--- title: Athens Highlights City Tour from Piraeus Cruise Port lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 72 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 21 of 38 (Island Cruises & Sailing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-highlights-city-tour-from-piraeus-cruise-port/ --- # Athens Highlights City Tour from Piraeus Cruise Port In our comparison: #21 of 38 in Island Cruises & Sailing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Athens’ most iconic landmarks on a small-group shore excursion starting directly from your cruise terminal at Piraeus Port. Perfect for cruise passengers, this 6-hour tour is designed to make the most of your limited time ashore, ensuring a smooth, comfortable, and stress-free experience, with guaranteed timely return to your cruise ship. Explore Athens’ top highlights, including the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon, the historic Panathenaic Stadium, the neoclassic presidential mansion, vibrant Syntagma Square, the charming streets of Plaka & Monastiraki, and much more! Enjoy an unforgettable journey led by knowledgeable local guides, offering personalized attention, insider stories, and authentic cultural insight. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your cruise ship will either dock at… - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Free time for shopping & lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person for the WITHOUT ACROPOLIS VISIT option; other options up to €120 - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Santorini Karavas Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: By option, see the table below - Start times: 08:00, 09:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.9 from 72 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 72. - 5 stars: 66 (92%) - 4 stars: 5 (7%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | WITHOUT ACROPOLIS VISIT | €90 / person | English | Acropolis tickets not included: Guests that do not wish to visit the Acropolis will walk with the guide to Areopagus Hill and the Herodion Theatre for photos | | WITH ACROPOLIS VISIT | €120 / person | English | Acropolis tickets included | ## What's included - Transfer in a fully air-conditioned, comfortable minibus - Pick-up & drop-off at the cruise port - Bottled water - Local tour guide - Full refund in case of a change to your cruise schedule - Drop-off at the city center for disembarking passengers - Luggage space available - Free time for shopping & lunch ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Licensed guide inside the archaeological sites - Hotel or Airport Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Driving from Piraeus Port, you'll pass by Pasalimani, a picturesque harbor in...** (pass by, no stop) - Driving from Piraeus Port, you'll pass by Pasalimani, a picturesque harbor in the heart of Piraeus. Renowned as one of the largest and most prominent marinas in the area, Pasalimani offers top-notch docking facilities for luxury yachts, sailing boats, and various vessels. 2. **Continuing our drive, we reach Mikrolimano, a charming harbor similar to Pasa...** (pass by, no stop) - Continuing our drive, we reach Mikrolimano, a charming harbor similar to Pasalimani. This scenic spot is ideal for a brief 10-minute photo stop, offering stunning views of the Athenian coast and the city of Athens from afar. 3. **Acropolis** (1h; admission included) - The Acropolis is one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites in the world, perched above the city center of Athens. It houses the remains of several historic buildings, with the Parthenon standing as the most renowned. Guests will have 1 hour of free time to explore... 4. **Panathenaic Stadium** (15m) - The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is a stunning ancient Greek stadium renowned for its historical significance as the site of the Panathenaic Games. This iconic landmark celebrates ancient Greek athleticism and culture and is a must-see attraction for... 5. **Presidential Mansion** (15m) - The Hellenic Presidential Mansion is a neoclassical building that serves as the residence of the president of the Hellenic Republic. It’s an elegant building with neoclassical architecture surrounded by the famous Presidential Guards, the Evzones, where you will have the... 6. **Arch of Hadrian** (pass by, no stop) - As we make our way toward the city center, you will pass by the Arch of Hadrian, a monumental gateway built nearly 1,900 years ago in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. This iconic historic landmark once marked the symbolic boundary between ancient Greek Athens and the Roman... 7. **Along the way, you will also pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the ...** (pass by, no stop) - Along the way, you will also pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest and most impressive temples of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods, this monumental structure once symbolized the power, wealth, and grandeur of ancient Athens. Even in... 8. **Syntagma** (15m) - Continue to Syntagma Square, the central and most important square in Athens, situated directly in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Surrounded by historic landmarks, elegant neoclassical buildings, and bustling streets, Syntagma Square... 9. **National and Kapodistrian University of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - As we make our way toward Monastiraki & Plaka, we pass by the Athenian Trilogy, a stunning ensemble of three neoclassical buildings that highlight the elegance and grandeur of the 19th-century. The Athenian Trilogy consists of: 1)National Library of Greece (home to Greece’s... 10. **Monastiraki** (1h) - Your final stop will be at the historic neighborhoods of Monastiraki & Plaka, located in the heart of Athens. You will have approximately 1 hour of free time to explore the areas on foot. Stroll around the picturesque alleys and charming narrow streets, discover local... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - 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 Your cruise ship will either dock at cruise terminal A, B or C. Our team will be waiting for you right where your cruise ship is docked holding a sign with your name. Ends: For disembarking cruise passengers that don’t need to return back to Piraeus port, we can drop you off in the city center. , For cruise passengers that need to return to their ship, we will take you back to Piraeus port. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Island Cruises & Sailing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 38** | €90 | 6h | 4.9 (72) | shared | | [Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks](/greece/athens/tours/luxury-athens-catamaran-cruise-with-greek-meal-drinks/?format=md) | €140 | 5h | 4.95 (1498) | shared | | [Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming](/greece/athens/tours/athens-riviera-catamaran-tour-with-fresh-meal-drinks-and-swimming/?format=md) | €121 | 5h | 4.96 (381) | shared | | [Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks](/greece/athens/tours/athens-cruise-agistri-moni-metopi-aegina-with-lunch-drinks/?format=md) | €125 | 10h | 4.93 (3001) | shared | Ranked #21 of 38 in Island Cruises & Sailing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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