The Acropolis and the Parthenon above Athens, with Lycabettus Hill in the distance

Athens (from Piraeus) Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

Top-Rated Athens Shore Excursions

Piraeus is the port for Athens, and the drive to the Acropolis typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. A standard day covers the Acropolis and the Plaka, with the coastal drive to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion or ancient Corinth as alternatives.

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Athens Full Day Private Tour

★ 5 (76 reviews) · 8 hr

From$251

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Athens Full Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience

★ 5 (72 reviews) · 8 hr

From$306

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Best of Athens in one day private tour & Acropolis skip the line

★ 5 (71 reviews) · 8 hr

From$182

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Corinth Canal Cruise, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth Private tour

★ 5 (53 reviews) · 7 hr

From$182

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Private Day Trip to Santorini from Athens: Sightseeing Highlights

★ 5 (50 reviews) · 12 hr

From$1,489

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Athens Acropolis and Highlights Half Day Tour

★ 5 (47 reviews) · 5 hr

From$355

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Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local

★ 5 (45 reviews) · 5 hr

From$157

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Athens Half Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience

★ 5 (40 reviews) · 5 hr

From$287

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Athens city private tour

★ 5 (39 reviews) · 4.5 hr

From$171

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Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour

★ 5 (39 reviews) · 8 hr

From$628

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Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour

★ 5 (34 reviews) · 11 hr

From$455

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Private Trip Athens City's Landmarks.

★ 5 (34 reviews) · 4.3 hr

From$441

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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Europe Port Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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