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11 Best Athens Shore Excursions

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The 11 most popular athens 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.

11 Best Athens Shore Excursions

Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Time on the road: how long the loops take and how often the buses arrive
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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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 4.0

“We were very excited to be able to hit all of the important sights in Athens but we were a little disappointed. The maps for the hop on hop off tour were very hard to read. Also, our cruise ship did not get in until 1pm and the last bus stopped at 5pm. So, it…”

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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion - Hotel or port pickup: the real start of your day
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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour - Pickup From Piraeus: Transfers and Meeting Point Reality
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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

3.Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

Walk Athens with a small group: Syntagma metro relics, Parliament guards, Olympian Zeus, and a guided Acropolis visit with Plaka free time.

4.5

“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.…”

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The Highlights of Athens Private Shore Excursion 8 Hours - Propylaea, Athena Nike, and Erechtheion: why the “smaller” stops matter
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The Highlights of Athens Private Shore Excursion 8 Hours

4.The Highlights of Athens Private Shore Excursion 8 Hours

Private 8-hour Athens shore tour from Piraeus: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Agora, guards, views, plus pickup and a flexible guide.

5.0

“This was an amazing private tour with an amazing guide. Our guide Andreas made the tour special and personalized for us. He gave us plenty of time at each location and was very flexible if we wanted more or less time at any stop. Go us back to our cruise ship right on time. We…”

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Athens Shore Excursion: Small-Group Food Tour - Varvakeios food market: spices, fruit, meat, and herb stalls
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Athens Shore Excursion: Small-Group Food Tour

5.Athens Shore Excursion: Small-Group Food Tour

Small-group Athens food tour with Piraeus pickup. Try koulouri and loukoumades, roam Varvakeios market, then enjoy Plaka time.

4.5

“I was disappointed. First of all, this was suppose to be a food tour. Our first stop a small church where we spent a 45min talking about family and how it affected are eating habits. Then we walked a brisk pace there the city. She never looked behind see if we had left anyone behind.…”

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Embark | Disembark The Highlights Of Athens - 4 H Private Shore Excursion - The Neoclassical Trilogy Stops: Why You Should Care
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Embark | Disembark The Highlights Of Athens – 4 H Private Shore Excursion

6.Embark | Disembark The Highlights Of Athens – 4 H Private Shore Excursion

Private 4-hour Athens shore excursion from Piraeus, with Acropolis highlights, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, and Lycabettus views.

5.0

“Demertis was excellent. He drove us to the highlights of Athens and he is extremely knowledgeable explaining to us interesting facts about archeological ruins and buildings. My only suggestion was that this tour should be 5 hours with more time in Plaka.”

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Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum - From Piraeus at 8:45 to the Guards: morning routing that saves you
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Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum

7.Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum

Acropolis, Greek Parliament and the New Acropolis Museum from Piraeus. Small-group tour with a licensed guide and real pacing.

4.5

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. She was friendly and provided great detail many people want to see the sites and get good pictures. One’s ability to absorb information may improve with some brevity as energy levels wane.”

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Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour - Plaka and the ancient Agora: shopping time that doesn’t feel rushed
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Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour

8.Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour

All-inclusive Athens port tour from Piraeus: small-group Acropolis skip-the-line entry, Plaka time, and key landmarks with pickup and water.

4.5

“We had a great tour of Athens. We were met early by George our driver/ guide. He spoke excellent English. He gave great commentary throughout and got us to the sites at exactly the right time. There was a problem at the Parthenon in they wouldn’t accept our tickets( they had stopped virtual queues and…”

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Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour - A private Athens day that avoids the usual chaos
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Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour

9.Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour

A full-day private Athens highlights tour with a constant driver-guide, smooth pickup, and timed stops at the Acropolis, Agora, and Acropolis Museum.

5.0

“It's flexible to our itinerary and professional service. Very good suggestions for lunch, local Greek cuisine gave us good taste of famous food.”

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Athens by E-Bike: Monuments, Food & Transfers (Cruise Tour) - From Keramikos to the Roman Agora: Where the Route Finds Its Rhythm
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Athens by E-Bike: Monuments, Food & Transfers (Cruise Tour)

Athens Shore Excursion: Private City Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour - Propylaea: the marble gateway you’ll actually understand
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Athens Shore Excursion: Private City Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour

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