Athens · SHORE EXCURSIONS
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These 15 shore excursions tours cover the useful range of routes and formats. Check timing, inclusions, and meeting points before choosing.
Hop-on hop-off bus across Athens and Piraeus with open-top views, 13-language audio, and flexible stops for a 24 or 48-hour plan.
“Bus was nica and we didnt have to wait long. I would do a fidferwnt tour next time and see the parthenon”
Door-to-door private Athens tour with Acropolis and Agora highlights, air-conditioned pickup from your hotel or port, plus skip-the-line ticket help.
“Don’t think twice, book this! Dominic our driver was AMAZING! Driver/guide into one - fun, knowledgeable of the history, very good driver! He took us to see best of Athens according to our preference. He was the best and our day trip to Athens was worth it and very memorable! Great choice!”
Athens Acropolis shore walk with a licensed guide, Parliament and Zeus stops, Parthenon views, and free Plaka time, plus port pickup.
“After figuring some things out the tour went very well...Thr tour was acually in 3 parts with 3 different guides which we didn't expect and was a bit odd but it turned out to be fine. The last part was the best - the walking tour of the Parthenon with Alexandros - he was OUTSTANDING. He was young, enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
4-hour Athens small-group food walk from Piraeus, tasting koulouri and loukoumades, plus Varvakeios market and Plaka free time.
“Sophie was an excellent guide and gave our small group of 8 an in-depth tour of a local part of Athens. Of the 12 stops we had tastings at eight so don't overdo breakfast before you go. We also learnt much about social history, current economics and a little politics so came away thinking it was money very well spent.”
Private 8-hour Athens shore trip from Piraeus: Acropolis, museum, Plaka, Agora, and Greek Guards, with pickup for up to 3.
“Christos was our terrific tour guide. He met us just outside the main terminal at Piraeus Port (arrived by cruise ship) in comfortable air- conditioned car. He customized the full-day tour to take us to many places, great photo ops and even a grocery store (I find it interesting to walk the aisles of a food store and see different and similar items with local language and prices)!! Hubby cannot walk the steep entrance to Parthenon, but he took us to many other sites and we saw Acropolis from many different locations. I highly recommend Christos and this full day (8 hours) tour; worth every penny.”
Private 4-hour Athens shore tour from Piraeus, with Acropolis, Plaka and Lycabettus Hill, plus easy port pickup and drop-off.
“Great excursion! We had Theodore and he was wonderful! Took us to see a few sites driving to the Acropolis and tailored the whole drive to us. There wasn’t a ton of communication ahead of time, but the driver was there when promised (and we had only booked a few days ahead). Everything went perfectly!”
Cruise-friendly half day in Athens: guided Acropolis, changing of the guard, Zeus, and the New Acropolis Museum with round trip port transfers.
“Arrival at the Acropolis was a very memorable moment! The guide had great stories and was very informative!”
From Piraeus, tour the Acropolis with skip-the-lines access, then Plaka and top Athens sights with port pickup and live commentary.
“Our guide was knowledgeable kind and enthusiastic we could have asked for a better driver and guide very compassionate”
Private Athens shore tour with port pickup, timed Acropolis entry help, and up-close classics plus modern city sights in 4 hours.
“Tour was too short for the price paid. Guide Dee was very nice, professional and knowledgeable of the history of Athens.”
Private Athens shore tour with Acropolis, Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Gate, and the New Acropolis Museum, plus cruise-port pickup.
“Enjoyed our cool, confortable ride to the museum then acropolis. He had cold bottled water for the walk up and after. Gave us a great tour of the city highlights and safely dropped us back. Speaks perfect English. Would absolutely recommend.”
A private 4-hour Athens shore excursion for up to 6, hitting the Acropolis, Olympic sites, and key landmarks with a pro guide and skip-line timing.
“Very mixed reviews about this tour. We were picked up by our driver who only spoke limited English. We did not get our guide till we had been driving for about 1/2 hour. She was fine, but having been treated with amazing guides to this point, it was a disappointment, The tour company's policy of having you buy your own skip the line tickets backfired in 2 ways. First I bought the tickets before a major policy change and then the ticket company messed up when I had to have them adjusted. Needless to say only 2 of our group of 10 got to go to the top of the…”
Piraeus to Athens by Segway for 4 hours, with Acropolis sights, Monastiraki stop, helmets, and guaranteed ship return.
“Alex our guide was patient and knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. The tour was safe thanks to the training and orientation provided. After about 10 minutes, everyone was comfortable with the equipment. Helmets are available for extra safety. Recommend you practice stopping quickly early on in the tour when the going is a bit slower. This tour showed the best of old and new Athens with breathtaking views.”
Private Athens day from Piraeus for up to 3, with Acropolis highlights, Evzones ceremony, Plaka lunch break, museum time, and Lycabettus views.
“Michael was excellent…he was knowledgeable and very accommodating. He showed up at designated times and provided a great tour experience.”
Private Biblical tour linking Athens and Corinth, with Acropolis, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora, ruins of Pauls Corinth, plus Corinth Canal.
“Peter was awesome! Friendly, knowledgeable, flexible. Our family enjoyed chatting with him and hearing his perspective on history and Greek culture”
Piraeus shore trip to Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth with VR and multilingual audio guide, about 6 hours.
“Sehr schöne Tour zu den beeindruckenden Sehenswürdigkeiten von Korinth. Wer in Athen Urlaub macht sollte sich das nicht entgehen lassen! Sehr guter, freundlicher Guide. Volle Empfehlung!!! Wir wurden sogar auf unseren Wunsch vor unserem Hotel in Piräus abgesetzt.”
