Top Thessaloniki Sightseeing Tours

With so much to see in Thessaloniki, it can be challenging to create an itinerary that’s easy to follow. This convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour follows a bus route along many of the city’s top attractions, including the Church of St. Demetrios, Makedonia Palace Hotel, and Archeological Museum. Your ticket grants unlimited access to the bus route for 24 hours.

The Greek port city of Thessaloniki is known for its magnificent Byzantine and Ottoman-era monuments, but many travelers never explore beyond the historic sites. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Thessaloniki local and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Your ‘Lokafyer’ guide is no typical tour guide—instead, they will show you around the city like a friend; take you to the museums, markets, and neighborhoods that they know and love; and give you tips on where to eat, drink, and shop in the city.

Buy your hop-on, hop-off bus tickets today and get ready to explore Thessaloniki with City Sightseeing! Listen and be awarded of THESSALONIKI's history, experience the best, the most famous and worldwide known sights & monuments of the city (through a selection of 12 languages in a modern recorded documentary), as we pass most of them with our open top double-decker buses. Once part of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, this Greek port city has a rich history which is just waiting to be discovered. Many monuments have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with some of the mosaics considered great masterpieces of Early Christian art. Furthermore, our daily valid ticket gives you customers the flexibility to explore the city sights at your leisure and with your own pace.

Explore the historic shores of Greece’s Athos Peninsula during this 12-hour cruise-based excursion from Thessaloniki. Learn about the origins of Eastern Orthodox beliefs at the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Mount Athos, and then discover the charming village of Ouranoupoli. You’ll also enjoy traditional Greek dances and music on the return trip to port.

Get to know Greece’s second-largest city on this private tour of Thessaloniki. Admire landmarks such as the White Tower, the Arch of Galerius, and Agios Demetrius church; gaze out over the city from atop the medieval city walls; and visit the Archaeological Museum (optional; entrance fees not included). Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Making a day trip to the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora from Thessaloniki can be difficult without a self-drive car. This full-day tour eliminates transport stresses: taking you direct to the medieval rock-pinnacle monasteries by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or coach, and with a guide to explain the monasteries’ construction, art, and history. On arrival, tour two of the six retreats and enjoy lunch (own expense) in nearby Kalampaka before your return.

Tracing the footsteps of Alexander the Great and other historical Macedonian figures can be tiring work, so savvy travelers will often schedule some downtime in Thessaloniki to rejuvenate. Instead of spending that time in a hotel or local spa, this tour offers the chance to bathe in the waters at the Loutra Pozar. Pozar's naturally warm water attracts visitors from throughout Macedonia, and this tour makes it easy to visit and bathe in a single day.

Leave Thessaloniki for a day and discover ancient Dion and Mt. Olympus without the stress of public transport or hire cars. Travel to Dion Archaeological Park, home to city ruins dating from the 6th century BC; and explore its relics and museum. Next, visit Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology, and walk in the Epinea Gorge to absorb the scenery surrounding the peak before returning.

Immerse yourself in the world of Alexander the Great and Greek history during this full-day, guided tour that visits archeological sites, tombs, and includes a traditional Greek lunch. Learn about regional history and culture from Ancient Greece through the Byzantie era to modern-day Greece and see the Mecedonian plain stretched out before you.

Skip out on the resort crowds at Thessaloniki and head to the rugged coast of Chalkidiki for this day trip full of dramatic sights and photo opportunities. Cruise around the shore of Ouranoupoli and the ‘holy mountain’ of Mount Athos. See the mountainside monasteries from which Athos takes its reputation, from the colorful Monastery of Docheiariou to the grand Holy Monastery of Simonos Petras. Spend the afternoon on the water, taking in the views and the ocean air.

Spare yourself the hassle of self-drive on this convenient tour of two key sites from ancient Macedonia: a must-do for fans of archaeology and ancient history. Start at Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, then explore Aigai (Vergina), once the capital of Macedonia and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander’s father. Your tour includes door-to-door transfers and guiding but excludes entrance fees.

Journey to the mythical home of the Greek gods on this full-day tour to mighty Mount Olympus. Explore the ruins of an ancient city and temple dedicated to Zeus at the Dion archaeological site, and see excavated statues and other relics at the museum. Soak up the natural beauty of Olympus and experience Greek alpine culture with a visit to the village of Litochoro and walk through beautiful Enipea Valley.

Explore hidden corners of the Mount Olympus National Park far from the tourist track with this canyoning excursion in a pristine river gorge. Hike through thick woods and venture offroad to reach little-known stretches of canyon, where you’ll swim beneath waterfalls and in natural pools, zip down natural rock slides, and jump from rock formations towering up to 30 feet (9 meters) high.

Discover the monasteries of Meteora during a full-day private tour from Thessaloniki. Get picked up by a private driver in an air-conditioned vehicle and set out for the Unesco World Heritage site of Meteora. Visit three of the oldest monasteries in the region, dramatically set on top of striking rock formations. Explore the sites at your leisure and enjoy a lunch at Kastraki with views of the cliffs.

Discovering Greece’s Halkidiki region and the secluded monasteries of its Mt. Athos peninsula from Thessaloniki is difficult on your own. View this independently governed monastic region from the sea, and some of Halkidiki’s highlights, with ease on this full-day trip. Visit Stagira, the birthplace of Aristotle; enjoy time in the seaside town of Ouranopolis, and cruise along the Athos peninsula, seeing its hidden monastic communities as you hear their history.

Learn about Thessaloniki's Jewish heritage with this private tour. Your guide will help get you pre-register to visit the Monastir Synagogue and the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and will take you to the Holocaust Memorial at Liberty Square. You can also arrange for a longer tour, which includes visits to surrounding communities, on request.

Halkidiki is a perfect place to relax and wash away the anxiety of urban life. In our day trip in Kassandra peninsula you will enjoy the amazing Greek sun and you will fall in love with the crystal turquise waters of Halkidiki's beaches. Also, you have the chance to discover secret places of Halkidiki and taste the best Greek food of the area to places we recommend!

A 4-hour escape in a unique environment rich in oak, fir, and pine trees. Natural springs and the mountain's Lake awaits to be explored. All mountain biking trails to the most beautiful sections of Mount Olympus. We offer some of the best rides to join in small or big guided groups. Our knowledge of the mountain will surprise you.

If you're interested in the roots of European Christianity, satisfy your curiosities with a privately guided tour of Philippi and Kavala. Along with commentary that brings the stories of St. Paul to life, the tour visits key sites including the Archaeological Site of Philippi, Saint Lydia's Baptistery, and the Monument Apostle Paul in Kavala. Note that private transport can be organized for an extra fee.

There’s no complete visit of Thessaloniki, if you haven’t tasted the local delicacies and visited the traditional food market in the city center. This walking tour lasts 4 hours with many breaks and photo stops. Take your time to enjoy it! It gives you a sample of the city’s famous snacks, coffee, sweets, meze, tsipouro schnapps. Everything is carefully planned for your own degustation, to see, visit, and shop in places the locals do. The stops and delicacies we try can be adjusted to your own taste and food preferences into a tailor-made tour for you. This food tour is better to be started not too early so that participants have some time after breakfast to get hungry! If you prefer to skip breakfast where you stay and have some during the tour, then earlier time can be privately arranged after the tour booking. This tour does not run on Sundays or public holidays, when the food market is closed.

Thessaloniki was the second largest city in the Byzantine Empire and boasts many UNESCO-listed Byzantine-era buildings and remnants as a result. Delve deeper into this legacy than you could easily do alone on this private walking tour. With a guide to show you around and spotlight easy-to-miss detail, you’ll explore attractions such as the mosaic-coated Church of St. Sofia, Vlatadon Monastery and more, all without getting lost and all with commentary that will enrich your understanding.

Experience the rich historical legacy of Thessaloniki during this private walking tour led by a local archaeologist. Discover a variety of UNESCO World Heritage monuments from the Byzantine and Roman eras, visit the famous White Tower, and step back in time at the Greek Agora and Roman Forum. A private guide and a snack are included.

Get from Thessaloniki to Meteora without the fuss, and book a private day trip for your personal group. You'll have a driver-guide to chauffeur you from your hotel to the UNESCO-listed site, and a well-planned itinerary that visits three of the cliff-clinging monasteries. As an extra perk, you'll spend time in Trikala, where your driver can recommend restaurants for lunch.

Enjoy the ultimate family-friendly self-guided tour, solve spatial quizzes and discover the hidden gems of Thessaloniki City Center, while engaging in the most interactive exploration activity. Walk around together with Mourgos, the city’s favourite dog, and discover fun facts and inside stories of the UNESCO-listed Roman, Ottoman and Jewish monuments. Enjoy the super instagrammable spots of the famous White Tower and the city’s coastline. Solve spatial quizzes and riddles by engaging with your environment to earn your gems. Redeem the gems you collected during your self-guided tour to win gifts and discounts at our hand-picked local souvenir shops. So don't waste in time, download the app and let the adventure begin!