--- title: Ancient Corinth and Canal Private Tour from Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 43 of 63 (Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/ancient-corinth-and-canal-private-tour-from-athens/ --- # Ancient Corinth and Canal Private Tour from Athens In our comparison: #43 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Corinth is only 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Athens.Take the pressure off with this tour, direct from your door, with a driver who can tell you all about the history, and onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute. You’ll visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Akrokorinthos (Acrocorinth), the city’s answer to Athens’ Acropolis and other significant sites in a comfortable, modern, climate-controlled vehicle equipped with WiFi. Avoid the stress and hassle of renting a car and let a professional and licensed driver shuttle you from site to site with sufficient time to explore at each stop.Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul on a trip to Ancient Corinth. See the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth all in half a day.Visit the region’s major historical monuments on one affordable outing. Travel in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a professional driver. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Group size varies by option: small group from €115 · private from €135 - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 14 start times: between 05:30 and 12:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person for the SMALL GROUP MAX:8 option; other options up to €135 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Greece Athens Transfers & Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €115 · private from €135 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14 start times between 05:30 and 12:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.88 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 65. - 5 stars: 62 (95%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SMALL GROUP MAX:8 | €115 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | | PRIVATE TOUR | €135 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off - Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants) - Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site) - Bottled water - WiFi on board - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge) ## Not included - The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum. - Ticket for Museum & Site (12 € p.p. from April to October, 6€ from November to March) ## Itinerary 1. **Corinth Canal** (15m) - Our first stop is at the impressive Corinth canal as your driver describes its many interesting ill-fated and varied History’s from Ancient times to the present.The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts... 2. **Archaia Korinthos** (30m) - Here, you can visit the Archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Corinth, one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. Here, you have one hour to explore Apollo temple, the temple to Octavia, the baths, the Bema where St. Paul addressed the Corinthians, the... 3. **Archaeological Museum of Corinth** (30m) - The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931-1932, with intentions to display the numerous recent archaeological excavations. The museum is located within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece, and lies under the jurisdiction of the... 4. **Temple of Apollo** (10m) - The Temple of Apollo at Corinth was constructed in 550 BC. 5. **Last stop is the Acropolis of the Ancient Corinth, called Acrokorinthos, a mo...** (1h) - Last stop is the Acropolis of the Ancient Corinth, called Acrokorinthos, a monolithic rock that was continuously occupied from archaic times to the early 19th century. Here you have one hour to visit the castle. You will enjoy the amazing view 575 meters above sea level, and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14 start times between 05:30 and 12:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point is New Hotel , 16 Fillelinon Athens. The driver will wait you with a signboard with the name of the tour Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Confirmation will be received at time of booking - Most travelers can participate - Infant seats available - Service animals allowed - Near public transportation - Stroller accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Comfortable shoes are recommended - The travel drive from Athens to Ancient Corinth is 1 hour and 15 minutes ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €230 | €115 | | 4 | €340 | €85 | | 6 | €420 | €70 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips start at €25 per person. ## Compared with other Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #43 of 63** | €115 | 5h | 4.88 (65) | varies by option | | [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul’s Footsteps – Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-s-footsteps-corinth/?format=md) | €168 | 5h | 4.99 (262) | private | | [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul in Athens & Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-in-athens-corinth/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.98 (240) | private | | [Biblical Tour Letters ToThe Corinthians St Paul’s Footsteps 6Hour](/greece/athens/tours/biblical-tour-letters-tothe-corinthians-st-paul-s-footsteps-6hour/?format=md) | €150 | 6h 15m | 4.94 (1625) | shared | Ranked #43 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €3093, median €190; typical length 8h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/peloponnese-day-trips-from-athens/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/ancient-corinth-and-canal-private-tour-from-athens/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md