Thessaloniki City Tour & Archaelogical Museum

Thessaloniki is the Capital of Northern Greece and the 2nd largest city of Greece, a city that drifts in time from classical antiquity to modern days, preserving centuries of history till modern days through architecture, gastronomy, local people and archaeological monuments. Among the 15 UNESCO heritage sites in the city, seize the opportunity to find more about the most important of them through this tour.

Firstly, we will head to the upper town the so called “Ano Poli” and observe the impressive byzantine walls that once used to be approximately 4km in length and 10-12 meters in height surrounding and protecting the city inhabitants from invaders.

Moving on, you will spot the traditional architecture by visiting the Paleochristian church of Saint Demetrios ,the patron saint of the city and its catacombs. 

Heading to the heart of the city center, you will learn about the Roman period by admiring the beautiful Monument of Rotunda and the famous Arch of Galerius.

We will finish our tour by the sea with the landmark of the city, the White Tower and the statue of Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia.

During our walk we will pass through Kapani Local Market (the oldest public market of Thessaloniki), a place full with flavours and aromas of the fresh ingredients of the local cuisine, where we will have the opportunity to taste some of them and feel like a local Greek.

The Cultrure and History lovers can visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki with our guide.

Did you know that UNESCO designates Thessaloniki as one of the most Creative Cities of Gastronomy in the world? 

Tip: Do not forget to ask your guide about gastronomic recommendations!

Tour Highlights:

• Explore the 2nd largest city in Greece and learn the history behind its name (spoiler alert: there is a famous mermaid involved).
• Spot the different historical periods of the city which once was a multicultural crossroad through a guided tour to the main interesting sites.
• Visit the Kapani Market, the oldest public market of Thessaloniki.

Itinerary:

07:00-09:30   Pick up of guests from meeting points. Sightseeing with 3 bus stops:
                       - Ano Poli (Kastra)
                       - Agios Dimitrios church with visit to the church
                       - Archaeological museum with one hour guided tour

10:00-13:30   Panoramic (bus tour) visit of the greatest monuments of the city: 
                       - White Tower
                       - Kamara (Galerius's arch)
                       - Rotunda
                       - Alexander the Great
                       - East walls of the city

15:30             End of the tour and return to the meeting points.

* The pick-up time depends on the meeting point you choose. The further away from the center of Thessaloniki the meeting point is, the earlier the pick-up time will be.

* The total duration of the activity can be 4 hours (half-day tour) for guests staying in Thessaloniki or its surroundings and 8 hours 30 min (full-day tour) for guests staying in Halkidiki.
The actual duration of the tour in the city of Thessaloniki and the Archaeological Museum is the same for all options.

 Notes

• Travellers should proceed at the pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure time. 
• The transfer of small-sized animals to 7kg is permitted by the organizer in special dimensions baskets of 50X40X70cm and only in the passenger compartment. The responsibility for their supervision throughout the duration of the trip (food, water, shadow, tranquility) is of their owners. 
• Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible.