Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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(614 reviews)

1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 7 more

No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, discover the very best of Athens with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. Athens is an incredibly ancient city, and on this double-decker bus tour you'll see all of the key sights, including the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis & Parthenon, the National Library, the Ancient Olympic Stadium, the National Gardens and much more! Learn all about ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, thanks to the informative on-board audio commentary. Hop on and off as many times as you please within the chosen time period, getting a closer look at the Athenian history on show. This sightseeing tour provides access to up to 3 bus routes depending on the ticket chosen.

What's Included

Free glass of Greek bar
Free Wi-Fi
Stops near the major sights
Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected
Audio guide commentary in 13 languages + headphones
24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entry to attractions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
    Athens Route
    15 stops
    8 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Operating Schedule: From Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square: First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Frequency - every 15 minutes

  • 1

    Syntagma Square

  • 2

    Acropolis / Plaka

  • 3

    Acropolis Museum

  • 4

    The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus Route)

  • 5

    Temple of Zeus

  • 6

    Parliament / National Gardens

  • 7

    The Four Museums

  • 8

    The National Gallery

  • 9

    Anicent Olympic Stadium

  • 10

    National Library

  • 11

    National Archaeological Museum

  • 12

    Omonia Square

  • 13

    Karaiskaki Square

  • 14

    Monastiraki Square

  • 15

    Kotzia Square

  • Piraeus Route (April - October)
    11 stops
    4 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

    Operating Schedule: From Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon: First departure at 11am. Last departure at 6pm. Frequency - every 60 minutes In Winter (November - March), the Piraeus Route will operate 2 tours only per day, times may vary though customers will need to check locally for the latest timetable. On cruise ship days, the tour will operate every 30 minutes from 8am until approx. 6:15pm

  • 1

    Pantion University

  • 2

    Niarchos Foundation

  • 3

    Municipal Theatre

  • 4

    Cruise Terminals A & B

  • 5

    Lions Gate

  • 6

    Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

  • 7

    Votsalakia Beach

  • 8

    Mikrolimano Harbour

  • 9

    Planetarium - Marriott Hotel

  • 10

    Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental

  • 11

    The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus Route)

  • Beach/Riviera Route
    22 stops
    8 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

    Operating Schedule: From Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA: First departure at 9am. Last departure at 5pm. Frequency - every 60 minutes Times subject to change at any time.

  • 1

    Acropolis / Plaka

  • 2

    Pantion University

  • 3

    Niarchos Foundation

  • 4

    Faliro / Flisvos

  • 5

    Edem

  • 6

    Agios Kosmas Beach

  • 7

    Bomo Palace

  • 8

    Glyfada Beach

  • 9

    Asteria Beach

  • 10

    Divani Apollon

  • 11

    Oceanis Beach / Astir Palace

  • 12

    Vouliagmeni Lake

  • 13

    Pigadakia

  • 14

    Blazer Suites

  • 15

    Glyfada Town

  • 16

    Golf

  • 17

    Agios Kosmas

  • 18

    Kalamaki

  • 19

    Poseidon Hotel

  • 20

    Planetarium - Marriott Hotel

  • 21

    Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental

  • 22

    Temple of Zeus

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For cruise passengers arriving at the Cruise Terminal, bus stops 4, 5 & 6 on the Piraeus route will be the nearest stops at which to join the tour (if ticket including Piraeus route is selected).
  • Athens route operates all year round, excluding 17th November, 25th December and 1st January.
Supplied by City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

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Tags

Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Ports of Call Tours
Hop on Hop Off Buses
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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