SHORE EXCURSIONS · GREECE
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The 11 most popular athens shore excursions (piraeus) shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Athens and Piraeus hop-on hop-off bus tour with open-top views, audio in 13 languages, and flexible 24 or 48-hour riding from cruise ports.
Most Popular“Great way to see Athens and spend time where you want. Picked us up at cruise port and took us back. Easy, staff is very friendly and helpful!”
A private, air-conditioned Athens day built around your pace, from Acropolis skip-the-line ticket prep to Agora, Museum, and Monastiraki.
“First I want to say our time in Athens was limited and we wanted to see as much as possible. Our tour driver had some car trouble, and contacted us that he was running behind. Our Acropolis tour was the first of the morning, so rather than pick us up at our hotel he met…”
Walk Athens with a small group: Syntagma metro relics, Parliament guards, Olympian Zeus, and a guided Acropolis visit with Plaka free time.
“Pickup at the cruise terminal in Piraeus went smoothly. We were driven in a taxi, arranged by the tour company, by Mr. G, who was very entertaining. The walk from the Syntagma metro station took us past the Parliament, where we saw the changing of the guard, some gardens, Hadrian's Arch, the Olympus Temple, and…”
Small-group Athens food tour with Piraeus pickup. Try koulouri and loukoumades, roam Varvakeios market, then enjoy Plaka time.
“One of the best tours. Loved the snippets of Greek history, lifestyle that were seamlessly woven into the tour. We loved that we ate where Greeks eat, not where tourists eat.”
Private 8-hour Athens shore tour from Piraeus: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Agora, guards, views, plus pickup and a flexible guide.
“Takis “best cab driver in all of the world” self-proclaimed and 100% true Unbelievable packed adventure He was an awesome tour guide who knows his way around Athens with his eyes closed. We saw acropolis, temple of Zeus, aristotles school, changing of the guards, the highest hill in Athens with the best view, agora, Olympic…”
Private 4-hour Athens shore excursion from Piraeus, with Acropolis highlights, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, and Lycabettus views.
“Wonderful tour with Alexander yesterday. He picked us up in a nice sedan right where we exited our cruise ship in Pireaus. He was extremely knowledgeable and an amazing driver in tight spaces as we made our way to all the major sig”
Acropolis, Greek Parliament and the New Acropolis Museum from Piraeus. Small-group tour with a licensed guide and real pacing.
“Our Guide - Margarite was absolutely outstanding!!! Her knowledge & expertise in maintaining control of our large group was exceptional! She is a true professional & a credit to the tourism industry.”
All-inclusive Athens port tour from Piraeus: small-group Acropolis skip-the-line entry, Plaka time, and key landmarks with pickup and water.
“Our tour guide, George Kappis, was terrific. He was extremely knowledgeable and his English was excellent. Communication before and during excursion was through WhatsApp. He was professional and personable. It was an exceptional tour!”
Half-day e-bike tour of Athens with cruise pickup, classic monuments, big Mars Hill views, and included pastry lunch plus a traditional café stop.
“We went on a most humurous 4 hour ebike tour in June 2022 around Athens city. Our guide, Konstantinos, was extremely entertaining and extremely informative and knowledgeable. I was quite nervous at the start as I didn't feel that I was fit enough for a 4 hour bike ride. I was reassured by the solebike…”
A full-day private Athens highlights tour with a constant driver-guide, smooth pickup, and timed stops at the Acropolis, Agora, and Acropolis Museum.
“It's flexible to our itinerary and professional service. Very good suggestions for lunch, local Greek cuisine gave us good taste of famous food.”
Private Athens shore tour with port pickup, a guided Acropolis visit, Syntagma Square and more, timed for cruise schedules.
“The tour guide stayed with us for the whole tour and spoke wonderful English. She navigated the crowds and procured our tickets without any trouble. She stayed with one of our travelers who was unable to go to the top of the Parthenon. We never felt that there was no one looking out for us…”
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