Recently Viewed
Thessaloniki Highlights: Private Guided Tour
5.0
5 Ratings
Thessaloniki
Discover Thessaloniki’s key attractions at your own pace and in complete privacy. A driver-guide will provide all the essential information to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the city’s history and beyond.
Discover Thessaloniki’s key attractions at your own pace and in complete privacy. A driver-guide will provide all the essential information to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the city’s history and beyond.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Trigonion Tower - Often referred to as Thessaloniki’s balcony, the Trigonion Tower offers a spectacular view of the city’s acropolis. Visitors can also enjoy a sweeping view of the old city and the Gulf of Thermaikos. On clear days, Mount Olympus, located 150 kilometers away, is visible. Trigoniou Tower, Thessaloniki.
- Vlatadon Monastery - A…
- Trigonion Tower - Often referred to as Thessaloniki’s balcony, the Trigonion Tower offers a spectacular view of the city’s acropolis. Visitors can also enjoy a sweeping view of the old city and the Gulf of Thermaikos. On clear days, Mount Olympus, located 150 kilometers away, is visible. Trigoniou Tower, Thessaloniki.
- Vlatadon Monastery - A visit to Moni Vlatadon (Vlatadon Monastery) during a full-day tour of Thessaloniki is truly unforgettable. Nestled in the serene Upper Town, this 14th-century Byzantine monastery is situated on a hillside just inside the old city walls and is believed to be the exact location where Saint Paul preached to the Thessalonians in 51 AD. A simple stone inside the small church is traditionally believed to be where the apostle stood. After a short drive from the city center, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views over the rooftops, the Thermaic Gulf, and, on clear days, all the way to Mount Olympus. The main church, dedicated to the Transfiguration, is adorned with beautifully preserved frescoes, and the entire site exudes a sense of tranquility as it remains an active monastery under the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Modest attire is required (shoulders and knees covered).
- Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki - Explore the Church of Saint Demetrius, one of Thessaloniki’s oldest and most significant Byzantine churches. Admire the frescoes and descend into the catacombs to uncover a piece of the city’s history. On Tuesdays, the crypt is closed, allowing only access to the church.
- The Greek Agora and Roman Forum - A stop at the Roman Forum (also known as the Ancient Agora) during a full-day tour of Thessaloniki offers a captivating glimpse into the city’s Roman past. Located in the heart of the modern center, at the intersection of Olympou and Filippou streets, this expansive open-air archaeological site was once the vibrant commercial, political, and social hub of Roman Thessaloniki, with its main structures built in the 2nd century AD.
- Arch of Galerius - Be amazed by the remnants of the renowned Galerius Arch, through which the ancient ‘highway’ Via Egnatia, connecting Rome with Constantinople, once passed.
- White Tower of Thessaloniki - Visit Thessaloniki’s most iconic landmark, which houses a museum, and enjoy the stunning view from the top.
- Monument of Alexander The Great - After viewing the statue of Philip II, admire the eternal king of Macedonia, Alexander the Great, on his majestic horse Vuchefalas at Thessaloniki’s most photographed location.
- Statue of Philip II of Macedon - The father of Alexander the Great stands proudly on a pedestal across from the White Tower, as if expressing pride in his son’s incredible achievements.
- Rotunda - This unique circular Christian church, the only one of its kind in the world, features breathtaking mosaics and a fascinating history, having transitioned from a Roman temple to a Christian church, then a mosque, and back to a church. On Tuesdays, the museum is closed, allowing only an exterior view.

What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Location
Trigonion Tower
Eptapirgiou, Eptapirgiou, 54634
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(5 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Fzhu2011
Feb 13, 2026
Fantastic tour with Yannis in Thessaloniki - We are so delighted that Yannis took all his efforts to meet our needs and visited all sites we are interested in. Very professional and considerate to tailor customs specifics! Highly recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Domnaa2021
Nov 16, 2025
This tour is a gem! - Being a local I had never been on a guided tour before. However, I knew that I hadn't visited some important sites of my city and as for the ones that I had, I just had a rather vague idea of their history as I had visited them when I was a schoolchild. This was the reason why I decided to look for a guided tour and I have to say that the whole experience exceeded my expectations!
Giannis made sure that by the end of the tour I had formed a thorough understanding of the history of the city and instead of just providing me with information about each sight he actually helped me realize how some sights are even interrelated and interconnected in the continuum of the history of Thessaloniki.
I absolutely loved the tour. Giannis is really good at capturing your attention and keeping it throughout the tour and, being a teacher, I have to say that this is a really difficult thing!
I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour both to locals who want to become more familiar with their city's history and of course to tourists and travelers who want to go off the beaten track and seek for meaningful experiences.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Elissavet_a
Nov 16, 2025
Totally worth it! - Feeling like a local! I really enjoyed my guidance to the most important sights in Thessaloniki with someone who knew how to make this tour a memorable experience! John is a very pleasant guide and gave me all the necessary information about the city and the places we visited.I will be definitely booking another tour with him to explore more of Greece!
Review provided by Viator