Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour

Name: Thessaloniki Private Walking Tour
Address: Macedonia

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Explore Thessaloniki's rich history on a captivating walking tour! From its ancient Greek roots to Ottoman influence, discover the city's heritage, including landmarks tied to Apostle's teachings.

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Highlights

Explore Thessaloniki's diverse legacy.
Learn from its Hellenistic origins to Christian prominence.
Uncover trade significance in the Roman era.
Witness Byzantine grandeur and the Crusades' impact.
Experience Ottoman influence and 19th-century transformation.

Description

A city that served as a bridge for commerce between Europe and Asia Minor, Thessaloniki is a treasure trove of historic landmarks that bear witness to its eventful past. According to legend, even the Apostle Paul came here to preach, leaving the seeds of what would become one of the first Christian capitals of Europe. We will take you through the ages on this walking tour, where you will learn about the distant Greek and Macedonian past to the times of the Ottoman Empire and present-day Greece, with views of the city’s famous world heritage sites.