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Tavernas on Mnisikleous Street, Plaka, Athens
Cruise shore excursion

Private Athens Shore Excursion from Piraeus

Meet your guide at the gangway and return in time to sail.

Duration
6–7 hours
From
£390
Pace
Efficient but unhurried
Best season
April–November (cruise season)
In brief

A private excursion for cruise passengers arriving at Piraeus, with a licensed guide and driver meeting you at the terminal. The Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Plaka in 6–7 hours, with a guaranteed return to the ship ahead of departure. From £390 per group of up to four.

Piraeus is about 12 km from central Athens, and a cruise day is short. We plan around your ship’s published arrival and sailing times, choose the quieter entry slot at the Acropolis and keep a safety buffer for the return.

If you prefer, we can swap the Acropolis for Cape Sounion or a food-focused day.

Highlights

  • Guaranteed return to ship
  • Acropolis
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Plaka

Itinerary

  1. Arrival

    Meet at the terminal

    Your guide holds a name sign outside customs.

  2. +1h

    Acropolis

    Timed entry booked in advance.

  3. +3h

    Acropolis Museum and lunch

    A quick tour of the Parthenon Gallery, then lunch in Plaka.

  4. +5h

    Return

    Back at the ship at least 90 minutes before departure.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional chauffeur
  • Licensed English-speaking guide (Greek Ministry of Tourism guide licence)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Bottled water and cold towels on board

Not included

  • Entrance fees (we pre-book and pay at cost)
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Details: pick-up from Piraeus cruise terminal. Vehicle: Private sedan or minivan. Best for: Cruise passengers, First-time visitors. The “from” price is indicative (per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle); your written proposal confirms the exact total.

The Acropolis of Athens seen from Philopappos Hill
The Acropolis of Athens seen from Philopappos Hill · A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Porch of the Caryatids, Erechtheion, Acropolis of Athens
Porch of the Caryatids, Erechtheion, Acropolis of Athens · Coolcaesar, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

What if my ship is delayed?

We monitor your ship’s arrival and adjust the schedule. If the ship arrives late we shorten the day, never your return time.

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