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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €69 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the imperial glory of Byzantine Thessaloniki on a specialised walking tour through the city’s historic heart.

    Hear fascinating stories of imperial drama, rituals, and customs from the lost Byzantine Empire.

    Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Church of Saint Demetrius, the Rotunda of Galerius, and Panagia Acheiropoietos.

    Explore Byzantine art, beliefs, and everyday life at the award-winning Museum of Byzantine Culture.

    Benefit from local insights, hidden stories, and recommendations shared by your licensed guide throughout the experience.

Activity location

  • Holy Church of Saint Demetrius
    • 81-83 Agiou Dimitriou
    • 546 33, Thessaloniki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Holy Church of Saint Demetrius
    • 81-83 Agiou Dimitriou
    • 546 33, Thessaloniki, Greece

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schedule

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Walking Tour

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€49.00 x 1 Adult€49.00
Paid at activity€20.00
Total
Price is €69.00
Until Tue, 3 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour inside the Museum of Byzantine Culture
  • Inclusions
    Tour inside the Archaeological Site of Venizelou Metro Station
  • Inclusions
    Tour inside the Crypt of Saint Demetrios
  • Inclusions
    Tour inside the Rotunda
  • Inclusions
    Exterior tour of the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
  • Inclusions
    Small group (max. 25 participants)
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Licensed tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Tour inside Agios Demetrios Church
  • Inclusions
    Walk nearby Roman ruins of the city (Roman Forum, Galerian Arch & Galerian Complex)
  • Exclusions
    Ticket fee for the Rotunda
  • Exclusions
    Ticket fee for the Museum of Byzantine Culture
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Holy Church of Saint Demetrius

  • 30m
Step into the “Golden Age” of Thessaloniki on a journey that brings the Byzantine Empire to life. Discover why this city held the prestigious title of the “Co-reigning” capital of the Empire alongside Constantinople. Your adventure begins in the city’s heart, at the UNESCO-listed Church of Agios Demetrios. Admire the vibrant mosaics and descend into the atmospheric crypt to discover the life of the city’s patron saint on the very site of his martyrdom.

Venizelou

  • 20m
Step inside the open excavation of the Venizelou Metro Station and take a look at the vivid commercial centre of Byzantine Thessaloniki.

Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos

  • 15m
Pass by the Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos, the oldest church in the city, to find a striking symbol from the Ottoman occupation.

Rotunda

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Finally, visit the Rotunda, a 4th-century emblematic monument comparable to Rome’s Pantheon. Having served as a pagan temple, church, and mosque, it reflects the city’s continuous evolution.

Museum of Byzantine Culture

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Between landmarks, discover local secrets and hidden spots while receiving recommendations on how to make the most of your stay in the city. Conclude at the award-winning Museum of Byzantine Culture. Through architectural remains, sacred icons, burial finds, and everyday objects, your guide brings to life the beliefs and society of the Byzantines, painting a vivid portrait of life within the Great Empire.

Location

Activity location

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    Holy Church of Saint Demetrius
    • 81-83 Agiou Dimitriou
    • 546 33, Thessaloniki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Holy Church of Saint Demetrius
    • 81-83 Agiou Dimitriou
    • 546 33, Thessaloniki, Greece

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