Private Tour
Best of Thessaloniki: Tour by Local
Overview
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Discover the captivating tapestry of Greece's second-largest city through a meticulously crafted guided tour. Immerse yourself in the opulent history of ancient Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations. Traverse the ages as you marvel at numerous monuments, relish breathtaking views, and feel the invigorating sea breeze along the enchanting waterfront. Your journey unfolds with the expertise of local tour expert, ensuring a truly enriching experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Local Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to museums/monuments
Lunch or Snacks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
White Tower of Thessaloniki
You are heading to 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.
Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
You 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.
Options
Thessaloniki Classic Highlights Private Guided Tour
Guided Tour: A local tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour and will share insights about Thessaloniki's rich history.
Duration: 4 hours
Private Transportation: Luxury Sedan, Minivan, Minibus
Pickup included
Full-Day Thessaloniki Tour
Guided Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Extra Time for Sightseeing: Explore more of the city’s historical and cultural gems.
Private Transportation: Luxury Sedan, Minivan, Minibus
Pickup included
Thessaloniki Half-Day Trip
English-Speaking Driver: A local driver offers great insights and transport but can't provide detailed commentary like a guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Private Transportation: Luxury Sedan, Minivan, Minibus
Pickup included
Shore Excursion 5-hour
Guided Shore Excursion
Small-Group Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Mercedes-Benz Minibus
Pickup included
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thessaloniki was a...
Blesilda B,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thessaloniki was a surprise to us - it is underrated among the places to visit in Greece . Rich in history and amazing tourist spots , thanks to our local guide Tassous for taking us around and educating us about the many historical landmaraks, statues and ruins of the city. A very educational private tour, highly recommended!
Fun tour of Thessaloniki!
Mariel C,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful small group tour in Thessaloniki with Yiannis as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights into the city’s history and culture, and made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Yiannis had a great sense of humor and kept the group engaged throughout. He made sure everyone felt included and comfortable. Highly recommend this tour!
What a great experience!
Virus A,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bill (our driver) and John (our tour guide) were both amazing. Their kindness, sense of humor and deep knowledge of the city made for a wonderful day of activities. There was a national strike the day of our tour and John and Bill made certain to avoid that chaos and keep our great trip on schedule. I can’t say enough great things about the two of them and the overall experience.
Perfect One-Day Tour
Brittany A,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! Our guide was very knowledgeable on the City and its history. He ensured that we saw all of the key city sites in the 1 day we had. We would not have been able to traverse the City on our own. We learned a lot and had a great time! The driver was spectacular on the small City streets. I’m so glad we did this tour!
Treat yourself to a private tour
sevis2023,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our private tour with Vasilis. He dropped us off at all the must see highlights of Thessaloniki. He waited patiently for us to complete our explorations(about 60 minutes). Thessaloniki was one of the ports our cruise ship visited. Vasilis enabled us to get a taste of this gorgeous city. We had a blast!!! Thank you doctor 😊
Thessaloniki city
Thomas W,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting city with beautiful landmarks. Our guide Maria was one of the most knowledgeable guides Ive ever come across. She was a delight.
Good but dry at times
Jana C,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall, the tour in Thessaloniki was good and covered interesting sites, but the presentation felt a bit dry at times. Unfortunately, it was hard to hear the guide while in the van, which made it difficult to stay engaged, and I even found myself nodding off occasionally. With clearer audio and a bit more energy in the delivery, this could have been an excellent experience.
Great tour
V2778RKtonyd,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really solid tour. The guide, Stella, was friendly and super knowledgeable—took us to all the major highlights around Thessaloniki and even showed us a hidden spot that most tourists would probably miss. The driver, Apostolos, was great too. The car was clean and comfortable. All around a smooth, worthwhile experience. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting and wanting to learn&see more.
A Great Experience & Value!
Happiness37164878341,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just finished our guided tour of Thessaloniki and I can’t recommend it enough! Stella was extremely knowledgeable, outgoing, and well-spoken—she brought the city’s deep history to life in such an engaging way. Our driver- Apostolos- was fantastic, navigating everything so seamlessly. This tour offers so much value for what you get to see and learn. It’s an absolute must-do if you want to truly understand the roots and richness of Thessaloniki.
Bespoke Thessaloniki highlights in comfort of an a/c vehicle
CGREGORY G,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very comfortable and succinct tour for those who don’t want to waste time finding all the interesting sites, and would like to do so in comfort (Greece in summer can get quite hot). The tour was tailored to our needs, with willingness to accommodate breaks and points of interest. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and funny, and the van was spacious and clean. We loved the experience.
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