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The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular nafplio tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Semi-private catamaran cruise from Nafplio with Greek snacks, wine, snorkel and SUP gear, and time at secluded coves for swimming.
“Spent a wonderful relaxing 4 and a half hours cruising around the coast close to Nafplio on a lovely catamaran with very friendly crew in beautiful weather.”
Paddle Nafplio’s medieval coast by kayak, with castle storytelling, calm-water views, and a snorkel-and-snack break near Bourtzi, Acronafplia, and Palamidi.
“Alex was an excellent guide. He knew the history of the area well along with being an experienced kayaker and guide. We felt very safe, well instructed, and taken care of. It’s a bit of work kayaking, but worth it for the view. His mother’s orange cake didn’t hurt either!”
Nafplio hop-on hop-off bus lets you explore Old Town and Palamidi from the cruise port with 8-language audio in one day.
“A lovely bubbly driver who made us laugh all the time. Good tour of the small town. Great driving skills on challenging roads with lots if parked vehicles.”
Hands-on Nafplio cooking class with chef Kostas and wine expert Agathi, Greek dishes, and smart pairings in a small group.
“Top level, hands on cooking class. Kostas and Agathi were incredible hosts and we made a menu of Greek classics with a upscale culinary ethos. We learned about local products & wines & It was a highlight of our time in Nafplio!”
Small-group sailing from Nafplio with swim stops, snorkeling and SUP, plus a full Greek meal and drinks on board.
“Unforgettable and Relaxing Boat Tour Experience From start to finish, this was an incredibly relaxing and unforgettable experience. The scenery from the boat was absolutely breathtaking — a perfect blend of natural beauty and peaceful waters. Captain Manoli and first mate Dimitri were not only polite but also extremely knowledgeable, sharing interesting insights about the…”
A small-group half-day sail from Nafplio with provided snorkeling gear, tasty snacks and drinks, plus swim time at Romvi island.
“This was easily one of our favourite days on our 2 week holiday. We had the whole boat to ourselves as a group of nine. Easy to find the meeting point with free parking at the port. The 2 staff were really friendly and took us to two lovely secluded areas for swimming and snorkelling.…”
Nafplio 3-in-1 bike tour with sightseeing and 3 local tastings, passing Acronafplia, Palamidi, and views over the Argolic Gulf.
“This is a must do tour if you would like a little exercise and a true local experience!! We got our bikes then explored the town and learned some of the local history. Afterwards she took us to a local home where we enjoyed coffee, tea and snacks with a very lovely "grandma" of the…”
A small-group English walking tour of Nafplion’s castles and historic center, with hotel pickup and local tastings included.
“Gina was very informative and friendly, made our tour fun and exciting. Learned a lot about this small city. Would recommend this tour!!”
Nafplio food tour with cheese, sausage, wine tastings and Greek coffee, ending with ice cream and Mpourtzi fortress views.
“Sofía was an excellent guide. She went out of her way to help us find a place to watch the French Open men’s final & also gave us great restaurant recommendations. And all of the 4 food/wine stops had really good food/wine & very interesting & knowledgeable people. This is the 2nd year in a…”
Semi-private 4.5-hour sail from Nafplio to Xiropigado and Tolo with swimming, snorkeling, full meal, and small-group hosts.
“Thank you so much for an experience that was absolutely stunning. When we set out from the harbor we were all strangers, and by the time we returned, we were friends. The boat is immaculate, and our host was stellar sharing insights on the local history and culture. Where we sailed was beautiful; accessible only…”
Private 4.5-hour sailing cruise from Nafplio with Bourtzi, Xiropigado and Romvi Beach, snacks, wine, SUP, snorkeling and drone photos.
“We were in Nafplio as a port on our cruise. We booked this excursion right away as it looked amazing and it did not disappoint. The crew met us at the harbor and had everything ready to go for a speedy send off. There was so much avaialble. Anything from beers to paddle boards. We…”
Visit Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio with hotel pickup, onboard Wi‑Fi, and self-guided time at UNESCO sites. Great value.
“Said there was an audio tour which was a lie. Driver only. The driver tried to call the company they didn’t answer. This is not acceptable. I have a hire car I could have driven my self. Poor driver was embarrassed and played a 2min clip from YouTube to try make the best of the…”
Shared transfer from Nafplio to Mycenae and Epidaurus with hotel pickup and English driver. 90 minutes each site; tickets extra.
“Had a wonderful driver, Nico(?) not sure of spelling. He was on time, professional and friendly. He told us about the area and made us feel very comfortable and welcomed on our first trip to Greece.”
Nafplion day trip to Mycenae and Epidaurus: Lions Gate, Cyclopean walls, Apollo sanctuary, and the famed theater, with easy roundtrip transport.
“Great tour! Our driver was excellent and shared knowledge as he took us to each location. He also had water for us as it was quite hot while visiting the sites. Highly recommend”
3-hour guided walk in Nafplion with fortress panoramas, old-town history, and local tastings of tsipouro, cheese, and wine.
“A wonderful introduction to the city, we usually take a city walking tour with each city we vacation in- our guide- Vanja (?spelling) was so very knowledgeable”
