3-Hour Walking Tour of Thessaloniki with Upper Town and UNESCO Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk the mighty Ancient Walls of Thessaloniki
• 02 Discover the Byzantine legacy in its old churches
• 03 Stroll through the Upper Town's old neighbourhoods and squares
• 04 Unwind at Pasha Gardens Park
• 05 Enjoy a refreshing herbal drink

On this 3-hour tour of Thessaloniki, walk through the Upper Town's old neighbourhoods, ancient pavements, and squares. View must-see landmarks and learn about the philosophy, myths, and traditional cultural practices that helped shape local Greek culture in Thessaloniki. Marvel at the Walls of Thessaloniki, as well as churches, monasteries, and Byzantine baths included on the UNESCO list. Conclude the tour with a taste of a local herbal drink.

Marvel at the Walls of Thessaloniki, as well as churches, monasteries, and Byzantine baths included on the UNESCO list.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Thessaloniki

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Upper Town Walk and Byzantine Heritage in Thessaloniki

• Meet your tour guide in the city and explore the following places:
  • Ancient Walls of Thessaloniki, which surrounded the city during the Middle Ages and until the late 19th century.
  • The Upper Town neighbourhood, located around the city's acropolis, north of the city centre.
  • Attractive ancient pavements and squares.
  • Old churches listed as UNESCO monuments.
  • Pasha Gardens Park, a quirky park with mysterious, half-ruined stone structures dating to the early 20th century.
  • Enjoy a cool, refreshing herbal drink at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Thessaloniki tour guide
• Herbal cool refreshment tasting
• Personal recommendations for the best places to eat and have coffee, sweets, or ice cream

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Thessaloniki, Greece

Tour start

Kithiron, Sikies 566 25, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.