The 3 Self-Guided Tours Worldwide That Earn Their Price

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 153 reviews · from $15Our pick

Start at Civitavecchia’s cruise terminal and ride the Green Line panoramic bus through the old port, shopping streets, seafront, and Terme Taurine. You can hop off at 12 stops, then continue when the next bus arrives about every 40 minutes. An audio guide is offered in 16 languages, with English-speaking help on board.

“Alessia was very responsive and corrected a problem that occurred. If you want to see the Terme Taurine ruins, you must get off at the 11:00 stop, and then back on at the 12:00. It closes at 12:30. Christina on the bus spoke English and was very kind. Not too many exciting stops, but a nice ride around to see the town.”

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2.Half-Day Ancient Olympia VR Audio Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 57 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

From Katakolo cruise port, ride an air-conditioned coach to Ancient Olympia with an English-speaking escort such as Chrysi or George. Explore the archaeological site and museum on your own with included admission and a phone-based VR audio guide. Bring headphones, water, and a fully charged phone.

“Great tour guides. But, Audio at Olympia was hard to use. You must have international cell service. No buildings to see.”

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3.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”

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