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Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
Where Thessaloniki sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 6
- Bookable experiences
- 412
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
Thessaloniki sits in Macedonia, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 412 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Greece › Macedonia › Thessaloniki
What to see in Thessaloniki
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Church and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios
41 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Church and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
15 tours & tickets
Tours of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Sample itineraries for Thessaloniki
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights
- MorningWhite Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos)70 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAristotelous Square43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios41 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFull-Day Trip to Meteora from ThessalonikiTakes about 11 hours.
2 days in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights · More of Thessaloniki's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights
- MorningWhite Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos)70 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAristotelous Square43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios41 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFull-Day Trip to Meteora from ThessalonikiTakes about 11 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Thessaloniki's top sights
- MorningArchaeological Museum of Thessaloniki15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMuseum of Byzantine Culture7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDiscover Olympus & Dion: Private Day Trip from ThessalonikiTakes about 7 hours.
3 days in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights · More of Thessaloniki's top sights · Day trip to Halkidiki
- 1
Day 1
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights
- MorningWhite Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos)70 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAristotelous Square43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios41 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFull-Day Trip to Meteora from ThessalonikiTakes about 11 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Thessaloniki's top sights
- MorningArchaeological Museum of Thessaloniki15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMuseum of Byzantine Culture7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDiscover Olympus & Dion: Private Day Trip from ThessalonikiTakes about 7 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Halkidiki
- Early startHead to HalkidikiAbout 42 km from Thessaloniki — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights · More of Thessaloniki's top sights · Day trip to Halkidiki · Day trip to Volos · Day trip to Kastoria
- 1
Day 1
Thessaloniki's most-visited sights
- MorningWhite Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos)70 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayAristotelous Square43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios41 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFull-Day Trip to Meteora from ThessalonikiTakes about 11 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Thessaloniki's top sights
- MorningArchaeological Museum of Thessaloniki15 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMuseum of Byzantine Culture7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDiscover Olympus & Dion: Private Day Trip from ThessalonikiTakes about 7 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Halkidiki
- Early startHead to HalkidikiAbout 42 km from Thessaloniki — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Volos
- Early startHead to VolosAbout 141 km from Thessaloniki — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Kastoria
- Early startHead to KastoriaAbout 142 km from Thessaloniki — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Thessaloniki
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki
4.5 (608)11h
There are few landscapes that excite the travelers as much as a visit to the enchanting Meteora. The gigantic rocks with the breathtaking volume and height, as they sharply arise in the edge of a big flatland, interrupt…
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Discover Olympus & Dion: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki
4.8 (79)7h
Explore the Mountain of the Olympian Gods and see the top attractions of Pieria in a full day trip. Visit the Archaeological Park of Dion, which is the most important archeological site at Mt Olympus. In the area…
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Philippi and Kavala Private Apostle Paul Tour from Thessaloniki
4.8 (57)8h
Embark on a private day-trip from Thessaloniki to explore the Lion of Amfipolis, the archaeological wonders of Philippi, and the enchanting city of Kavala. Discover Ottoman treasures, Byzantine walls, and a lively…
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Meteora Experience: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki
4.9 (64)11h
Joining this day trip you will discover the most important spots in Meteora by visiting three of the oldest monasteries of the region, take amazing photos of their stunning views, walk through narrow old paths and enjoy…
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Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora
5.0 (31)10h
Discover Meteora: Monasteries Suspended Between Heaven and Earth Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey from Thessaloniki to the breathtaking landscape of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where ancient…
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Private Transfer from Thessaloniki to Athens with 2h Stop
7h 30m
Experience an easy-going private tour that combines exceptional comfort with thrilling adventures, all in the company of your dedicated private driver for the day, an experienced long-distance driver. Our exclusive…
from €355 / personView details
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