The 14 Best Shore Excursions Tours in Greece

1.Mykonos Shore Excursion with Pickup from Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83.44Our pick

Cruise-port pickup and a guided half-day Mykonos loop: Armenistis Lighthouse, beaches, Ano Mera monastery, plus Town photo stops.

“Our guide Dora was excellent, very knowledgeable and I loved learning about the architecture of the traditional houses. Although I feel the island doesn’t have much to see and in hindsight we could have just done a walk through the town ourselves from the ship and seen almost everything.”

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2.Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town Bus Shore Excursion

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

Cruise-friendly 5-hour Corfu tour with Paleokastritsa beach time and Old Town wandering, plus panoramic views and a multi-language audio guide.

“The guide was brilliant just enough information to make interesting. The locations were stunning. One of the best excursions we have been on.”

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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 $26.43Best value

Hop on and explore Athens and Piraeus by open-top bus, with audio in 13 languages, flexible 24 to 48 hours, and big-city views.

“Bus was nica and we didnt have to wait long. I would do a fidferwnt tour next time and see the parthenon”

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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 $83.48

Small-group Santorini shore tour with Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori and Perivolos black sand, timed for cruise ships.

“Our guide was amazing. Knowledgeable and easy to listen to. She conveyed the beauty of Santorini very well. It was great to skip the cable car line.”

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5.Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 332 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Mykonos shore tour with cruise pickup. Lighthouse photos, Kalafatis Beach, Ano Mera monastery, and Old Town walk to Windmills.

“Christina was an amazing guide, we learnt so much about the island. It is very clear that Christina is exceptionally proud and passionate about her home and shared an absolute wealth of information with us. Christina was very accommodating of my father’s mobility challenges and adjusted wherever possible to accommodate him. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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6.From Argostoli: Kefalonia Shore Excursion Highlights Tour

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

Argostoli shore tour: Robola wine, Melissani and Drogarati caves, Antisamos and Myrtos beaches in 6 hours with pickup included.

“The tour was excellent...guide and driver were extremely friendly and knowledgeable..he took special care of my daughter who is 11 and always happy to answer any questions we had...I made some good friends in the tour...definitely and highly recommend 😊 ❤️”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229.87Top rated

Private Athens day from port or hotel: Acropolis, Agora, museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus views, skip-the-line ticket prep.

“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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8.Kefalonia Half Day Private Tour & Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $67.75

Private Kefalonia half-day with sea turtles, two caves, Assos, and Myrtos viewpoints. Skip crowds with early timing.

“The absolute best guided trip we have been on. Truly allows you to customize your day based on their experiences. O our tour guide Dimitris was an amazing!”

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9.Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136.37

A half-day Athens shore walking tour that hits the Parliament area, Temple of Zeus, and the Acropolis, with Plaka free time.

“First offf, this tour seemed to be pieced together meaning that it was far from smooth sailing. To start, we were driven from the port by multiple cabs. I've never seen that before. From there we met up with other groups in a train station (a crowded loud one) that had some relics inside. She walked us through the free relics stating what we could read on the plaques, which was good because none of us could hear the tour guide, Daphne. It would have been helpful if they had radios, but they didn't. We then watched the changing of the guards and even outside I could not hear her.…”

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10.Shore Excursion to Oia for Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 118 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

A fast, guided Santorini shore day to Oia and Fira, built for cruise schedules, with major photo stops and a cable car finish.

“The description didn’t make clear it was a private tour but we were pleasantly surprised that it was just the 4 os us (husband,wife, 10 &12 yr old boys). Victor was an amazing local guide who clearly loves what he’s doing, loves his country, and customized the tour for us. Driver Niko was kind and careful. All in all a wonderful 4 hrs spent. Highly recommend.”

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11.The Best Mykonos Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83.45

Cruise-ready Mykonos small-group tour, max 18. Panoramic drive, lighthouse and villages, plus guided Town walk and photos.

“This is a great way to see so much of Mykonos! Our 2 tour guides, Andreas (Andrew) and Jorja (Georgia?) were great and attentive to all the people in our group. They both were also willing to take pictures of groups wherever we wanted them.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $326.53

Private Katakolon day trip to Olympia, a family-style Magna Grecia tasting, and a sea-view beach stop, with port pickup and skip-the-lines.

“Greece is July is hot and I mean hot. Walking on gravel and marble makes it hotter. If you can stand the heat no problem. If not target October for Greece. Tour was good and offered a mostly self guided exploration of Olympia ruins and museum. Our guide Nancy advised she was not licensed so she could not go into the exhibits. There are placard displays to describe the various areas around Olympia. You can self pace your walk and in July take breaks in the shade. The wine tour is actually an olive oil tour that also has wine. You can do the tasting or up charge slightly for…”

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13.Skip Gondola Shore Excursion: No Cable Car, Water Taxi Provided!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54.31

Santorini half-day highlights with hotel or port pickup, WiFi in the van, quick photo stops at Fira and Oia, plus Perivolos and Red Beach views.

“Our guide George and the driver did an excellent job of showing us the Hidden Treasures of Santorini. We loved seeing the island from top to bottom. The walking was not too much. The scenery was spectacular and the timing was just right. We left a phone in the car. Thank you for the extra effort to return it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Shore excursion from Argostoli to Drogarati and Melissani caves, plus Myrtos Beach viewpoints and a Kefalonian wine tasting.

“The tour was good. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the island and its history. I was, however, disappointed that the fees to see the caves was not included in the tour package.”

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