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Free Things to Do

Published 7 September 2026 · by ThessalonikiHub

The Arch of Galerius, free to visit around the clock

Thessaloniki offers plenty with no ticket, here are a few.

Thessaloniki is one of the most affordable cities to visit — and many of its best experiences are completely free. Here are some ideas that cost nothing.

Walks & views

  • A walk along the waterfront and a photo at the "Umbrellas".
  • Climbing the Byzantine Walls of the Upper Town. The best view over the city.
  • Sunset from the Trigoniou Tower.

History & culture

  • Admiring the Arch of Galerius and the monuments from outside.
  • Most Byzantine churches (Agios Dimitrios, Hagia Sophia) are free to enter.

City life

  • Wandering the covered Modiano and Kapani markets.
  • Coffee (or bougatsa!) and people-watching on Aristotelous Square.

Many museums have free-entry days/hours· check their official sites.

Related places

Zongolopoulos's "Umbrellas" on the waterfront at sunset, the White Tower beyond
Waterfront

Waterfront & Umbrellas

The redesigned seaside promenade with Zongolopoulos' "Umbrellas" sculpture.

The Byzantine walls of the Upper Town at sunset, overlooking the whole city and the gulf★
Ano Poli (Upper Town)

Byzantine Walls

The old town's walls and the finest view over Thessaloniki — a UNESCO monument.

The Arch of Galerius, the "Kamara", on Egnatia Street at dusk, with its 4th-century reliefs★
City Center

Arch of Galerius (Kamara)

A 4th-century Roman triumphal arch and the city's classic central meeting point.