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Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour

Thessaloniki 2 hours

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 of 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.

Learn the Hellenistic Era, Foundation in 315 BC
Explore the Greek Agora and Roman Forum
Admire the Church of Saint Demetrius
Explore the Alatza Imaret
Church of Saint Nicholas Orphanos
Learn about the Roman Empire and its importance as a trade centre between Europe and Asia
Admire the Atatürk Museum
Explore the Rotunda of Galerius
Learn about one of the first Christian centers of the world
Admire the Aristotelous Square
Vist the Arch of Galerius
Admire the Palace of Galerius
Learn about the Byzantine Empire (the second largest city after Constantinople)
Explore the Tsimiski Street
Learn about the Crusades and the Kingdom of Thessalonica
Learn about the Ottoman Empire
Learn about the 19th Century modernization
Admire the Aristotelous Square
Learn about the first Balkan War and Thessaloniki’s liberation
Learn the Post-WWII boom

Guide

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

Tour ends at city centre.

Conditions:
Child rates are applied for this tour. In the case of an emergency please call +49 172 1535547.

Not included:
Entrance fee.

Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

78 Egnatia, Thessaloniki, Kentriki Makedonia, 546 24 Get directions

Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour

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