Private Tour to Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What sets this tour apart is the combination of private comfort, flexibility, and expert local insight. Travelers enjoy a fully private 5-hour experience with round-trip pickup and drop-off from their hotel, cruise port, or airport in Athens. A highly professional, English-speaking driver with extensive knowledge of Greek history and culture provides engaging commentary throughout the journey, ensuring a deeper understanding of each site. Unlike large group tours, this experience allows guests to explore Ancient Corinth at their own pace, enjoy personalized attention, and travel in comfort without rushing, making it ideal for couples, families, and small groups seeking a more exclusive and stress-free day trip.

What's Included

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Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, cruise port, or airport
Private round-trip transportation from Athens
Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
Professional English-speaking driver with extensive historical knowledge
Licensed Guide to accompany you into archeological sites
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Food and Drinks
Entrance fee – Ancient Corinth Archaeological Site: €15 per person (paid on-site)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your private driver will pick you up directly from your hotel in Athens or from Piraeus Harbour for cruise passengers. The driver will be waiting at the lobby or designated meeting point holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Exact pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

    Explore the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s most significant ancient cities. Follow the footsteps of Apostle Paul, walk through the ruins, see the Temple of Apollo, and learn about the city’s role in ancient trade, politics, and religion.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Corinth Canal

    Drive to the breathtaking Corinth Canal, a dramatic engineering feat that links the Aegean Sea to the Ionian Sea. Enjoy spectacular views and photo opportunities at the canal’s edge.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travelers will also see Acrocorinth, the ancient fortified acropolis of Corinth, rising dramatically above the city on a towering rock hill. Once one of the most important defensive strongholds in Greece, it offers impressive medieval walls, historic ruins from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, and breathtaking panoramic views of the Corinthian Gulf and surrounding countryside.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The driver is not a licensed archaeological guide, but is highly knowledgeable and will provide detailed historical commentary.
  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included.
  • The tour is private and customizable—perfect for families, couples, or small groups.
Supplied by Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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