Discover Athens from an open-top hop-on hop-off double-decker sightseeing bus. Take the option to visit Piraeus too, and see the best of the Greek capital's famous sites while enjoying audio guide commentary as you ride.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 1 day
- Instant confirmation
- Optional audio guide
- Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Athens with either a 24-hour or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Marvel at the Acropolis and the Parthenon
- Enjoy a free transfer to the McArthurGlen Designer outlet
- Visit the National Gardens and the city’s many museums
- Enjoy a free extra day when you opt for the 24-hour ticket
- See the amazing sailing boats at Piraeus (optional)
Full description
Experience the Greek capital on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour along 3 different routes. You’ll travel on an open-top, double-decker bus as you take in the many important sights and attractions of the city. The tour takes around 90 minutes and encompasses central Athens, commencing at Syntagma Square.
With the help of the onboard multilingual audio guide you can trace the history and culture of Athens from ancient times to the present day. In addition to the city’s many monuments, you’ll come across a multitude of shopping opportunities along the route. You can visit world-renowned museums and marvel at the ancient temples - the Acropolis and Parthenon.
Athens Route Stops:
Stop 1 - Syntagma Square
Stop 2 - The Four Museums
Stop 3 - The National Gallery
Stop 4 - Ancient Olympic Stadium
Stop 5 - Melina Merkouri
Stop 6 - Acropolis Museum
Stop 7 - The Acropolis & Parthenon
Stop 8 - Temple of Zeus
Stop 9 - Parliament
Stop 10 - National Library
Stop 11 - National Archaeological Museum
Stop 12 - Omonoia Square
Stop 13 - Karaiskaki Square
Stop 14 - Monastiraki Square
Stop 15 -Kotzia Square
Piraeus Route Stops:
Stop 1 - Pantion University
Stop 2 - Niarchos Foundation
Stop 3 - Municipal Theatre
Stop 4 - Cruise Terminals A & B
Stop 5 - Lions Gate
Stop 6 - Cruise Terminals A & B
Stop 7 - Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Stop 8 - Votsalakia Beach
Stop 9 - Mikrolimano Harbour
Stop 10 - Planetarium
Stop 11 - Athens Ledra & Intercontinental
Beach & Riviera Route Stops:
Melina Merkouri/Plaka
Pantion University
Niarchos Foundation
Falire/Flisvas
Edem
Ag.Kesmas Beach
Bomo Palace
Asteria Beach
Divani Apollon
Oceanis Beach/ Atrir Palace
Vouliagemi Lake
Pigadakia
Blazer Suites
Glyfada town
Golf
Ag.Kosmas
Kalamki
Poseidon Hotel
Marriot/Planetarium
Grand Hyatt/ Intercontinental
Temple of Zeus
Includes
- 2 free walking tours
- Athens route ticket - 24-hour bus pass
- Athens & Piraeus routes ticket - 24-hour bus pass
- Athens & Beach Riviera routes ticket - 24-hour bus pass (April - October)
- Athens & Piraeus & Beach Riviera routes ticket - 24-hour or 3-day bus pass (April - October)
- Attraction tickets
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Customers who book a ticket with a travel date in 2020 can redeem their voucher at any point up until December 31, 2020; for tickets booked with a travel date of October 1 or later, the standard, three-month ticket validity will apply
- Athens & Piraeus routes operate all year round, excluding 17th November, 25th December, 1st January
- Athens route runs from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM, every 15 minutes. Full loop duration - 90 minutes. Starting point - Syntagma Square
- Piraeus route runs from 9:30 AM - 7:15 PM, every 30 minutes. Full loop duration - 80 minutes. Starting point - Pantion University
- Beach Riviera route operates April - October only
- Walking tours operate April - October only
- Democracy and Origin of Athens walking tour runs daily, at 11:00 AM only. Starting point - The Acropolis and Parthenon bus stop (Athens Route)
- Secrets of Parthenon and the Athenians walking tour runs daily at 1:15 PM only. Starting point - The Acropolis and Parthenon bus stop (Athens Route)
