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Athens for CRUISE SHIPS: Stress-Free Tour with opt. Acropolis

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Step off your cruise ship and embark on an unforgettable journey through Athens, where history and culture come alive. Visit iconic landmarks like Syntagma Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Acropolis, with options to explore at your own pace or follow a local expert to scenic spots like Areopagus Hill and the Herodion. Travel in a comfortable mini-bus with a small group of up to 19, ensuring a more personal experience. Explore the vibrant districts of Monastiraki and Plaka, filled with markets, shops, and cafes, and enjoy an hour of free time to savor local Greek delicacies. At the end, you'll return to the port, with memories that will last a lifetime.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Please note that visiting the Acropolis requires extensive walking, including climbing 75 steps at the entrance and navigating uneven, slippery marble paths. This can be physically demanding, especially during summer when crowds are large, and temperatures can be high. For those with limited mobility, we recommend following the guide and exploring Areopagus and Herodion instead.

For disembarking guests: The ticket includes luggage storage during the tour - 1 piece of luggage per person. If you have more, please contact us.

Please note that the Acropolis may close due to extreme heat for safety reasons. If this happens and you've booked entry tickets, you will be able to get a full refund. We will notify you accordingly.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping

Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus

1 piece per person luggage storage (Disembark Tour only - if you have more, please contact us)

Professional local English-speaking tour guide (if option selected)

Full refund if your ship cannot dock

Tour options 'with Acropolis' include a ticket to the Acropolis

Guaranteed return to ship on time

Small Groups: 19 guests per guide for Round-Trip Tour and 15 guests per guide for Disembark Tour

For private tours Acropolis entry ticket is not included, it is an optional visit

Private Tour (if option not selected)

Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)

Food and drinks

Please note the options 'without Acropolis' do not include an Acropolis ticket.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Cruise Terminal B - Piraeus
WJPF+8P, Piraeus 185 38, Greece
Your ship will dock at Terminal A, B or C. Please remain at the entrance of your designated terminal after disembarking—our team will meet you there. Look for team holding signs that read 'VEXPERIO'.

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Port of Piraeus

As soon as your cruise ship docks, a friendly team will be there to greet you right in front of the ship. From there, you'll be escorted to a modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned minibus, designed to make your journey as relaxing as it is enjoyable. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you explore the fascinating history and vibrant culture of Athens. Let your exploration begin!

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Pasalimani

As you drive from Piraeus Port, you'll pass by the charming Pasalimani, a picturesque harbor in the heart of Piraeus. This vibrant marina, bustling with luxury yachts and sailing boats, offers a glimpse into the region’s rich maritime culture.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour w/ Driver + Guide

Acropolis ticket not included: For those who choose to visit inside, Acropolis tickets aren't included in the ticket price and will cost 30EUR per person.
Private Guide + Vehicle: This private tour provides a personal guide and vehicle, with a flexible itinerary tailored to your wishes.
Designed to your wishes: A private tour has a fully customizable itinerary - you can spend your time as and where you wish!
Port or Hotel Dropoff: Please let us know if you want to be taken back to the port after your tour or if you want to go to your hotel.

Disembark without Acropolis

Tour for disembarking guests: The tour starts at the Piraeus port and ends in the city center at Monastiraki. The hotel dropoff is not included.
Shared Tour: This is a shared tour, you will be traveling with other passengers on the bus. Limited to 19 people per guide.
No Acropolis Visit: This option does not include Acropolis entry; instead, guests will explore Areopagus Hill and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Luggage storage included: The ticket includes luggage storage during the tour - 1 piece of luggage per person. If you have more, please contact us.
Acropolis Self-Guided Visit: The guide will walk with you to the entrance of the Acropolis, explain what to expect, and wait for you outside.

Round-Trip without Acropolis

Shared Tour: This is a shared tour, you will be traveling with other passengers on the bus. Limited to 19 people per guide.
Piraeus Port Pickup & Dropoff: The tour starts and ends at the Piraeus cruise ship port.
No Acropolis Visit: This option does not include Acropolis entry; instead, guests will explore Areopagus Hill and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

Round-Trip with Acropolis

Shared Tour: This is a shared tour, you will be traveling with other passengers on the bus. Limited to 19 people per guide.
Acropolis Tickets included: This option already includes Acropolis tickets which the guide will bring for you.
Acropolis Self-Guided Visit: The guide will walk with you to the entrance of the Acropolis, explain what to expect, and wait for you outside.
Piraeus Port Pickup & Dropoff: The tour starts and ends at the Piraeus cruise ship port.

Shared ShorEx

Disembark with Acropolis

Tour for disembarking guests: The tour starts at the Piraeus port and ends in the city center at Monastiraki. The hotel dropoff is not included.
Shared Tour: This is a shared tour, you will be traveling with other passengers on the bus. Limited to 19 people per guide.
Acropolis Tickets included: This option already includes Acropolis tickets which the guide will bring for you.
Tour for disembarking guests: The tour starts at the Piraeus port and ends in the city center at Monastiraki. The hotel dropoff is not included.
Luggage storage included: The ticket includes luggage storage during the tour - 1 piece of luggage per person. If you have more, please contact us.
Acropolis Self-Guided Visit: The guide will walk with you to the entrance of the Acropolis, explain what to expect, and wait for you outside.

Reviews

4.74

46 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Best of Athens Tour August 2025

    Sarah P,

    Aug 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved our guide, very accommodating, and informative (and fun!) would definitely recommend. Lots of walking uphill and steps so plan ahead.

  • Excellent excursion

    Susan C,

    Aug 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Thanassis was an excellent tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Athens. We wish we could have spent more time in Athens. We had the best gyros in Greece.

  • Stress free, affordable & great highlights tour of Athens

    Veronica S,

    Aug 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Thanasis, our Athens tour guide, and Vangelis, our Driver, with Karavas Travel were amazing, courteous, professional and had a great sense of humour. Thanasis had a deep knowledge of Athens and made each site we visited more enjoyable. He and Vangelis gave us ample time at each site to tour, take photos and shop. The tour didn’t feel rushed as many do. Additionally, they were easy to locate coming off of my NCL cruise at Piraeus port. It truly was enjoyable and stress free. I highly recommend this tour!

  • Recommend highly!

    Manda H,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Vassilis was terrific! He was charismatic and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour very much. The weather was extremely hot, so having the A/C transportation and he provided cold water which was great! The Acropolis was closed due to heat advisory, which was unfortunate, but he made the best of it and we were able to still get some photos from afar.

  • it was very informative...

    Gennaro R,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    it was very informative and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts.

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4.74
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