Welcome to Thessaloniki! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Thessaloniki to start your city trip on the right foot.
Want to see the best of Thessaloniki? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Thessaloniki!
The History of Thessaloniki: a Journey through Centuries
93 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Thessaloniki
Curious to know more about Thessaloniki’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Thessaloniki from a local perspective as you learn with this Journey through Centuries.
We booked two different tours with Alex, both with a little bit different of intention to them. Alex was extremely flexible in making sure we got the most of our time with him and seeing exactly what we wanted.
Treasures of Thessaloniki: Jewish Heritage Tour
Jesse
About local
27 May 2025
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide
Having Alex guide us around the city felt like being led around by a new friend. We had great conversations with him while learning a ton about the city!
City Kickstart Tour: Thessaloniki
Martina
About local
Education meets fun
The tour was very fun but at the same time we learned a lot about the city. Alexandros was very polite, knowledgable and fun to speak to. He showed us all the best spots and as we asked to see the markets, he tailored the tour so we could do that. At the markets we tried some food and the best olives from this area. We would recommend the tour to everyone.
City Kickstart Tour: Thessaloniki
Liz
About local
A super tour of Thessaloniki
We really enjoyed our morning with Alexandros! His enthusiasm for this beautiful city is infectious, and he shared with us its fascinating history, whilst showing us some of the most important sites and some hidden ones that we would never have found. And some delicious food on our way too.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Thessaloniki
Amanda
About local
Fantastic tour with Alex
Alex provided a great overview of Thessaloniki's complex history. With our limited time in port, we were able to gain an understanding of this fascinating city. He even took us to the perfect place to enjoy some delicious baklava and greek coffee. He was friendly and engaging throughout our tour and responsive to our interests and questions.
The History of Thessaloniki: a Journey through Centuries
Eileen
About local
The Professor
Alex covered so much ground in the history of the city--no easy task. The complexities and fascinations of how Thessaloniki developed and thrived and truly is the gem of Greece were made so clear. Like a professor, he was armed with pictures and a notebook! We would not have been able to appreciate so much without Alex.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Thessaloniki
Matthijs
About local
Great experience
Alexandros is very commited to your preferences. A special guide that provided a great experience.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Thessaloniki
Kelli
About local
Great guide!
We had a great day with Alex! He completely tailored the day to the things we were interested in. He knows a lot of history and also a lot of places to grab a quick treat or coffee. Definitely recommend spending a day learning about Thessaloniki with him.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Thessaloniki
Bobbie
About local
Alexandros was a super great guide!
We loved having Alexandros show us around Thessaloniki. He was so knowledgeable about all facets of the city. AND he was very accommodating to our slow pace. He really gave us a great tour. I would highly recommend him.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Thessaloniki
Joel
About local
5 June 2025
We really enjoyed our tour with Alex. He was very friendly and informative.
