessaloniki after strolling along the waterfront or snapping a photo of the White Tower. But what if I told you that the real soul of the city hides in its backstreets, in the scent of roasted coffee, the laughter echoing from local markets, and the stories carved into ancient walls that most visitors never notice? Without a local by your side, it’s easy to walk past history without realizing it’s there. You might taste the food but miss the tradition behind it, or admire the ruins without hearing the legends that shaped them. Thessaloniki isn’t just a place to see, it’s a feeling to experience, and exploring alone means missing its most human side. That’s where the Walking Tour in Thessaloniki comes in. Your local guide tailors the route to what fascinates you most. You’ll visit the city’s famous sights and its secret gems, meeting the real Thessaloniki beyond the guidebooks.

Thessaloniki Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Step off your cruise ship and get ready to explore Thessaloniki with a shore excursion built specifically for cruise travelers. This tour covers the city’s main highlights and also takes you to corners of the city many travelers miss. With more than ten years of experience, we plan everything around your cruise schedule so your day is smooth and stress-free. Ride in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle while your licensed local guide brings the city’s history to life at places like the White Tower, the Arch of Galerius, St. Demetrius Church, and the Eptapyrgio Fortress. You will also enjoy free time in the city center to shop, try local food, or explore at your own pace. The final stop includes a 30-minute walk. After your free time at Aristotelous Square, your guide will walk you back to the port, just a few minutes away. We also offer tours in many ports along your cruise route—ask us about a custom tour package! We look forward to sharing the best of the Mediterranean with you!

Thessaloniki Shore Excursion with Port Pickup and Drop off

Thessaloniki Shore Excursion with Port Pickup and Drop off

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Cook traditional Greek dishes in a local family’s Thessaloniki home, with no previous experience needed. In a shared group of up to nine, prepare moussaka, tzatziki, bougiourdi, Greek salad, and dessert from scratch using family recipes. Sit down to a homemade dinner with local wine, ouzo, and tsipouro, and finish with a Greek dance lesson. The experience starts and ends in Thessaloniki, with a transfer from Porto Palace Hotel to the home.

Authentic Greek Home Cooking with a Local Family in Thessaloniki

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private Mount Olympus Experience: Myths & Hidden Places

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Thessaloniki was named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2021, and this food tour gives you a delicious introduction to the city's signature dishes. Start with bougatsa, the flaky phyllo pie locals eat for breakfast, then try soutzoukaki, the city's spiced meatballs. Taste olives and local cheeses in the Kapani and Modiano markets, sip ouzo at a traditional kafeneio before finishing with isli at a family-run pastry shop.

Thessaloniki Food Tour: A Feast of Local Delicacies

Follow in the footsteps of Apostle Paul on a guided walking tour of Thessaloniki. Learn about his visits to the city and his second mission in Greece. We will analyze his two letters to the Thessalonians and discover their historical context and significance for the Christian community of Thessaloniki and the church in general. We will visit places that, according to tradition, Paul passed by, and hear about the different people he met here. We are going to follow the incidents that are described in the Acts of the Apostoles as far as the Thessaloniki events are concerned but also we are going to discuss about his whole second mission that took place mainly in Greece. The tours are conducted by an official licensed tourist guide with the registered no. 33Ξ02766Ε1

The Apostle Paul story in Thessaloniki tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a captivating bike tour through Thessaloniki. Immerse yourself in ancient history, vibrant culture, and scenic coastal views, all while enjoying the exhilarating breeze of the Aegean Sea. Take a delightful coffee break at a charming local café, savoring Greek coffee amidst the rich tapestry of this ancient city. What is included: Bikes, helmets and a water bottle! Coffee or tea (reserved table)! An experienced, educated, & friendly facilitator will be accompanying you to assist you with anything you might need!

Thessaloniki Bike Tour, the best way to explore the city

Thessaloniki Bike Tour, the best way to explore the city

Have you ever considered of living as a true Thessalonician just for a few hours? Do you enjoy listening to stories, tasting authentic food and indulging your senses? Walking the routes of gastronomy and history of a city that is continually alive since 315BC is an unforgettable experience for every traveler who seeks the hidden gems of exploration. This Gastro Route is designed especially for you who travels alone or in a group, who wants a business team-building activity or a corporate event, or for you who simply wants to… Discover the unexpected in Thessaloniki’s city center! Start the day with the popular frappe coffee. Enjoy an original breakfast. Stroll around the city center and taste different flavors. Taste the most unique seafood meze in unexpected places. Discover the hidden gems in mainstream food markets. Absorb knowledge of the most famous Greek products. Say goodbye, with a sweet aftertaste.

Gastronomic Food Tour in Thessaloniki with a Chef

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Thessaloniki's best sights are spread along the seafront and through the city center, and walking between them can eat into your day. This small-group e-bike tour covers the route effortlessly, with pedal assist doing the hard work for you. Follow your guide to the White Tower, the Rotunda, and the Arch of Galerius, then explore the ruins of the Roman Forum. Finish along the waterfront at the Umbrellas sculpture.

Scenic e-Bike Tour in Thessaloniki

Explore the ancient ruins of Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and relax on the serene beaches of Kavala in this full-day trip from Thessaloniki. Discover the archaeological wonders of Philippi, where you’ll walk through Roman ruins, grand Basilicas, and the Prison of Apostle Paul. Spend time enjoying the sun and sea at a beach near Kavala, then take a walking tour of Kavala’s Old Town and its stunning castle. Savor local flavors at a seaside taverna, making this tour a perfect mix of history, culture, and relaxation. - Visit the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Philippi - Enjoy free time at a tranquil beach near Kavala - Explore Kavala’s Old Town and castle with an expert guide - Includes pickup and drop-off from Thessaloniki, with bus transport

Kavala and Philippi Full Day Tour with Swim from Thessaloniki

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $45

Follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul—and discover several of Greece’s most important historical landmarks—on this full-day, private tour from Thessaloniki. Following pickup from your hotel, head to ancient wonders such as the Lion of Amphipolis, Philippi and its Archaeological Museum (admission own expense), St. Lydia’s Baptistery, and the centuries-old city of Kavala. Opt to extend the experience with a tasting at a local winery, too (additional expense).

Philippi and Kavala Private Apostle Paul Tour from Thessaloniki

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Day Tour at Royal Tombs of Aigai and Museum of Pella with pickup

tomb of king Philip the father of Alexander the Great

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Skyline Cafe Bar in OTE Tower

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Join our Greek Cooking Experience and shop, cook & enjoy local recipes & delicious dishes with the guidance of our professional cook & facilitator! We start with a quick tasting of fresh Greek olives. Then we can choose together the vegetables you will use in your cooking at the Central Market of Thessaloniki “Kapani”, where numerous locals do their daily grocery shopping. With the help of our professional and experienced cook, you learn how to prepare famously traditional Greek dishes. You savor traditional appetizers, salads & main courses, such as Tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber & garlic dip), Stuffed vine leaves “dolmadakia” , Greek salad, Stuffed vegetables (peppers & tomatoes) & your dessert: Chocolate salami! All are prepared by you and served in a beautiful traditional tavern nestled in the heart of Thessaloniki!

Thessaloniki: Greek Cooking Class, Market visit and Lunch

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Your tour begins at the meeting point in front of Hagios Demetrios, where you'll meet your guide and start your exploration of Thessaloniki's historical treasures. Visit the White Tower, a monument and museum that replaced an old Byzantine fortification and became a notorious prison during Ottoman rule. Admire its architecture and learn about its fascinating history. Continue your journey with a visit to the Church of Saint Demetrius, the main sanctuary dedicated to the city's patron saint. Explore the Rotunda, one of the oldest religious sites in Thessaloniki, built in 306 A.D. by the Romans. Marvel at the Arch of Galerius, part of a palatial complex that may have been used as a mausoleum or temple. Finally, explore the Roman Forum of Thessaloniki, featuring two-storey stoas and dug up in the 1960s.

Thessaloniki : Highlights & hidden gems walking tour

Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki

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What are people saying about Thessaloniki

Kachine_R, Nov 2026

A great way to see Meteora without driving yourself

What a wonderful day! We were nervous about this experience because we had experienced a HUGE thunder/lightening storm the night before, but the hosts had not cancelled. 2 of the 4 of our party decided not to go because of it - however, myself and my partner went and are glad we did. It rained off and on while we were at Meteora but it did not take away from it's amazing views. Our guide was knowledgeable about the history as we drove to the site. Keep in mind this IS a long day and drive so if you would not be comfortable in a bus with no bathroom, this might not be right for you. The bus did stop at the halfway point for coffee/snacks/restroom. Then you go to two monasteries that are 5 euros each, cash preferred. The driver does make sure to stop at some iconic pull overs, which is where you see some of the amazing shots from reviewers. On the way home, you stop for lunch at a nearby taverena, before heading back on the road, stopping at the rest stop again and coming back to Thessaloniki. Due to some rain and road construction our day was about 12 1/2 hours instead of the scheduled 11 but they let us know and we did not mind. If you can fit this in your schedule and do not want to drive yourself, I highly recommend this tour. Our bus had about 47 people, but because it was early November Meteora in general was not nearly as busy as I have seen in summer months.

Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom

Yinsan_P, Nov 2026

Impressive sites

Excellent day out. Yiannis was a friendly, helpful guide and shared interesting historical information on the bus journey. The time spent at each of the sites was just about enough to wander around and see everything on your own if you didn't dawdle. I skipped lunch as I preferred to spend more time looking around the Museum of the Royal Tombs in Vergina, which was the absolute highlight of the tour.

Best of Thessaloniki: Tour by Local

Amos_R, Oct 2026

Excellent overview of Thessaloniki

The bus and guided tour was a great way to get a basic overview of the area and the importance of the region in historical importance. The guide Vassilia provided an extremely positive display of knowledge for a younger tour guide. She answered every question with zeal and kept our attention.

Discover Olympus & Dion: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Kelly_G, Oct 2026

Lemon Into Lemonade Plus

OMG! Started out a little iffy but time tells. We had an incredible time and our driver is what made it all. He was so kind, so helpful and turned what we were unsure of to best tour yet. This tour was self guided so no actual tour guide which we did not know so please read all info thoroughly. We highly recommend this driver over and over. Good man! Leonidas if we recall was his name.

Authentic Greek Home Cooking with a Local Family in Thessaloniki

James_C, Oct 2026

Amazing authentic cooking experience

What a fabulous time we had with our hosts! Highly recommend this unique in-home experience with Michael, Dora and their family! The food was amazing and conversation even better. We have been on several in home cooking experiences and this one was the best!

Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

OnlyTheJumper, Oct 2026

Water: thermal baths, nature, and waterfalls!🌊

Beautiful experience, thermal baths that I liked a lot, our guide was very good, young, kind, professional, and super nice. In addition to the thermal baths in a very pleasant natural setting, with waterfalls next to the pools, we visited the Greek village of Orma with a lunch break, then saw Edessa, the city of waters, with its wonderful largest waterfall in all of Greece!😀

Thessaloniki Food Tour: A Feast of Local Delicacies

Colin_T, Oct 2026

Definitely do this tour. A highlight not to be missed in Thessaloniki.

What an absolute delight this tour was. Christos our guide is so personable and authentic we quickly gelled as a group and had a fantastic experience. The tour is well organised with a relaxed pace taking you around multiple stops with generous tastings at each, including matching wine and spirits to suit the bite. Bits of local and national history wove the food experiences together, and local recommendations of places to go were really helpful. As a group everybody was chatting and having a such good time that we all were a little bit reluctant to leave at the end. As we wandered back to our accommodation after the tour we both commented that it was a great way to end our stay in Thessaloniki, and what a really good tour and brilliant value it was. Lovely guide(s), good company, great food, well organised. What more could we have asked for? Best of luck with your career Christos, we wish you every success.

Philippi and Kavala Private Apostle Paul Tour from Thessaloniki

Jeannine_M, Oct 2026

Excellent walk in the footsteps of St Paul

Vasili was on time to pick us up at the hotel. If you stay in Thessaloniki it’s about an hour’s drive to the Ancient Phillipi. We chose not to have a licensed guide which was fine as an audio guide is free for walking the ruins. Afterwards we went to the Baptistery of St Lydia. This is an amazing chapel with paintings of St Paul’s acts as recorded in the Book of Acts. A must is getting the book in the gift shop as it explains both the ruins, the chapel and the importance of Kavala. After lunch in Kavala we went back to Thessaloniki. If you have any faith/religious beliefs/education this is a must on your journeys.

Thessaloniki: Bus Trip to Dion & Mt Olympus National Park

Colin_P, Oct 2026

Nice tour....

Nice tour. The "hiking" portion is pretty short, though it has a lot of steps up and down (only an issue if you have very poor fitness or mobility issues). The "lunch" activity was pretty late in the day so we ate lunch in Dion in the park and hiked a bit of the gorge while every one had lunch. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly

Private Mount Olympus Experience: Myths & Hidden Places

Bethany_S, Sep 2026

Fantastic tour of Mount Olympus

Our tour with Michael was perfect! Communication ahead of time was helpful and clear and the pickup was flawless. Michael took us to beautiful places and talked about the history and myths about each one. His love for the area is evident and we enjoyed his enthusiasm. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone.

Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora

Sheryl_P, Sep 2026

Absolute must see Meteora!

We had a marvelous day with Yannis! He has a wealth of knowledge about the area. We toured two of the five monasteries (though he was not allowed to go in with us as he is not licensed to guide here. Somewhat strange as we paid an extra $300 for a guided tour.) The monasteries are beautiful inside and out. The settings, high on the rocks, is amazing. Yannis then took us to a great restaurant for local food. We had a fantastic day!

Meteora Experience: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki

H6888NMandreaa, Sep 2026

Experience

The tour of Meteora was an unforgettable experience. The landscapes are truly impressive and visiting the monasteries built on the enormous rock formations is something unique. The entire tour was very well organized, with enough time to enjoy, learn about the history, and take photographs. Without a doubt, it is a magical place that I recommend visiting at least once in a lifetime.