Top places to visit in Thessaloniki

• White Tower

  Heritage · about 1 h · entry €6 (≈ ₹640)

  Waterfront Ottoman tower, the city's emblem, now a museum on Thessaloniki's history.

• Rotunda of Galerius

  Heritage · about 0.8 h · entry €4 (≈ ₹430)

  Massive early-4th-century Roman rotunda later a church and mosque, with early Christian mosaics.

• Aristotelous Square

  Heritage · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Grand seafront square, the civic heart of the city, lined with cafes and 1920s architecture.

• Church of Agios Dimitrios

  Church · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Great five-aisled basilica over the crypt of the city's patron saint, a UNESCO monument.

• Ano Poli (Upper Town)

  Heritage · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Ottoman-era old quarter of narrow lanes and wooden houses that survived the 1917 fire, with city walls.

• Byzantine Walls & Eptapyrgio

  Heritage · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Surviving ramparts crowned by the Heptapyrgion fortress with panoramic city and gulf views.

• Nea Paralia & Umbrellas

  Viewpoint · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Redesigned seafront promenade dotted with sculptures including Zongolopoulos's Umbrellas.

• Arch of Galerius (Kamara)

  Heritage · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Roman triumphal arch carved with battle reliefs, a favourite meeting point.

• Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

  Museum · about 1.5 h · entry €10 (≈ ₹1,070)

  Macedonian gold, the Derveni Krater and finds from ancient Macedonia.

• Museum of Byzantine Culture

  Museum · about 1.3 h · entry €8 (≈ ₹850)

  Award-winning museum of Byzantine and early-Christian art, icons and mosaics.

Things to do

• Thessaloniki Food Tour Food · 3.5 h · from EUR 65 per person
• Byzantine Monuments Walking Tour Tour · 3 h · from EUR 30 per person

Day trips and tours

• Halkidiki Beaches Day Trip 9 h · from EUR 55

Where to stay in Thessaloniki

• Ladadika about EUR 90 per night

  Restored warehouse district by the port, packed with tavernas, bars and boutique hotels.

• City Centre (Aristotelous) about EUR 100 per night

  Central square and seafront promenade, walking distance to the White Tower and markets.

Hotels

• The Modernist Thessaloniki 4-star
• Makedonia Palace 5-star
• RentRooms Thessaloniki 2-star

Where to eat

• Mourga Greek, Seafood · about EUR 30 per person
• Bougatsa Bantis Bakery, Greek · about EUR 6 per person
• Ladadika Tavernas – Full tou Meze Greek · about EUR 22 per person
• Nea Folia Greek, Macedonian · about EUR 25 per person
• Estrella Cafe, Brunch · about EUR 15 per person

Getting to Thessaloniki

Airport: Thessaloniki (SKG)

Getting around

• Bus
• Taxi
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Pickpockets in crowded markets

  Kapani & Modiano markets, Thessaloniki

  Petty theft in busy market lanes and on packed buses targeting distracted tourists.

  How to avoid it: Keep bags zipped and to the front in crowds; avoid back-pocket wallets.

More in Greece

• Santorini
• Athens
• Mykonos
• Heraklion
• Rhodes
• Chania

Frequently asked questions about Thessaloniki

What are the main places to visit in Thessaloniki?

Places covered in our Thessaloniki guide include White Tower, Rotunda of Galerius, Aristotelous Square, Church of Agios Dimitrios, Ano Poli (Upper Town).

Where should I stay in Thessaloniki?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Thessaloniki: Ladadika, City Centre (Aristotelous).

How do I get around Thessaloniki?

Ways to get around Thessaloniki covered in our guide: City bus, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Thessaloniki?

Scams reported to us for Thessaloniki include Pickpockets in crowded markets. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

Which airport is nearest to Thessaloniki?

The nearest airport to Thessaloniki has the code SKG.