Private Guided Tour: Thessaloniki Jewish Heritage

Begin at the oldest surviving synagogue in Thessaloniki, built by Jews from Monastir (Bitola). Its serene interior and elegant architecture make it one of the city’s most moving landmarks.

Your guide will share stories of the Sephardic community, religious life before WWII, and how this synagogue survived the Nazi occupation.

Arrive at the Jewish Museum, set in a restored 1904 building rich with history and character.
Through rare photos, community records, and personal artifacts, the museum vividly chronicles the city’s Jewish life — from the arrival of Sephardic Jews in the 15th century to the Holocaust’s devastation and the community’s rebirth.

Discover Casa Bianca, a neoclassical mansion from 1911 by Dino Fernandez-Diaz, with a history marked by both romance and tragedy.

Explore Villa Allatini, a former Jewish residence that later served as a venue for distinguished guests and governmental purposes.
These villas illustrate the prominence and cultural influence of Thessaloniki’s Jewish elite during the early 20th century.

Here, visit the Old Railway Station, the departure point for the deportation of Thessaloniki’s Jews to Auschwitz in 1943.
The memorial and interpretive panels here convey the scale of loss — nearly 50,000 deported. It’s a place of solemn remembrance, connecting the local story to the broader tragedy of the Holocaust.

End at the “Menorah in Flames” sculpture, commemorating the site of public humiliation before the deportations began.
Your guide will reflect on the legacy of Thessaloniki’s once-vibrant Jewish community and the ongoing efforts to preserve its memory.