White Tower of Thessaloniki (with kids)

We passed by this white tower several times when we stayed in Thessaloniki (only in passing), now we went on a tour. Honestly, I liked the view from the top of the tower the most, a great experience and great photos. Certainly, we have interesting stories on the floors, mostly all written under the photos in Greek. There is a possibility to listen in several other languages.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — The OG influencer of Thessaloniki's skyline since way before Instagram existed 📸 If you're in Thessaloniki and skip the White Tower, did you even visit? This iconic landmark isn't just a pretty face on postcards—it's a living history book with killer views 🌊 The museum inside takes you through Thessaloniki's fascinating journey from Byzantine glory to modern times, with well-curated ex...

The ticket to enter costs 6 euro per person. While inside you can scan a QR code and listen pre-recorded audios in your preferred language, the choices of which were vast. All the exhibitions' textual descriptions are only available in Greek, so you have to use the audio cues to understand what you're looking at, but mind you the audios are quite lengthy. Once you get to the top the view of the ci...

The White Tower of Thessaloniki is one of those places that quietly earns your respect the longer you stay. Standing proudly by the waterfront, it feels less like a monument and more like a witness—calm, weathered, and full of stories. From the outside, it’s striking in its simplicity, especially at sunset when the sea turns gold and the tower glows like it knows it’s being admired. Inside, the m...

The White Tower is a symbol of the city and for just 6 euro you can enter and visit both a fortification and a museum! Stunning Tower with plenty of rooms inside, perfect stairs, and it offers scenic views of the city! We loved exploring and taking beautiful shots of this awesome structure that served both the Ottomans and Byzantines!