Thessaloniki’s 2,300 years of history unveiled (small group)

Become part of an interactive journey through the 2,300 years of Thessaloniki’s history, in an expert-led walking tour! Explore the city's historic center and experience its multicultural atmosphere.
✓ Small group (never overcrowded)
✓ Led by an expert licensed tour guide, archaeologist MA & PhD candidate in experiential tourism
✓ An interactive journey through the 2,300 years of Thessaloniki’s history
✓ Uncovers the diverse cultural influences that shaped the city’s unique identity

In present-day noisy downtown Thessaloniki, a series of monuments from the Greek and Roman era, along with Byzantine temples -many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites- are considered cultural treasures and explain why the city is considered by many an “open museum”. Roman open sites, Ottoman monuments, public squares with a European essence, traditional markets and many more, are underlining its multicultural character, along with a collection of various religions, languages, and customs, all combined and thrived within its walls.

This walking tour aims to create a narrative about a multicultural city which never lost its urban profile, by connecting many different monuments from various eras -from antiquity to the recent past.

In the courtyard of St. Demetrios, patron saint of Thessaloniki, an experienced certified tour guide will introduce you to the 2,300-year old history of the city, accompany you inside the church and its catacombs and share with you its well-hidden secrets. One of the most important archaeological sites of the Roman Thessaloniki will await you only a few steps from the meeting point. Its story includes important buildings, Roman habits, trading products and a surprise engraved on an ancient Roman commercial road.

You will visit Thessaloniki's first Ottoman baths, that still stand next to a road that remains the city's most important one from its foundation to date. Just a few steps away, you will have the opportunity to learn the history of the city’s markets and taste some of its top-quality local delicacies.

Right in the middle of Thessaloniki's most important square, you will get to learn the breath-taking story of an event that changed the city once and for all. Then you will explore a colorful neighborhood taking its name from the flower shops one finds there. In every corner, it hides pieces of the history of the city's Israeli community.

* The itinerary may be adjusted depending on the day of your tour, as operational opening hours alter. Any adjustments are limited to minor route changes, ensuring the core tour experience remains complete.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.