Athens Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests – Small Group Experience
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Overview
Step off your cruise ship and begin a thoughtfully designed journey through Athens, created for travelers who value comfort, access, and a more personal pace. With a group size limited to just 19 guests, you’ll travel by air-conditioned minibus, allowing for easier movement and a more relaxed experience. Visit iconic landmarks such as Syntagma Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Acropolis, with the choice to explore on your own or stay near your professional guide at alternate sites like Areopagus Hill and the Herodion. Along the way, enjoy the character and energy of Monastiraki and Plaka, where you’ll find traditional shops, local cafés, and open-air markets. An hour of free time gives you the chance to savor authentic Greek food or simply take in the atmosphere at your own pace. This exclusive tour combines structure with flexibility and ends with a smooth return to your ship—leaving you with a deeper connection to Athens.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (6) Options Available
Option(s)
Shared ShorEx
Starting from
$82.43
Option(s)
Shared Tour 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, unless you prefer to finish in Monastiraki.
Shared Tour 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, unless you prefer to finish in Monastiraki.No Acropolis Visit: This option does not include Acropolis entry; instead, guests will explore Areopagus Hill and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Starting from
$142.17
Option(s)
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.
Starting from
$146.95
Option(s)
Shared Tour Excl. 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, unless you prefer to finish in Monastiraki.No Acropolis Visit: This option does not include Acropolis entry; instead, guests will explore Areopagus Hill and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Shared Tour Incl. 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, unless you prefer to finish in Monastiraki.
Starting from
$149.34
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Free time for fast meal & souvenir shopping
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- Tour options 'with Acropolis' include a ticket to the Acropolis
- After your tour, return to the port or choose to stay in Monastiraki before the bus heads back
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Small Groups: 19 guests per guide
What's not Included
- Please note the options 'without Acropolis' do not include an Acropolis ticket.
- For private tours Acropolis entry ticket is not included, it is an optional visit
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
- Food and drinks
- Private Tour (if option not selected)
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
- 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.
- This tour begins and ends at Piraeus Port. If you're disembarking from your cruise and staying in Athens, you may bring your luggage on the bus. You can end the tour at our final stop in Monastiraki, before the bus returns to the port. Please inform us in advance so we can accommodate your plans.
- 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.
- Please note that this tour involves walking, including on uneven surfaces, and is not suitable for individuals with mobility limitations. Wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or similar mobility aids cannot be accommodated. We kindly ask you to assess your ability to participate before booking, as refunds cannot be issued if, on the day of the tour, you are unable to join due to mobility-related concerns.
- Meeting point: Your ship will dock at Terminal A, B, or C. Please remain at the entrance of your designated terminal after disembarking. Look for our team holding signs that read 'VEXPERIO'.
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