Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth Private tour
Overview
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7 hours
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Dear travellers welcome to Athens!
Escape the bustle of Athens and discover Corinth, a land where myth and history meet, just one hour away. Begin at the awe-inspiring Corinth Canal, where the Aegean and Ionian seas unite through one of the world’s greatest engineering feats. For those who choose the canal cruise option, sailing between its towering cliffs is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Continue to Ancient Corinth, once a powerful city where temples, fountains, and marketplaces thrived, and where Apostle Paul spent 18 months spreading his teachings. Rising above, the Acrocorinth fortress invites you to explore a legendary stronghold tied to Pegasus, Medea, and timeless Greek myths!
Along the way, admire the countryside, coastline, and mountains of the Peloponnese, and enjoy a traditional lunch in the peaceful village of Ancient Corinth.
This tour combines legend, history, and stunning landscapes into an unforgettable day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included to the total duration.
Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.
Acrocorinth involves some hiking so bring good walking shoes
The Corinth Canal cruise is operated by a third party and may be canceled due to weather conditions or operational reasons beyond our control.
Ancient Corinth site is closed every Tuesday from November until March
What To Expect
Corinth Canal
After your driver picks you up from your accommodation follows a beautiful scenic coastal drive to Corinth which is about 50 minutes. Approaching Ancient Corinth we will make a stop to admire this wonder of engineering, the Corinth Canal.
The Diolkos
After the amazing view of the canal and on our way to ancient Corinth we will head to the west entrance of the canal to see the famous diolkos, build around 6th century BC. An ancient paved trackway where they would haul ships from one body of water to the other. A true wonder of ancient Greek technology.
Options
With Canal Cruise option
Available May to October Corinth Canal Cruise: An experience of a lifetime crossing the canal on a boat Boat ticket NOT included Pickup included
Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth private tour
Only Canal photo stops Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water
Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra cost ~150 euros paid to the guide
Gratuities (At your discretion)
Lunch
Tickets to the sites Ancient Corinth
Boat cruise ticket
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent guided tour with very professional and knowledgeable explanations
wimke,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00excellent, very knowledgeable guide who made the best of fact that the Corinth Canal has been closed for maintenance longer than was expected so a cruise was not possible unfortunately Alexander gave us a very detailed and enjoyable guided tour that is highly recommended. From the Greek Mythology to the Roman Empire and the present day it is very enjoyable and a lot is covered in a relatively short period of time.
An Amazing Day with Alexander
CincyJim,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with Alexander! We saw the Corinth Canal, ancient Corinth, the Acrocorinth, and ancient Mycenae. Alexander was an incredible tour guide, with vast knowledge on Ancient Greece and the sites. A truly enjoyable day! My reco, just do it!
An Incredible Day Touring Corinth and Other Amazing Sites
JamesP T,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour deserves a 5+ rating! Alexander provided an amazing tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Greece and all of the places that we visited. We couldn't transit the Corinth Canal due to repair work from landslides last year, but Alexander reached out to us before our trip and suggested that we add in a trip to ancient Mycenae instead. All of the sites were simply amazing. In ancient Corinth, Alexander arranged a private tour guide for us that covered the footsteps of Apostle Paul in Corinth. Kristina was also fantastic, and extremely knowledgeable. We stopped mid-day and had a wonderful meal right of the seashore. I can't say enough good things about this tour and Alexander. It was a terrific day!
Fantastic tour!
Lisa M,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day with Alexander who was extremely knowledgeable and shared so much information in a fun and enthusiastic way. We learned about the places visited and had a wonderful education on Greek mythology which Alexander brought alive! We were unable to take a cruise on the Corinth canal due to renovations taking place but Alexander ensured we saw the canal from the best viewpoints and had the chance to visit other interesting places. Ancient Corinth is not to be missed! We would highly recommend this tour - you will not regret a day spent in Alexander’s company - he also gave some great tips for the rest of our time in Athens.
Brilliant day at Corinth Canal
N2131KMdebbieb,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexander is a very knowledgeable and helpful guide we had a brilliant day
An excellent not to be missed day trip!
sanniemoo,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fabulous tour. Alexander is such a good guide, very friendly, professional, helpful and very knowledgeable. We learnt such a lot about the area and Greece in general. The journey was comfortable and interesting and all of the stops were well worth seeing. The Corinth Canal is a must see sight and was on our bucket list! The Acrocorinth is a truly amazing fortress, we were lucky with the weather and saw some amazing views from the top. Alexander gave us plenty of time for breaks and to fully enjoy all of the sights. We would definitely use him again if we are back in Athens.
Our guid was very...
Glenda H,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable, he made it an amazing day even though the sites were closed we didn’t feel like we missed anything. He stopped off at a great fish restaurant for lunch.
Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth
Andrew T,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00George was great, on time, knowledgeable, considerate and flexible. There was something happeningon on top of Acrocorinth, so we needed to rearrange certain stops and go back later. The content of the tour was exactly what we desired.
Private Tour if Corinth and Corinth Canal
stephaniedenkowiczs,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private tour to Corinth was superb. Our driver Socrates was flexible and provided very interesting information about Greece, its history and the sites we passed on the trip. Our boat cruise through the Corinth Canal was a highlight of the trip. Out private guide in of the Forum and museum in Corinth made the history of the city come alive. We highly recommend this tour!
Add this to your bucket list!
Sandra W,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexander was amazing and really made this once in a lifetime experience. The weather started out rough and traffic was a bear but he told stories of greek mythology and how they all relate to each other and modern times. The Acropolis of Corinth and museum were so interesting and just the detail of carvings and history wal at own pace never rushed through anything. The canal was a wonder how they dug it out how the Germans tried to blow it up in WWII Boarding the boat cost 25EUR but we'll worth the experience, a don't miss
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