



A city that served as a bridge for commerce between Europe and Asia Minor, Thessaloniki is a treasure trove of historic landmarks that bear witness to its eventful past. According to legend, even the Apostle Paul came here to preach, leaving the seeds to what would become one of the first Christian capitals of Europe. We will take you through the ages on this walking tour, where you will learn about the distant Greek and Macedonian past to the times of the Ottoman Empire and present-day Greece, with views of the city’s famous world heritage sites. You will learn about: Foundation in 315 BC Hellenistic Era Roman Empire and its importance as a trade center between Europe and Asia One of the first Christian centers of the world Byzantine Empire (second largest city after Constantinople Crusades and the Kingdom of Thessalonica The Ottoman Empire 19th Century modernization The first Balkan War and Thessaloniki’s liberation Post-WWII boom
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
You will see: Aristotelous Square Greek Agora and Roman Forum Church of Saint Demetrius Alatza Imaret Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos Atatürk Museum Rotunda of Galerius Arch of Galerius Palace of Galerius Tsimiski Street
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $263 per person for this Thessaloniki experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EL, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide | 2 hours | — | $263 | |
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