Best of Thessaloniki: Small Group Historical and Cultural Tour on foot

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About this activity

Experience the best of Thessaloniki and learn all about the region of Macedonia in half a day tour. Learn the highlights of this melting pot of cultures and feel the palm of the most popular city of Greece among the young people.

The modern city in which every corner you can see a different part of history and every single step you make you can feel footprints all the conquerors left behind.

Thessaloniki the capital of the region of Macedonia is the secret gem of Greece which has remained unspoiled from the industry of tourism and you can still feel the greek tradition and history.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Corfu Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: certified experience professional guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

White Tower of Thessaloniki

30 min Admission not included

Our accredited guide will meet you at the entrance of the White Tower to greet you and start your fascinating tour taking you in the past and over the centuries explaining you all the influence of the conquerors of this hidden gem of Greece. The White Tower once part of the Byzantine fortifications was rebuilt during the Ottoman period. Today is the symbol of Thessaloniki which stands by itself on the seacoast.
Arch of Galerius

30 min

The triumphal arch known today as Kamara probably built between 298 A.D and 305 A.D to commemorate Galerius' victorious campaign against the Persians.

The structure consisted of eight piers arranged jn two parallel rows but today only three are preserved which two carry reliefs depicting scenes from the Romans' victorious campaigns against the Persians.
Rotunda

30 min

The emblematic monument of Thessaloniki, was constructed in the early 4th century A.D. on the turning point between the pagan with the Christian world, probably as a temple for ancient cult worship or as a mausoleum for Constantine the Great .

This circular, domed building can only be compared to the Pantheon in Rome.

not long after it was built and during the early years of the Byzantine Empire, the Rotunda was turned into a Christian church.
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. All visitors are welcome to experience its unique collections of ancient artifacts as well as its rich and extrovert cultural activities.
Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica

30 min

This is the city's largest church ( UNESCO World Heritage) and the main sanctuary dedicated to its patron saint, Agios Dimitrios; it stands on the presumed site of his martyrdom 306 A.D. Restored after the fire of 1917, in line with the original architectural plans, the church has retained some features that are of incomparable historical and artistic interests.