Ancient Corinth and Canal Private Tour from Athens
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Athens, Greece
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Driving in Athens is not for the faint-hearted. Leave the crazy traffic and impenetrable 1-way systems to an expert and sit back and enjoy the ride when you book this half-day private tour to the key sights of ancient Corinth—and, of course, the Corinth Canal. Your professional driver picks you up from addresses across Athens and Piraeus, including the port and the airport, and drops you back.
- See the spot where Christians believe St. Paul addressed the Corinthians
- Capture dramatic photos of the vertiginous Corinth Canal
- A wide choice of departure times lets you slot this tour into your schedule
- Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected without the roaming charges
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
- Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Ticket for Museum & Site (12 € p.p. from April to October, 6€ from November to March)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Corinth Canal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Archaia Korinthos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Temple of Apollo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Acrocorinth
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- The travel drive from Athens to Ancient Corinth is 1 hour and 15 minutes
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 59 reviews
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Lots of walking, not much shade. The museum at the ancient ruins is good, but not necessary and it is free to walk around the outside ruins. Stops 2,3 and 4 are all at the same location.
The arcorinth closes at 3:30 and we did not have enough time to go to the top.
Our driver Nikos was a great and provided us with lots of information
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and that Nikos made the experience informative and enjoyable. We appreciate your helpful comments and hope to welcome you again!
We had a nice tour, the side trip to Corinth was great, smaller crowds the cannel and old Corinth was good to see.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour, especially the side trip to Corinth, the quieter crowds at the Canal, and exploring Ancient Corinth. It was a pleasure having you with us!
We had a wonderful day seeing the Corinth canal and exploring ancient Corinth. Our driver Cristiano gave us information about each stop as we drove to it. Beautiful views! Wear good shoes for the climb up the mountain.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed Corinth and the beautiful views. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Cristiano! 😊
Yiannis was prompt for pickup at our chosen location. He was friendly and informative. He tailored our experience to our preferences. He was flexible and enhanced our knowledge of Corinth, Ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal. Would definitely tour with him again in the future. When we were done, he allowed us to choose our drop off location. It was a great half day tour! Thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the flexibility to tailor the experience to your preferences. Your kind words mean a lot, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We hope to welcome you back to Greece in the future for another memorable tour. Safe travels, and thank you again!
This is a wonderful tour away from the city.
Yiannis was a great guide. The canal was spectacular and his stops were very good for snacks and restrooms. The old ruins were interesting but wish he had given us more direction there or could have accompanied us for more detail.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour, the canal, and Yiannis' guidance. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Great half day trip, and made it back in plenty of time for a different half day trip for sunset at Cape Sounion (highly recommend!). The driver was very good and gave us some explanation as he dropped us off at each site.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the trip and that everything fit perfectly into your day. We appreciate your kind words about our driver and hope to welcome you again soon!
Nikos communicated well and kept us informed. Since its a 'private' tour don't expect a guide. All the stops are self guided. The driver waits with the vehicle and your belongings. Interesting sites. Expect a long climb to the fortress!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that Nikos kept you well informed and that you found the sites interesting. We hope you had a memorable experience overall and would love to see you again in the future.
Great tour! We really enjoyed seeing the Corrinth Canal & ruins where St. Paul preached. There is a self guided tour available which was excellent to learn about everything. Our driver was helpful & took us to a great restaurant we at family style at. Excellent tour. Highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Corinth Canal and the historic ruins where St. Paul preached. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another memorable tour in the future!
We did the private tour of ancient Corinth and the canal, it was a great tour we got picked up from our Airbnb and did the tour with a stop for food, coffee, ice cream and souvenirs shopping, loads of history on the tour. We got up close and personal with each of the 4 stops on the tour, our guide John was amazing, had the best day!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on your private tour of Ancient Corinth and the Canal. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the variety of stops—from food and coffee to ice cream and souvenir shopping—and that the rich history at each location made the experience memorable.
We're especially happy to hear your kind words about John. He truly loves sharing his knowledge and making each tour special, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing day in the future!
It was exactly as stated. Stopped for the right amount of time at the Corinth Canal. Then on to Ancient Corinth, where we had an out to walk around the site on our own, which was the perfect amount of time. Then on to the old and giant fortress Acorocorinth, where we had time to climb as high into it as you wanted. Our driver, Nikos, recommended we have lunch at the Taverna there, and we were not disappointed! We really enjoyed the day! A little action we really appreciated is that Nikos reached out the day before on WhatsApp to introduce himself, and more important, giving us a contact point in case something came up. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that the timing at each stop worked perfectly for you and that you enjoyed exploring Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth at your own pace. It’s especially great to know that Nikos made your day even smoother by reaching out in advance—he truly cares about making every guest feel comfortable and well looked after.
We’re also happy his lunch recommendation at the taverna was a hit! Experiences like these are exactly what we hope our guests will enjoy.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable day trip in the future!
Great trip exploring ancient Corinth after stopping for a photo opportunity at the Corinth canal. Then onto the hilltop acropolis of Acrocorinth. Breathtaking views from the top, well worth the climb. This was followed by a great lunch at the taverna at the top of the hill. Many thanks to our driver/ guide, Nicos, who gave us super background information and drove us safely from our accommodation to the sights and back again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Ancient Corinth. He’ll be delighted to know his knowledge and care made your experience even more special.
We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
This tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, breathtaking views, and expert storytelling! Everything was well organized and comfortable! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Greece whether you are a history lover, a photography enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable day trip. It’s truly a journey through time and beauty! Xenofontas was amazing, he deserves all the good words for his service and kindness!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re truly delighted to hear that the tour felt like the perfect blend of history, culture, stunning scenery, and storytelling. Xenofontas will be especially happy to read your kind comments.Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Greece for another memorable journey through time and beauty in the future. 🇬🇷
A brilliant day out with Thodoris, visiting the Corinth canal, the amazing Acrocorinth hilltop fortress, ancient Corinth, Loutraki and Kenchreae harbour ruins. (Old Corinth harbour)
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re so glad Thodoris helped make the day special with his knowledge and passion. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon!
This tour perfectly combined ancient history, stunning landscapes, and expert guidance. If you're visiting Greece, I highly recommend exploring Ancient Corinth and the Canal of Corinth.
The panoramic views from Acrocorinth were simply spectacular, a perfect blend of history and natural beauty. The visit to the Corinth Canal was impressive. Watching boats pass through such a tight space was fascinating.
If you’re lucky enough to have Fontas as your guide, you’re in for a fantastic experience! You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that made the experience even more memorable!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re especially happy to hear your kind words about Fontas and we’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Greece for another unforgettable adventure soon!
We were extremely disappointed with the “professional driver with deep knowledge” assigned to us. The driver did not initiate any communication. He did not share any history about any sites visited on the trip prior to us arriving at the sites. He didn’t even mention what site he was driving us to tour.
At that point, we assumed he was a substitute driver or a newly hired driver with no adequate training or experience.
We were disappointed because the prior reviews were great. Please provide feedback to the driver we were assigned and provide him additional training.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to share that Andreas, the driver assigned to you, was on his very first day after weeks of training. While he is a qualified professional driver with knowledge of history, this was his first tour in this role, and he may have been feeling nervous. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide the high-quality experience reflected in our previous reviews.
The visiting points are very interesting and worth to go. Also our driver/guide ( Xenofontas ) is very professional and very friendly. He explained to us clearly. We had a very pleasant experience with him. Thank him!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear that you found the visiting points interesting and worthwhile. It’s wonderful to know that Xenofontas made your experience even more enjoyable with his professionalism. We will be sure to pass along your thanks to him, he’ll truly appreciate it. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
Excellent half day trip. Acrocorinth is very underrated, I didn't expect it to be that amazing and it doesn't seem very hyped up. Lots of uphill walking but well worth it. If you have any interest in fortresses or castle vibes, you will enjoy it. My guide, Xenofontas, was fantastic, he had a lot of interesting knowledge to help provide some context. He also shared a pretty cool fact about the upcoming Odyssey movie which actually spent some time filming there, which I will be looking forward to when it comes out. This place might become more popular (and no longer free) when it releases.
We also made a couple of extra stops along the way since we had time due to less traffic on a holiday.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re really glad to hear that Acrocorinth exceeded your expectations. It truly is one of those hidden gems that surprises people with both its scale and atmosphere. It’s wonderful to hear that Xenofontas helped bring the site to life with his knowledge and stories. Thanks again for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to see you back in Greece for another adventure soon!
Great experience with Yiannis. Learned a great deal super efficient way to see lots of items without worry about how to get to places. He picked us up in the port and dropped off at our hotel in the city center.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Yiannis and that he helped you make the most of your time. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful visit!
We had a wonderful experience. Theodoros was an excellent driver and guide. Thank you for making our trip to Corinth an unforgettable one!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the positive feedback! It’s always a pleasure to know that our customers have a great experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to your next visit!" Best regards, Greece Athens Transfers and Tours Team!
The trip to Corinth to see the ruins and the canal was definitely worth it. Theo, the guide, was the best... excellent! He was knowledgeable in pointing out sites in Athens as we left the city and headed to Corinth and he provided valuable information to sights we saw along the way. Definitely ask for him if he's available!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We look forward to serving you again! Best regards, Greece Athens Transfers and Tours Team!!
Driver and tour guide was very knowledgable. He informed of us about so much history about Athens, ancient Corinth and canal as well as Greece overall. He picked us up from the cruise port in Athens at 9am and we let him know we needed to be back before 2. He did a great job with time!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that enjoyed the tour and the driver! We truly appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you in the future!
Our driver Thodoris was great! He explained the main stops and allowed plenty of time to explore each. Was a responsible driver and kept us on schedule. Great experience in Corinth and Ancient Corinth!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to send us your review. We’re extremely happy that you had a positive experience, and we’re grateful for your feedback. We hope to see you soon! Best regards, Greece Athens Transfers and Tours!!!
Our tour of Ancient Corinth was truly special. The site is rich in history and the surroundings are beautiful. Walking among the ruins gave me a real sense of the past. The driver was very kind and helpful, and the trip was comfortable and relaxed. I definitely recommend visiting.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you very much for your review! We hope you leaved from our country with the best memories!!!! We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!! Best regards Greece Athens Transfers and Tours Team
Truly an amazing experience ! The place was beyond words and the driver, nikos was very friendly! My partner and I had an amazing experience and we will book again on our next trip in Greece
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you very much for your review! We hope you leaved from our country with the best memories!!!! We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!! Best regards Greece Athens Transfers and Tours Team
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