What to do and see in Piraeus, Attica: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

January 24, 2022 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. Amazing Full Day Tour of Peloponnese

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Starting from Athens, we will drive westwards along the beautiful scenic coastal road, until we finally reach the Corinth Canal. We will make a small stop at Corinth Canal and then in about 15 minutes, we will drive through the picturesque local villages to reach the Ancient Corinth. There we will visit the Agora, the Doric Temple of Apollo (6th century BC). You will also visit the pontium where St. Paul preached. Afterwards we will continue our trip through some beautiful villages to Mycenae, where you will visit the archaeological site, the Cyclopean Walls, the Treasure of Atreus (the beehive tomb of Agamemnon) and the Lions Gate. Then we will continue through the city of Argos to Nafplion (one of the most beautiful byzantine cities in Greece!), the first capital of the modern Greek state, with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi. There we can stop for lunch and then continue to Epidaurus. Finally, we will return back to Athens.

Inclusions: Rates include tolls, parking fees and baggage charges, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Licensed guide (extra service), Entrance fees, drinks, meals, Lunch

Reviewed By mikebmotorcity

This was an excellent tour! The acropolis museum was without a doubt the best museum tour we have ever experienced. Walking tour of Plaka was very good as well.

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. Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour

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This is the best way to visit Athens! No more wasting time on your shore excursion waiting in long lines. Simply breeze past the crowds at the ticket office as admission will have previously been arranged.   Come aboard this adventure to Athens. Admire the Acropolis, the revered landmark which still dominates over the city.  Stroll through the ruins of the Agora and the streets of Panepistimiou and Stadiou. Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games were held. Continue up to Lycabettus Hill, then past the Parliament House, the Catholic Cathedral, the Athenian Trilogy, the Arch of Hadrian and the temple of Olympic Zeus. Take a break at the Syntagma Square to witness the Changing of the Presidential Guards. Enjoy your free time in the district of Plaka, ideal for shopping and tasting the local cuisine.

Inclusions: private tour, Round trip transfer, Transport by air-conditioned van, Live commentary on board, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Guided tour within the Acropolis site by Certified Guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism , Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By gkalaf

Captivating tour. Guide kept our attention to the maximum. Great knowledge combined with exceptional presentation skills. Would highly recommend it to couples and families with kids.

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. Athens Half Day Tour

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Athens Tour – 4 hours Welcome to Athens, the city where the modern sits beautifully with the ancient. Visit all main attractions, learn about history and culture, feel the spirit of the cradle of western civilization.

Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi, A/C, Private transportation

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

Reviewed By Vallins61

Our flight was delayed two hours so we were very relieved to see our driver waiting in the arrival hall with our name on a sign and a big smile even though he had been waiting for us. We were a bit tired but he chatted about Athens and made a point to show us on the map where we were going and point out some sights. We felt very safe in our yellow taxi and were pleased to have prebooked.

7. Amazing Delphi Full Day Private Tour - Visit the Navel of Earth

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  In our tours you will see much more than any other tour, places that most conventional tourists never visit. Only a few drivers and locals like us can get you there. During the tour, you will learn about the sites, history, mythology and our culture. Tours are private at your own pace, where our customer is "always the Boss". Our Goal is to make you feel as close to a "Greek" as possible during your limited stay and love Athens and Greece. Delphi was inhabited since the Mycenaean times (14th – 11th century B.C.) by small settlements who were dedicated to the Mother Earth. The worship of Apollo as the god of light, harmony, and order was established between the 11th and 9th century B.C. Slowly over the next five centuries, the sanctuary grew in size and importance. During the 8th century B.C. Delphi became internationally known for the Oracular powers of Pythia, the priestess who sat on a tripod, inhaled ethylene gasses, and muttered incomprehensible words that foretold the future.

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Reviewed By Jerrold p

There is only one way to describe our trip - FANTASTIC. Pick up form our hotel was timely and we were kept informed throughout about what we would see an timing. It is all due to the the guide, Markos Vasalos, a highly educated professional whose family has been in the tourism industry for years and who is very knowledgeable about the area and Greece as a whole. He shared the history and customs with us even of out of the way spots we could see form the road but not visit. We went places on the spur of the moment which deviated slightly from the planned itinerary, seeing far more than was described. What were described and we visited as highlights - Theater at Epidaurus, the ruins of Corinth, the Corinth Canal, and Mycenae were the main foci and are well worth the trip. However, a visit to (for a late lunch) and sauntering around Navplion an Aegean seaside city on the other side of the Peninsula from Corinth, with its floating Venetian Fortress surrounded by yachts, was an unexpected treat, especially when accompanied by Markos' town history lesson. If you make this trip (and you should) you would be missing out hugely by not asking specifically for Markos or "his" people. We use guides on more than 8 occasions in Greece. I cannot more strongly recommend any tour than this one with Markos. It makes all the difference in the world for long day which is well worth it even in 98* heat.

8. Discover Piraeus, a seaside escape in the suburb of Athens

Akti Kallimasioti 275, Pireas 185 45, Greece Embiria - Experience Athens
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Have you ever thought that Piraeus is much more than only a busy harbor with lots of ferries? Actually, it’s a city itself, and a convenient seaside escape from downtown Athens! So let’s wander around the diverse neighborhoods and ambiances of Piraeus, from the busy harbor, the central market, to the neoclassical buildings of downtown area, tranquil streets dominating the Athens Riviera and the two laid-back marinas with sailboats. You will discover most of the sights of Piraeus as well as residential areas to feel the city! Please, note that the end of the walk is a different place from the meeting point, for you to be able to enjoy the seaside walk, where you can find a few tavernas and cafés. To go back to the metro station, you can either take a bus or a taxi. Also take into consideration that the whole experience as it is described is approximately 6km walk, including some steep streets.

Inclusions: English, French or Chinese speaking experience leader, The visit of various districts of Piraeus (port, downtown, Kastella, Mikrolimano and marina Zea), Panoramic views over the sea, Piraeus, Athens and its Riviera

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Hotel pick up/drop off, Personal expenses

Reviewed By julienberthollet2019

Clément made us see an area of Athens we would have never visited without his kind recommendation. We gladly discovered that there is far more to Athens than the Acropolis. There's also a part of the city that is not about monuments but rather people and ideas. Clément knows his way perfectly in this maze. He made us see the street art that is characteristic of that area, always knowing the story behind it. Well aware of Greece's modern history and recent political events, he shows a light on contemporary Greece during the visit that I doubt anyone can find elsewhere, in any books or movies. I fully recommend such an experience as it gives a dimension of its own to a visit of Athens. Thank you Clément for decrypting the codes of Exarchia and opening the gates of contemporary Greece. All the best!

9. Amazing 2 Days Multiday trip in Greece - Delphi and Meteora Monasteries

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During this tour, you will have the great opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside of Greece, combined with some of the most important historical treasures in the world. Departing from Athens we will drive through the national road, after a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys, we will visit the ancient city of Delphi, visit the oracle, navel & the center of the world. . and the local museum. Finally, we will visit the modern village of Delphi and we will have lunch at a scenic traditional tavern. Then we will depart for Kalambaka where we will spend the night. The next morning we will visit four out of six breathtaking Meteora Monasteries (Some of the monasteries are closed specific dates). After visiting the monasteries, we will return back to Athens. On the way back we will do a stop at the beautiful village of Kamena Vourla for lunch.

Inclusions: Rates include all local taxes, VAT, tolls, parking fees and baggage charges, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Licensed guide (extra service), Entrance fees, drinks, meals, Accommodation and/or gratuities., Accommodation is not included in the price of the tour, we can reserve for you excellent family-run hotels that offer clean, comfortable rooms with a friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices.

Reviewed By Jerrold p

There is only one way to describe our trip - FANTASTIC. Pick up form our hotel was timely and we were kept informed throughout about what we would see an timing. It is all due to the the guide, Markos Vasalos, a highly educated professional whose family has been in the tourism industry for years and who is very knowledgeable about the area and Greece as a whole. He shared the history and customs with us even of out of the way spots we could see form the road but not visit. We went places on the spur of the moment which deviated slightly from the planned itinerary, seeing far more than was described. What were described and we visited as highlights - Theater at Epidaurus, the ruins of Corinth, the Corinth Canal, and Mycenae were the main foci and are well worth the trip. However, a visit to (for a late lunch) and sauntering around Navplion an Aegean seaside city on the other side of the Peninsula from Corinth, with its floating Venetian Fortress surrounded by yachts, was an unexpected treat, especially when accompanied by Markos' town history lesson. If you make this trip (and you should) you would be missing out hugely by not asking specifically for Markos or "his" people. We use guides on more than 8 occasions in Greece. I cannot more strongly recommend any tour than this one with Markos. It makes all the difference in the world for long day which is well worth it even in 98* heat.

10. Amazing 4 Days Greece Multiday Private Tour

Amazing Athens Tours

This tour is the Ultimate Experience of Greece. In just four days you will be able to visit the most popular and important archaeological sites on the mainland of Greece. It is not only the importance of the archaeological sites but also the breathtaking views, the local food and the beautiful people that will give you the flavor of Greece. We will visit some of the most important archaeological sites on earth, including: -Corinth, the Las Vegas of ancient Greece -Mycenae, one of the major centres of Greek civilization back in 1350 B. C. -Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympics -Delphi, where the oracle spoke. . the words of Apollo. You will visit Thermopylae, where where one of the most important battles in world history took place. Where King Leonidas and 300 Spartans remained to guard the place, fighting to death. The last day we will visit the unique and impressive Meteora Monasteries. Four days full of Greece that will probably inspire you for your next visit.

Inclusions: Rates include all local taxes, VAT, tolls, parking fees and baggage charges, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Licensed guide (extra service), Entrance fees, drinks, meals, Accommodation and/or gratuities., Accommodation is not included in the price of the tour, we can reserve for you excellent family-run hotels that offer clean, comfortable rooms with a friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices.

Reviewed By Jerrold p

There is only one way to describe our trip - FANTASTIC. Pick up form our hotel was timely and we were kept informed throughout about what we would see an timing. It is all due to the the guide, Markos Vasalos, a highly educated professional whose family has been in the tourism industry for years and who is very knowledgeable about the area and Greece as a whole. He shared the history and customs with us even of out of the way spots we could see form the road but not visit. We went places on the spur of the moment which deviated slightly from the planned itinerary, seeing far more than was described. What were described and we visited as highlights - Theater at Epidaurus, the ruins of Corinth, the Corinth Canal, and Mycenae were the main foci and are well worth the trip. However, a visit to (for a late lunch) and sauntering around Navplion an Aegean seaside city on the other side of the Peninsula from Corinth, with its floating Venetian Fortress surrounded by yachts, was an unexpected treat, especially when accompanied by Markos' town history lesson. If you make this trip (and you should) you would be missing out hugely by not asking specifically for Markos or "his" people. We use guides on more than 8 occasions in Greece. I cannot more strongly recommend any tour than this one with Markos. It makes all the difference in the world for long day which is well worth it even in 98* heat.

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