This private tour takes you from the Piraeus cruise pier to the Acropolis and the highlights of Athens with your own licensed guide and driver. You will see the Parthenon, walk the Plaka old town, and pass the Panathenaic Stadium, then return to your ship with time to spare. It suits couples and small families who want to see the essentials at their own pace without a crowded coach. Total time is about 4.5 hours door to door, and we guarantee you are back on board before all-aboard.
| Duration | 4.5 hours |
| Format | Private tour |
| Group size | Up to 6 guests |
| Price from | €260 per group |
| Language | English |
| Vehicle | Mercedes V-Class (air-conditioned) |
| Meeting point | Cruise terminal exit at Piraeus — your guide holds a Greece Shore Excursions sign. |
The Acropolis is the one sight nobody wants to miss on an Athens port day — and the one place where a private tour pays off most. Instead of queuing with a coach group, your guide meets you at the Piraeus pier and takes you straight up to the Parthenon, then down into the Plaka for a relaxed walk before heading back to the ship.
We build every itinerary around your ship’s actual departure time, keep a buffer for Athens traffic, and track your vessel in real time. If your ship cannot dock, you get a full refund. Guaranteed return to your ship is the promise, in writing, on every booking.
Your guide meets you at the pier with a name sign.
Guided walk up to the Parthenon, Erechtheion and Propylaea.
Stroll the historic streets below the Acropolis.
Photo stop at the home of the first modern Olympics.
Back at the ship with a comfortable buffer.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your port date. Full refund if your ship cannot dock.
Yes. This private tour runs about 4.5 hours door to door and is timed to your ship's departure with a comfortable buffer for Athens traffic. We track your vessel's actual arrival and departure in real time, and if your ship cannot dock you receive a full refund.
Last updated July 16, 2026