Thessaloniki Private Historic Walking Tour
Thessaloniki, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the rich historical legacy of Thessaloniki during this private walking tour led by a local archaeologist. Discover a variety of UNESCO World Heritage monuments from the Byzantine and Roman eras, visit the famous White Tower, and step back in time at the Greek Agora and Roman Forum. A private guide and a snack are included.
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Byzantine churches
- Gain new insights into local history from your archaeologist guide
- Admire local attractions like the White Tower and crypt of Saint Dimitrios
- Private guide ensures personalized attention and service
What's Included
- Private tour,Local dessert of Thessaloniki (Bougatsa semolina pie),Entry/Admission - Rotunda
- Entry/Admission - White Tower of Thessaloniki,Entry/Admission - Church of Agios Dimitrios,Entry/Admission - Arch of Galerius,Entry/Admission - The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Meet your private guide in the morning in front of the Saint Dimitrios Church entrance. Over the course of the day, you’ll experience a cross-section of the ancient Roman, Byzantine, Christian, and Jewish cultures that have shaped Greece’s second-largest city.
First, check out some of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Byzantine Christian churches, and stop by the Roman “agora” (marketplace) which has hosted traders for thousands of years.
You’ll proceed from there to explore the crypt of Saint Dimitrios, a subterranean space recently revealed below the church. This is a good opportunity to learn from your guide about the incredible range of cultures, from the Ottomans to the Christians to the Jews, who have called Thessaloniki home throughout the ages. You’ll finish your trip by visiting the White Tower, perhaps the most famous landmark in the city, after which your trip will end there.
First, check out some of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Byzantine Christian churches, and stop by the Roman “agora” (marketplace) which has hosted traders for thousands of years.
You’ll proceed from there to explore the crypt of Saint Dimitrios, a subterranean space recently revealed below the church. This is a good opportunity to learn from your guide about the incredible range of cultures, from the Ottomans to the Christians to the Jews, who have called Thessaloniki home throughout the ages. You’ll finish your trip by visiting the White Tower, perhaps the most famous landmark in the city, after which your trip will end there.
1
White Tower of Thessaloniki
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Rotunda
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Arch of Galerius
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Kids under 18 years old half price entrance tickets with show of the passport.
- Meeting point Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.
- Meeting point Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please make sure you will wear comfortable shoes and hats especially during summer months
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
based on 8 reviews
Janet_M, Jun 2024
Our excellent guide, Maria, met us at the beautiful Holy Church of St. Demetrius. Inside, after speaking to the significance and history of the Church, Maria lead us through a fascinating underground tour of ancient baths and religious architecture.
As this was a walking tour we covered a lot of ground although at a leisurely pace which accommodated my knee. We lunched at a favorite local sidewalk cafe with an AMAZING bakery.
We covered a large area of the City ending with Alexander the Great’s impressive statue.
Maria was incredibly knowledgeable about Thessaloniki and we were so fortunate to have her as our guide.
David_a, Apr 2023
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide customized the tour on the spot as he learned more about what we were interested in and wanted to know more about. There was a perfect balance between visiting all of the touristy spots and seeing local spots to truly experience the city. This tour was so in depth and was a lot of fun. It is a must if you visit Thessaloniki. I highly recommend doing this tour on your first day in Thessaloniki so you can get the local scoop on what to see and where to eat.
Jeremy_F, Dec 2021
Great walking tour to experience highlights of Thessaloniki! Maria was a fantastic guide. She went above and beyond to ensure the tour was a success!
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Dear Jeremy,
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Hope to see have you back for more ☺️☺️
Best Wishes,
Maria
RIAMAOCTAWINNY_P, Jul 2018
Our guide Maria is the nice tour guide and friendly. She explained clearly. And her knowledge about history is the best. Thank you Maria.
Angela_F, Jul 2018
Miss Vasiliki was fabulous! She was knowledgeable, engaging and compromising. Provided information without feeling lectured, appreciated time required for photographs. This excursion, while somewhat pricey, was so worthwhile. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
Dan_E, Mar 2018
My wife and I spent ten days in Thessaloniki and we went on this tour in the morning of our first full day in the city. Our guide was Anna Semertzi and we had a training guide with us as well. Probably due to the lateness of the season, November 19,2017, we were the only two non-guides on the tour so we had a very private tour. Anna's knowledge of the history of the city and about the customs, religion and archaeological sites was amazing. The tour covered all of the areas near our hotel and our guide took us to areas that we most likely would not have discovered on our own so that after the tour we felt comfortable walking all over without worry about getting lost. I would recommend doing this tour early on in your stay so that you get the overall lay of the land and feel of the city. In summary, we had a great guide and an extremely informative and enjoyable tour.
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