Stroll down Thessaloniki's scenic streets as your private guide shares stories about the area's history and culture. Journey through time with visits to the Roman Forum, Byzantine churches, and the crypt of Saint Demetrius. Top off your walk with a delectable bougatsa pastry.

Meet your guide at the UNESCO-listed Church of Saint Demetrius and check out the eponymous holy man's mysterious crypt. Stop at the Baptistery of Saint John the Baptist to discover even more about the origins of Christianity in the city, and then visit some Byzantine landmarks to find out about the city's rich and diverse past. Wander past sweet-smelling flower shops and bustling markets before grabbing a traditional bougatsa pastry.

Head back to the Classical era as you explore the Roman Forum, whose foundation dates back to the time of ancient Greece. Repurposed for the Roman Empire in the 2nd century, this excellent location features elegant covered walkways and an excavated Roman bath. After imagining what the forum must have looked like millennia ago, head to the White Tower. Walk around this remarkable structure and learn about its origins as an Ottoman prison and its glorious revival as a symbol of the recaptured city.