Private Tour

4-Hour Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage Private Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Revive the jewish by viable the famous synagogue, check the marvelous Jewish museum and admire cultural monuments of the Jewish community of Thessaloniki showing it's thrilling Jewish past. Your journey unfolds with the expertise of an Official Licensed Guide, ensuring a truly enriching experience.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

It's the oldest and most important synagogue in Thessaloniki. You learn about its history, architecture, and significance in the Jewish community and hear stories of the Jews who used to live and worship in the area.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

Explore the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, which houses a rich collection of artifacts and documents related to the city's Jewish community. Get insights into the impact of the Holocaust on the city's Jewish population.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Official Licensed Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Lunch

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Thessaloniki Classic Highlights Private Guided Tour

Guided Tour Duration: 4 hours Luxury Sedan, Minivan, Minibus Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience, well organized tour.Stronly recommended to those inerested to the long presence of the Jewish community in th
kosmidaki,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience ,strongly recommended tour!
Excellent tour
Foxtripper,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much about the rich history of the Jews of Thessaloniki. Worth the cost. Great tour
Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage
Curious25345381138,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Interesting museum and synagogue! The Jewish heritage of the city is a must of thessaloniki! Please ask for Ioannis. He is a brilliant guide and funny person!
Our guide was there on...
Michael R,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was there on the pier waiting for us. The vehicle was clean and there was bottled water. Our guide was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the topic of our tour, and provided great insight and history. These are the reasons why a guided tour is better than a self guided tour. He was able to answer all our questions and was very easy to have a conversation with. I would recommend this tour to anyone I know going to Thessaloniki.
Panagiotis Kosmidis is the best guide
JRRachel,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were able to secure a tour with Panagiotis Kosmidis for a group of 4 and it was excellent. He greeted us at the port with a driver, nice clean car, safe driver, took us to everything we wanted to see and more with history at each step. Panagiotis is the best guide and we will return and book again directly with him. Can't recommend him strongly enough!
The best private Jewish heritage tour of Thessaloniki with Mr. John!
G7084IAkarinal,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the absolute best time on a private Jewish heritage tour of Thessaloniki with Mr. John! From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in for a treat. The local guide John is not only super knowledgeable, but he’s also incredibly warm and easy to talk to—it felt like exploring the city with a friend who just happens to know everything about its fascinating history. He took us to all the key spots, like the Monastirioton Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, and the Holocaust Memorial, sharing stories and insights that made the history come alive. What made the tour even more special was how personalized it was. John made sure everything was tailored to our pace and interests, and he had some great tips for where to grab amazing local food afterward (you have to try his recommendations!). Our driver Apostolos was also very kind and professional! If you’re thinking about exploring Thessaloniki’s Jewish heritage, do yourself a favor and book a tour with igohellas. Thanks, John, for an unforgettable day!
Discovering the Jerusalem of the Balkans with IGOHELLAS
kamilsI6737IV,Nov 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Since my family has Jewish roots, I enjoy exploring cities with rich Jewish heritage around the world. I had the opportunity to visit Thessaloniki, often referred to as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans," and discovered its deep Jewish history with iGoHellas. Their team was exceptional, and I highly recommend John or Ioannis, the licensed tour guide, who did an amazing job bringing the city's heritage to life. If you're interested in learning about Thessaloniki's Jewish past, I can't recommend them enough!
Excellent tour
Patricia S,Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Memorable and meaningful tour. Knowledgeable and accommodating guide. We got a good overall feel of the city
Wonderful Jewish History Tour!
jaredshadkin,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our Jewish History Tour with Kostas as our guide and Dimitrius as our driver. Kostas is not only a professional tour guide, but also works in the Ministry of Culture, and thus fills his tours with a wealth of knowledge and multi-cultural perspective. Would certainly recommend! Ευχαριστούμε!!
Amazing tour of historic and modern Jewish Thessaloniki
sandrashachar,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience with our expert and very knowledgeable guide Lisa, and our driver Spanos. We learned about the Jews of Thessaloniki from ancient times through the near-decimation of the community of 50,000 Jews (half of the city’s population) in the Holocaust. Lisa expertly wove together the Jewish history with the greater Greek and world history over more than a millennium. In addition, Lisa tailored the tour to our interests, so we had a small tour of the old city and its architecture. We highly recommend this tour; it was time and money well spent!

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Private Tour

4-Hour Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage Private Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Official Licensed Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Lunch

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Thessaloniki Classic Highlights Private Guided Tour

Guided Tour Duration: 4 hours Luxury Sedan, Minivan, Minibus Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience, well organized tour.Stronly recommended to those inerested to the long presence of the Jewish community in th
kosmidaki,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience ,strongly recommended tour!
Excellent tour
Foxtripper,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much about the rich history of the Jews of Thessaloniki. Worth the cost. Great tour
Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage
Curious25345381138,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Interesting museum and synagogue! The Jewish heritage of the city is a must of thessaloniki! Please ask for Ioannis. He is a brilliant guide and funny person!
Our guide was there on...
Michael R,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was there on the pier waiting for us. The vehicle was clean and there was bottled water. Our guide was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the topic of our tour, and provided great insight and history. These are the reasons why a guided tour is better than a self guided tour. He was able to answer all our questions and was very easy to have a conversation with. I would recommend this tour to anyone I know going to Thessaloniki.
Panagiotis Kosmidis is the best guide
JRRachel,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were able to secure a tour with Panagiotis Kosmidis for a group of 4 and it was excellent. He greeted us at the port with a driver, nice clean car, safe driver, took us to everything we wanted to see and more with history at each step. Panagiotis is the best guide and we will return and book again directly with him. Can't recommend him strongly enough!
The best private Jewish heritage tour of Thessaloniki with Mr. John!
G7084IAkarinal,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the absolute best time on a private Jewish heritage tour of Thessaloniki with Mr. John! From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in for a treat. The local guide John is not only super knowledgeable, but he’s also incredibly warm and easy to talk to—it felt like exploring the city with a friend who just happens to know everything about its fascinating history. He took us to all the key spots, like the Monastirioton Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, and the Holocaust Memorial, sharing stories and insights that made the history come alive. What made the tour even more special was how personalized it was. John made sure everything was tailored to our pace and interests, and he had some great tips for where to grab amazing local food afterward (you have to try his recommendations!). Our driver Apostolos was also very kind and professional! If you’re thinking about exploring Thessaloniki’s Jewish heritage, do yourself a favor and book a tour with igohellas. Thanks, John, for an unforgettable day!
Discovering the Jerusalem of the Balkans with IGOHELLAS
kamilsI6737IV,Nov 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Since my family has Jewish roots, I enjoy exploring cities with rich Jewish heritage around the world. I had the opportunity to visit Thessaloniki, often referred to as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans," and discovered its deep Jewish history with iGoHellas. Their team was exceptional, and I highly recommend John or Ioannis, the licensed tour guide, who did an amazing job bringing the city's heritage to life. If you're interested in learning about Thessaloniki's Jewish past, I can't recommend them enough!
Excellent tour
Patricia S,Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Memorable and meaningful tour. Knowledgeable and accommodating guide. We got a good overall feel of the city
Wonderful Jewish History Tour!
jaredshadkin,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our Jewish History Tour with Kostas as our guide and Dimitrius as our driver. Kostas is not only a professional tour guide, but also works in the Ministry of Culture, and thus fills his tours with a wealth of knowledge and multi-cultural perspective. Would certainly recommend! Ευχαριστούμε!!
Amazing tour of historic and modern Jewish Thessaloniki
sandrashachar,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience with our expert and very knowledgeable guide Lisa, and our driver Spanos. We learned about the Jews of Thessaloniki from ancient times through the near-decimation of the community of 50,000 Jews (half of the city’s population) in the Holocaust. Lisa expertly wove together the Jewish history with the greater Greek and world history over more than a millennium. In addition, Lisa tailored the tour to our interests, so we had a small tour of the old city and its architecture. We highly recommend this tour; it was time and money well spent!