Hidden Gems of Thessaloniki and Main Monuments

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About this activity

In the city center tour, they are shown mainly places and they are told stories that they cannot be found in guidebooks or discovered easily. We speak also about how the city started, about some of its main monuments, about the contemporary life in the city and many other stories that they hide behind buildings and walls. We walk very slowly, we make many stops, and we realize that Thessaloniki is not what it is showing but what it is hiding.

In the end, many recommendations are given about food and hidden gems.

The tour is conducted by an official tourist guide with the registered no. 33Ξ02766Ε1

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min – 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Giorgos Pame Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (6–16 years) · Adults (17–65 years) · Seniors (66–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local licensed tourist guide

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: gratuites for the guide

Itinerary

Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica

15 min

We meet in the saint Demetrius church, the Patron Saint of city and we enter inside to explore its hidden treasures and stories.
The Greek Agora and Roman Forum

15 min

We go to the Roman Forum, where the guide will explain the archeological site and the beginning of the Roman period of the city.
Stop 3

10 min

We speak about the Byzantine period of the city through this masterpiece of construction.
Hamza Bey Camii

10 min

We see the Hamza Bey Camii and the guide will speak about the ottoman period of the city. Also the mysteries behind this building.
Stop 5

10 min

We go underground to visit the archeological site of the metro station of Venizelou.
The Kapani (Vlali) Market

10 min

We visit the oldest market of the city, the kapani market and we speak about the gastronomical habits of the locals.
Stop 7

15 min

We visit the oldest monastery of the city and we unfold the magic of the byzantine art
Church of Agia Sofia

15 min

We enter inside the cathedral of the city, the splendid Agia Sophia of Thessaloniki, where we admire the mosaic masterpieces.
The Palace of Galerius

30 min

We visit from outside the archeological site of the palace of ceasar Galerius and we talk about the monuments of his time, his Palace, the hippodrome and the arch of Triumph.
White Tower of Thessaloniki

20 min

We end the tour in landmark monument of the city, the white Tower and finish the tour unfolding its sad story.