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Private Arrival Transfer: Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens

Athens, Greece
  • 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4
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· Michele_E ·
Sep 2025
George was a fabulous driver! He took our luggage immediately upon arrival at the cruise terminal, situated us in his car quickly, then offered candy and water! He drove safely to our hotel and unloaded our luggage and transferred it inside the lobby for us! Very friendly and efficient!! Highly recommend George!
· Roberta_S ·
Jun 2025
The pick-up went very smoothly. The driver was friendly. We were very satisfied with everything… it was all just how it was described online… very easy booking!

Overview

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Athens with this private cruise port transfer service. Meet your driver at Piraeus Port, and relax on the journey to downtown Athens. One-way transfer from Piraeus Port to your central Athens hotel Private vehicle with driver
  • One-way transfer from Piraeus Port to your central Athens hotel
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • Service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

What's Included

  • Professional Driver
  • One way private transfer
  • Meet and assist at the pier upon arrival by our driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Optional gratuities
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Akti Miaouli 10, Pireas 185 38, Greece

Pickup details

Our driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the building - after you go through customs area- and will hold a sign with your name.

Drop-off point

  • Athens, Greece

    We will drop you off at your hotel in Athens. If your hotel is not in the Athens center but in a suburb then an extra charge may apply. Please inquire

What To Expect

Skip the stress of finding a taxi or sharing a shuttle at the start of your Athens trip. Simply enter your details when you book, pay in advance, and then show your voucher to your driver when your cruise ship docks in the city. 

Then, sit back and enjoy the ride without worrying about taxi meters or getting lost. It’s a private Athens port transfer service that’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The price shown is per person, based on groups of 1–3 or 4–8 passengers.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Transfers are only available to Central Athens hotels and are not available from Airport or surrounding hotels
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Each passenger is allowed one suitcase within the dimensions of 75x28x51 cm (30x11x20 inches) weighing no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). In addition to your checked luggage, you may also bring one carry-on bag. Please note that oversized or special items such as surfboards, golf clubs, or bicycles may have different regulations. We recommend checking in advance for a seamless travel experience. Following these guidelines will ensure a smooth and hassle-free transportation experience. Thank you for your understanding!
  • Price is per person, based on the number of adults per car/vehicle
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Is it Wheelchair accessible? We can arrange a special vehicle but it’s upon request and with a different rate
  • Is it stroller accessible? We need to know in advance and a different rate may apply
  • Are service animals allowed? Upon request
  • Are infant seats available? Upon Request
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Richard_F
Booked transfer from Athena Cruise port to Athens downtown hotel. Our driver was very professional and prompt. Our driver used an app to avoid a major traffic jam .. getting us to our hotel as quickly as possible navigating Athena traffic. Good experience. Highly recommend arranging a private transfer when arriving at the cruise port.

Reviews

4.4
based on 90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our Driver Made This Trip Exceptional

Peter_O, Oct 2025
Our driver arrived early and patiently waited as we disembarked our cruise ship in the port of Piraeus, Greece. Our trip on to Athens was perfect and our driver stopped a few times to give us an opportunity to take afrw pictures of scenery items that he suggested

Love our driver George!

Michele_E, Sep 2025
George was a fabulous driver! He took our luggage immediately upon arrival at the cruise terminal, situated us in his car quickly, then offered candy and water! He drove safely to our hotel and unloaded our luggage and transferred it inside the lobby for us! Very friendly and efficient!! Highly recommend George!

Excellent bookable transfer in Athens

Beverley_H, Aug 2025
On-time transfer was excellent. Driver was holding a sign with our name so he was easy to spot. He was courteous, helpful with our bags. The vehicle was spotless.

Speedy Transportation

Kimberly_G, Jul 2025
The company was very accommodating. The transportation was there waiting for our group. The vehicles were exceptional.

Perfect transfer from Cruise Port to Hotel in Athens

Roberta_S, Jun 2025
The pick-up went very smoothly. The driver was friendly. We were very satisfied with everything… it was all just how it was described online… very easy booking!

Worry free

Lori_P, Nov 2024
I received a text confirming pick up from Piraeus Port to my stay in the city a couple of days before the date. I felt reassured that I would have no problem. Driver was great, courteous and friendly.

Great Experience

Mary_O, Sep 2024
Our driver was very good. He pointed out several sights and gave us useful information for the best time to plan our visits.

A wonderful experience!

Anthony_P, May 2024
Our driver was very friendly and helpful. He met us at baggage claim and helped carry all of our luggage to the car which was waiting not far from baggage claim. He asked him about some of the sites in Athens and he gave us good directions and pointers for visiting the sites. One can't ask for anything more.

On time, clean vehicle, easy to find at cruise port

Cynthia_K, Apr 2024
Our driver was easy to find and on time . His vehicle was clean and had water bottles available for us.

Excellent service

Candy_C, Oct 2023
Our driver arrived early. He was very courteous and friendly. He pointed out sights along our drive to the Plaka. We arranged for him to pick us up at our hotel the next morning for our drive to the airport. Would definitely recommend.

Taxi rides to the hotel.

Lorenzo_F, Oct 2023
Let’s not get carried away. It was a great taxi ride not memorable life experience. Will recommend it to our friends.

The only reason it didn't...

Russell_M, Aug 2023
The only reason it didn't get 5 stars was because I already had this booked for less. Then they cancelled it and I ended up paying almost double.

Good Transfer Option

Kyle_H, Jul 2023
Driver was waiting for us as we got off the ship. The driver pointed out landmarks on the way to the hotel. He was efficient and friendly. Overall good option for a pre-booked cruise transfer.

Athens transfer to hotel

Paul_K, Jul 2023
Our driver was waiting for us at the agreed location just outside the cruise port. He quickly got us on the road and to the hotel. Overall it was a seamless and stress free transfer.

Agent should not have advised this transfer; we could not make it; please credit my master card

Christine_M, Jul 2023
we did not take this transfer because it was not possible to walk with luggage to the pick up point ; we were told it was a 9 minute walk but it would have been a 25 minute walk and we had 4 people with 8 pieces of luggage; the agent was incorrect in scheduling this transfer; please credit my master card thank you

Smooth ground transfer

Richard_F, Jun 2023
Booked transfer from Athena Cruise port to Athens downtown hotel. Our driver was very professional and prompt. Our driver used an app to avoid a major traffic jam .. getting us to our hotel as quickly as possible navigating Athena traffic. Good experience. Highly recommend arranging a private transfer when arriving at the cruise port.

Friendly and very informative

Erica_D, May 2023
Our driver was able to answer our millions of questions and did it with patience and love of his home. Transfer was smooth and was a perfect start to our visit in Athens.

Excellent Service!

Tracy_M, Nov 2022
The company contacted me about the pickup time I have chosen and recommended getting picked up early, they were correct - they saved me an hour of waiting. This service was excellent!

Our pre-arranged ride allowed us to skip the long taxi line.

John_K, Aug 2022
Timely arrival, professional and friendly driver, described the neighborhoods we drove through and some of the highlights of Athens.

reliable transfer.

Scott_P, Jul 2022
On time, found us easily and got us to our destination safely. We had no difficulty finding our driver upon arrival at the Port. Driver helped us with our bags and was friendly and helpful.

An excellent driver!

Todd_H, Jun 2022
The driver was wonderful! The only issue was that we told them we had 8 pieces of luggage and they didn’t see it and sent a vehicle that wasn’t large enough.

The driver is friendly...

Gilda_M, Jun 2022
The driver is friendly and on time. He took us to historical areas of Athens for a limited time we had. I am a satisfied customer and would use viator again in the future.

Arrival in Athens

Cathy_S, Jun 2022
Prompt pick up and delivery from cruise port to apartment in Athens . Professional. Courteous driver

Great!

Jason_L, May 2022
This was a perfect transportation and was incredibly Convenient. On time and our driver was incredibly friendly.

Fantastic service!

Giovanni_I, May 2022
Our ship was late, and yet the driver was waiting for us right on the spot where we disembarked. The car was pristine clean. Water was provided. Driver was extr nice!!!! Overall, five star service!!!!

Driver were punctual,...

Jose_S, Apr 2022
Driver were punctual, clean and courteous and very knowledgeable about the city and points of interest

Left at the Dock😫

Gregory_M, Nov 2021
Waited for driver who never came😬 He didn’t call to say he was unable to come. Waited 30 minutes. Had to call company. Lady on phone handled it the best she could. Problem not with company but flaky driver. Using app again today from downtown Athens to Airport. Changed pickup time and driver text to confirm!!! Really like every other time I used this company. Will continue to use but will text to confirm pickup or call company😊

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Dear guest, Thank you very much for your review, as your feedback is important to improve our services and provide our customers the best possible service. Our drivers are efficient, on time, and patiently wait for guests to disembark [sometimes much later than the requested disembarkation time]. However, this was not your case, due to a logistical error, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We hope to be able to assist you in a future trip in Greece, and make you change your mind about our drivers. Sincerely, Irene K.

will use them again

John_S, Oct 2021
Great experience. Well worth using service. Will continue to use and recommend in the future. Made arrival in Athens and transport to ship better and less expensive than cruise quote

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Dear guest, We thank you for taking the time to review our services. We are happy you were satisfied and we are looking forward to seeing you again!

Transfer was great

Gordon_L, Sep 2021
The transfer to the hotel was great. Driver was there with a sign and he carried the luggage to the car. The driver was courteous and he provided some useful Athens information on the way to the hotel.

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Dear guest, We thank you for taking the time to review our services. We are happy you were satisfied and we are looking forward to seeing you again!

Don’t book this-waste if money

Gwen_B, Aug 2021
I booked this and also paid extra to get from the ship port to the airport. They sent a taxi instead of a private car. We had 4 suitcases, the driver complained they were too heavy, refused to put a suitcase in the front seat or have us hold our carry-ins in the back. We had a flight to catch. The driver then continued to be dramatic and called his office…after 15min of standing there I grabbed another cab that was at the line up. My daughter and I rode in separate cars to the airport (45min ride). It was unnecessary and the kicker-the cab was cheaper and told me he could have fit all 4 suitcases and both my daughter and I. I will NEVER use this booking service again.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We understand your frustration, but you are directing your anger to the wrong direction. - You were two persons and had 4 suitcases & 2 carry-ons. It is clearly stated on the booking terms that “Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable”. We could have made the appropriate arrangements [as we have done many times with other guests that informed us about the excess luggage] if we were informed during our communication. - As for the “taxi”; this is by law one of the type of vehicles that can transport up to 4 people. The “next” available is a limo or a minivan which are different products as the costs are different. By private car, we mean that you will not be sharing the car. Additionally, we have pictures of our vehicles at the product, where a “taxi” is clearly seen. I would also like to bring your attention to our “drivers” and our “taxis”, in compare to the ones, one will pick up from the road:  Avoid waiting in queue.  Clean a/c, non-smoking taxis.  English speaking PROFESSIONAL drivers.  You will SAFELY be taken you to your destination, without going into circles or someone trying to “get more money” from you. I am sorry that your experience with us was not what you expected, but I would blame the lack of information we had. Yours truly,

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