10 Archaeology Tours in Piraeus That You Shouldn't Miss

July 16, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Piraeus (/paɪˈriːəs, pɪˈreɪ.əs/; Greek: Πειραιάς Pireás [pireˈas], Ancient Greek: Πειραιεύς, Peiraieús, pronounced [peːrai̯eús]) is a port city in the region of Attica, Greece. Piraeus is located within the Athens urban area, 12 kilometres (7 miles) southwest from its city center (municipality of Athens), and lies along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf.
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1. Athens Private Full Day Tour by Mini-Van

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Explore the Acropolis, experience Greek culture, try local delicacies and visit every major archaeological site of Athens like nowhere else at your own pace & comfort.

Inclusions: English speaking licensed tour driver (will not escort through sites), Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Hand Sanitizer

Exclusions: Ticket Fees for Historical Sties/ Museums

Reviewed By markcochran1512

George was outstanding; he had extensive local knowledge and pointed out everything that was significant or interesting. He was not pushy and gave us time to enjoy our visits. The car was clean and he was on time. Highly recommended using George.

2. Athens and Piraeus private tour for groups

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Welcome to Athens, the world's ancient capital. Visit the magnificent Acropolis with its Parthenon. Then explore all the main monuments and sights such as: Temple of Zeus,Panathenaic Stadium, the Parliament, Acropolis Museum, Plaka old city and many more.

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation., Taxes and tolls, English speaking driver., Air-conditioned van vehicle.

Exclusions: food and drinks, entrance fees in the monuments., professional guide in the monuments.

Reviewed By 547ka

We did first the hop-on hop-off bus tour through athens, which was OK (nothing special, just nice to sit down and be driven through a beautifull city). Then we did the private tour with Georgos as our guide. It was a suberb day. He told a lot, was very patient, good music taste. We saw the most impressive things. Just a perfect day.

3. Full-day Christian shore excursion in Athens & Corinth

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Highlights of Athens and Corinth private shore trip Designed for those who may admire an engineering wonder the Acropolis, Corinth Canal, and ancient Corinth the wealthiest city in ancient Greece, introduced to Christianity by St. Paul in 52.8-hour morning private shore excursion of Athens & Corinth (Christian Tour) Combines Athens’ & Corinth modern and classical sites guided by our experts Explore the wonders of the Acropolis , the trade mark of Athens & Corinth the wealthiest of the ancient Greek cities. Highlights of modern Athens, Corinth including neighborhoods, Plaka, Constitution Square, Panathenian Stadium, Kolonaki-the high end of Athens, Lecabettus-the highest hill of Athens, Corinth Canal & Ancient Corinth.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, A professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and..., Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group, Pick-up from the cruise ship pier at Port of Piraeus Road tolls and local..., Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum, Gratuities, Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your..., Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost..., Food and drinks

Reviewed By CaptainMo14

**** TRAVELERS BEWARE******** My wife and I are frequent travelers and never have I dealt with a company so corrupt. Last year for obvious reasons (covid-19)they canceled our tour. This is not the issue, the issue was in their own words they would refund us but we would have to wait until January 2021. We did that, when I reached back out to them to inquire about the refund that they said they would process they never replied. I tried multiple times to get ahold of them. Only when I explained that I was going to write reviews and contact my banking institutions as well as the Greek Better Business authorities did the email back, saying they were sorry and that they were waiting on their bank to process the funds. That was at the end of January 2021. Weeks went by and I sent multiple emails again with zero response. So I stated that I was going to proceed with the earlier plans. Boom they emailed back saying sorry but their bank was still processing it?? Zero confirmation numbers which I asked for. Weeks went by again. No response. So I'm urging travelers to not book with a shady company that can't even hold up their end of a deal. You have many choices for tour companies in Greece, I would choose otherwise.

4. 5 Day Tour in Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos, Santorini, Cruise to Delos, & Oia sunset

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We are glad to provide you 5 day tour Greece with shared bus in Delphi & Meteora combing visit in 2 of the most cosmopolitan islands of Greece, Mykonos and Santorini. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with Dephi and the Monasteries of Meteora both sites are under the UNESCO’s heritage sites as well as enjoy the traditional architecture of the islands, the lovely weather and delicious food. After mainland tour, stroll in Santorini's narrow streets, visit the volcano, swim at the thermal spas of Palaia Kameni and admire the stunning, unrivaled sunset at Oia! Visit the most famous island in the world, Mykonos, known for the sandy beaches with the turquoise waters and its nightlife! Take the boat to have a half-day trip to Delos, one of the Unesco Heritage sites of Greece! Book this mainland & Greek Islands tour for unforgettable trip in Greece at the best rates

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 4 Nights accommodation, Transportation with first class Bus in Delphi & Meteora, Transfers from/to port/hotel in each Island, Transfer from/to Piraeus port/hotel, Licensed Tour Guide in Delphi & Meteora , Entrance fees to Delphi & to Monasteries of Meteora, Fast Ferry tickets from Piraeus port/Santorini/Mykonos/Piraeus

Exclusions: Optional tour in Mykonos & Santorini, Hotel city tax

Reviewed By harrybM4927DX

My son, daughter-in-law and I had booked a 14-day private tour of Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Naxos with Private Tours Greece from May 1-14, 2020 and made a 30% down payment by credit card on 02/06/2020. All interactions with Private Tours Greece went smoothly and were professional and friendly. Then, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and my son's illness, on 03/13/2020, well ahead of the deadline for a fully-refundable cancellation, I asked Private Tours Greece to release all reservations it had made on our behalf, but to hold my deposit, in the hope that we might be able to reschedule our trip later in 2020 or in the spring of 2021. Private Tours Greece complied with my request and issued a credit voucher for the down payment I had made. As the pandemic continued to surge and Greece remained closed to visitors from the United States, on 4/17/2021, after essentially extending an interest-free loan to Private Tours Greece for over a year, I requested that my down payment be fully refunded and credited to the same credit card account to which it had been charged. Thereupon, Private Tours Greece staff claimed that the request for refund had been "forwarded" ... as it turned out later, to Alpha Bank. Nothing happened for a week. I then engaged in repeated e-mail exchanges with Private Tours Greece staff, only to be subjected to a stream of equivocations, obfuscations of the facts, and invalid excuses, including a claim that Private Tours Greece was doing me a favor by agreeing to a refund because the Greek government had allegedly given it the option to hold my funds indefinitely. I then contacted the general manager of the company, who sent me what purported to be a Greek language request to Alpha Bank (that I was unable to read) to issue the refund, along with further invalid excuses, never responding to my complaint that Private Tours Greece was in breach of its contractual obligation to issue a full refund of my down payment, not to mention doing the honorable thing, i.e., issue an immediate refund from an account he controlled directly, rather than blaming Alpha Bank for the delay by claiming that it "required" 10-15 "working" days to complete the request. Even that outlandishly ridiculous period has now expired! A complaint I submitted to Alpha Bank has received no response to date. It has now been nearly a full month since my refund request of 4/17/2021, and I may have to initiate legal action against Private Tours Greece ... with all the complexities and additional outlays and delays that would involve ... in order to reclaim my funds. The lesson to be learned here is that Private Tours Greece cannot be counted upon to honor its promises and contractual commitments. If there is any chance at all that you may have to cancel your trip, STAY AWAY!

5. Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

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This full-day, private tour in Athens is a unique way to see one of the most interesting cities in the world that has been charming visitors for centuries. Travelers who have taken this tour were more than satisfied because it presents Athens as it is: a magical place to visit. Tour by air-conditioned vehicle includes: the Acropolis (Parthenon, Propilea, Erechthion, Temple of Athens Niki, the Odeon Theater, the Dionysus Theater, Mars Hill / Areopagus), Temple of Zeus, Panathenean Stadium (first modern Olympic Games in 1896), ex-Royal Palace, Changing of the Guards Ceremony, Greek Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Ancient Greek Agora, Roman Agora (Tower of the Winds), Hadrian library, Plaka (the old city of Athens) with time for lunch and leisure, the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum.

Inclusions: English-speaking driver with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group, Pickup from and drop-off to centrally-located Athens hotels, Pickup from and drop-off from the cruise port (for cruise ship passengers)

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum, Gratuities, Food and drinks, Professional licensed tour guide. Can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability

Reviewed By nixamo

We were on a 7 day Med cruise from Athens, but wanted to spend more time in Greece after the cruise. Aphrodite arranged the hotels and rental cars along with some great travel advice. Great trip, rental car was delivered to the hotel and dropped at the airport hotel, never easier. Saw all the key sites especially the one you don't want to miss, Meteora.

6. Delphi & Arachova Private Tour From Athens - Taxi, Van, MiniBus - Guide optional

Athens, Greece I Love Athens Tours

Ancient Greeks considered Delphi as the centre, the "naval" of the earth. Visit the sanctuary of Apollo and the shrine of his oracle while walking in a magnificent mountainous landscape.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation

Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Tickets for Archaeological Sites, Licensed Tour Guide

Reviewed By amaryllisturman

Tour was super basic. And I’m using the “tour” loosely. You are paying for a taxi driver to take you around to popular tourist sites. You still have to pay to see everything. Our guide was nice bit he didn’t speak a lot of English. I guess they don’t want you asking the driver any questions, lest you think he’s a tour guide. You pay extra for a tour guide. He picked us up at our downtown hotel and took us to as much as he could in 4 hours but traffic was a little crazy. All things considered, if you want to visit sites and have someone else worry about the transportation, this tour is for you. Other than that, I would suggest you pick something else.

7. Athens city Tour (2hrs) combined with Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal transfers

Be my Guest Transfers and Tours

Experience our high-quality Athens city tour. Book your taxi among our modern fleet. What makes us to stand out: -We quarantee: • Safe, easy, hassle-free transfer • High-quality services -We offer: -Pick up from a professional, licenced, reliable, english-speaking driver -Assistance for any concerns about your visit with the eye of a localler. -Air-conditioned cars -Free wifi on board -We can provide, upon request, the baby seat that is suitable for your child’s age. Let us be the wonderful start of your unique experience in Greece.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Piscess

We have a short layover in Athens. Lefteris brought us to Temple of Artemis and Archaeological Museum of Vravrona, and then back to the airport. The museum is small but delicate. The heritage is only several columns left, but the surroundings is beautiful. There are not many visitors there. Thanks for Chara’s suggestion and organization. She give us manny good ideas and discussed with us patiently in advance. If you have hours of layover in Athens, you could choose the short tour like this. 在雅典機場短暫停留期間,我們選擇Be my Guest Transfers and Tours的當地導覽。事前經由電子信箱討論可行及值得參觀的點,由他們安排接送機和導覽,服務很好,再行前和旅程中,Chara都反覆和我們確認相關細節,服務佳。

8. Athens city Tour (4hrs) combined with Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal transfers

Be my Guest Transfers and Tours

Experience our high-quality Athens city tour. Book your taxi among our modern fleet. What makes us to stand out: -We quarantee: • Safe, easy, hassle-free transfer • High-quality services -We offer: -Pick up from a professional, licenced, reliable, english-speaking driver -Assistance for any concerns about your visit with the eye of a localler. -Air-conditioned cars -Free wifi on board -We can provide, upon request, the baby seat that is suitable for your child’s age. Let us be the wonderful start of your unique experience in Greece.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Piscess

We have a short layover in Athens. Lefteris brought us to Temple of Artemis and Archaeological Museum of Vravrona, and then back to the airport. The museum is small but delicate. The heritage is only several columns left, but the surroundings is beautiful. There are not many visitors there. Thanks for Chara’s suggestion and organization. She give us manny good ideas and discussed with us patiently in advance. If you have hours of layover in Athens, you could choose the short tour like this. 在雅典機場短暫停留期間,我們選擇Be my Guest Transfers and Tours的當地導覽。事前經由電子信箱討論可行及值得參觀的點,由他們安排接送機和導覽,服務很好,再行前和旅程中,Chara都反覆和我們確認相關細節,服務佳。

9. Full day city tour in Athens, its riviera and Poseidon’s temple in Sounion

Athens Shore Excursions

1. It is private and personal tour just for you, your friends and family! 2. ou will avoid croud at most of the memorials you will visit been comfotable in a luxurius vehicle! 3. You will have the chance to visit neiboarhoughts and places that with biger vijecles will not be able to! 4. You can customize it with in the program - itenerary of your tour. Please speak to your driver about it and customize it to your needs!

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, An English speaking driver with good knowledge in history to guide you till you enter sites n museum, Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums!, Gratuities, Food and drinks, A professional tour guide with state license, Cruise ship passengers must provide: ship name, docking time,..., Licenced by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability

Reviewed By CaptainMo14

**** TRAVELERS BEWARE******** My wife and I are frequent travelers and never have I dealt with a company so corrupt. Last year for obvious reasons (covid-19)they canceled our tour. This is not the issue, the issue was in their own words they would refund us but we would have to wait until January 2021. We did that, when I reached back out to them to inquire about the refund that they said they would process they never replied. I tried multiple times to get ahold of them. Only when I explained that I was going to write reviews and contact my banking institutions as well as the Greek Better Business authorities did the email back, saying they were sorry and that they were waiting on their bank to process the funds. That was at the end of January 2021. Weeks went by and I sent multiple emails again with zero response. So I stated that I was going to proceed with the earlier plans. Boom they emailed back saying sorry but their bank was still processing it?? Zero confirmation numbers which I asked for. Weeks went by again. No response. So I'm urging travelers to not book with a shady company that can't even hold up their end of a deal. You have many choices for tour companies in Greece, I would choose otherwise.

10. An exciting exploration at ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion shore excursion

Athens Shore Excursions

Enjoy a private full day tour to Paul's ancient Corinth, Perseus and Agamemnon's Mycenae and the picturesque on the water first capital of Greece, Nafplio! The full day tour to Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplio is specifically designed for those visitors who wish to enjoy a relaxed day-trip and visit some of the most interesting and impressive archaeological sites in Greece. The destinations of this tour are simply the ones you cannot afford to skip when in Greece. Highlights of this tour to Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion • The impressive Corinth Canal • The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth with its agora and museum • The Arched Tombs of the Kings and the Lion’s Gate in the archaeological site of Mycenae • The picturesque town of Nafplio • The inviting landscape of the Peloponnese Peninsula

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, A professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and..., Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group, Pick-up from the cruise ship pier at Port of Piraeus Road tolls and local..., Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum, Gratuities, Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost..., Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By CaptainMo14

**** TRAVELERS BEWARE******** My wife and I are frequent travelers and never have I dealt with a company so corrupt. Last year for obvious reasons (covid-19)they canceled our tour. This is not the issue, the issue was in their own words they would refund us but we would have to wait until January 2021. We did that, when I reached back out to them to inquire about the refund that they said they would process they never replied. I tried multiple times to get ahold of them. Only when I explained that I was going to write reviews and contact my banking institutions as well as the Greek Better Business authorities did the email back, saying they were sorry and that they were waiting on their bank to process the funds. That was at the end of January 2021. Weeks went by and I sent multiple emails again with zero response. So I stated that I was going to proceed with the earlier plans. Boom they emailed back saying sorry but their bank was still processing it?? Zero confirmation numbers which I asked for. Weeks went by again. No response. So I'm urging travelers to not book with a shady company that can't even hold up their end of a deal. You have many choices for tour companies in Greece, I would choose otherwise.

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