Private Tour

Ancient Corinth and Canal Private Tour from Athens

Overview

Available languages

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Corinth is only 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Athens.Take the pressure off with this private tour, direct from your door, with a driver who can tell you all about the history, and onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute. You’ll visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Akrokorinthos (Acrocorinth), the city’s answer to Athens’ Acropolis and other significant sites in a comfortable, modern, climate-controlled vehicle equipped with WiFi. Avoid the stress and hassle of renting a car and let a professional and licensed driver shuttle you from site to site with sufficient time to explore at each stop.Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul on a trip to Ancient Corinth. See the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth all in half a day.Visit the region’s major historical monuments on one affordable outing. Travel in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a professional driver.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Most travelers can participate

Infant seats available

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

Stroller accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Comfortable shoes are recommended

The travel drive from Athens to Ancient Corinth is 1 hour and 15 minutes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)

Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)

Bottled water

WiFi on board

Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)

Snacks

The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

Ticket for Museum & Site (12 € p.p. from April to October, 6€ from November to March)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Corinth Canal

Our first stop is at the impressive Corinth canal as your driver describes its many interesting ill-fated and varied History’s from Ancient times to the present.The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Archaia Korinthos

Here, you can visit the Archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Corinth, one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. Here, you have one hour to explore Apollo temple, the temple to Octavia, the baths, the Bema where St. Paul addressed the Corinthians, the Peirine fountain complex, the theatre, the Roman Odeum... Inside the archaeological site you can visit also the museum with exhibits from the area.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

PRIVATE TOUR

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great time in Corinth!
David L,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience. Theodoros was an excellent driver and guide. Thank you for making our trip to Corinth an unforgettable one!
Corinth from Athens
Teresita B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The trip to Corinth to see the ruins and the canal was definitely worth it. Theo, the guide, was the best... excellent! He was knowledgeable in pointing out sites in Athens as we left the city and headed to Corinth and he provided valuable information to sights we saw along the way. Definitely ask for him if he's available!
Driver and tour guide was...
Sylvia H,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Driver and tour guide was very knowledgable. He informed of us about so much history about Athens, ancient Corinth and canal as well as Greece overall. He picked us up from the cruise port in Athens at 9am and we let him know we needed to be back before 2. He did a great job with time!
Great driver and experience!
Teresa B,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our driver Thodoris was great! He explained the main stops and allowed plenty of time to explore each. Was a responsible driver and kept us on schedule. Great experience in Corinth and Ancient Corinth!
Magical !
Scarlett H,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour of Ancient Corinth was truly special. The site is rich in history and the surroundings are beautiful. Walking among the ruins gave me a real sense of the past. The driver was very kind and helpful, and the trip was comfortable and relaxed. I definitely recommend visiting.