Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour

 

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.

Highlights - 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
Ottoman Empire
19th Century modernization
The first Balkan War and Thessaloniki’s liberation
Post-WWII boom

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.

Itinerary - Points of interest
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

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Aristotelous & Egnatia (Venizelos Statue)
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: city centre.

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide