Ancient Corinth and Canal half day private tour from Athens

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Athens, Greece

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5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Corinth is roughly a 1.5-hour drive from Athens, but Athenian traffic can be intimidating. Take the pressure off with this private tour, direct from your door, with a driver who tells you all about the history in advance so you don’t waste a minute. Visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Akrocorinthos (Acrocorinth), the city’s answer to Athens’ Acropolis.

Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul on a trip to Ancient Corinth
See the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth—all in half a day
Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected and saves on roaming charges
Wide choice of departure times to suit most body clocks

What's Included

Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Hotel/ port pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)

Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Gratuities
Airport pick-up/ drop-off (additional cost upon request)
Entrance fee - Ancient Corinth & Archaeological Museum of Corinth (can be purchased on-site)

€20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This private tour is exclusively for your group, ensuring a personalized and flexible experience. Pickup time can be adjusted upon request. Your driver can pick you up and drop you off either at the same location or at different locations of your choice within Athens. * Hotel pickups: Your driver will be waiting in the hotel lobby. * Apartment pickups: Your driver will be waiting outside the building entrance. * Cruise port pickups: Your driver will meet you at the disembarkation gate, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.

Itinerary

Athens

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corinth Canal

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Corinth

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Apollo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acrocorinth

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
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 121 reviews

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Excellent half day tour....

olly1970, Aug 2026

Excellent half day tour. Our driver, George, was amazing very informative and accommodating. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your half-day tour and that George made the experience so enjoyable with his knowledge and accommodating approach. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with George. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Athens again soon!

Personalized attention by an individual that has so much knowledge of Greece!!

Tammy_B, Jul 2026

This is the first time I’ve really had an experience where it was a private tour just with the group you scheduled it with. Originally rescheduled for four (4) people but unfortunately less than 24 hours before my aunt fell and severely hurt herself at a cruise port. The injury required stitches and limited movement of her body. So unfortunately, she could not make this excursion so it was just me and my husband. George was very kind opened the door every time we got out. The vehicle was air conditioned. George was very kind, opened the door every time we got out the vehicle. It was air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, and it was in wonderful condition. He provided us cold water when we needed it. And he was really knowledgeable on all of the history and could answer all of the questions we had. I really enjoyed having the small group private option available. Even with our cruise ship tendering in from a different port, we were still able to easily find where George was waiting for us. I highly recommend. Seeing the canal is I short stop, but great photo op.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with us. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and serve as a wonderful motivation for our entire team to continue delivering exceptional service. It was our pleasure to be part of your visit to Greece, and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on a future trip. We wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon!

Great trip to Corinth!

Karen_C, Jul 2026

It was a wonderful day outside the city of Athens. Corinth is beautiful and the ancient city was fabulous to visit. The trip to the canal and fortress were also an added bonus.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

The driver was very...

David_B, May 2026

The driver was very knowledgeable of Athens and Corinth. He was very accommodating with our needs. Great tour.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue providing the best possible service to our guests. It was our pleasure to be part of your trip to Greece, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! Thank you once again for choosing us.

Great Day in Corinth

Tim_F, May 2026

Michael was a great guide--friendly and knowledeable. We really enjoyed the day, and saw everything that was promised. GREAT meal at a local rstaurant was included. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. Our team works hard to provide memorable transfers and tours, and excellent service, so your kind words truly mean a lot. We hope to welcome you again in the future and wish you many more great travels ahead!

Rainy day but Notis made it sunny!

Pamela_R, May 2026

Dispute rainy weather we learned a great deal on our tour with Notis. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Ancient Corinth and of ancient Greece as well as a strong understanding of the links between Greek and English. The museum was well appointed but due to the weather our walking tour of the Corinth Agora and the Temple of Apollo was cut short. We went up to Acrocorinth and spent a bit of time exploring the original Corinth Acropolis but again the weather cut the walk short so we did not go up to the Temple of Aphrodite. Luckily our tour began with the Corinth Canal and we had a chance to take photos while it was still sunny. I would highly recommend a tour with Notis. He is knowledgeable, professional and friendly.

Response from Host, May 2026

Tour guide was flexible

Clyde_B, May 2026

It wasn't going great at first because I think my family thought that our driver was supposed to be a guide and he didn't have a lot of information on Corinth or the areas we were trying to visit but he was flexible because he ended up taking us to Acropolis and the Pantheon which was not on our route so we ended up having a great time, the vehicle was awesome!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review and for sharing your experience with us! We’re really happy to hear that, despite the initial confusion, you ended up having a great time and enjoyed both the flexibility of your driver and the comfort of the vehicle. We would like to clarify (for future travelers as well) that our drivers are not licensed tour guides. While they are knowledgeable and always happy to share general information, they are not able to provide in-depth historical guiding inside the archaeological sites. For guests who are looking for a more detailed and guided experience, we do offer the option to include a licensed tour guide who can accompany you at the sites. That said, we’re especially glad to hear that your driver was flexible and went the extra mile to adjust the itinerary and include additional highlights like the Acropolis, helping turn your day into a memorable experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future!

Excellent tour

Randy_W, Oct 2025

The private tour allowed our group to tour these sites at our own pace. Our driver provided us with information on what we would see but could not guide us through the sites.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your excellent 5-star review! We’re truly delighted to know you enjoyed your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team — we always strive to provide professional, friendly service and memorable moments during every tour and transfer. We hope to welcome you again soon on your next visit to Greece!

Great way to fill time between cruise disembarkation and hotel check-in.

Don_B, Oct 2025

This was an excellent way to spend the morning after arriving back to the cruise terminal before being able to check into our hotel in Athens. If you enjoy hiking more than museums, I recommend spending less time at the museum and more time exploring Acrocorinth.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Great day exploring Ancient Corinth

Teresa_M, Sep 2025

We had an excellent time. Cost, our driver, was great. He asked us why we chose this excursion and we told him it was to do somewhat of a biblical tour of where the Apostle Paul may have been. So he took that to heart and shared info that would add to the experience we wanted. He was very knowledgeable about Greek Mythology & religion. He was very passionate when he spoke and his information helped make each stop more memorable. The length of the day was perfect. We went to 4 stops and enjoyed them all. We never felt rushed. We would recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us. Your satisfaction means the world to our team, and it motivates us to keep providing the highest level of service. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

George was a lovely...

Gillian_W, Aug 2025

George was a lovely driver and although not a licensed tour guide, he was very knowledgeable about the places we visited.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to assist you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.

Petros: tour guide extraordinaire.

sufandb, Aug 2025

We were traveling on a cruise ship that docked in Athens last Thursday. Because we had previously visited Athens, we wanted to see some out of town sights, including Corinth. Although our schedule was tight, Viator arranged a private tour for us with pickup from our hotel. Petros was our guide for the 1/2 day, and was simply awesome. While we don’t speak Greek, his English was superb. His knowledge of the country, personality and willingness to be flexible to our interests made this trip very worthwhile.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Mastering Greek Mytholgy made easy by Costa

Christina_P, Jun 2025

Costa was a most fascinating guide. We ended up being the only two on the tour after we finished a Virgin Greek Isles cruise. His passion was Greek Mythology and we wish we received his explanations before we set off on our Greek Odyssey. So much of the English language and our culture is underpinned by the original Greek legends, which were paralleled in all religions. The Corinth Canal has to be seen to be believed but the highlight was to the Museum of Ancient Corinth - better labelled and displayed then those in the Acropolis museum. We we taken to the peak of Acrocorinth for outstanding views over ancient and modern Corinth and a tasty lunch at the restaurant there. Climbing up to the fortress is not for the feint-hearted but worth the effort! Costa then took us to the airport for an extra fee. The day was a highlight of our trip and I recommend anyone spending a few days in Athens to do this tour first to get a good grounding in the history and culture of Greece.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that everything met your expectations. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we hope to welcome you again in the future for another memorable experience in Greece!

I would highly recommend...

Pamela_B, Apr 2025

I would highly recommend a trip to Corinth if you're in Athens! The canal, Ancient Corinth, Castle and ruins were all spectacular - I'm so glad we decided to go on this tour. To top it all off, we had a delicious meal at Marino's, which was included in our tour. George was a phenomenal guide!! He was so knowledgeable and filled our day with fascinating stories of Greek history. A+!!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're truly grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. Our team works hard to provide the best service possible, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we met your expectations. It was our pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Greece for more memorable experiences in the future.

Magnificent and awe inspiring!

Elizabeth_B, Oct 2024

Our tour guide, Spiros, was prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the subject, Corinth! We were not aware of how big & deep the canal was! It was breathtaking!Spiros knew exactly how to make the whole trip enjoyable and unforgettable! It was one of the best ones that we took while on our vacation. We selected the lunch option with our tour, for which we were treated to the best restaurant that we had been to, while on this entire vacation!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our service. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're delighted that we could contribute to making your trip memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure. Safe travels until then! Greetings from Spiros!

Exhilarating

Kevin_D, Oct 2024

Our day was full of history and many things Greek. The Corinth Canal was fantastic to see and what a great building achievement this is. How it had changed things with its quick access from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea was genius. The visit to the Corinth Museum and seeing the Temple of Apollo was great, but the visit to the Acrocorinth, Upper Corinth at the ancient city was mind blowing. Massively high with views forever, it was quite a spectacle. We took the challenge to hike into the site as far as we could, but this is a massive structure and cannot be mastered in the little time we had there. All the same we did pretty well and got amazing views after scrambling up the steep and slippery stones that they used as pathways. Truly exhilarating.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Corinth

Andrea_S, Sep 2024

The back history on Greece provided by the driver on the way to Cornith was very interesting!! Also, the ruins were much larger than I expected. It was also nice as it wasn't crowded, so you can take your time to go thru the areas. The driver was in tune to my interests, he pointed out areas or gave me info in regards to them. Lastly, lunch was fantastic! Definitely worth the trip!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Awesome experience!!

Joni_K, May 2024

Costas was an excellent guide and our vehicle was beautiful. Numerous stops with ancient Biblical history of Ancient Corinth. Wonderful lunch included as well. Highly recommend and we thoroughly enjoyed our day!

Response from Host, May 2024

We are so grateful for your review! Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. Greetings from Costas!

Ancient Corinth was amazingly beautiful!

James_P, May 2024

Our driver George was wonderfully equipped with knowledge of the area we explored. Ancient Corinth was amazing and his explanations of the history of the castle was more than our expectations. Such a nice man with an immense amount of knowledge. Thank you for showing us such a good time!

Response from Host, May 2024

We are so grateful for your review! Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. Greetings from George!

Go, go now

Jeffrey_W, Feb 2024

What a great 1/2 day tour ++ our guide and driver, Georges, was wonderful! We will be back. Book this tour, you will love it

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We are so grateful for your review! Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. Greetings from George!

We had a wonderful time...

George_M, Nov 2023

We had a wonderful time with our tour guide Spiros. He was very informative and helpful. He seemed very knowledgeable with the Greek culture. We were so happy with our tour, that we encouraged some friends we met on our cruise.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. Greetings from Spyros!

wonderful guide with a wonderful greek

huseyin_m, Nov 2023

thanks a lot to our amazing driver who also acted as our guide for his friendly conversation and polite attitude.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community.

An enjoyable trip to Corinth

Sheila_D, Nov 2023

Konstantin was an excellent tour guide, detailed in his explanations and doing everything he could to make sure the day met our expectations. We weren't rushed and he made sure we had all the time we needed to get the best from the locations we visited. He listened and took us to two additional sites based upon our discussion. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour and Konstantin as guide.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. Greetings from Konstantinos!

Amazing visit to Ancient Corinth!

Andrew_J, Sep 2023

We had a great trip on our private tour to ancient Corinth and the canal. Our driver was amazing, very courteous and knowledgeable about the area. We highly recommend this trip.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community.

Trip to Corinth with Thanos

David_R, May 2023

Thanos was a great driver. He was right on time to pick us up from the apartment. We thoroughly enjoy talking with him. He was so friendly and provided insight into Athens and Corinth. We would use Thanos again.

Response from Host, May 2023

We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community.

Family trip to Corinth

Maryann_D, Mar 2023

We enjoyed the day. Driver was on time, friendly & the van was clean & comfortable. There was enough time to see all the sights.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community.

No tour guide

Catherine_R, Oct 2022

I thought the driver was going to be our tour guide and explain things . He just dropped us off at each place.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry we did not meet your expectations. In our product page it is explicitly stated that "Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the sites with you, they can answer your questions about the places you visit with this tour.". Additionally, you could optionally book a licensed tour guide that can accompany you to the sites, but you did not ask for one. This is also explicitly stated in our product page. You left a negative review because you thought something that is not true and does not help other travelers. We will keep doing our best to provide the best-in-class services. Thank you.

The Best Time!

Sarah_C, Oct 2022

We had so much fun and our driver, Notis was fantastic. He made sure we saw everything we wanted to see along with some surprise hidden treasures to see also. Notis was so knowledgeable and courteous. He made our trip the best. Thank you so much!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Greetings from Notis. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Wonderful experience

Dianaehlers, Sep 2022

Ancient Corinth is beautiful. Alex was a wonderful tour guide. He was patient ,very informative and helpful. Thank you.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Greetings from Alex. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Great day trip from Athens!

Marsha_M, Sep 2022

Michael was our guide and he was courteous, on time, and went out of his way to make our trip enjoyable. The automobile was immaculate and the information he shared was extensive. Michael was a true gentleman and held doors and offered assistance to one of our passengers who is handicapped. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone that is looking for a day trip from Athens.