Greece · PELOPONNESE TOURS
Good peloponnese tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Ancient Olympia’s $30 entry ticket, including the ruins, three museums, audio guide, timing rules, value, and practical tips.
“Experiencing the history was absolutely breathtaking. Standing on the field of the first Olympic games was shattering.”
Review of Nafplio4Sail’s small-group cruise with swimming, sailing, SUP, snorkeling, local lunch, and wine in the Argolic Gulf.
“Truly the best thing we did in our entire trip to Greece. Konstantinos is an exceptional guide, the boat we were on (Poseidon) was pristine, the private beaches and swimming experiences are unparalleled. A must do—a beautiful adventure.”
Explore Epidaurus with a timed ticket, ancient theater, Asclepius sanctuary, museum, and optional audio tour in nine languages.
Kayak from Ancient Epidaurus to a sunken city, snorkel over ruins, spot turtles, and enjoy Greek food on PanExpeditions’ coastal adventure.
“Alex was a wonderful, friendly tour guide as well as staff. Kayaks were well maintained and in excellent condition. We took the extended tour (highly recommend) which included a delicious homemade traditional dish. Great day!”
Kayak beneath Nafplio’s castles, snorkel in clear water, and hear lively Greek history on this relaxed four-hour sea tour.
“Despite a windy day for kayaking, Alex insured we felt safe and helped us get the most out of the tour. He clearly loves Greek history, and his passion and energy (and his mother's orange cake) all helped make this a great way to explore Nafplio. Highly recommended!!”
Explore Mycenae with a timed e-ticket, offline audio guide, museum access, and the Tomb of Agamemnon in one self-paced visit.
“Clio Muse - the audio guide included is great!”
Review of Nafplio’s $11 hop-on hop-off bus, with Palamidi Castle access, audio guides, stops, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The best way to get around the town and not spend a fortune. Definitely worth it for transportation up to the fortress. No way is this lady climbing 90+ stairs!”
Explore Androusa’s olive groves, mills, winery, tastings, and homemade Greek lunch on this rewarding half-day tour from Kalamata.
“Intimate. Even though it was a fairly large group (16 people), our guide still made it feel personal. The views and area are spectacular, while the tastings were very in depth but easy to follow. The lunch was incredible - everything produced and homemade by Georgia.”
Kayak to Epidaurus’ sunken city, snorkel ancient ruins, visit a small theater, and enjoy homemade Greek food for $96.75.
“Knowledgeable guide, wonderful experience with time for swimming and snorkeling along with guided visit to archeological site. Homemade Greek food was an added bonus!”
Review of a private half-day Corinth tour from Athens, with St. Paul sites, the Corinth Canal, ancient ruins, museum, and practical tips.
“Theodore was a great tour guide - gave us tons of information about the sites we were visiting as well as plenty of history about Greece. He was very friendly and knowledge and we never felt rushed at any of the sites. It was a great way to get a good overview of Corrinth.”
Tour Androusa’s old olive mill, modern factory, and tasting room near Kalamata for a warm, informative taste of Messinia’s olive culture.
“What an amazing experience. The knowledge and dedication of this olive mill is outstanding. Athanasia, Dimitra, Stavroula, Kalliopi and Georgia were amazing. Their experience and passion is apparent as they teach us the olive and olive oil making process.”
Join Kostas and Agathi in Nafplio for a hands-on Greek cooking class with local ingredients, wine pairings, and a meal you prepare yourself.
“Wonderful experience. My husband and I enjoyed a private class making delicious Greek specialties. Highly recommend.”
Review of a private Corinth tour with the canal, Diolkos, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth, including costs, timing, transport, and practical tips.
“Our driver Kostas was wonderful! He was prompt, kind and respectful and we saw all we wanted to see and more! He even recommended a lovely local restaurant for us to enjoy lunch afterwards. We would highly recommend this tour!”
Cycle Nafplio’s sights, monastery, coast, and local food stops on a private four-hour Greek experience with bikes and tastings included.
“We had a bike tour for 4 people- had the unique experience of going into the home of a local resident and tasting some local dishes. We went on to bike to some great spots- hear a bit of history, enjoy the scenery, and also go to a small beach which was a great place to swim. Our guide Mira was wonderful and we all enjoyed the day!”
Review of Polylimnio Waterfalls canyoning and zipline in Messinia, with swims, rappels, safety tips, pricing, gear, and booking advice.
“This was a highlight of our trip in the Peleponnese. We were able to experience the falls much more remotely than if we’d simply hiked in, and they were beautiful. Very professional outfit - quality equipment, fun and knowledgeable guides, delicious meal at the end. No dissappontments. The hike was enough of a challenge to be fun but totally doable for our group ranging from 8-55. Thank you for a great day!”
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