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Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens: Discover Laconian history
4.9
53 Ratings
Isthmia
Embark on this incredible journey that lets you explore the historical narratives of Laconia, assembling fragments of Ancient Greek and the often overlooked Medieval Greek history. Step foot in Sparta, the kingdom of Leonidas, and delve into the Byzantine period as you stroll around towers, palaces, and churches in Mystras.
Embark on this incredible journey that lets you explore the historical narratives of Laconia, assembling fragments of Ancient Greek and the often overlooked Medieval Greek history. Step foot in Sparta, the kingdom of Leonidas, and delve into the Byzantine period as you stroll around towers, palaces, and churches in Mystras.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Corinth Canal - We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians).
Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and…
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Corinth Canal - We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians).
Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]
- Entrance fees
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]
Additional Information
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(53 Ratings)
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S8138xmsharony
Mar 12, 2026
Beautiful Mystras - Terry was our guide for this one day trip. He is very knowledgeable and we had a great conversation during the long commute to Sparta. Mystras was mesmerizing and a must visit to the archeological site while Sparta mostly was a stop by experience and we found the visit to the Sparta museum was a tad less luscious. A private tour is expensive but you get to have a more personal and flexible experience which we appreciated.
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Sightseer23911307954
Nov 21, 2025
VIP treatment in the beautiful Peloponnese - We had an awesome day with Panos! He was so friendly, attentive, and patient. We appreciated his knowledge on all the historic sites we visited. He drove us to every destination safely and with great care. Lastly, the itinerary was perfect - our personal highlight being Mystras castle. Thank you, Panos, & be well!
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Nicholas_t
Nov 5, 2025
Unforgettable, a Dream Come True - There is no better way to see Sparta and Mystras and as a fan of hoplite history, getting to see Sparta in person was an unforgettable experience. The statue of Leonidas is absolutely amazing and only a short distance away is the ruins of Mystras. It is easily one of the most beautiful sites to see and is very accessible. Our driver Andreas was also absolutely outstanding, the drive was very enjoyable and he made it all the better with his stories and insight into the areas we drove by. He was flexible with our travel and brought us to a restaurant near Mystras that was unbelievably good. This trip was worth every penny spent!
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Linda_k
Oct 30, 2025
Sparta and Mystra is well worth the trip to visit when in Athens. This guide brought history to life. - Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. He totally planned an enjoyable time during the visit of each site. Going to see Mystra and Sparta was a highlight of our trip.
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Nicole_d
Sep 12, 2025
Nikkos the Great!!! Best tour ever! - HIGHLY recommend the drive to Mystras!! Get out of the city and see the countryside!!!! It was BEAUTFUL!! Sparta was incredible. It was more about the atmosphere than the ruins, just the feeling of walking the ancient ruins was magical.
Nikos was amazing. Super prompt, accommodating, full of history and FRIENDLY!! He gave us our time to explore how we wished and used the car ride to fill us in on all things Greece. Vehicle was very comfortable and the ride didn’t feel long with all of the amazing conversation. And the iced bottled water came in clutch in our hike down the mountain. YES NIKKO!!!!! Thank you for everything and we hope you visit the Fingerlakes!! Call us!
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366sabinac
Jul 31, 2025
Amazing historical tour - This trip is the best among the tours we have joined in recent years. The minivan is very comfortable. Our driver Theodore is knowledgeable and informative. He provided answers to our questions about Greek and Sparta and we history lovers were very impressive. For those who like European history and at the same time hiking or exploring, you must not miss this excursion.
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552bridgetp
Jul 30, 2025
One of the most amazing and comfortable trips we’ve been on - Out of a few day tours we’ve had, this was one of the most relaxing trips. The driver was humorous, informative and made a very comfortable atmosphere. We loved the wide range of knowledge we gained about Greek history especially when we’re history lovers ourselves.
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Storyteller450548
Jul 8, 2025
Amazing sites with a great tour guide! - Terry was our guide for the day and he was the best! He was an excellent driver, full of knowledge, very attentive to our needs, and flexible to what we wanted to do on the way. He shared a lot of the history along the drive making it interesting and fun. It was a great way to see some of the country, and seeing Mystras was really incredible. Thanks for a great day Terry!
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Amy
Jun 22, 2025
Wonderful Time in Mystras! - We had a wonderful time on this tour. We went to a monastery in the mountains, where we saw beautiful views, amazing ruins, and got to watch an impressive storm pass from the church on the mountain.
We also visited Sparta, saw the statue of Leonidas, and visited the museum.
The day ended with a delicious late lunch at a local restaurant.
Worth the visit.
Lots of walking and climbing, so dress for a hike and bring sunscreen and water.
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Kristina_r
May 18, 2025
Great day trip from Athens - We booked this day trip from Athens because we wanted to see some Sparta sites and get some history. Pick up was easy from our hotel, we got to go exactly where we wanted, got some great tips from the friendly guide, and we’re back in time for a nice dinner. There’s no way we could’ve had the flexibility if we had booked it with a bus, and we’re really pleased with the entire experience. Marios did an amazing job.
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