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In the city center tour, they are shown mainly places and they are told stories that they cannot be found in guidebooks or discovered easily. We speak also about how the city started, about some of its main monuments, about the contemporary life in the city and many other stories that they hide behind buildings and walls. We walk very slowly, we make many stops, and we realize that Thessaloniki is not what it is showing but what it is hiding.
In the end, many recommendations are given about food and hidden gems.
The tour is conducted by an official tourist guide with the registered no. 33Ξ02766Ε1
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be waiting in front of the church of Saint Demetrius with a red umbrella to recognize him.
The tour finishes in the most famous monument of Thessaloniki, the white tower.
Itinerary
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1
We meet in the saint Demetrius church, the Patron Saint of city and we enter inside to explore its hidden treasures and stories.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We go to the Roman Forum, where the guide will explain the archeological site and the beginning of the Roman period of the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We speak about the Byzantine period of the city through this masterpiece of construction.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We see the Hamza Bey Camii and the guide will speak about the ottoman period of the city. Also the mysteries behind this building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We go underground to visit the archeological site of the metro station of Venizelou.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Kapani (Vlali) Market
We visit the oldest market of the city, the kapani market and we speak about the gastronomical habits of the locals.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We visit the oldest monastery of the city and we unfold the magic of the byzantine art
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Church of Agia Sofia
We enter inside the cathedral of the city, the splendid Agia Sophia of Thessaloniki, where we admire the mosaic masterpieces.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We visit from outside the archeological site of the palace of ceasar Galerius and we talk about the monuments of his time, his Palace, the hippodrome and the arch of Triumph.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10White Tower of Thessaloniki
We end the tour in landmark monument of the city, the white Tower and finish the tour unfolding its sad story.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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