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The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular thessaloniki tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Day trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora: visit two monasteries, take in dramatic rock views, and eat lunch in Kastraki.
“The guide was very kind and informative. Very helpful and nice The place was great Timing was very good”
Soak at Pozar Thermal Baths and see Edessa’s huge waterfalls from Thessaloniki, with a local Orma lunch and market time.
“5 star for you Yannis and also the driver Dimitris. amazing place of natural beauty, I wished to stay more in Pozar falls and the small village for lunch. may be next time.”
See Mount Olympus’ Agia Kori waterfall, swim in cool pools, and explore Dion’s ruins on a smooth day trip from Thessaloniki.
“Our guide was amazing - she gave really good tips and made sure that everyone had a great time. Also, the driver was very reliable and great. A great experience- thank you!”
Go up Thessaloniki’s OTE Tower for rotating 360° skyline views, a light meal, and a drink, with sunset and live piano on some slots.
“Excellent option for a special occasion! Very good service and food!”
From Thessaloniki, see Pella and Vergina on a guided day trip, with Alexander-era mosaics and the Philip II tomb museum.
“Well organised, with our excellent guide Stelios. Highly recommended if you are interested in the history of Ancient Greece.”
Full-day Meteora trip from Thessaloniki with direct coach transport, guided visits to two monasteries, and panoramic stops plus optional Kastraki lunch.
“Quite a long coach ride, but Meteora is spectacular and well worth it, particularly if the sun is out. Konstantina was a great guide, and Ilias drove well. Organisation was excellent.”
Small-group Sithonia day trip from Thessaloniki with swims at Karydi and Fava, coves at Kavourotrypes, plus Sarti, Porto Koufo, and Neos Marmaras.
“We had an amazing time on this trip from start to finish! Our driver was friendly, spoke excellent English, and shared a lot of interesting and useful information throughout the journey, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We stopped at several absolutely beautiful beaches, all of them different and stunning in their own way.…”
Hop-on hop-off buses make it easy to hit Thessaloniki’s top sights, from the White Tower and churches to the Port. Audio in 12 languages.
“Πολύ ευχάριστη εμπειρία. Πρώτη φορά στην Θεσσαλονίκη και είχα την ευκαιρία να επισκεφτώ αρκετά μέρη σε μία όμορφη βόλτα.To προσωπικό ήταν ευγενέστατο και πολύ εξυπηρετικό. Θα το πρότεινα ανεπιφύλακτα σε όλους.”
Full-day Halkidiki Blue Lagoon cruise from Thessaloniki with swim stops, snorkeling time, secluded Sithonia beaches, and lunch for ~$77.
“It was a wonderful day! A pirate ship is made for relaxation and wonderful experiences.”
Half-day canyoning on Mount Olympus: jumps, slides, rappels with ICOpro instructors, hotel pickup from Thessaloniki, gear and photo album included.
“We had a great canyoning experience in Mount Olympus. The guides were excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The location itself was stunning and well worth the effort. The jumps and rappels were fun and well-organized, though the tour felt a bit short considering the 1h15m travel time from Afytos. Still, everything was…”
Half-day sail from Thessaloniki to Navagio shipwreck bay for swimming, snorkeling, dolphin spotting, and a captain-made Greek lunch with wine.
“it was wonderfool day sailling cruise for all off us its our second time we sail wirh him the food the clean the helping 10 of 10”
Thessaloniki day trip to Dion and Mount Olympus: waterfall walk, archaeological ruins, info center, onboard Wi‑Fi, English help.
“You really can swim, but be prepared to improvise a changing area with a towel or something else! The hike in part one of the tour was our favorite part!”
A $76, 11-hour Halkidiki cruise from Thessaloniki with A/C transport, Ammouliani + Banana Beach, and crystal-clear swim stops.
“The staff was exceptional. Very good professionals. The experience was very good, but the boat was a bit small for the number of people on the boat. Another disadvantage was the lunch offered which was not very good. Otherwise, very good organization, very prompt and again.. the staff was exceptional.”
Relax in Pozar hot springs, then see Edessa waterfalls and Varosi on a guided day trip from Thessaloniki with central pickup and warm pools.
“very insightful and helpful tour guides. I will recommend this adventure to all. Thessaloniki is awesome”
3-hour Thessaloniki open-market food tour through Ladadika, Kapani & Modiano markets with Greek coffee tastings and local craft stops.
“We really enjoyed the tour and our guide was amazing really informative and friendly we had lots of food to try and had a thoroughly enjoyable day - thank you”
