4-Hour Byzantine Heritage Tour of Thessaloniki with Key Churches

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the stunning Byzantine art and artifacts at the Museum of Byzantine Culture
• 02 Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Demetrius
• 03 Marvel at the architecture of the Acheiropoietos Basilica
• 04 Step back in time at Hagia Sophia Church

Enjoy the architecture and art of the Byzantine era by visiting some of the most important churches in Thessaloniki, including the Basilica of Saint Demetrios, the Acheiropoietos Basilica, and Hagia Sophia Church. Complete the experience with a visit to the Museum of Byzantine Culture, one of the most fascinating museums surviving in modern Greece. This tour offers a rich introduction to the city's early Christian and Byzantine heritage.

Enjoy the architecture and art of the Byzantine era by visiting some of the most important churches in Thessaloniki, including the Basilica of Saint Demetrios, the Acheiropoietos Basilica, and Hagia Sophia Church.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Thessaloniki

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Byzantine Churches and Museum of Thessaloniki

• Visit the museum and some of the most important churches of the city, such as:

  • The Basilica of Saint Dimitrios, dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki. (7th century)

  • The Acheiropoietos Basilica, a large Early Christian basilica that is preserved almost to its original height. (5th century)

  • Hagia Sophia Church, one of the oldest churches that still remains intact. (8th century)

  • The Museum of Byzantine Culture, offering insight into the ways of the early Christian and Byzantine era.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services

What's Not Included

• Museum entrance fees

• Transportation

Know before you go

• The Byzantine/Christian period is probably the most important period in the history of Thessaloniki.

• The second most important city in the Byzantine Empire and the most "Byzantine" city in Greece today, Thessaloniki is known for the great number of monuments from the early Christian period (3rd c. AD) to the late Byzantine period (14th AD).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Thessaloniki, Greece

Tour start

Ag. Dimitriou, Thessaloniki 546 33, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.