Thessaloniki Private Classic Sightseeing Tour from Cruise Port

Thessaloniki Private Classic Sightseeing Tour from Cruise Port

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About This Tour in Thessaloniki

Experience hot spots of Thessaloniki on this classic sightseeing tour with our private guide and car. Get picked up at the port or your hotel and drive to the White Tower, the main landmark of the city. From here, your driver will take you to the Agia Sofia and Agios Dimitrios, the Byzantine church and its crypt. Climb up the hill to see the Byzantine castles. As you go, our guide will explain the significance of all the sights, as well as the heritage of the city – from its ancient beginnings to its Christian period to its Ottoman period. After descending the City walls, also known as the Acropolis, you will pass the Galerius Arch (Kamara), the Aristotelous Square, and the Port of Thessaloniki. Pass through beautiful flower and food markets, where you can taste Bougatsa, a characteristic dessert from the area. Depending on your personal preference our local guide can also adjust a personal program just for you.

Why Visit Thessaloniki?

Thessaloniki, Greece offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Thessaloniki provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Thessaloniki

You can reach Thessaloniki, Greece by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Licensed Tour Guide - Approved by the Greek ministry of Tourism
  • Private transportation. Air-conditioned vehicle
  • White Tower of Thessaloniki entry tickets
  • Pick Up at Thessaloniki Port or hotel
  • Heptapyrgion Byzantine Walls entry tickets
  • Free “Bougatsa” tasting
  • The Greek Agora Ancient Roman Forum entry tickets

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and meals (optional)
  • Shopping at Modiano or Kapani markets
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The White Tower is the emblem and most important landmark of Thessaloniki City 40 minutes

The White Tower is the emblem and most important landmark of Thessaloniki City. Since its construction in the 15th or 16th century, the White Tower served as a fortification, garrison, prison and museum. It is circular, with a height of 33.90 meters and a diameter of 21.70 meters. It consists of a ground (entrance) floor and six upper stories. Ticket included.

Alexander the Great Statue - an impressive, six meters (20 ft

Alexander the Great Statue - an impressive, six meters (20 ft.) tall monument that represents Alexander while riding his horse “Voukefalas” (Bucephalus)

“The Umbrellas” was made by Greek sculptor Giorgios...

“The Umbrellas” was made by Greek sculptor Giorgios Zongolopoulos in 1997 when Thessaloniki was the European Capital of Culture. Now one of the most photographed places in the entire city, it’s sometimes illuminated with different lights making it even more magical.

Hagia Sophia is a church dedicated to the Holy Wisdom in Thessaloniki, Greece 20 minutes

Hagia Sophia is a church dedicated to the Holy Wisdom in Thessaloniki, Greece. The three-nave basilica was built in the 7th century on the foundations of a church from 315; it is considered a precursor of cross-domed churches.

The Church of Saint Demetrios or Demetrios Basilica... 30 minutes

The Church of Saint Demetrios or Demetrios Basilica is an early Byzantine church in Thessaloniki dedicated to the city’s Patron Saint. It was built in the middle of the 5th century (413), on the site of the Saint's martyrdom, by the Illyrian prefect Leontios. In this area was the "stadium" where dueling matches took place.

The Byzantine Walls are 7 kilometers long and... 1 hour

The Byzantine Walls are 7 kilometers long and up to 10 meters high, as well as almost 5 meters thick. A number of fortresses and defensive towers were added during different periods of history like the Heptapirgion and the Trigoniou Tower located near the Acropolis. Several square, circle or polygon shaped towers were also built along the entire perimeter.

Circular building built as a house of worship... 15 minutes

Circular building built as a house of worship by Romans in the early 300s & known for its mosaics. It is now one of the 15 Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki that were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.

The Arch of Galerius (Kamara) is an early... 15 minutes

The Arch of Galerius (Kamara) is an early 4th-century AD monument in the city of Thessalonika as an outstanding example of early Byzantine art and architecture.

OPTIONAL 30 minutes

OPTIONAL. Ticket not included. Cost: 2€. The Ancient Roman Forum, the administrative centre of ancient Thessaloniki, occupied an area about two hectares in the heart of the city. Its construction began at the end of the 2nd century A.D. on the site of an older forum dating from early Imperial times.

Aristotelous Square is the main Thessaloniki square and... 1 hour

Aristotelous Square is the main Thessaloniki square and is located on Nikis avenue (on the city's waterfront), in the city center. It was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard in 1918, but most of it was built in the 1950s. Many buildings surrounding the central square have since been renovated and its northern parts were largely restored in the 2000s.

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