Port of Piraeus
Port of Piraeus
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- hmartinez19803 contributionsIt’s a portIt’s a port. The service people was short with us. Almost annoyed. I am glad I booked online. If I had more than a question it would have been unpleasant. Upon my return the taxis outside try to scam you for $35 so called flat rate for a ride. Another driver offered to do it for $20, the scam driver tried to fight him. Book a ride through UberVisited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 1, 2023
- Thomas VOakland, California17,499 contributionsBusy and ChaoticThis is where our ship anchored. It is a very busy port and a huge area. Lots of ferries to the islands, and that is where you will find lots of passengers and car traffic. Can be chaotic. Also some cruise ships, like ours. And then there are the container ships. The chaos can feel uncomfortable and confusing.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 17, 2024
- 2016Annette13Baden, Switzerland271 contributionsPiräus, Zea Marina, MikrolimanoPiraeus, the big port, is unattractive. Still, the huge ferries, container ships and luxury liners are impressive. But I wouldn't extra go there for those, we just passed on the way to the metro. Zea marina is nicer, with big private yachts and some restaurants and bars. We didn't check them out, maybe we were scared off by the expensive boats. Mikrolimano is nice. Many restaurants around a quiet bay with some smaller private ships and trawlers. After lunch there you can walk up Kastella hill and walk back to the metro via some shopping streets.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 13, 2024
- Julia SWales, United Kingdom134 contributionsPlenty to see and do at the port.It was so hot when we arrived. Tender from the ship. Plenty of buses and tour shops so don’t pay overpriced ship prices. We went on hop off bus to Acropolis. Athens traffic is crazy! Got to Acropolis but it is very steep and little shade or places to sit. Queues were very very long so we didn’t make it unfortunately. Not really suitable for people with problems walking far.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 27, 2024
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hmartinez1980
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
It’s a port. The service people was short with us. Almost annoyed. I am glad I booked online. If I had more than a question it would have been unpleasant. Upon my return the taxis outside try to scam you for $35 so called flat rate for a ride. Another driver offered to do it for $20, the scam driver tried to fight him. Book a ride through Uber
Written October 1, 2023
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2016Annette13
Baden, Switzerland271 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Piraeus, the big port, is unattractive. Still, the huge ferries, container ships and luxury liners are impressive. But I wouldn't extra go there for those, we just passed on the way to the metro. Zea marina is nicer, with big private yachts and some restaurants and bars. We didn't check them out, maybe we were scared off by the expensive boats.
Mikrolimano is nice. Many restaurants around a quiet bay with some smaller private ships and trawlers. After lunch there you can walk up Kastella hill and walk back to the metro via some shopping streets.
Mikrolimano is nice. Many restaurants around a quiet bay with some smaller private ships and trawlers. After lunch there you can walk up Kastella hill and walk back to the metro via some shopping streets.
Written April 13, 2024
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Julia S
Wales, UK134 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
It was so hot when we arrived. Tender from the ship. Plenty of buses and tour shops so don’t pay overpriced ship prices. We went on hop off bus to Acropolis. Athens traffic is crazy! Got to Acropolis but it is very steep and little shade or places to sit. Queues were very very long so we didn’t make it unfortunately. Not really suitable for people with problems walking far.
Written July 27, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,499 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This is where our ship anchored. It is a very busy port and a huge area. Lots of ferries to the islands, and that is where you will find lots of passengers and car traffic. Can be chaotic. Also some cruise ships, like ours. And then there are the container ships. The chaos can feel uncomfortable and confusing.
Written March 17, 2024
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Krishhere
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India1,412 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We took a cab to go to the port to catch the World champion Jet Ferry to Santorini at 7.15 am. Reached here nearly an hour early. The cab dropped us just in front of the ferry, which was very convenient. We waited till 7pm when we were asked to board the ferry. The wait till then was painful. No place to sit, no toilet facility, no cafes open.
Written March 11, 2020
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LPLoveToTravel
Crozet, VA1,683 contributions
Oct 2019
Our small cruise shipped docked here for our visit to the sites in and around Athens. From here you can take a bus, boat, tour or taxi to see all the sites which are quite close by. The port itself is nice to drive through but I wouldn't want to walk around the area.
Written February 19, 2020
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barTalpiot
Jerusalem, Israel262 contributions
Dec 2022
Had two hours in the morning and free transport. Went to see it. I always hear songs about Piraeus, so I wanted to see it. Did a 30-minute walk around the ferry docks. It was a bit seedy but not threatening. It was nice to see the water and the massive ferries.
Written December 22, 2022
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Jae W. Lee
Long Island, NY5,876 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Numerous passengers of cruise ships and ferries arrive at the Port of Piraeus. Piraeus port and Piraeus downtown area themselves are not attractive places to spend much time. But Piraeus Port is an excellent gateway to Athens.
There are many ways to visit Athens from Piraeus Port; organized shore excursions, group tours, metro from Piraeus downtown, etc. For independent minded passengers who wish to visit Athens's major attractions such as Akropolis, Syntagma Square, Plaka and downtown area, "X80" Bus is an excellent mode of transportation at a fractional cost of organized group tour. X80 Bus is a better alternative to Metro Green Line in terms of comfort and convenience.
"X80" Bus, departing from Piraeus Port's cruise terminal areas, is climate controlled and clean. It stops at "Akropolis" for visiting the famed Akropolis. It's last stop is "Syntagma Square" for visiting "Plaka" shopping district and Athens downtown attractions. The fare for X80 bus ride is extremely attractive, because "24 hour Ticket" for € 4.50 includes unlimited rides of metros, local buses and X80 Bus throughout Athens and Piraeus during the 24 hour period.
X80 Bus stops are right outside Piraeus Cruise Terminals B (Princess Cruise ships), Terminal C (Cunard Cruise ships), and Terminal A (Holland America ships). For instance, the X80 bus stop outside Terminal B for Princess Cruise ships is right after taxis/limos stands. Next to the X80 Bus Stop post is the ticket booth, where you can buy "24 hour Ticket" for € 4.50 in cash or with a major credit card. Then, board the bus, and validate your ticket at the validation box on the bus. After you validate your ticket for your first use, you don't need to validate it again for your return trip as well as any other side trips in Piraeus and Athens via metros or buses. [To enter a metro train system, you can insert the ticket to open the entrance gate] [Paper tickets are expected to be replaced by smart cards in the near future]
The trip from Piraeus to Syntagma Square takes 35 ~ 45 minutes, and X80 Bus runs about every 35 minutes.
The last bust stop, Syntagma Square Stop, is close to McDonald's at the entrance to Plaka shopping district.
For your return trip to Piraeus Port, you can come back to the same Syntagma Square Stop for X80 Bus. Nearby McDonald's with clean and climate controlled environment is a nice Oasis while waiting for the bus. When you order any drinks/foods at McDonald's, make sure to keep your receipt if you wish to access WC at the lower level, because the "WC Code" required to enter WC is printed in the middle of the receipt.
One piece of advice! If you plan to visit both Akropolis and Plaka/Syntagma Square on the same day, get off X80 Bus at "Akropolis" stop and visit Akropolis first, and then take X80 Bus again at "Akropolis" stop to head to Syntagma Square bus stop. It is because, all the seats of X80 Bus would be taken up when it leaves Syntagma Square in the late afternoon, leaving standing room only by the time the bus reaches Arkopolis stop, forcing you to stand for half an hour of bus trip.
X80 Bus rides would be very convenient, inexpensive, and time flexible substitutes for organized tours from Piraeus Port to Akropolis and Athens downtown.
There are many ways to visit Athens from Piraeus Port; organized shore excursions, group tours, metro from Piraeus downtown, etc. For independent minded passengers who wish to visit Athens's major attractions such as Akropolis, Syntagma Square, Plaka and downtown area, "X80" Bus is an excellent mode of transportation at a fractional cost of organized group tour. X80 Bus is a better alternative to Metro Green Line in terms of comfort and convenience.
"X80" Bus, departing from Piraeus Port's cruise terminal areas, is climate controlled and clean. It stops at "Akropolis" for visiting the famed Akropolis. It's last stop is "Syntagma Square" for visiting "Plaka" shopping district and Athens downtown attractions. The fare for X80 bus ride is extremely attractive, because "24 hour Ticket" for € 4.50 includes unlimited rides of metros, local buses and X80 Bus throughout Athens and Piraeus during the 24 hour period.
X80 Bus stops are right outside Piraeus Cruise Terminals B (Princess Cruise ships), Terminal C (Cunard Cruise ships), and Terminal A (Holland America ships). For instance, the X80 bus stop outside Terminal B for Princess Cruise ships is right after taxis/limos stands. Next to the X80 Bus Stop post is the ticket booth, where you can buy "24 hour Ticket" for € 4.50 in cash or with a major credit card. Then, board the bus, and validate your ticket at the validation box on the bus. After you validate your ticket for your first use, you don't need to validate it again for your return trip as well as any other side trips in Piraeus and Athens via metros or buses. [To enter a metro train system, you can insert the ticket to open the entrance gate] [Paper tickets are expected to be replaced by smart cards in the near future]
The trip from Piraeus to Syntagma Square takes 35 ~ 45 minutes, and X80 Bus runs about every 35 minutes.
The last bust stop, Syntagma Square Stop, is close to McDonald's at the entrance to Plaka shopping district.
For your return trip to Piraeus Port, you can come back to the same Syntagma Square Stop for X80 Bus. Nearby McDonald's with clean and climate controlled environment is a nice Oasis while waiting for the bus. When you order any drinks/foods at McDonald's, make sure to keep your receipt if you wish to access WC at the lower level, because the "WC Code" required to enter WC is printed in the middle of the receipt.
One piece of advice! If you plan to visit both Akropolis and Plaka/Syntagma Square on the same day, get off X80 Bus at "Akropolis" stop and visit Akropolis first, and then take X80 Bus again at "Akropolis" stop to head to Syntagma Square bus stop. It is because, all the seats of X80 Bus would be taken up when it leaves Syntagma Square in the late afternoon, leaving standing room only by the time the bus reaches Arkopolis stop, forcing you to stand for half an hour of bus trip.
X80 Bus rides would be very convenient, inexpensive, and time flexible substitutes for organized tours from Piraeus Port to Akropolis and Athens downtown.
Written November 2, 2017
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Kazdolly1
Glasgow, UK25 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Nice and clean port with plenty places to get something to eat and drink or to hire a car/scooter to get up into the island
Written September 5, 2016
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CallumM
London14 contributions
Aug 2020
Please be aware of THIEVES that are around the departure points at Pireaus Port, and in particular Gate 8 in my instance. They are all around the port and work in groups. They will try and sell you sunglasses (fake) and can be very rude - and while one is talking to you, and distracting you, another will attempt to steal any items that they can get. Also women walking around with young children also part of the scam. Its one big group. I was sitting down in the seated area opposite Gate 8 - heading to Hydra - and was advised to get there one hour prior to departure. This is NOT necessary. I could have turned up 15 minutes before, and that was plenty of time. Whilst I was sitting down, I got distracted by one of the scammers, and before I knew it, another had come under the seat I was sat on and stole my rucksack that was at my feet between my legs. It had everything in it - passport, wallet, tickets. I reported it to the police at the port, and tracked stolen item with Find My, but before long I could see my Apple device 10 miles away, and before long they had used a credit card. Reported it to the police which took about 2 hours. This is a COMMON occurrence at this port, and I am told also on the subway / trains and busses in Athens and around, so please be aware, and make sure you keep your belongings either on you, or tied to you in some form. Keep your items with you at all times, and keep them tied to you, and also if wearing rucksack have it well locked. If you are coming back from the islands to this port, of from Hydra, I would order the taxi in advance to meet you (which you can do via FerryHopper), rather than deal with waiting taxi's, as this is where some of these thieves hang around. They seem to be migrants - so just be aware to make sure you don't get distracted by one, and then scammed while your attention is on that person, and realise you are suddenly without one of your belongings. Also very common pick pocketing area as well. Be vigilant to avoid any unnecessary and very time consuming complications for further travel such as replacement passports etc.
Written September 4, 2020
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What berth do Celestyal Cruise line berth on in Pireaus
Written February 3, 2024
C21
Baar, Germany
Hello friends,from wich side of the port leaves the ferry to Egina ? Or What gate ?
Written January 31, 2022
Is Piraeus port open in April? I see all the Athens hotels are closed in April. I would expect that the port will not be embarking or disembarking cruise ships during this period. So far, my cruise line has not advised.
Written March 25, 2020
Under normal circumstances the Port operates fully, the ferries still dock on a daily basis and it is an important transport hub for supplying the many Greek Islands that rely on goods from the mainland and transporting their own goods to the mainland as well as passengers heading for destinations all over the world, even the those Islands with International Airports like Crete have far fewer flights departing so many people travel to Athens to fly from there, so that means life is pretty normal in Pireaus, We stayed there in February and found all shops, cafés, bars and hotels open, HOWEVER, Greece like most of mainland is currently on lockdown so only essential businesses are open.
Written March 26, 2020
my family and I are planning to be here in the end of June, high turist season.
We would like to go to the islands (Hydra, Santorini and so on) via speed ferries ( jets).
The tickets are available now. But how far ahead should we book those tickets?
Thank you!
Written January 8, 2020
Book as far ahead as reasonably possible, or at least to the point you know your plans aren't going to change. Santorini is the most popular and books up the fastest, so I'd definitely book that island ASAP.
Also, I don't know how long you plan to stay on the islands, but I'd recommend a day trip for Santorini. However, the island is bound to be extremely crowded, so it ultimately depends on how much time you want to spend there.
Written January 9, 2020
Emily Abt
Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
We will be traveling from Athens to Crete during the Night therefore will not be booking a room. We were wondering if there is any place at the Port to store luggage or any where else during the day since we will already be checked out.
Written August 8, 2019
Am sorry. There are no place to keep your luggages at Pireus Port .
Written August 8, 2019
Where can I park my car near the port for a few days?
Written June 27, 2019
How do I get to Cruise Terminal A in
Piraeus from the metro?
Written June 24, 2019
Hi we didn’t use metro as a short walk from port you can get a hop on hop of bus we paid €15 caarefull as different bus companies charge different price for same journeys. It was very easy and could get to most of sights.
Written June 24, 2019
Ciao.Where to see the port from above?
Un punto panoramico per vedere il porto dall'alto? Thanks
Written March 20, 2019
Occorre salire, è possibile farlo ma conviene chiedere informazioni per percorrere la strada più breve.
Written March 21, 2019
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