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Thessaloniki's 2,300 Years Of History + Exclusive Souvenir
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Walk through the layered history of Thessaloniki on an interactive, expert-led guided tour at the city's historic center and take home our exclusive “2,300-year-old Lady” marble coaster! Roman remains, Byzantine churches, Ottoman monuments and lively markets reveal the cultures that have shaped the city. Over 2.5 hours, our licensed guide connects the dots through stories, puzzles and details you might otherwise walk past. With up to 10 participants, there is room for questions and conversation. Along the way, taste a local delicacy and experience another side of Thessaloniki’s story. Take that story home with our exclusive “A 2,300-year-old Lady” marble coaster, included in your ticket. Designed for Dot2Dot with We Are Synthetic and crafted in Thessaloniki from white Thassos marble, it reflects the city as we see it. The route and stops may vary according to the day and opening hours, while preserving the tour’s focus on Thessaloniki’s layered history and multicultural character.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 10 travelers
Experience operator
Dot2dot
GR
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 5 of 6 stops have map coordinates.
- 1
Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica
We will meet in the courtyard of St. Demetrios, patron saint of Thessaloniki. Our certified tour guide will introduce you to the 2,300-year old history of the city, accompany you inside the church and its catacombs and share with you its well-hidden secrets.
30 min - 2
The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
One of the most important archaeological sites of the Roman Thessaloniki awaits you only a few steps from our meeting point and first stop. Its story includes important buildings, Roman habits, trading products and a surprise engraved on an ancient Roman commercial road.
20 min - 3
Stop 3
A lively neighborhood full of colors, taking its name from the flower shops one finds there. In every corner, it hides pieces of the history of the city's Israeli community.
20 min - 4
The Kapani (Vlali) Market
You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the city’s markets and to taste top-quality local delicacies.
20 minAdmission included - 5
Bey Hamam
Thessaloniki's first Ottoman baths still stand next to a road that remains the city's most important one from its foundation to date.
20 min - 6
Aristotelous Square
Right in the middle of Thessaloniki's most important square, we narrate a breath-taking story about a fire that changed the city once and for all.
20 min
What's included
- Led by a licensed tour guide, archaeologist MA & PhD candidate in experiential tourism
- One souvenir per participant: "A 2,300-year-old lady" marble coaster | Dot2Dot × We Are Synthetic
- Local delicacy tasting
- Archival material presentation
- 2.5-hour walking tour in a small group
What's not included
- Transportation to the starting point of the walking tour is not provided.
- Anything the participants wish to buy during the tour is not included in the price.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Thessaloniki's 2,300 years of history + exclusive souvenir
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