Thessaloniki Old Town Walking Tour -Mythology & Botany
Description
Old Town and its cobblestreets is a place to discover with a local! Join me in this small-group walking tour to: -- Explore Thessaloniki's oldest part with its beautiful alleyways and squares -- Meet must-see Unesco landmarks like the Ancient Wall and Byzantine monument churches -- Enjoy marvellous city views -- Learn greek myths, and how they are connected with local plants -- Learn about greek kitchen and herbal folk remedies -- Savor a homemade greek herbal refreshment -- Get tips to make the best out of your travel in Thessaloniki! -- or customize the walk, and just explore the biggest part of this picturesque area on foot Duration ~ 3 hours Free cancellation up to 24h before the tour) No difficult uphill parts, suitable for most ages and fitness conditions
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Itinerary
Starting the walk at a famous place with a great panoramic view of Thessaloniki city
Vlatadon Monastery: an Unesco monument church & another amazing city view!
Upper Town is an open-air museum by itself! Through our walking tour, we will be meeting ancient city landmarks
Ano Poli (Old Town or Upper Town) - Thessaloniki's oldest beautiful neighborhood, a must-do travel stop!
A must-do experience while traveling in Thessaloniki, Upper Town provides hidden gems, amazing views, old cobbled alleys, walking by the Walls, discovering a local neighborhoud and an urban natural landscape at the same time! If you also love folk or myth lore, this cultural tour will be a unique memorable experience!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
Very interesting walking tour of the old upper city with a focus on plants and herbs
Me and my parents were lucky to be the only ones, so it was actually a private tour. Hara, our guide was very friendly and considerate as well as knowledgeable. I really enjoy walking tours in general since they are a wonderful way to get to know a city, and this one didn't disappoint!
Hara was a lovely welcoming guide. We visited the back streets and hidden gardens of Old Town. Hara answered all of our questions thoughtfully. It was a wonderful way to discover the Old Town and learn more about Thessaloniki.
This operator messaged me several times, confusing the tour I had booked (Top Sights and Hidden Gems) with another (City of Gods and Heroes) which they also referred to as the 'myth' tour. At the meeting point the guide was sitting down with no ID or flag/umbrella showing until we approached her. She was so soft-spoken it was difficult to hear; another member of the group complained about this. We walked for a few minutes but my partner developed cramp in her legs so we informed the guide we were pulling out. I requested a refund from Tripadvisor/Viator which was refused because the operator said the tour had been 'delivered'. I recommend the Big Bus instead - cheaper and you'll have an interesting ride through the narrow winding streets of the old town at the top of the hill with great views over the sea.
Dear TripAdvisor client, The platform that allows for a check between a posted review and the booking that it refers to, is Viator. A Tripadvisor review could be done by anyone, even a person that has not booked an experience. Having said that: - My experience is "Thessaloniki Old Town Walking Tour -Mythology & Botany" - You claim having booked "Top Sights and Hidden Gems", which has another code (sent to Viator Help Center) - I always wear a badge of the Association i am a active member of (identification mark). Never holding an umbrella, as this is a small-group tour!! - I never have been requested for a refund from Viator, and never responded ofcourse to it - There has been NO tour experience under the ones i hold, that a person has pulled off. In case such a thing ever happened for health reasons, I would be kindly including their needs. - This incident itself draws questions for your goals, and if indeed you were a participant. Your review has been reported for a check. Wishing you nice experiences, when you are a traveler
We had a wonderful tour with Hara as the host. Hara adjusted the tour to our needs and was a very knowledgeable host. It is a beautiful place and we were left with a better understanding of the city and its history.
We had a wonderful morning with Joy touring the old town of Thessaloniki. We started at the tower at the wall, and she described to us the history of the Thessaloniki and as we made our way around the upper city, she told us more of the history. We stopped at a few monasteries and historical sites, especially the monastery where Saint Paul preached. She was very informative, helpful and kind. We highly recommend this tour.
It was a very pleasant walk around the old town with lots of places you might not find on your own. Great views of the city and give us an insight to the history of Thessaloniki
We had a very nice couple of hours with our guide. She was knowledgeable and told entertaining stories. We walked down many streets and saw beautiful churches and sights.
Hara was so wonderful and helpful to your with, shared so much interesting information about everything from food to history to politics and of course a lot about nature and herbs, we can’t wait to do it again!!!
This was such a lovely tour away from the hustle and bustle of the lower town. Hara is a charming, friendly, informative guide. Very interesting to learn about the various health benefits from the flora and fauna in the upper part of the city, as well as the philosophy. I thoroughly recommend this tour as something different in a beautiful part of town. Thank you Hara and thank you for the delicious herbal tea!
