Thessaloniki: E-ticket to Byzantine Culture Museum with Audio

Tour: Museum of Byzantine Culture: a guide to Byzantine Thessaloniki  

Wall mosaic from Acheiropoietos Church/ Double-sided icon of the Virgin/The tomb of Eustorgios

Wall mosaic from Acheiropoietos Church (10 mins): A particularly important and widely spread art form in the Byzantine Empire are mosaics. In the museum you”ll have the opportunity to admire an exceptionally rare fragment of a mosaic dating back to 470 AD that adorned the oldest functioning Byzantine church in Thessaloniki, the Basilica of Panagia Acheiropoietos. Allow Clio Muse to help you dive deeper into the mosaic art, learn thoroughly the techniques and explain each and every one of the symbols featured in this stunning wall mosaic.

Double-sided icon of the Virgin (8 mins): An icon of unique importance awaits you. It is about a double-sided icon dated to the 14th century. On one side, Panagia Glykophilousa is presented, holding in her arms and kissing the little Christ. But what about the other side of the icon? And one more clue: Are you aware of the mimes in the Byzantine era? Well, listening to our stories you shall find out everything about the unique and peculiar story of the mime that was mutilated after the intervention of the Virgin Mary.

The tomb of Eustorgios (12 mins): Have you ever been in a crypt? During the 3rd and 4th centuries Christianity began to spread to its upper affluent social classes. As a result, an abundance of tombs decorated with funerary displays has been preserved. Who are presented on the frescoes of this tomb? Who was Eustorgios? All the answers can be found in our stories.

• Adult entry ticket to the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki 
• Skip-the-line service
• Self-guided audio tour on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
• An activation link to access your audio tour
• Offline content (text, audio narration and maps) to avoid roaming charges

• Live Guide
• Smartphone or headphones
• Food and drinks
• Transportation
• App not compatible with Windows phones
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Please note that your Triparound Voucher is not your entry ticket.
• Download the ticket(s) and audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit. The mobile signal may be weak at the site(s).
• After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
• Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged and that you bring your earphones
• Guided visits for the visually impaired persons, prior reservation needed
• Tactile labels for the permanent collection
• Tactile stations