What makes it 86% Solo-Friendly: Open 24 h, free, safe central spot with English plaques; solos can linger for photos or join tip-based history walks, making it ideal for flexible, budget-minded independent travel.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for a free walking tour, Rotunda visit, audio guide stop and a local snack
Join a free walking tour:
Meet outside the arch for a 2 h history walk in English
Tip: Arrive 10 min early and bring a €5–€10 tip in small bills
Take a self-guided audio tour:
Use the Discover Greece app to hear 21 stops including the arch and Rotunda
Tip: Download the track on Wi-Fi and carry a power bank
Explore the Rotunda of Galerius:
Enter the nearby circular church to see early Christian mosaics
Tip: Buy tickets (€6) online to skip the line and go before 5 pm
Sample Trigona Elenidi pastries:
Try cream-filled cones and a Greek coffee less than 500 m away
Tip: Go mid-morning to avoid the afternoon crowd
Ride the hop-on hop-off bus:
Board near Aristotelous Square for a loop with audio commentary
Tip: Buy a 24 h ticket (€16) at first stop for best value

Esanuclaudio
The Arch of Galerius, locally known as Kamara, is one of Thessaloniki’s most iconic Roman landmarks. Built between 298 and 303 AD to celebrate Emperor Galerius’ victory over the Persians, it was originally part of a monumental complex connecting the Rotunda to the imperial palace along the Via Egnatia. Today, only three of the original eight pillars remain, but the arch still impresses with intric...
Tim P
Like much of Thessaloniki's history, it's hard to fully appreciate the Arch of Galerius as it has been absorbed into the urban sprawl. Its richly detailed reliefs, depicting the victories of Roman Emperor Galerius over the Persians, are now home to pigeons.
Son Livan
The Arch of Galerius is definitely a must visit if you came up until Rotonda as they are part of the same complex! It depicts the victory of Rome against the Sassanids and it was made for emperor Galerius just like the mausoleum! Great place for pictures and to take in one of the most important Roman monuments of Thessaloniki!
Heather R.
Not sure where the 5euro is coming into play since it's open to the public within 500feet of the Rotunda and there is nothing to "go in" or "climb up". Just a nice walk through arches that depict a battle scenes. The ones on the inner parts of the arches are more preserved. The outter scenes are almost gone, in one scene you can only make out the raised outline of a figure. I would make this a MUS...
A.L. Harris
This is one of Thessaloniki’s most famous Roman monuments and a key historic landmark in northern Greece. Located in the central part of the city, its walking distance from the port. The original arch had 8 pillars today there are 3. The detail carved into the marble commemorates Galerius’s victory over the Persians in 298 AD. Quite a site to see. Free to view.
In summer visit before 11 am to avoid heat. In winter bring a windbreaker for strong winds.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Walking tour tip | EUR 7 |
| Rotunda entry | EUR 6 |
| Pastry and coffee | EUR 3 |
| Hop-on bus ticket | EUR 16 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 32 |
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Address: Egnatia 144, Thessaloniki 546 22, Greece
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