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Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

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Thessaloniki, Greece
Cultural ToursWalking ToursLuxury

About this activity

This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Thessaloniki, Greece. Rated 4.2/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €230 per person. 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.<br/><br/>You will learn about:<br/>Foundation in 315 BC<br/>Hellenistic Era<br/>Roman Empire and its importance as a trade center between Europe and Asia<br/>One of the first Christian centers of the world<br/>Byzantine Empire (second largest city after Constantinople<br/>Crusades and the Kingdom of Thessalonica<br/>The Ottoman Empire<br/>19th Century modernization<br/>The first Balkan War and Thessaloniki’s liberation<br/>Post-WWII boom

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

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 1 language.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture loversTravellers who prefer a private experience

Best time to visit

Thessaloniki is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Thessaloniki sell out.

Frequently asked questions

From
€230
per person