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The purpose of this work is to highlight the tourist product that Ierissos Halkidiki shipyards can offer. In particular, after analyzing the effects of tourism, the basic principles of cultural tourism and the principles of industrial cultural tourism are described. In addition, the main elements of Greece's industrial heritage are listed, with particular emphasis on some of the key cultural heritage museums that are particularly popular and sustainable in Greece. Afterwards a historical retrospective of the shipbuilding art is presented, the categories of vessels in the area of ​​Halkidiki are presented, while a special mention is made in the Tarsanades of Halkidiki in terms of their history and the development of industrial cultural tourism. Subsequently, for the purpose of drawing clearer and substantive conclusions, both quantitative and qualitative research is being carried out to highlight the problems and proposals for improving industrial heritage tourism in the Ierissos shipyards. The results are very important and are expected to contribute to the international literature due to the specificity of the subject, and some suggestions are being made for actions to promote tourism and traffic in the area.