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The Eptapyrgio - Yedi Kule fortress Tour

Duration: 45min
Languages: English, Italian
Guru: Giorgos
Registered on February 19, 2020

I am local that is in love with his city and wants to share its secrets with other travelers like I would like to know the secrets of a place that I visit! One of the top-rated tours on TripAdvisor and the first free walking tour in Thessaloniki!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The Eptapyrgio - Yedi Kule Fortress is a landmark of Thessaloniki with a history of more than 700 years!

Eptapyrgio was in the beginning a fortress and then became a prison. It played a significant role in the history of city from the byzantine times until the recent years!

We are going to explore the monument, speak about the people that lived here, and narrate their lives their agonies and their hopes!

Also we are going to admire the astonishing view of the city from its peak!

The tour lasts 45 minutes! 

The entrance fee is 6 euro

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  • Meeting point:
    Επταπύργιο, Eptapirgiou 130, Thessalo...
    Επταπύργιο, Eptapirgiou 130, Thessaloniki 546 34, Greece
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    I will be standing in front of the entrance of the fortress and i will be holding a red umbrella to recognize me.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Laura 02 Apr 2024
Stuttgart

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Travelled in group - Mar 2024
Thank your for this interesting Tour.
Jonathan 03 Mar 2024
Sofia

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Travelled in group - Mar 2024
Giorgos is such a great tourguide! He was very knowledgeable and has a very nice way of explaining. Also he is a great performer and makes the tour even nicer with some musical additions
Lisa 22 Feb 2024
Hamburg

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
The tour was amazing! We got many details about the history and Georgios created such a nice atmosphere :) Thanks a lot from Lisa & Gudrun
Antoinette 20 Feb 2024
Malta

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
100% recommend doing any tour Giorgos is conducting during you stay in Thessaloniki- he's a veritable wikipedia of (useful) information and his love for his city comes through with every word
Vlas 08 Feb 2024
Kraków

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
Thank you, George for a great tour! It was fun and very knowledgeable for the peoplr coming the first time to the city!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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