Thessaloniki Private Tour: Delve into Greece's Enriching History
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Thessaloniki
Embark on a private tour of Thessaloniki and uncover the rich history of Greece. Explore ancient civilizations, admire stunning monuments, and enjoy the beautiful waterfront. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Arch of Galerius - We enrich our knowledge about the Roman history of Thessaloniki making a stop in the Arch of Galerius, which is located at the downtown of the city. This Arch of Triumph with impressive marble sculptures is a Part of the Roman ceasar Galerius complex.
- Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki - We visit the Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki. This is the most important early Christian church of the city and one of the oldest and largest in Greece, dedicated to the city’s parton saint, Dimitrios.
- Heptapyrgion - The Heptapyrgion, modern Eptapyrgio, also popularly known by its Ottoman Turkish name Yedi Kule. It is a Byzantine and Ottoman-era fortress situated on the north-eastern corner of the Acropolis of Thessaloniki. Then, we walk across the Walls of Thessaloniki learning about Thessaloniki’s medieval history and viewing the city from unique spots.
- War Museum of Thessaloniki - The Museum preserves historical facts and memories and historical heritage of Modern Greek history from the early 20th century until the liberation of Greece from German occupation at the end of WWII. The museum includes photographs of that period, uniforms of the Greek army, the air-forces and the navy, copies of artillery and ships, works of art, carved stones, maps, paintings, cards, and similar items from troops of other Balkan countries.
- White Tower of Thessaloniki - You are guided at the White Tower, the city’s most iconic landmark, which is located along the sea promenade and was once part of the city’s fortress walls.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Official Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to museums/monuments (In the winter season $3 in summer evtl. the double))
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the vibrant dimension of Greece’s second major city with a carefully curated private guided exploration. Submerge yourself in the rich chronicles of the ancient Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman societies. Journey through time as you admire numerous landmarks, delight in stunning vistas, and absorb the refreshing sea air along the captivating seafront. Your voyage comes to life under the guidance of a Licensed Official guide, promising a genuinely rewarding experience.
Location
Arch of Galerius
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Brianwj3079ku
Apr 20, 2024
Highly recommended tour in Thessaloniki with an excellent local guide - Our guided tour to Thessaloniki’s highlights was knowledgeable and enjoyable. Our experienced guide John was informative and funny. Highly recommended tour!
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Georgevenizelosp
Apr 18, 2024
Highly recommended! - Excellent service, everything was on time! Our driver was very professional the ride was comfortable and our guide was very thorough! Highly recommended!
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Φώτιος
Nov 14, 2023
Thessaloniki tour - Our guide John shared fascinating insights into city's history, from Macedonian ruins to vibrant markets. Highly recommend for a shore excursion in Thessaloniki.
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Lisalz6877jk
Oct 31, 2023
Best decision we made - Absolutely the best! I'll never take a group tour again after this. Our tour guide, John, was fun, educated and knowledgeable and quite funny! Thanks for the great memories
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Shelley_s
Sep 21, 2023
Wonderful experience! - Our guide walked us through history in this part of Greece. She was so friendly and so knowledgeable! We enjoyed this tour very much
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Athina68
Sep 17, 2023
Excellent tour Guide - We enjoyed this guided tour around a city with historical intest but also full of colours and flavors. Definatelly a place to visit.
Great services, the driver very proffesional and our guide Giannis very pleasant and informative.
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Tamara_c
Jul 31, 2023
Fabulous intro to Greece! - Our tour guide Stoutous and driver Konstons were excellent. Perfect combination of driving ( in air conditioned vehicle) and walking to get more intimate views and tours of historical landmarks. Would highly recommend!!
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Denis_e
Jul 11, 2023
Perfect - everything was quite educational and fun to see the 2 nd biggest city in Greece this way. Our guide told us much about how the people live what they like to do etc
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Nuit2023
Feb 4, 2023
Great city tour - Our in Thessaloniki was excellent! Our guide mr John gave us the opportunity to discover the city uncovering its secrets and hidden beauties! We highly recommend this company!
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