Thessaloniki : Must-See attractions walking tour
Description
Your tour begins at the meeting point in front of Hagios Demetrios, where you'll meet your guide and start your exploration of Thessaloniki's historical treasures. Visit the White Tower, a monument and museum that replaced an old Byzantine fortification and became a notorious prison during Ottoman rule. Admire its architecture and learn about its fascinating history. Continue your journey with a visit to the Church of Saint Demetrius, the main sanctuary dedicated to the city's patron saint. Explore the Rotunda, one of the oldest religious sites in Thessaloniki, built in 306 A.D. by the Romans. Marvel at the Arch of Galerius, part of a palatial complex that may have been used as a mausoleum or temple. Finally, explore the Roman Forum of Thessaloniki, featuring two-storey stoas and dug up in the 1960s.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore the most famous landmark of Thessaloniki, once part of the city's fortification and a prison, now a symbol of the city.
Visit the palace, hippodrome, arch, and Rotunda built by Cesar Galerius when he made Thessaloniki his place of residence.
Discover one of the oldest churches in Thessaloniki, still preserving its beautiful mosaics.
Explore the center of all financial and administrative activity during Roman times, once full of life.
Visit the church where Thessaloniki's patron saint is worshipped, a site of pilgrimage for hundreds of people daily.
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.
- Recommended for everyone
