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Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal Private Tour from Athens
Athens
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our drivers are not certified tour guides, but they are well-informed and can share interesting insights in fluent English. They will stay outside the archaeological sites but are happy to answer any questions about the locations you visit.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Skip the stress of planning and enjoy a private half-day tour from Athens to Ancient Corinth designed for comfort, flexibility, and premium service.
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi, starting directly from your hotel, airport, or port.
Explore top highlights including the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth,Temple of Apollo and Acrocorinth fortress, while tracing the journey of St. Paul with a knowledgeable driver sharing local insights.
✔ 100% Private Tour – No groups, fully personalized experience ✔ Luxury Transport with Wi-Fi – Stay connected throughout the journey ✔ Flexible Departure Times – Tailored to your schedule ✔ Door-to-Door Pickup – Athens hotel, airp...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel/apartment or Piraeus Port
Air-conditioned vehicles
3 to 8 people are transported with luxurious and comfortable Mercedes Mini Van
1 to 2 people are transported with luxurious Mercedes Sedan
Onboard Wi-fi
Bottled water
Private, comfortable transportation
Experienced drivers with extensive historical knowledge (not authorized to guide inside sites)
Professional tour guide available upon request (subject to availability)
Tips and gratuities
Admission fees for the Archaeloogical Museum (purchased on-site) €20 per person
Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal Private Tour from Athens
Athens
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Skip the stress of planning and enjoy a private half-day tour from Athens to Ancient Corinth designed for comfort, flexibility, and premium service.
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi, starting directly from your hotel, airport, or port.
Explore top highlights including the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth,Temple of Apollo and Acrocorinth fortress, while tracing the journey of St. Paul with a knowledgeable driver sharing local insights.
✔ 100% Private Tour – No groups, fully personalized experience ✔ Luxury Transport with Wi-Fi – Stay connected throughout the journey ✔ Flexible Departure Times – Tailored to your schedule ✔ Door-to-Door Pickup – Athens hotel, airp...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel/apartment or Piraeus Port
Air-conditioned vehicles
3 to 8 people are transported with luxurious and comfortable Mercedes Mini Van
1 to 2 people are transported with luxurious Mercedes Sedan
Onboard Wi-fi
Bottled water
Private, comfortable transportation
Experienced drivers with extensive historical knowledge (not authorized to guide inside sites)
Professional tour guide available upon request (subject to availability)
Tips and gratuities
Admission fees for the Archaeloogical Museum (purchased on-site) €20 per person
Pickup is available from your hotel, private residence, Airbnb, Athens International Airport, Piraeus Port or Lavrio Port.
15 minutes
2
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal links the Gulf of Corinth (Ionian Sea) with the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea), cutting through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and effectively separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. This impressive engineering project was constructed at sea level, without locks, stretching 6.4 km (4 miles) in length and just 21.4 meters (70 feet) wide at its base — which means many large modern vessels cannot pass through it.
From the bridge above, visitors can admire breathtaking panoramic views of the isthmus and the dramatic limestone cliffs that rise steeply on either side. Watching boats carefully navigate the narrow passage below is truly a unique experience.
20 minutes
3
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Ancient Corinth was a major city-state located on the Isthmus of Corinth, the land bridge connecting the Peloponnese with mainland Greece. Thanks to its strategic position between Athens and Sparta, it became one of the most powerful commercial centers of antiquity.
The city is also significant in Christian history, as Saint Paul preached here and addressed the Corinthians in two epistles of the New Testament. Destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, Corinth was rebuilt in 44 BC and later became the provincial capital of Roman Greece.
30 minutes
4
Temple of Apollo
The construction of the Temple of Apollo at Corinth is estimated to have taken place around 550 BC.
30 minutes
5
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1931–1932 to house and present the important finds uncovered during excavations in the area. It is located within the archaeological site itself and is managed by the Greek Archaeological Service.
The wider site of Ancient Corinth features significant landmarks such as the Hadgimoustafa Spring, Lechaion Road, the Basilica, the Fountain of Peirene, the Stoa, the Agora, the Odeon, various temples, and the ancient Theatre.
1 hour
6
Acrocorinth
Acrocorinth, meaning “Upper Corinth,” is the impressive acropolis of Ancient Corinth. This massive monolithic rock rises high above the city, offering strategic views over the surrounding region.
Thanks to its natural fortification and secure water supply, the fortress of Acrocorinth served for centuries as a crucial defensive stronghold in southern Greece. Controlling the Isthmus of Corinth, it played a key role in protecting the Peloponnese from land invasions.
