--- title: Corinth Canal Cruise, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth Private tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 160 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 53 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 9 of 38 (Island Cruises & Sailing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/corinth-canal-cruise-ancient-corinth-acrocorinth-private-tour/ --- # Corinth Canal Cruise, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth Private tour In our comparison: #9 of 38 in Island Cruises & Sailing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Dear travellers welcome to Athens! Escape the bustle of Athens and discover Corinth, a land where myth and history meet, just one hour away. Begin at the awe-inspiring Corinth Canal, where the Aegean and Ionian seas unite through one of the world’s greatest engineering feats. For those who choose the canal cruise option, sailing between its towering cliffs is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Continue to Ancient Corinth, once a powerful city where temples, fountains, and marketplaces thrived, and where Apostle Paul spent 18 months spreading his teachings. Rising above, the Acrocorinth fortress invites you to explore a legendary stronghold tied to Pegasus, Medea, and timeless Greek myths! Along the way, admire the countryside, coastline, and mountains of the Peloponnese, and enjoy a traditional lunch in the peaceful village of Ancient Corinth. This tour combines legend, history, and stunning landscapes into an unforgettable day. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00, 08:30, 09:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup on the shared options; the private option collects you ## Key facts - Price: from €160 per person for the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth private tour option; other options up to €180 - Duration: 7h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Bucket List Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 53. - 5 stars: 53 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth private tour | €160 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Only Canal photo stops Pickup included | | With Canal Cruise option | €180 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Available May to October Corinth Canal Cruise: An experience of a lifetime crossing the canal on a boat Boat ticket NOT included Pickup included | ## What's included - Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship. - Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you. - Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water ## Not included - Tickets to the sites Ancient Corinth - Boat cruise ticket paid on board - Gratuities (At your discretion) - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Corinth Canal** (20m) - After your driver picks you up from your accommodation follows a beautiful scenic coastal drive to Corinth which is about 50 minutes. Approaching Ancient Corinth we will make a stop to admire this wonder of engineering, the Corinth Canal. 2. **The Diolkos** (10m) - After the amazing view of the canal and on our way to ancient Corinth we will head to the west entrance of the canal to see the famous diolkos, build around 6th century BC. An ancient paved trackway where they would haul ships from one body of water to the other. A true... 3. **Archaia Korinthos** (1h) - The ancient city of Corinth holds a significant place in Greek history for its strategic location, prosperous trade, and influential culture. Situated between the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea, Corinth controlled the narrow Isthmus, a key trade route connecting the... 4. **Now the biggest castle in southern greece** (30m) - The acropolis of Corinth, this mighty fortress at 700m above the sea level will give you stunning view of the Corinthian and Saronic gulf that are connected through the canal. 5. **Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)** (1h) - Now a nice Greek lunch in the quiet village of Ancient Corinth at a traditional family taverna and then drive back to Athens. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - 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 - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Travel time is already included to the total duration. - Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking. - Acrocorinth involves some hiking so bring good walking shoes - The Corinth Canal cruise is operated by a third party and may be canceled due to weather conditions or operational reasons beyond our control. - Ancient Corinth site is closed every Tuesday from November until March - Boat ticket is 40€ per person paid on board, cards accepted by the cruise operator ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €320 | €160 | | 4 | €360 | €90 | | 6 | €390 | €65 | 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 Island Cruises & Sailing start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other Island Cruises & Sailing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 38** | €160 | 7h | 5.0 (53) | private | | [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 #9 of 38 in Island Cruises & Sailing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €1308, median €135; typical length 5h. 10 of 38 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/island-cruises-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/corinth-canal-cruise-ancient-corinth-acrocorinth-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md