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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Welcome to Athens, the timeless city where ancient history meets vibrant modern life!
As we embark on this unforgettable journey, prepare to step back in time and explore the iconic monuments that have shaped civilizations.
With expert guides, personalized attention, and a passion for sharing Athens' hidden gems, we guarantee an enriching and unforgettable adventure.
Ideal for cruise passengers, this 6-hour tour is designed to make the most of your limited time in Athens, offering a seamless, comfortable experience.
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Free time for lunch and shopping
Pick-up & drop-off at the cruise port
Bottled water
Local tour guide
Full refund in case of a change to your cruise schedule
Transfer in a fully air-conditioned, comfortable minibus
Drop-off at the city center for disembarking passengers
Luggage space available
Entrance ticket for the Acropolis (November-March 10€, April-October 30€)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Driving from Piraeus port we pass by Pasalimani, a charming small harbor located in the area of Piraeus. It is one of the largest and most prominent marinas in the region, providing docking facilities for luxury yachts, sailing boats, and other types of vessels.
As we continue further down, we drive by Mikrolimano, a harbor similar to Pasalimani, where we can make a small stop for photos (if traffic allows it), as it offers a beautiful view of the sea and the city.
Acropolis tickets included
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jessica M,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was Basileus and he was amazing! He was charismatic, funny, and very knowledgeable. The tour should have been longer to allow more time in Piraeus at the market. We only had 45 minutes to gulp down our lunch which was sad considering the food was so good! I would do the market or the Acropolis but not both in same day unless you had more time as you will miss things you wish you had not.
Tina H,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
Stamatia was waiting for us when we got off the ship with a driver and mini-van. She welcomed us and then we started the tour with Stamatia giving us history as we went along. We went to a lovely viewing area first for a photo and then moved on to the Olympic Stadium. We then walked (our choice) through to the presidents residence in time to see the changing of the guard. This was far better than the one outside of the parliament as it was in the shade with hardly any spectators so great pictures! Back in to the minivan, we stopped at the gardens and walked through to the parliament building in time for another changing of the guard but crowded and hot so didn't stop at this one. We then stopped at the National Library, University of Athens and Academy of Athens. Beautiful buildings and impressive architecture. All the while Stamatia stayed with us, offered us rest breaks and gave us history lessons! We then drove to the Acropolis and surrounding area. We choose not to buy tickets for the Acropolis and climb up. We got some lovely pictures and then stood on the rock at Mars Hill for fab views over Athens. We then drove to the Plaka area and had some free time. This tour was exactly what wanted having never visited before - a bit of everything, all the main sites and an informative friendly guide. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour and especially Stamatia when in Athens. Thank you so much.
John C,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
Vicki was a great guide and native to Athens. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Cruise port pickup went smooth and was a convenient way to get into Athens and spend the day learning about Greece & seeing great places in the city. Worked out perfect as check-in at my bnb wasn’t possible until 3pm. The bus driver kindly went out of his way & dropped me off at my bnb with luggage. Many thanks.
Matheena K,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
Tharnassis was very knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. My son and I needed to return to the cruise earlier than expected and he made sure he got us a taxi directly to our cruise terminal and made sure we were safe. Thank you for the tour!
Xin L,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide Thanasis was fantastic. He was courteous, professional, funny, and gave good recommendations. We highly recommend him!
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