Greece · City Tours

Best of Thessaloniki: Tour by Local

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Thessaloniki with a knowledgeable local guide
  • 02 Visit the Arch of Galerius and learn about the city’s Roman history
  • 03 See the Church of Saint Dimitrios, one of Greece’s oldest and largest early Christian churches
  • 04 Discover the Heptapyrgion fortress and Thessaloniki’s medieval walls
  • 05 Enjoy unique city views from historic vantage points
  • 06 Visit the iconic White Tower along the sea promenade
  • 07 Hotel pickup in Thessaloniki included
  • 08 Bottled water provided during the tour

Discover Thessaloniki through its layered Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage on a guided tour led by a local expert. Explore some of the city’s most important landmarks, from the Arch of Galerius and the Church of Saint Dimitrios to the Heptapyrgion fortress and the famous White Tower.

Along the way, take in sweeping views from the city walls, stroll through historic quarters, and gain deeper insight into Thessaloniki’s past through its monuments, stories, and waterfront setting. With hotel pickup and bottled water included, this experience offers a comfortable and enriching introduction to Greece’s second-largest city.

Discover Thessaloniki through its layered Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage on a guided tour led by a local expert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Thessaloniki
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We enrich our knowledge about the Roman history of Thessaloniki making a stop in the Arch of Galerius, which is located at the downtown of the city. This Arch of Triumph with impressive marble sculptures is a Part of the Roman ceasar Galerius complex.We visit the Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki. This is the most important early Christian church of the city and one of the oldest and largest in Greece, dedicated to the city's parton saint, Dimitrios.The Heptapyrgion, modern Eptapyrgio, also popularly known by its Ottoman Turkish name Yedi Kule. It is a Byzantine and Ottoman-era fortress situated on the north-eastern corner of the Acropolis of Thessaloniki. Then, we walk across the Walls of Thessaloniki learning about Thessaloniki's medieval history and viewing the city from unique spots.The Museum preserves historical facts and memories and historical heritage of Modern Greek history from the early 20th century until the liberation of Greece from German occupation at the end of WWII. The museum includes photographs of that period, uniforms of the Greek army, the air-forces and the navy, copies of artillery and ships, works of art, carved stones, maps, paintings, cards, and similar items from troops of other Balkan countries.You are guided at the White Tower, the city's most iconic landmark, which is located along the sea promenade and was once part of the city's fortress walls.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to museums/monuments
  • Lunch or Snacks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Thessaloniki. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the exit of the cruise port terminal. Your guide will hold a name board with travelers name on.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki..

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