13 Small Group Shore Excursions in Greece to Build a Port Day Around

1.Mykonos Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers — Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Leave your cruise ship with a driver holding your name and tour Mykonos in an air-conditioned vehicle for about four hours. Visit Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera, two beaches, Mykonos Town, the windmills, Little Venice, and Paraportiani Church. Guides such as Terry, Chris, Tolis, and Stelios are known for flexible pacing and island insight.

“There were only 6 of us on the tour which was nice. Guide was able to drive closer to sites since we weren’t in a bus. Wish we had used sound transmitting devices because our group tended to spread out and you could only hear him if he was next to you. Learned a lot of interesting information. Wish some history about the church and monastery had been given.”

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2.The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

This 4 to 5-hour Santorini shore excursion takes up to 19 people through Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach. Guides such as Alex, Gina, Victor, Zeus, and Spiros lead the tour in English, with an air-conditioned minibus, photo stops, bottled water, and a guaranteed return to your ship.

“Our traveler guide was wonderful! Very helpful and pointed out all the spectacular spots and took not just ours but all that requested him to take family photos !”

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3.Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers —Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 292 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

See Mykonos by air-conditioned van and on foot, with port pickup, an English-speaking guide, and private or small-group options. The route includes Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera, Panagia Tourliani Monastery, Elia and Kalafatis beaches, Mykonos Town, Paraportiani Church, the Windmills, and Little Venice. Guides such as Terry, Chris, Stelios, Tolis, and George are frequently requested by name.

“great guide. lots to see. 45 mins at beach at end very relaxing.”

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4.Small-Group Shore Tour for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 226 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $117

This 4 to 5 hour Santorini shore tour takes cruise passengers from Fira to Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Black Beach in an air-conditioned minibus. Expect local stories, photo stops, free beach time, and guides such as George, Beti, Demetri, and Joanna. Private options are available.

“We really enjoyed the private transportation to all the places. Made it so much easier than figuring out ourselves. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have spent the whole time at St George/Black Sand beach. Just a personal preference. Great tour guide and driver, learned a lot about Santorini!”

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5.The Best Mykonos Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about four hours seeing Mykonos in a group of no more than 18. A driver-guide such as Andreas or Theo handles the island drive, while a walking guide such as Georgia or Renata leads you through Mykonos Town, the windmills, Little Venice, and Panagia Paraportiani.

“Ask for Nikos and Georgia! They are the best! Knowledgable and welcoming! They know so much history and were happy to share their knowledge.”

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6.Small-Group Guided Highlights Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $123

Spend four hours seeing Mykonos beyond the cruise port. A local driver-guide takes you to Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera, and Kalafati Beach, then a second English-speaking guide leads you through Mykonos Town, Little Venice, the windmills, and Panagia Paraportiani. Groups are limited to 18, with private tours also available.

“Sarah was a wonderful guide and explained things very well!!”

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7.Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $126

Travel from Katakolon port to Ancient Olympia in a small group of up to 17. Guides such as Eleni, Elena, or Maria lead the history portion, followed by honey tasting at Klio’s family farm and olive oil sampling at Padelina. Expect about five hours, local snacks, private transport, and extra entrance fees.

“Ancient Olympia was very interesting. The honey farm was awesome! Great host and great honey. That was the best part of the tour. The olive oil tasting was fun as well.”

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8.Small-Group Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Start with pickup at Piraeus Port, then follow a food-specialist guide through central Athens, Varvakeios Market, small shops, cafés, and local eateries. Sample koulouri, loukoumades, olive oil, market foods, and gyros, then enjoy free time in Plaka before your return transfer. Guides have included Eva, Artemis, Theo, and Katerina.

“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. Finally one of us told her to slow down.In fact one of the person on the tour tripped and fell. We maybe at the most visited 6 vendors. Didn't really taste that much of the local foods. We stopped at a cafe for green beans and wine. I was expecting more for lunch. Then went…”

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9.Guided Small Group Shared Shore Excursion of Kefalonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend five to six hours touring Kefalonia with an English-speaking guide such as Isidora, Costa, Nicky, or Martin. You’ll see Myrtos and Antisamos beaches, visit Melissani and Drogarati caves, stop at St. Gerasimos Monastery, and taste Robola wine. Cave entry costs extra, and the group is limited to 18 people.

“This is a well organized and conducted tour in a comfortable van, with a knowledgeable guide. The scenery is exquisite and the underground cave and boat ride a special experience, although there is a long walk on a slope, both up and down. We learned about the history of the Island, geology of the area, and the devastation from the major earthquake. The second cave was basically a large cavern which has been abused by nature and by humans, which added little to the tour. With its 120 steps, it could be skipped.”

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10.Small Group Shore Excursion at Ancient Olympia from katakolo Port

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $177

From Katakolo Port, you’ll ride by Mercedes bus to Ancient Olympia for guided time at the archaeological site and museum, then visit a local market for free olive oil and wine tastings. Elana has guided both the ruins and museum. The five-hour tour includes port pickup and return, but Olympic site admission costs extra.

“The most memorable that happens is nothing. The tour guide left us because there was a mix up in the tour’s departure. The tour guide gave us departure time me at 9:00 am in July 2023. Viator gave us a time of 9:00 am Sept 11. On Sept 16 VRead more”

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11.The Best Athens Small-Group Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $123

Meet the Vexperio team at your Piraeus terminal for a six-hour Athens tour in a small, air-conditioned minibus. Guide Evangello and driver Paul have been praised for clear history, safe driving, and excellent photos. You will see the Acropolis, ancient monuments, Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Plaka, with Acropolis admission purchased separately.

“Our guide Evangello was fantastic and we felt very safe with our driver Paul. Evangello was very knowledgeable and entertaining and also a GREAT photographer!!! Saw all the beautiful Athens ruins. Very happy!”

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12.4hr Small Group Shore Excursion with Minimum Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Meet SantoriniExperts at the upper cable-car station for a four-hour English-guided minibus tour. You’ll visit Profitis Ilias, a black-sand beach, the Three Bells of Fira, and Oia, with limited stairs and plenty of photo time. It suits walkers and cane users, but not wheelchair users.

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13.Small Group Mykonos Town Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $50Best value

Explore Mykonos Town in a small group with an English-speaking local guide. Walk from the port through Manto Mavrogenous Square, Matoyianni Street, Panagia Paraportiani, the Kato Milli windmills, and Little Venice. The two-hour route suits cruise passengers, but requires comfortable walking and careful attention to the meeting point.

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