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Thessaloniki Classic Sightseeing Private Tour with Driver

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Saint Sofia
Saint Dimitrios
Aristotelous Square
Arch of Galerius
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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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We have been living and working in Thessaloniki for more than 30 years. We know every corner of this beautiful city. Touring with us is not a simple tour... it is a unique experience!
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest museums in Greece and the central museum of northern Greece. All visitors are welcome to experience its unique collections of ancient artefacts as well as its rich and extrovert cultural activities.
Museum of Byzantine Culture
In the Museum the visitor can visit the 11 galleries of the permanent exhibition and can travel back to the world of Byzantium through thematic sections concerning the daily private and public life, worship and the burial customs, architecture and art, the commercial and business activity.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Thessaloniki Classic
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White Tower of Thessaloniki

The emblem of Thessaloniki The White Tower is perhaps the most recognizable spot in Thessaloniki. Depicted on all types of souvenirs and favourite clothes, photographed from all angles, in all seasons and at each hour of the day, it has come to be imprinted on our collective unconscious, an archetypal image. With its distinctive cylindrical shape, its six storeys and its memory-charged history, it has become the city’s trademark. When one sets eyes on the White Tower, it means that one has made one of the most fascinating journeys and is in the city of a thousand promises, Thessaloniki.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alexander the Great Statue

The Alexander the Great statue in Thessaloniki is a prominent landmark and tribute to one of history's most famous military leaders. Situated along the city's waterfront on Nikis Avenue, near the White Tower of Thessaloniki. It overlooks the Thermaic Gulf, providing a scenic backdrop. The statue depicts Alexander the Great mounted on his horse, Bucephalus. It portrays Alexander in a dynamic pose, symbolizing his conquests and leadership. The statue is made of bronze and stands on a large marble pedestal.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arch of Galerius

One of the most characteristic monuments of Thessaloniki is the Arch of Galerius, located on the upper side of the Via Egnatia, a short distance from the Rotonda. (The Rotonda is a building with internal niches, serving as a place of worship). The Arch of Galerius is a glorious monument, whose purpose was not practical, but memorial and honorary. It is a triumphal arch built shortly before 305 AD to honor the Roman Emperor Galerius, after the final victory over the Persians. The triumphal arch that was positioned perpendicular to the ancient Egnatia, which crossed the city (west to east) forming a part of the Roman Palace of Galerius, which was developed through the current squares of Navarinou and Hippodrome. The construction design of the arch of Galerius was such as the two major roads to pass beneath it and crossed right in the middle, the current Egnatia Street and the street starting from the Arch and ending at the south gate of the wall of the Rotunda.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rotunda

The famous Rotonda of Thessaloniki, Macedonia: The Rotonda (or Rotunda) is one of the most important Roman monuments in Thessaloniki. It stands just next to the Arch of Galerius in the city center and it is also known as the Church of Agios Georgios. This cylindrical structure was built in 306 AD by the Roman tetrarch Galerius, who intended it to be his grave. At first, it worked as a temple but it remains unknown to which god this temple was dedicated. Eventually, Galerius died in 311 AD and he was buried in Felix Romuliana, modern Serbia. In the 4th century AD, the Byzantine emperor Constantine I converted it into an Orthodox church and many frescoes were painted inside, some of which survive today on the walls of Rotonda.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Eptapyrgio Castle

The city walls of Thessaloniki were the fortifications of the Byzantine city and are of great interest and importance for their archaeological, architectural and artistic points. The Byzantine walls of Thessaloniki concurred with the Roman ones. The walls were built of narrow bands of stone and a wider of brick and spread over a length of 7-8 km. The walls were forming an almost square shape (trapezoid) and a height of 10-12 m and their northern part was connected to the walls of Acropolis. Today exist only 3 km of walls. During the Turkish occupation part of the walls were built with ordinary bricks.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica

The church of Agios Dimitrios is dedicated to the patron Saint of the city and holds a prominent position among all the churches in this city. The Church has a rich history. Originally was built as a small chapel in 313 AD, on the ruins of an ancient Roman bath. In the fifth century the Bishop Leontius reconstructed the small chapel to a large basilica. This church was burned somewhere between the 626 AD and 634 AD. When it was constructed again took the form of a five-aisled basilica but in 1493 the Turkish invaders converted it into a mosque! In 1912 the church returned to the Christians but the great fire in 1917 destroyed it completely. The church commenced its holly service in 1949. The church is located on the ruins of the Roman Forum and is a basilica with five naves, a transept and a vestibule. It has a crypt located directly beneath the transept and the sanctuary. There are catacombs beneath the temple among which is the hall of the prison of St. Demetrius.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Roman Forum of Thessaloniki

The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki, also known as the Ancient Agora, is a significant archaeological site in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. It served as the center of public life during the Roman period. The Roman Forum is situated in the heart of Thessaloniki, near the modern Aristotelous Square. The site includes two main squares (the northern and the southern) and was surrounded by stoas (covered walkways), shops, and other public buildings. The forum dates back to the 2nd century AD, during the Roman Empire's rule over the region. It was the administrative, social, and commercial center of ancient Thessaloniki.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of Agia Sofia

Τhe Agia Sofia or Agia Sophia for several years was the metropolis of Thessaloniki. Agia Sofia is a great Basilica (domed) built over the ruins of an earlier gigantic basilica (which was destroyed in the 6th century AD). The church was built to commemorate the Agia Sofia in Constantinopolis. The construction began in the 7th century AD but during the years of construction there were many modifications and additions. During the Ottoman Empire this church as many others became a mosque but it was destroyed by fire in 1890 to reopen and offer its holly service, in 1913. Visitors of Agia Sofia will be able to observe the existence of very impressive pictures and carved decorations retained by the 8th, 9th and 11th century.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Aristotelous Square

After the fire of 1917, the French architect Ernest Hébrard was assigned to redesign the whole area of the city center and due to the historical significance of this central point he put Aristotelous Square in the heart of the new plan. The Aristotelous square is the point where the sea meets the land in the most central point of the city and the starting point of a place full of open spaces to the public. The Aristotelous square is described as a crucial place for Thessaloniki since is the only open space in the center of the city with this vast dimension turning to be the point of hosting numerous events throughout the year, people’s meeting place, place of recreation and promenade for the citizens and the visitors. It is mentioned and in fact is a rare example of a preplanned architectural design while its careful orientation is offering a captivating view of Mount Olympus.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance Tickets Fee General ticket: €15.00 (valid for 3 days) Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Rotonda, Thessaloniki, The White Tower, White Tower: Museum

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Thessaloniki Classic Sightseeing Private Tour with Driver?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Thessaloniki Classic Sightseeing Private Tour with Driver?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Thessaloniki Classic.
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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 18..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Thessaloniki Classic Sightseeing Private Tour with Driver is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Thessaloniki Classic Sightseeing Private Tour with Driver will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Thessaloniki Classic

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance Tickets Fee General ticket: €15.00 (valid for 3 days) Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Rotonda, Thessaloniki, The White Tower, White Tower: Museum

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