Thessaloniki Private Historic Walking Tour

Overview

Embark on a private historic tour of Thessaloniki, designed to give you a historic experience during a visit to the second largest city in Greece. Learn how this city remains a mosaic of different civilizations and cultures.

Itinerary

1. White Tower of Thessaloniki

   The White Tower of Thessaloniki (Greek: Λευκός Πύργος Lefkós Pýrgos; Turkish: Beyaz Kule; Ladino: Kuli Blanka) is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. The present tower replaced an old Byzantine fortification, known to have been mentioned around the 12th century, that the Ottoman Empire reconstructed to fortify the city's harbour sometime after Sultan Murad II captured Thessaloniki in 1430. The tower became a notorious prison and scene of mass executions during the period of Ottoman rule. The White Tower was substantially remodeled and its exterior was whitewashed after Greece gained control of the city in 1912. It has been adopted as the symbol of the city.

   · 30 min· Admission not included

2. Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica

   The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios (Greek: Άγιος Δημήτριος), is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki (in Central Macedonia, Greece), dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire. It is part of the site Palaeochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1988.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

3. Rotunda

   Built in 306 A.D. by the romans, Rotunda is one of the oldest religious sites of the city. Going back to the late 3rd century A.D., after a number of long devastating wars, the romans decided to divide the Empire into 4 regions, each with its own provinces , thus leading to the creation of a new form of leadership, the Tetrarchy.

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. Arch of Galerius

   Galerius Arch (kamara) and Rotunda were basic elements of the palatial complex. Original intensions were predicting its use as a mausoleum, although many archaeologists believe it was initially used as a roman temple. The dimensions of the main structure are quite impressive.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

5. The Greek Agora and Roman Forum

   The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the ancient Roman-era forum of the city, located at the upper side of Aristotelous Square. It is a large two-terraced forum featuring two-storey stoas, dug up by accident in the 1960s

   · 30 min· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point  Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Kids under 18 years old half price entrance tickets with show of the passport.
• Meeting point  Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.
• Meeting point  Aghios Dimitrios church entrance.
• Most travelers can participate
• Near public transportation
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Please make sure you will wear comfortable shoes and hats especially during summer months
• You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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Product code: 5776P13

Activity offered by Athens Walks Tour Company via Viator.