Overview
This a Jewish Heritage walking tour in Thessaloniki's city centre, where the main Jewish community used to live and work for centuries.
Although not much of the old buildings is nowadays preserved, due to the terrible fire of 1917 and the World War II distructions, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki opens the main sites related to the Jewish Heritage.
This tour can be done in the mornings only, when the sites are open until 14.00 - not on Saturdays.
Stay tuned for update messages from your guide about exact times.
A longer tour can also be arranged upon request by private transportation to see the east-side of the city with the old Jewish villas of the early 20th century, the new Jewish cemetery on the west-end and also the old railway station, known for the Holocaust deportation of 50.000 Jews by the Nazis by trains.
Visits to the Jewish Museum and the synagogue request a pre-booking by your guide, with full name, passport and nationality details to be sent in advance.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private guided tour fees for this experience
Lunch
Private transportation
8 EUR per person for adults for Jewish Museum & synagogues visit
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting point can be next to the Electra Palace hotel at the glass Tourism Info kiosk or at any hotel lobby or appartment entrance, as long as it is in the central area, near Aristotle square where the main places of Jewish heritage are located.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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30 min
The Monastoriotes is the so-called "old" synagogue of the city, recently renovated and is visited upon request and appointment your guide books for you, with passport details needed for all visitors. The admission fee is included in the combination ticket of 7 EUR together with the Jewish museum guided visit.
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30 min
The new synagogue, nowadays used for the daily services by the Jewish Community of the city
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Modiano Market
20 min
The famous 1930 Modiano covered market has just been refurbished and is now open! It houses many small food shops, named after the city's architect, Eli Modiano.
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Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
1 hour
The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki is housed in a historical building. We'll see the exhibitions on the old Jewish cemetery, traditional clothes and religious items from the old synagogues and a photo display on the history of the Jews in the city from antiquity to modern times. You can buy books and souvenirs from the small museum shop. The admission fee for the museum and the synagogue is a combination ticket of 7 EUR per person.
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10 min
The Holocaust Memorial is by the seafront, on the Liberty Square. You'll see the sculpure which represents the holocaust with seven flames, in the shape of the Menorah and human bodies, created by Nandor Glid in 1997. You'll hear about the Black Sabbath day, which took place in the very same square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage - Private Experience - 4 hrs
Can I cancel Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage - Private Experience - 4 hrs for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
The meeting point can be next to the Electra Palace hotel at the glass Tourism Info kiosk or at any hotel lobby or appartment entrance, as long as it is…
What's included?
- Private guided tour fees for this experience
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- 8 EUR per person for adults for Jewish Museum & synagogues visit
Which places does it visit?
It visits Modiano Market, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Greek, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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