Big Bus Athens Hop-On Hop-Off with optional Piraeus & Riviera

4.0
(637 reviews) Athens, Greece

1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Explore the ancient city of Athens, the cradle of Western civilization and birthplace of democracy, on a hop-on, hop-off, open-top sightseeing tour. Discover the city's 3,000-year history from the vantage point of the top deck of a double-decker bus. Marvel at Athens' ancient ruins, including iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the Ancient Agora.

Experience Athens at your own pace with a choice of 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off travel passes. Travel across three routes, each featuring onboard audio commentary in 14 languages.

What's Included

Explore 3 Incredible Routes: Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera
Free Wi-Fi on board
Headphones
48 or 72-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Audio commentary in a choice of 14 languages
Gratuities

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
    Athens Line - Red Route
    15 stops
    17 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

    Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St. (in front of the Nike Store) at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 1 hour, 50 minutes. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.

  • 1
    Parthenon

    Stop 4 - Acropolis - 69 Rovertou Galli St. (next to Dionysos Restaurant)

  • 2
    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Stop 5 - Temple of Zeus (Next to the entrance of the temple)

  • 3
    Hellenic Parliament

    Stop 6 - Parliament (Next to the Parliament)

  • 4
    Benaki Museum

    Stop 7 - Benaki Museum (Opposite the Benaki Museum)

  • 5
    Panathenaic Stadium

    Stop 8 - Panathenaic Stadium (Opposite the Panathenaic Stadium)

  • 6
    Vallianeio Megaron

    Stop 9 - National Library (In front of the Library)

  • 7
    National Archaeological Museum

    Stop 10 - National Archaeological Museum (In front of the Archaeological Museum)

  • 8
    Omonoia, Athens

    Stop 11 - Omonia Square (In front of Hondos Center store)

  • 9
    Platia Karaiskaki

    Stop 12 - Karaiskaki Square (In front of Wyndham Athens Residence)

  • 10
    Monastiraki Square

    Stop 13 - Monastiraki Square (In front of Nike store)

  • 11
    Kotzia Square

    Stop 14 - Kotzia Square (Opposite the City Hall)

  • 12
    National Historical Museum - Old Parliament House

    Stop 15 - Old Parliament

  • 13
    Syntagma Square

    Stop 1 - Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St.

  • 14
    Acropolis

    Stop 2 - Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis

  • 15
    Acropolis Museum

    Stop 3 - New Acropolis Museum

  • Piraeus Line - Purple Route
    13 stops
    6 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

    Operating Schedule: The Piraeus Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details. Buses depart every 40 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:40 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 minutes. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.

  • 1
    Acropolis

    Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina's statue)

  • 2
    Pantios

    Stop 16: Pantion - Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)

  • 3
    Stavros Niarchos Park

    Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)

  • 4
    Dimotiko Theatro

    Stop 18: Municipal Theatre (Next to the Theatre, on Korai Square)

  • 5
    Cruise Terminal A

    Stop 19: 1st Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 11 at the cruise ships terminals)

  • 6
    Cruise Terminal B - Piraeus

    Stop 20: 2nd Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 12 at the cruise ships terminals)

  • 7
    Pasalimani

    Stop 21: Pasalimani (Opposite the statue of the "Clock")

  • 8
    Limin Mounikhias

    Stop 22: Mikrolimano (Opposite "The Alex" Hotel)

  • 9
    Athens Marriott Hotel

    Stop 23: Planetarium/Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)

  • 10
    InterContinental Athenaeum Athens by IHG

    Stop 24: Intercontinental (to Acropolis)

  • 11
    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Stop 5: Temple of Zeus (Next to the entrance of the temple)

  • 12
    Hellenic Parliament

    Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av. (Next to the Parliament)

  • 13
    Syntagma Square

    Stop 1: Syntagma Square (In front of Nike store)

  • Riviera Line - Green Route
    22 stops
    11 Points of interest
    Duration: 2 hours

    Operating Schedule: The Riviera Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details. Buses depart every 60 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:00 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 2 hours. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.

  • 1
    Acropolis

    Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina's statue)

  • 2
    Pantios

    Pantion: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)

  • 3
    Stavros Niarchos Park

    Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)

  • 4
    Μαρίνα Φλοίσβου

    Stop 25: Flisvos Marina - Leof.Poseidonos, P.Faliro (Next to public bus stop Oulen, out of Flisvos Marina)

  • 5
    Alimos Marina

    Stop 26: Alimos Marina (Next to public bus stop 2nd Kalamakiou in Alimos)

  • 6
    Agios Kosmas Marina

    Stop 27: Ag.Kosmas Beach (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ag.Kosma in Ag.Kosmas)

  • 7
    3rd Glyfada Marina

    Stop 28: 3rd Glyfada Marina (Opposite Glyfada Square (sea side))

  • 8
    Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso

    Stop 29: Divani Apollon (Next to Divani Apollon Hotel)

  • 9
    Kavura Point

    Stop 30: Kavouri Beach (next to the public bus stop Litous)

  • 10
    Astir Beach

    Stop 31: Astir Beach (In front of Okeanis restaurant)

  • 11
    Lake Vouliagmeni

    Stop 32: Vouliagmeni Lake

  • 12
    Voula Park

    Stop 33: Voula Park (In front of Galini Hotel)

  • 13
    Glyfada Center

    Stop 34: Glyfada City Center (On Glyfada square, next to the public bus stop Pl.Glyfadas)

  • 14
    Glyfada

    Stop 35: Glyfada Beach (In front of Oasis Hotel)

  • 15
    Leof. Poseidonos 5

    Stop 36: Hellinikon Airport (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ellinikou in Hellinikon)

  • 16
    Phaleron War Cemetery - Athens Memorial

    Stop 37: War Cemetery (In front of the Cemetery)

  • 17
    Edem

    Stop 38: Edem (In front of Posidon Hotel)

  • 18
    Athens Marriott Hotel

    Stop 23: Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)

  • 19
    InterContinental Athenaeum Athens by IHG

    Stop 24: Intercontinental & Grand Hayatt (to Acropolis)

  • 20
    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Stop 5: Temple of Zeus

  • 21
    Hellenic Parliament

    Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av.

  • 22
    Syntagma Square

    Stop 1: Syntagma Square

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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