Jewish Thessaloniki – walking tour of the history of the Jewish community (2 hours)

Jewish Thessaloniki is a walking tour dedicated to the history of one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe, which for centuries played an important role in the life of the city.

During the tour you will learn about the Sephardic Jews who arrived in Thessaloniki after their expulsion from Spain, about the development of the Jewish community in the Ottoman period, as well as about the tragic events of the XX century.

What awaits you:

Inspection of the city’s historic sites associated with the Jewish community: former residential quarters, memorial sites and buildings reflecting the history of the Jewish presence in Thessaloniki.

The tour is completely pedestrian and takes place at a comfortable pace.

If desired, an extended tour format with a visit to the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki and two existing synagogues of the city is possible.

This format requires prior approval of the time of visit and booking with the provision of passport data for the entrance to the museum and synagogue.

This option is especially convenient in hot or rainy weather.

The entrance ticket to the Jewish Museum is paid separately and is 8 euros per person. There are no discounts.

• Walking tour of Thessaloniki with a licensed guide of the Ministry of Tourism of Greece in a lively and boring form.