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Thessaloniki's 2,300-year History In An Expert-led Walking Tour
Become part of an interactive journey through the 2,300 years of Thessaloniki’s history, in an expert-led walking tour! ✓ Small group ✓ Led by a licensed tour guide, archaeologist MA & PhD candidate in experiential tourism ✓ Uncovers the diverse cultural influences that shaped Thessaloniki’s unique identity Roads full of monuments. Monuments full of stories about emperors, gods and mortals, wars and disasters, victories and feasts. A city of many faces - sometimes with a friendly smile, sometimes with an introvert frown, and some other times with an awkward pose as she stands in front of her historical significance and glorious 23-century past. In this walking tour, we discover every period of the city’s history - from Roman times to present day - through a kaleidoscope of monuments and landmarks that mark the ever-present timeline of a multicultural metropolis. * The itinerary may be adjusted, as opening hours can alter and certain monuments might be closed on specific days.
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 5 of 7 stops have map coordinates.
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
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Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
We will meet in the courtyard of St. Demetrios, patron saint of Thessaloniki. Our 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.
30 min - 2
The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
One of the most important archaeological sites of the Roman Thessaloniki awaits you only a few steps from our meeting point and first stop. Its story includes important buildings, Roman habits, trading products and a surprise engraved on an ancient Roman commercial road.
20 min - 3
Stop 3
A lively neighborhood full of colors, 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.
20 min - 4
The Kapani (Vlali) Market
You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the city’s markets and to taste top-quality local delicacies.
20 minAdmission included - 5
Stop 5
An underground open archaeological site inside a unique metro station depicting all layers of Thessaloniki's history.
15 minAdmission not included - 6
Bey Hamam
Thessaloniki's first Ottoman baths still stand next to a road that remains the city's most important one from its foundation to date.
20 min - 7
Aristotelous Square
Right in the middle of Thessaloniki's most important square, we narrate a breath-taking story about a fire that changed the city once and for all.
20 min
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Thessaloniki's 2,300-year history in an expert-led walking tour
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