4 Hours Private Thessaloniki City Tour

4.7 (20 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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White tower of Thessaloniki — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Alexander The Great — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the rich history of Thessaloniki during this private tour. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites from the Byzantine and Roman eras as well as the White Tower and the Greek Agora and Roman Forum. Visit the Old Town (Ano Poli) and the City Walls, where you will be able to admire the marvelous view of Thessaloniki. Visit Agora Modiano,a restored market with 75 shops and cafe .In this city with its great history, you can explore many facets of its history and culture, enjoy taking beautiful photos, and enjoy the views and walks in the city.

Featured places Old City,Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki,White Tower,Vlatades Monastery,Arch of Galerius and Rotunda of Galerius,Saint Dimitrios church

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English
Operated by: MTG

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Tour guide -The driver is not a licenced tour guide
Not included: Admission fees: Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Not included: Admission fees: White Tower of Thessaloniki

Itinerary

White Tower of Thessaloniki

20 min Admission not included

White Tower the landmark of Thessaloniki was built in the fifteenth century after the fall of Thessaloniki to the Ottomans in 1430. At its location there had been an older tower belonging to Thessaloniki’s Byzantine fortifications, where the eastern wall met the sea wall. The Tower was the eastern end of the sea wall.

The White Tower is circular, with a height of 33.90 meters and a diameter of 21.70 meters. It consists of a ground (entrance) floor and six upper stories. It is built of stone, plaster, and partially of brick the battlements, the roof over the entrance and the ground floor and the staircase vault are built exclusively of brick.
Monument of Alexander The Great

20 min

The monument of Alexander the Great is located in one of the most popular areas of Thessaloniki, in Nea Paralia right by the sea,It is an impressive, six meters (20 ft.) tall monument that represents Alexander while riding his horse “Voukefalas” (Bucephalus), one of the most famous actual horses of antiquity.
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

one hour Admission not included

The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest museums in Greece and the central museum of northern Greece. Ιt has been housed in a building, designed by architect Patroklos Karantinos since 1962 and it has been designated as a listed monument of modern heritage, as it is one of the most representative examples of architectural modernism in Greece. Its collections include artifacts and assemblages from excavations conducted since 1912 by the Greek Antiquities Service throughout Macedonia.
Arch of Galerius

20 min

The Arch of Galerius early 4th-century AD monument in the city of Thessalonika as an outstanding example of early Byzantine art and architecture
Rotunda

10 min

The Rotunda of St. George is located just north of the junction of the two main axes of the city where the Arch of Galerius can be found. It is now one of the 15 Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki that were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.

The name Rotunda came from its round shape. It is one of the oldest and more impressive monuments in Thessaloniki. It was built in the first years of Roman tetrarchy, when Caesar Galerius (250-311 AD) was based in Thessaloniki. It was part of the imperial complex, probably in one theory built as Galerius’ mausoleum, but was never used
Stop 6

20 min Admission not included

The Ancient Forum, the administrative centre of ancient Thessaloniki, occupied an area about two hectares in the heart of the city. Its construction began at the end of the 2nd century A.D. on the site of an older forum dating from early Imperial times.
Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica

30 min

The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki
Trigonion Tower

30 min

The Trigoniou Tower is the most famous and impressive tower of the wall. It was built in the late 15th century to prevent an invasion of the city

It is also called "the balcony of Thessaloniki", you’ll have the chance to enjoy the magnificent and imposing panoramic image of the city hugging the sea. On a clear day you’ll be able to see Olympus Mountain located 150km away, without any difficulty.
Stop 9

Passing by

Tsinari, part of the Ano Poli (Upper City), took its name from "cinar" Turkish for plane tree. The profile of the distict is still alive due to the preservation of the old urban plan and the significant number of listid buildings present in the area.
Aristotelous Square

30 min

Aristotelous Square is the main city square of Thessaloniki, Greece and is located on Nikis avenue (on the city's waterfront), in the city center. It was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard in 1918, but most of the square was built in the 1950s.

Many buildings surrounding the central square have since been renovated and its northern parts were largely restored in the 2000s.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Davitel The Tobacco Hotel
Makedonia Palace
Hotel Orestias Kastorias
Hotel Queen Olga
COLORS Urban Hotel
Hotel Philippion
Blue Bottle Boutique Hotel
The Mood Luxury Rooms
Imperial Plus Urban Smart Hotel Thessaloniki
Hotel Nea Metropolis
Hotel Esperia
Egnatia Hotel

and 61 more pickup points

We pick up our passengers from their address if its accessible for the vehicle

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Tour guide is not included

Options

Thessaloniki HDtour 7passenger

MV9: Private minivan for up to 7 passengers

Pickup included
Thessaloniki tour 12passengers

MC12: Private minibus for up to 12 passengers

Pickup included
Thessaloniki tour 19passengers

Minibus for up to 19 passenger

Pickup included