Private Tour
Thessaloniki Private Historic Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on a private historic tour of Thessaloniki, designed to give you a historic experience during a visit to the second largest city in Greece. Learn how this city remains a mosaic of different civilizations and cultures.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Kids under 18 years old half price entrance tickets with show of the passport.
Meeting point Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.
Meeting point Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.
Most travelers can participate
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Please make sure you will wear comfortable shoes and hats especially during summer months
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
White Tower of Thessaloniki
The White Tower of Thessaloniki (Greek: Λευκός Πύργος Lefkós Pýrgos; Turkish: Beyaz Kule; Ladino: Kuli Blanka) is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification, known to have been mentioned around the 12th century, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's harbour sometime after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430. The tower became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule. The White Tower was substantially remodeled and its exterior was whitewashed after Greece gained control of the city in 1912. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city.
Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios (Greek: Άγιος Δημήτριος), is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki (in Central Macedonia, Greece), dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire. It is part of the site Palaeochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1988.
What‘s Included
Private tour,Local dessert of Thessaloniki (Bougatsa semolina pie),Entry/Admission - Rotunda
Entry/Admission - White Tower of Thessaloniki,Entry/Admission - Church of Agios Dimitrios,Entry/Admission - Arch of Galerius,Entry/Admission - The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
Options
Standard
Standard
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Guide and educational tour
Janet M,,Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our excellent guide, Maria, met us at the beautiful Holy Church of St. Demetrius. Inside, after speaking to the significance and history of the Church, Maria lead us through a fascinating underground tour of ancient baths and religious architecture. As this was a walking tour we covered a lot of ground although at a leisurely pace which accommodated my knee. We lunched at a favorite local sidewalk cafe with an AMAZING bakery. We covered a large area of the City ending with Alexander the Great’s impressive statue. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable about Thessaloniki and we were so fortunate to have her as our guide.
Great in depth tour!
David a,,Apr 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour! Our guide customized the tour on the spot as he learned more about what we were interested in and wanted to know more about. There was a perfect balance between visiting all of the touristy spots and seeing local spots to truly experience the city. This tour was so in depth and was a lot of fun. It is a must if you visit Thessaloniki. I highly recommend doing this tour on your first day in Thessaloniki so you can get the local scoop on what to see and where to eat.
Great highlights of Thessaloniki!
Jeremy F,,Dec 31, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Great walking tour to experience highlights of Thessaloniki! Maria was a fantastic guide. She went above and beyond to ensure the tour was a success!
A well-paced tour covering millennia of Thessaloniki's history
Rebecca S,,Jul 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned so much of Thessaloniki's history in a visual and engaging way. Our tour started at the Church of St. Demetrios, where we went underground into the old Roman baths where the Saint was killed. We learned about the history of the many incarnations of the Church from Roman times onward. From there, we saw Byzantine architecture and symbolism in the Church of Agia Sophia and learned more about the origins of the Iconoclast movement. Another highlight was the Rotunda, which was built by the Pagan emperor Galerius, turned into a Christian church, and then turned into a mosque by the Ottomans. We also visited the Arch and Palace of Galerius, heard the history of the White Tower, and ended by the statue of Alexander. The pace of the tour was excellent for us and packed with new information. By far the best walking tour we took in Greece.
excellent
AlexDamianescu,,May 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing symbolic monument museum at sea front. A must to see when you visit the city. Thessaloniki's top landmark, the 34m-high White Tower has a harrowing history as a prison and torture chamber.
Good choice
RIAMAOCTAWINNY P,,Jul 11, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Maria is the nice tour guide and friendly. She explained clearly. And her knowledge about history is the best. Thank you Maria.
Beyond Wonderful
Angela F,,Jul 4, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Miss Vasiliki was fabulous! She was knowledgeable, engaging and compromising. Provided information without feeling lectured, appreciated time required for photographs. This excursion, while somewhat pricey, was so worthwhile. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
My wife and I spent ten days in...
Dan E,,Mar 16, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I spent ten days in Thessaloniki and we went on this tour in the morning of our first full day in the city. Our guide was Anna Semertzi and we had a training guide with us as well. Probably due to the lateness of the season, November 19,2017, we were the only two non-guides on the tour so we had a very private tour. Anna's knowledge of the history of the city and about the customs, religion and archaeological sites was amazing. The tour covered all of the areas near our hotel and our guide took us to areas that we most likely would not have discovered on our own so that after the tour we felt comfortable walking all over without worry about getting lost. I would recommend doing this tour early on in your stay so that you get the overall lay of the land and feel of the city. In summary, we had a great guide and an extremely informative and enjoyable tour.
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