ATHENS SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM PIRAEUS PORT

Private Athens Shore Excursions from Piraeus Cruise Port

Athens Shore Excursions Planned Around Your Ship

You have one day in port, so let’s make it count. Our private Athens shore excursions start right at your ship in Piraeus. We meet you at the cruise terminal, and you set off in a comfortable Mercedes with a professional English-speaking driver. Your day runs on your ship’s schedule, not a bus timetable, and we bring you back on board in good time.

Choose a classic Acropolis tour, a half-day Athens tour or an extended half-day tour with the Acropolis Museum, or go further with a day trip to Corinth or Cape Sounion. Every one of our Piraeus shore excursions is private, with a fixed price agreed before you sail. Groups of 8 to 19 people can join our semi-private Athens day tour at 90€ per person. You can add a licensed guide on request for an extra fee, subject to availability.

For more than 20 years we’ve welcomed cruise guests from Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Celebrity, Oceania, MSC and Costa. We’re proud winners of Tripadvisor’s 2021 Travelers’ Choice award.

Browse the tours below, see all our private Athens day tours, or ask for a free quote.

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Popular Athens Shore Excursions from Piraeus

Private tours from the cruise port, from €220 per car (1–3 people)

How Your Private Cruise Excursion Works
  1. Send us your ship’s name, your port day and your all-aboard time, and we’ll plan your route around them.
  2. Your driver meets you at the cruise terminal in Piraeus.
  3. You explore Athens at your own pace, with bottled water and Wi-Fi on board.
  4. We drive you back to the pier, leaving a comfortable margin before all-aboard.
Half-Day or Full-Day Shore Excursion?

A half-day tour covers the essentials. You’ll see the Acropolis and Parthenon, plus the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium and the changing of the guard at Syntagma Square. A full day leaves time for the Acropolis Museum and lunch in Plaka, or a trip out to Cape Sounion or the Corinth Canal. With a licensed guide, a half-day tour takes about 5 hours and a full day about 8.

Private vs Group Piraeus Shore Excursions

Large group excursions mean waiting for 40 other people at every stop, with no say in the route. On a private Athens cruise excursion the car is yours. You choose the stops, skip what doesn’t interest you, and linger where you want. Traveling as a larger party? Our semi-private day tour is a good middle ground.

Tips for a Stress-Free Port Day in Athens
  • The Acropolis uses timed entry and gets busy on cruise days, so book early time slots.
  • Entrance fees are not included, so buy your tickets in advance.
  • Wear comfortable shoes: the Acropolis paths are uneven, worn marble.
  • In summer, bring a hat and sunscreen.
  • We keep an eye on your all-aboard time, so you don’t have to.
Where do we meet in Piraeus?

At your cruise terminal. We confirm the exact meeting point once we know your ship.

Will we get back to the ship on time?

We plan every tour around your all-aboard time and build in a comfortable buffer.

Is the driver a guide?

No. Your driver is a professional English-speaking driver. Only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites. We can hire one on your behalf: 250€ for 3 hours at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.

How much does it cost?

From €220 per car for 1–3 people. Prices are per car, not per person, and larger groups travel by minivan or minibus. The price is fixed and agreed upfront, and includes fuel, tolls and parking. Entrance fees, meals, guides and tips are extra.

What vehicle will we have?

A Mercedes sedan for 1–3 people, or a minivan or minibus for larger groups.

Can the tour end at the airport or our hotel?

Yes. Tours can start or end at the airport or a hotel. An airport surcharge applies.

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes. Every private tour is flexible. Tell us what you’d like to see.

Is there a small-group option?

Yes. Our semi-private Athens day tour runs for groups of 8 to 19 people, at 90€ per person.

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