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- German
- English
Thessaloniki has numerous early Christian and Byzantine monuments protected by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
This is a walking tour we explore the rich cultural and religious heritage of this unique city, its tiny or larger churches hidden almost everywhere. Many of them are decorated with mosaics and frescoes still preserved dating back from the 5th to the 14th century. Starting from the top of the hill with the Byzantine-time Acropolis, walking along the city walls, we continue to various churches in the city center.
We visit UNESCO monuments, mostly churches, with no admission fee required, besides the Rotonda entrance ticket which is not included in the tour fees.
Taxi drives are not included in the tour fees to/from the Acropolis/Upper Town.
This guided tour can be done on all days - except Tuesdays.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the marble statue of Venizelos, on Egnatia street, upper part of Aristotle square
Near the White Tower
Itinerary
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1
The top of the city's upper town with its Byzantine city wall fortification
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A tiny old church with frescoes used as a monastery with great views of the city
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
The most impressive UNESCO monument of the city, which is unique in the whole Greece. Admission fee is 6 EUR per person
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
The most important and largest church of the city is that of the patron saint, Dimitrios.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Walk around the biggest central excavation of the city for photos
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Includes a lot of walking, some on uneven surface and more monuments to see en route
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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