Private Tour

Guided Private Tour to Ancient Vergina and Veria City

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit with a licensed guide Vergina (or Aige in ancient Greek), which is located only 82 km away from Thessaloniki, in central Macedonia. Vergina is Unesco World Heritage Site, where among the other antiquites you will have the chance to see the nicely preserved tomb of King Philip II (father of Alexander the Great) and the tomb of Alexander IV (son of Alexander the Great). Continuing with your guided tour, we will visit the city of Veria, stroll around its narrow preserved quorters, see the altar of Apostle Paul, visit the Orta Mosque and check the oldest Synagoge in the Balkans. Also, free time for lunch in one of the many taverns of Veria and return to Thessaloniki in the afternoon.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance Fees to Royal Tombs of Vergina: Single ticket €20

Lunch or Refrechments

Gratuities

What To Expect

Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)

The archaeological site of Aige (Vergina) is home to the royal tombs of Macedonian kings, including that of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Visitors can explore the impressive tumulus that covers these ancient tombs, where vibrant frescoes, sculptures, and rich burial artifacts reveal the grandeur of the Macedonian royal family. You’ll also see the remains of the ancient palace, featuring mosaics and the foundations of monumental buildings, offering a glimpse into the city’s former magnificence.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Not Included

Polycentric Museum of Aigai

The new museum at Vergina showcases remarkable discoveries, including the golden larnax and other royal treasures. Exhibits focus on the era of Philip II and Alexander the Great, offering a deep dive into Macedonian history. With special exhibitions and ongoing research, visitors can explore new findings and gain fresh insights with every visit.

40 minutes•Admission Not Included

Options

Private Trip Vergina & Veria

English speaking Driver
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Guided Private Tour

Official Licensed Guide
Premium Services
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Vergina Royal Tombs with Guide

Official Licensed Guide: Guided Tour to Vergina Royal Tombs with an English-speaking Guide
Duration: 3 hours
Transportation: Transfer from your hotel or the cruise port of Thessaloniki and back
Pickup included

Reviews

4.77

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour to the Royal tomb of Philip II
Maia G,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The Royal Tombs at Vergina are truly spectacular and well worth your time and money to visit. The new Aigio Museum is also very interesting, though I would have liked more information on the individual artifacts on display. This tour was a convenient and well-organized experience—everything was handled very professionally. The van was clean and comfortable and our guide Stella was delightful. Highly recommended experience for anyone visiting Thessaloniki.
Convenenience
Angela B,
May 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The convenience factor cannot be stated enough to having a personal driver to see the sights while on a limited time stopover in the region. He met us at the cruise port and drove us straight to the highlights. He told us a bit about the region and was even able to add in highlights of an additional stop since we still had the available time on the meter.
Good service
Thomas T,
May 22, 2023
- Viator
4.00
the driver was great and he knows a lot of Greece history. He was very friendly and was very helpful.
Educational, Historic and Fulfilling
mark t,
Feb 6, 2023
- Viator
5.00
After many years of anticipation, we were finally able to tour the tomb of King Philip, II. Our professional driver and guide, Yanni, shared so many fascinating facts and figures. As an archaeologist with numerous degrees, he is a credit to the company. We highly recommend him. Thank you, Yanni. M and D
Fascinating Glimpse Into History
Christina K,
Jul 15, 2022
- Viator
3.00
Tombs and artifacts were fascinating. Sights in Veria were interesting as well. George was a very good driver, and willing to share information about what life is like for Greeks today despite his difficulty with speaking English. However, he is definitely not a guide. No information was volunteered of historical content.