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Between the Towers, Discover Thessaloniki in a day.
Eptapirgiou
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This is a walking tour. Not recommenced to individuals with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is an iconic walking tour in the inter-temporal city of Thessaloniki. We will start from the highest point in the city and walk to the sea. Along the way, we will immerse ourselves in the deep history and culture of a city that has existed and has maintained the status of a large city for the last 24 centuries. Conquered and held by just about all the major empires that have passed through this region and inhabited by pagans, Christians, Jews and Muslims this city is like a time capsule.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guiding services
Meeting Points
Departure
Heptapyrgion of Thessaloniki
Return
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Between the Towers, Discover Thessaloniki in a day.
Eptapirgiou
About
This is an iconic walking tour in the inter-temporal city of Thessaloniki. We will start from the highest point in the city and walk to the sea. Along the way, we will immerse ourselves in the deep history and culture of a city that has existed and has maintained the status of a large city for the last 24 centuries. Conquered and held by just about all the major empires that have passed through this region and inhabited by pagans, Christians, Jews and Muslims this city is like a time capsule.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guiding services
Meeting Points
Departure
Heptapyrgion of Thessaloniki
Return
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Itinerary
1
Eptapyrgio Castle
In depth guided tour of this magnificent medieval fortress.
45 minutes
2
Trigonion Tower
Great view of Thessaloniki available in this area. Best photo stop in the tour.
15 minutes
3
Vlatadon Monastery
The only surviving active Byzantine monastery in Thessaloniki.
15 minutes
4
Alatza Imaret
One of the only five surviving mosques in Thessaloniki.
10 minutes
5
Church of Saint Dimitrios - Patron of Thessaloniki
The most important Christian Basilica in Greece. It encapsulates all of the city's history.
45 minutes
6
The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
The navel of the city during the Roman times.
15 minutes
7
Athonos
One of the markets of the city.
15 minutes
8
The Kapani (Vlali) Market
The oldest and most central food market of Thessaloniki dating back to at least the Ottoman times.
15 minutes
9
Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos
The oldest christian church in the city.
10 minutes
10
Rotunda
The oldest surviving building in the city. Going back to the Roman times.
20 minutes
11
Arch of Galerius
The triumphal arch built by the Roman emperor Galerius around 300 AD.
10 minutes
12
The Palace of Galerius
The Palatial Complex built by Galerius.
13
White Tower of Thessaloniki
End point of the tour. A place with rich history. Landmark of the city.
