Experience Ancient Greece: A Musical Journey

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Thessaloniki

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Join Theodore Koumartzis on an award-winning tour, exploring ancient Greek music with live performances and interactive museum experiences.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Filippou 5 - // Music holds no value when kept secret and hidden. - Lucian
Join Theodore and SEIKILO on an extraordinary journey through ancient Greek mythology and music with their award-winning tour, “Experience Ancient Greece.” This tour offers the opportunity to explore, learn about, and even play a variety of ancient Greek musical instruments,…

What's Included

Private access to the SEIKILO museum
Tickets included in the price

Additional Information

Theodore Koumartzis is an exceptional ancient lyre musician and the mastermind behind our acclaimed tour. He is also part of the luthier family and the specialized music brand Luthieros, which crafts all these instruments! Theodore frequently journeys across the globe, offering lectures, live performances, and interactive tours in museums and educational institutions in Greek, English, and Spanish!

Location

Filippou 5

Filippou

Our meeting spot is at SEIKILO Museum of Ancient Music, at the very center of Thessaloniki. Just a 5 minutes walk from the famous Aristotelous Square! No matter where you are in Thessaloniki, you can take a bus and hop off at “Aristotelous Square”.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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C5640kymonikaw

Aug 10, 2025

Fantastic experience for everyone who loves music! - A fantastic experience for everyone who loves music! You immerse yourself in the origins of our music, musical instruments. Congratulations to the creators and the musician who presents the instruments playing them! Thank you!

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Anthonya451

Jun 6, 2025

Superb dive into the musical past - interesting, informative and interactive. - I was the only person in the group, but the whole tour was superb from beginning to end. It combined two of my chief interests - music and Greek history/culture. And I learned a lot - also great to try out some of the instruments ….although the noise produced wasn’t always so mellifluous, unlike that made by the wonderful guide/musician. So glad to have done that - and recommend other visitors to do the same.

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Linda_d

Mar 11, 2025

Highly Recommend - Theodore was a delightful and very knowledgeable person. The handmade instruments are beautifully made and beautifully played. If you love music you will love this experience.

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Ryangw8864zf

Feb 13, 2025

Great! - Super great to learn and hear the history of music! Definitely recommended to participate and follow! Answer many questions and are eager to teach you everything! Worth 100% money

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Wendy733

Feb 7, 2025

Understand and appreciate Greek culture through ancient instruments and music - You don't have to be an expert of ancient musical instruments to appreciate this captivating and interactive visit - it's enough to be curious about history, Greek mythology and music! I was fortunate to have a personal guided visit through the museum of instruments and really appreciated all the care and attention given from everyone at the museum in answering my questions. If you want a cultural experience that is not touristy at all, this is your place!

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Louisp2333

Sep 18, 2024

One of a kind view into musical history - We had a wonderful tour of the history of the music of Ancient Greece. This is an amazing experience, done by experts who are very obviously dedicated to keeping alive this important part of world history. Music comes alive during the tour by the tour guide and professional musician, Lena. All around, a great experience well worth the time.

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402heidii

Nov 12, 2023

Amazing opportunity - We had a wonderful time learning about this instrument and how to play it a bit. This was a great opportunity and we would suggest it to anyone.

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Marie

Jul 26, 2023

Instructive and warm visit with friends - Very interesting from the historical and cultural point of view as well as musical. The presentation was warm and quality. I'm not used to putting so much money into a cultural tour but I'm very happy I did.

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Έλενα

Jun 29, 2021

Very nice experience! - We visited the gallery with a group of children from Syria, who have a special connection with the music and they liked it very much!! We came closer to music and to ancient Greece, we knew something new!! We highly recommend it!!

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Federicopy2053ik

Mar 11, 2020

Seikilo: Musical archaeology and high professionalism - Seikilo is a 360° association of music professionals. I had the pleasure not only to attend this association of musical archaeology experts, but also to admire the instruments made. Real masterpieces. Instruments that are the result of great craftsmanship and technical-sound expertise. Moreover, the continuous musicological research done by Seikilo with universities and international experts has allowed them to recreate sounds considered lost in time. With Seikilo, therefore, music lovers will have a unique opportunity to learn about the melodies of Ancient Greece. An experience not to be missed.

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up to 8 guests

1 - Adult