15 Shore Excursions in Greece, Priced One by One

1.Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

This four-hour Mykonos shore excursion combines island views, Kalafatis Beach, Ano Mera, and a guided walk through Mykonos Town. Guides such as Christina, Dora, and Andrea bring local stories and humor to the day. Pickup is at the cruise terminal, but the tour ends at the Mykonos waterfront, not back at the ship.

“We had a lovely time in Mykonos. Dora was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable. She made time for a lot of photo stops and small shopping. We had a nice stroll through the town and she made sure we were all squared away for our ferry ride back to the cruise port. 10/10 would recommend!”

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2.Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 704 reviews · 5 hours · from $44

Join an English-speaking tour leader at Corfu Cruise Port for a five-hour visit to Paleokastritsa Beach and Corfu Old Town. You get two hours by the coast, time for the monastery or a boat ride, then about 90 minutes to explore Venetian lanes, shops, and cafés. Modern air-conditioned transport keeps the schedule ship-friendly.

“Loved the tour. I wouldn’t change a thing. Transportation was great.”

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3.Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 617 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26Best value

See Athens from an open-top double-decker bus with a 24 or 48-hour pass. Choose the Athens city route, add Piraeus, and in season include the Beach Riviera line. Audio commentary, Wi-Fi, flexible stops, and cruise-port access make it useful for a first look, though traffic, waits, and early final buses can limit sightseeing time.

“Educational and free to take more time at different locations. I enjoyed the sites and ease to catch other buses”

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4.The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

This 4 to 5-hour Santorini shore tour visits Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach in a group capped at 19. Guides such as Victor, Gina, Alex, Zeus, and Spiros share island stories, help with photos, and keep the route moving. Port transfers may involve a tender boat or the €10 cable car.

“Our traveler guide was wonderful! Very helpful and pointed out all the spectacular spots and took not just ours but all that requested him to take family photos !”

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5.From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

From Argostoli, ride an air-conditioned van through Kefalonia with an English-speaking guide. Visit Melissani Lake by rowing boat, Drogarati Cave, Antisamos or Assos, Myrtos Beach, Agia Efimia, and Orealios Gaea Winery. Small groups and private tours are available, with guides such as Martin, Isadora, Kostas, and Konstantinos often leading the day.

“Our guide Nicky was lovely. So enthusiastic, smiley and chatty. She spoke excellent English and chatted about all sorts of things. The trip was just what we wanted, pick up from the ship and a tour of the main sights of the Island.”

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6.Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Athens by private car or van with an English-speaking driver such as Mario, George, or Makis. Visit the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Syntagma, and more. Pickup is available from Athens hotels, residences, or Piraeus port, with a flexible route shaped around your interests.

“George picked us at the port on 23 September, and was waiting with a sign with my name as soon as we collected our luggage. He had a large van that more than accommodate our party of four with a lot of luggage. He gave great explanations as we drove into the city with history. We asked for lunch at a restaurant by the water that was very good. George was a pleasure to be with and did a fantastic job. Nikos provided quick communication with us throughout the booking that we made 10 months ahead and what advance tickets to buy for the sights. They are an excellent provider…”

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7.Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Travel from Piraeus to central Athens, then walk past Parliament, the National Gardens, Zappeion, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus before climbing the Acropolis. Guides such as Apollon, Dori, Adonis, and Vicki bring Greek myths and ancient history to life. Plan for heat, steep stone paths, and plenty of walking.

“Adonis was a very well educated and informative guide. He showed us all over Athens and hiked the Acropolis with us.”

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8.4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia – Winery – Beach)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

This private four to five hour outing links Olympia’s museum and ancient stadium with a family-run winery or olive-oil farm and a coastal stop near Katakolon. Your driver, who may be Nikos, Stathis, Andrew, Niki, or another local guide, handles port transport. Olympia is self-guided unless you arrange a licensed guide for an added fee.

“I understood that the tour to the archaeology site did not include a tour. However I was not informed that there would not be any body giving any explanation of what we went to see. We hooked on to a celebrity guided tour , walking near her group so we can understand what we were looking at. She was not happy that we were following her group. The winery we visited was ok, as was the food prepared by the owners mother. We then visited the beach however, we were not told that the chairs and umbrellas had been removed from the beach so we could only look at it…”

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9.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $43

Visit Drogarati Cave, take a boat across the turquoise waters of Melissani Lake, stop at Myrtos Beach viewpoint, and spend 105 minutes tasting Kefalonian wines at The Vine. English, Italian, and Spanish guides, including Maria and Mary, lead the tour from Argostoli port or selected hotels.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable and drive was beautiful. Meeting point was very close to cruise terminal, so it was a quick and easy walk to arrive. They do check in day before to ensure you know where and when to meet, that was really helpful. Overall we had a great experience.”

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10.Mount Pantokrator Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Explore northern Corfu in a 7-seat 4x4 with a multilingual driver-guide. Stop for coffee in Alimmatades, visit Pantokrator Monastery, take off-road mountain routes, and eat traditional Greek food in Old Perithia. Guides such as Spiros, Richard, Billy, and Nikos have led recent departures. Expect mountain roads, small groups, and a six-hour outing.

“The whole experience was superb. It was certainly a highlight of my visit to Corfu. The driver (Spiros) was a joy to have. Very entertaining. The stop for food was wonderful. Typical well cooked Greek food. Stunning views from Mt. Pantokrator. Highly recommended”

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11.Guided Highlights Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · from $123

This four-hour shore excursion takes you from the cruise terminal to Armenistis Lighthouse, Kalafati Beach, Ano Mera, and Mykonos Town. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking local guide, a bottle of water, and ship-safe timing. Guides including Stephanie, Christina, Michael, Sarah, and Andrea have led past departures.

“Great tour guide. She was so cute and blonde and bubbly. On top of being knowledgeable and a fantastic photographer. I would definitely book this company again! Very organized!”

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12.Katakolon: Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Katakolon to ancient Olympia, then explore the sanctuary at your own pace with a downloadable audio guide. See the temples of Zeus and Hera, the Gymnasium, Palaestra, Nymphaion, Leonidaion, and ancient stadium. You also get free time in Olympia for food or shopping.

“This tour was essentially a transfer from port to Olympia and back.”

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13.Athens Shore Excursion: Small-Group Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Start with pickup at Piraeus at 8:45 am, then walk central Athens with a food specialist. Expect koulouri, loukoumades, market stalls, olive oil, Greek snacks, and a gyro, followed by free time in Plaka. Guides such as Eva, Artemis, Theo, and Katerina add local food and city context.

“I am so happy that I found this small food tour. It was amazing. I learned which foods are traditionally Greek and tasted so many good foods. The meat and seafood market was a highlight. But, there were so many others. We tasted camel meat too. You have to take this tour.”

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14.The Highlights of Athens Private Shore Excursion 8 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight flexible hours touring Athens from Piraeus or your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver takes you to the Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Ancient Agora, Syntagma Square, Kallimarmaro, and Lycabettus Hill. Ask about drivers such as George, Yanni, Christos, or Andreas, and consider adding a licensed guide for the archaeological sites.

“Absolutely loved Athens and the Acropolis! Would get the earliest tix possible next time to avoid the large crowds. Breath taking views, wonderful historical perspective. Wear shoes with traction. The marble paths are so smooth from years of wear that slipping is certain. Our driver, Yanni, was a wealth of information on ancient and modern Greece. He entertained us with stories about each place we saw. His car was clean and and smelled fresh. Definitely hire a local to drive you around Athens. They understand the rules of the road and the etiquette it requires to avoid pedestrians and drivers. We asked to go to a local (not tourist) restaurant…”

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15.Embark | Disembark The Highlights Of Athens – 4 H Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

This four-hour private Athens tour picks you up at Piraeus and visits the Acropolis area, Plaka, Syntagma Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, and Lycabettus Hill. Your English-speaking driver provides commentary outside the sites, while a licensed guide can be added for inside visits. Drivers such as Alexander, Theodore, Christos, and Apostolos have received strong praise.

“Apostolos Was an excellent driver and guide. He showed us the major sights and shared about Greece and Athens, ancient and modern. We highly recommend this experience.”

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