Port call · PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS IN ATHENS

15 Private Shore Excursions in Athens to Build a Port Day Around

24 tours  ·  from $178 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend with the same itinerary: 15 private shore excursions in Athens worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the gangway goes down.

Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion - The Panathenaic Stadium in white marble
Athens Shore Excursions, Full-Day, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

1.Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229Our pick

This 8 to 9-hour private Athens tour combines the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, and central Athens. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and timing, while a licensed guide can be added for €350. Pickup is available from Athens hotels, residences, or Piraeus cruise port.

“Great time. Marcus was fantastic. Would highly recommend him as your tour guide. He was very friendly and informative. We had a great time visiting all the sights and learning the history. Marcus made for such an enjoyable time for our extensive one day tour of Athens. We saw and did it all ! Thank you Marcus, you have our highest recommendation”

Check availability →Read our full review

The Highlights of Athens Private Shore Excursion 8 Hours - Syntagma Square and the slow-footed Evzones
Athens Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Athens, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Greece, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Highlights of Athens Private Shore Excursion 8 Hours

2.The Highlights of Athens Private Shore Excursion 8 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight private hours touring Athens from Piraeus or your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver handles the city traffic and explains Greece’s history, while you visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Olympic Stadium, and Lycabettus Hill. Entrance fees and a licensed guide inside sites cost extra.

“Apostolis was great. Took us u to o all the great sites. Explained everything . Great little family restaurant for lunch.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Embark | Disembark The Highlights Of Athens - 4 H Private Shore Excursion - Plaka: the best place to slow down
Athens Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Athens, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Greece, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Your English-speaking driver collects you at Piraeus or an Athens hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see the Acropolis monuments, Plaka, Syntagma Square, the changing guards, Panathenaic Stadium, and Lycabettus Hill. Drivers such as Alexander, Theodore, Peter, and Christos are praised for clear explanations and flexible service, but a licensed guide inside the Acropolis costs extra.

“We enjoyed our tour in Athens with Alexander who is a very knowledgeable guide. He dropped us at the Acropolis and picked us up later at an designated time/place. He then drove us through the city and pointed out several sights and provided interesting information. While we enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it, we feel it was overpriced considering it was primarily just transportation with some commentary thrown in as the guide did not accompany us through the Acropolis.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour - A quick look at royal Athens and the Olympic past
Athens Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Athens, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Greece, Full-Day, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour

4.Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $192

Spend about eight hours exploring Athens by private vehicle, with pickup at your cruise terminal or hotel. Visit the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, and Mount Lycabettus. Your driver-guide provides historical and modern context, while a licensed guide can be arranged separately.

“Excellent tour! Lazarus was an awesome driver. Constantine gave us well rounded historical as well as current information about the city.. they took us places we might have missed if taken other tours. Great experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Athens Shore Excursion: Private City Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour - Meeting your guide at the port
Ancient Ruins & Temple Shore Excursions, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Athens, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Greece, Athens Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Athens, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Greece, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens Shore Excursion: Private City Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour

5.Private City Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $650

This four-hour private Athens tour pairs port pickup with an English-speaking guide, private vehicle, and the Acropolis. You’ll see the Parthenon, Propylaea, Syntagma Square, the changing guard area, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Panathenaic Stadium. Acropolis admission costs €30 extra, and your guide helps match entry timing to your ship schedule.

“Guia local que nós atendeu mostrou um conhecimento muito grande. Atendimento excelente. Além de não falar o mesmo idioma ela se esforçou muito para que tivéssemos um intendimento da região,”

Check availability →Read our full review

Half Day Private Athens Shore Excursion - The Acropolis: two hours at Athens greatest site
Athens Shore Excursions, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half Day Private Athens Shore Excursion

6.Half Day Private Athens Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $270

Spend about five hours exploring Athens in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver. Visit the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more. Drivers such as Thomas, Takis, Chris, and John have helped guests manage tight cruise schedules, but entrance fees and a licensed guide cost extra.

“What a great tour! Our driver was extremely knowledgeable of the area and history from both a factual and personal basis. His personal insights added that much more to the experience. We had a great time!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Athens Private Group Shore Excursion - Entering the Acropolis
Athens Shore Excursions, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens Private Group Shore Excursion

7.Athens Private Group Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours

Travel from Piraeus or your Athens hotel in a private, air-conditioned minibus with a licensed guide. Visit the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and central Athens landmarks, then leave time for Greek food and shopping. Acropolis tickets cost extra and must be purchased from the official site.

“PePe was our guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about Athens and history, especially about the musuem pieces. We are a bit hard of hearing and she had no mic/amplifier so unfortunately half of our group couldn't hear the details and became disinterested.... so I would suggest headsets for future”

Check availability →Read our full review

The best of Athens Piraeus Full-Day Private Shore Excursion - The Acropolis: Propylaea, Athena Nike, and the Parthenon
Athens Shore Excursions, Full-Day, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

The best of Athens Piraeus Full-Day Private Shore Excursion

8.The best of Athens Piraeus Full-Day Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You get an eight-hour private Athens tour from Piraeus, with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned transport, and a route that can be adjusted to your interests. See the Acropolis, Syntagma, Plaka, Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum, Kallimarmaro, and Mount Lycabettus. Michael is one driver praised for being punctual and accommodating.

“Michael was excellent…he was knowledgeable and very accommodating. He showed up at designated times and provided a great tour experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Biblical Full Day Private Shore Excursion Athens-Corinth - Mars Hill and Paul’s speech
Athens Shore Excursions, Full-Day, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Biblical Full Day Private Shore Excursion Athens-Corinth

9.Biblical Full Day Private Shore Excursion Athens-Corinth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $361

Follow the biblical story of Athens and Corinth with an English-speaking driver in a private Mercedes. See the Acropolis, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora, Corinth ruins, and Corinth Canal. Dina, Ernest, John, and Peter have led this experience, while a licensed guide can be added for site visits.

“John and Dina were absolutely AMAZING!!! The tour was so enjoyable. The knowledge of these two was exceptional. Very courteous, very professional. We have friends traveling in May and will definatly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Athens Shore Excursion: Private Athens Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour - Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Plaka time
Ancient Ruins & Temple Shore Excursions, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Athens, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Greece, Athens Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Athens, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Greece, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens Shore Excursion: Private Athens Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour

10.Private Athens Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Start at Piraeus and see Athens in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver. The 4 to 5-hour route covers the Acropolis, Plaka, Parliament, Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, the Trilogy, and Mount Lycabettus. Guides named Thanos and George have provided helpful local tips, with Acropolis admission available separately.

“Thanos our tour guide was so knowledgeable and excellent at showing us everything we wanted to see. He also Had many tips for us during the free times on our own.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Athens Shore Excursion: Private Acropolis Walking Tour - Plaka’s old streets before the climb
Ancient Ruins & Temple Shore Excursions, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Athens, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Greece, Athens Shore Excursions, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Athens Shore Excursion: Private Acropolis Walking Tour

11.Private Acropolis Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $298

Meet your English-speaking private guide near Athens port, then walk through Syntagma, Plaka, and the Acropolis complex. You’ll see the Parliament, Zeus Temple, Hadrian’s Arch, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and Theater of Dionysus. Port pickup and drop-off are included, but Acropolis admission is extra.

“The excursion was the realization of a dream come true. Our guide was fantastic and was able to share her knowledge on the history of Athens and current events. We appreciated all her hard work taking us on our tour up to the Acropolis. The tour was great from the momRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Shore Excursion: Athens Half Day Self-Guided Tour with Private Driver - At the Acropolis Museum, allow a full hour
Athens Shore Excursions, Greece Shore Excursions, Guided, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Self-Guided Tours, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Shore Excursion: Athens Half Day Self-Guided Tour with Private Driver

12.Shore Excursion: Athens Half Day Self-Guided Tour with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $405

Start at Piraeus Harbour and ride into Athens with a private driver, then explore the Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, and Syntagma Square at your own pace. You choose the emphasis, while the driver handles Athens traffic and steep streets. Drivers such as Dimitri and Mikel have been praised for punctual, friendly service. Museum and site tickets cost extra.

“We joined this tour as this is a small group tour, only 6 people. We liked this tour because our driver picked us up at every historical site within minutes. The car used to tour us was new and comfortable. Our driver was good and patient, he even drove us to a Starbucks to bRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cape Sounion Half Day Private Shore Excursion - Lake Vouliagmeni: a short look at a curious natural feature
Athens Shore Excursions, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cape Sounion Half Day Private Shore Excursion

13.Cape Sounion Half Day Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $177Best value

Travel south from Athens in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking driver. Stop briefly at Lake Vouliagmeni, then spend about an hour at the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Pickup is available at Piraeus Port, Athens hotels, and the airport. Entrance fees and a guide inside the site cost extra.

“Having a later flight out following disembarking a cruise we booked a tour with Athens Limos at 9am with & airport drop off at 3pm.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Full Day Private Athens Shore Excursion - Two hours on the Acropolis
Athens Shore Excursions, Full-Day, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full Day Private Athens Shore Excursion

14.Full Day Private Athens Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $312

You get an eight-hour private Athens tour in an air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, bottled water, WiFi, and pickup. Spend about two hours at the Acropolis, then visit the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Changing of the Guard. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Excursion was excellent the tour guide was very informative , we changed the excursion to go also to Corinth for an additional $150.00 euros and it was well worth it.I highly recommend this company, Michael Our tour guide did a great job”

Check availability →Read our full review

Athens-Ancient Corinth Biblical Full Day Private Shore Excursion - Ancient Corinth and the places linked to Paul
Ancient Ruins & Temple Shore Excursions, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Athens, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Greece, Athens Shore Excursions, Full-Day, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens-Ancient Corinth Biblical Full Day Private Shore Excursion

15.Ancient Corinth Biblical Full Day Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $268

Travel by air-conditioned Mercedes from Piraeus to the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, then return to Athens for the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, and Areopagus Hill. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and timing, while a licensed guide can be added separately. Chris is praised for his friendly explanations and careful driving.

“Fantastic personalized tour. Chris was a wealth of information about the sites and history. Welcoming and answering all questions. Excellent driving skills. We could not have had a more positive experience..”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Shore Excursion: Sightseeing of Athens and the Acropolis - Syntagma Square and the changing of the guards
Ancient Ruins & Temple Shore Excursions, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Athens, Ancient Ruins Shore Excursions in Greece, Athens Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Athens, City Highlights Shore Excursions in Greece, Greece Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions, Private Shore Excursions in Athens, Private Shore Excursions in Greece, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Shore Excursion: Sightseeing of Athens and the Acropolis

19★ 5.0Private Shore Excursion: Sightseeing of Athens and the AcropolisFrom $4173 reviews

New in Private Shore Excursions in Athens

★ 5.0The Golden Age of Athens 6H private shore excursion -With TicketsFrom $2832 reviews
★ 4.5Shore Excursion: Argolida -Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Private Day TripFrom $7062 reviews
★ 5.0Private Shore Excursion Driving Tour of Athens Best and Athenian RivieraFrom $2022 reviews

Keep browsing

Private Shore ExcursionsCity Highlights Shore ExcursionsEphesus Shore ExcursionsFlorence & Pisa Shore ExcursionsBeach & Swim Shore ExcursionsShore Excursions with Port Pickup
Scroll to Top

Plan the call

Pick a berth, a ruin or a market.

Ruins and cities

EphesusAncient RuinsCity HighlightsCastlesPompeii

Coast and water

Beach and SwimBoat DaysNature DaysWildlifeTuk-Tuks

Food and drink

Food and MarketsWine TastingsLunch IncludedWalking DaysFlorence and Pisa

How you go

Private DaysSmall GroupsLuxury and VIPPier PickupGuaranteed Return