Thessaloniki Private Historic Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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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
Guide: English
Operated by: Athens Walks Tour Company

Ages: Youth (1–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour,Local dessert of Thessaloniki (Bougatsa semolina pie),Entry/Admission - Rotunda

Not included

Not included: 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

Itinerary

White Tower of Thessaloniki

30 min Admission not included

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

one hour Admission not included

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.
Rotunda

20 min Admission included

Built in 306 A.D. by the romans, Rotunda is one of the oldest religious sites of the city.

Going back to the late 3rd century A.D., after a number of long devastating wars, the romans decided to divide the Empire into 4 regions, each with its own provinces , thus leading to the creation of a new form of leadership, the Tetrarchy.
Arch of Galerius

15 min Admission not included

Galerius Arch (kamara) and Rotunda were basic elements of the palatial complex. Original intensions were predicting its use as a mausoleum, although many archaeologists believe it was initially used as a roman temple. The dimensions of the main structure are quite impressive.
The Greek Agora and Roman Forum

30 min Admission not included

The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the ancient Roman-era forum of the city, located at the upper side of Aristotelous Square. It is a large two-terraced forum featuring two-storey stoas, dug up by accident in the 1960s

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Church of St. Demetrios

End point

Church of St. Demetrios

Pickup points

and 29 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Meeting point

Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.
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.