We highly recommend arriving early, especially during summer, as queues at the ticket counter may form during peak hours.
Fast and easy online booking
Guided tour in English by a certified tour guide
More available dates every week
Small groups for a more personalized experience
The entrance ticket to the museum is not included in the tour price: you purchase it directly from the museum ticket office before the start of the tour
Join us on a journey through the past! In the heart of Thessaloniki, the Archaeological Museum brings to life more than 7,000 years of continuous human presence.
From everyday objects of antiquity to the golden tombs of the Macedonians, every exhibit tells a story of life, power, and culture in ancient Macedonia. An experience not to be missed.
Manoli Andronikou 6, Thessaloniki 546 21
Entrance of the Archaeological Museum
Monday-Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
We highly recommend arriving early, especially during summer, as queues at the ticket counter may form during peak hours.
Some of the rarest exhibits of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki… were never meant to impress.
Little fragments of daily life — a piece of jewelry forgotten in a Neolithic house, a toy slipped from a child’s hand, a tool that perhaps… never even worked.
And yet, these humble objects whisper to us the most authentic stories of the past.
Because what’s truly rare is not always made of gold… but whatever survived just long enough to tell us something real.
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki stands as one of the most important cultural treasures of the city and the wider region of Macedonia.
Its permanent exhibitions cover a remarkable timespan, from the Neolithic era to the Byzantine period, presenting unique artifacts that highlight the rich history and cultural heritage of the area.
Discover striking Neolithic figurines that reveal aspects of daily life and the social structures of early communities, alongside rare objects from the Golden Age of Macedonia, offering a fresh perspective on history, religious practices, and the role of women in antiquity.
Your visit to the museum is not just a tour — it’s an immersive experience that blends historical knowledge with captivating storytelling, making it truly unforgettable.
One of the most informative tours I’ve been.