Athens Essential: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Highlights
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Discover Athens your way with our hop-on, hop-off tours—explore top landmarks at your own pace or relax and enjoy the full route from the open-top deck.
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Enjoy pre-recorded commentary in 14 languages with disposable earphones available on board every bus
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Enjoy top-deck views of Athens on three scenic routes with stops near iconic sights like the Acropolis, Plaka, Temple of Zeus, and the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus.
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Explore the port city of Piraeus and discover maritime history, Greek Culture and the waterfront!
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Enjoy coastal views of the scenic Athenian Riviera.
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Free Wi-Fi available on all buses
Summary
Tour info
Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 600, Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 600, Athina 105 57, Greece
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136, Kallithea 176 71, Greece
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 356, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 356, Kallithea 176 74, Greece
Dionysiou Areopagitou 1, Dionysiou Areopagitou 1, Athina 117 42, Greece
Leof. Ir. Politechniou 41, Leof. Ir. Politechniou 41, Pireas 185 35, Greece
Al. Papanastasiou 107, Al. Papanastasiou 107, Thessaloniki 544 53, Greece
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 393, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 393, Paleo Faliro 176 74, Greece
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 115, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 115, Athina 117 45, Greece
Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias, Leof. Vasilisis Amalias, Athina, Greece
63 & Κονδύλη, 63 & Κονδύλη, Λεωφ. Ποσειδώνος 2, Άλιμος 174 55, Greece
Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli 95, Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli 95, Voula 166 73, Greece
Leof. Poseidonos 73, Leof. Poseidonos 73, Athina 175 62, Greece
Leof.Poseidonos 27, Glifada
Leof. Poseidonos 5, Leof. Poseidonos 5, Elliniko 167 77, Greece
Why take this tour?
From the top deck, take in panoramic views of Athens’ most treasured sites, including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the atmospheric streets of Plaka. In Piraeus, admire neoclassical architecture like the Municipal Theatre and soak up the maritime energy of one of the Mediterranean’s largest ports.
Head toward the Athens Riviera to discover elegant marinas, beautiful beaches, and coastal gems such as Alimos Marina and Flisvos Marina.
Whether you're interested in ancient history, urban culture, or seaside relaxation, this tour offers a rich and seamless way to experience the best of Athens and beyond.
What’s included?
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48 - hour Hop-on, Hop-off ticket (All Routes) -
See all the top landmarks like Acropolis, Temple of Zeus and Parliament -
Open-top, double-decker bus -
Multilingual audio commentary in 14 languages -
Free Big Bus app for live bus tracking and service updates -
Free onboard Wi-Fi -
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Food & Drink
Things to know
Before you book
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Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
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Busses are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
Before you go
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Redeem voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop
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Stops directions, Bus live-tracking and more: Download Big Bus App, it's free!
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Free Headphones available on Every Bus
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption information
Show your ticket (printed or on a device) to a member of staff at one of the stops or aboard the bus. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity period of your ticket.
Customers can redeem their mobile voucher with the bus driver at any Big Bus stop along the routes. Big Bus staff members are are located at the following stops which are recommended starting points:
Stop 1: Syntagma Square - 1, Ermou Street (in front of Nike Store)
Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis - 1, Dionysios Areopagitou Street (in front of Melina's Statue)
Stop 4: Acropolis & Pantheon - 69 Rovertou Galli St. (next to Dionysos Restaurant)
Stop 5: Temple of Zeus - Vasilisis Amalias Av. (next to the entrance of the Temple)
Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15 Vasilisis Amalias Av.
Stop 10: Omonia Square - Pl. Omonias 3-4 (In front of Hondos Center store)
Stop 13: Monastiraki Square - 87, Ermou St. (on the square)
For Cruise Passengers, you can join the Big Bus Tour at Terminal A - B or C.
Stop 19: Cruise Terminal A - Akti Miaouli (outside Gate 11 at the cruise ships terminals)
Stop 20: Cruise Terminals B & C - Akti Miaouli (outside Gate 11 at the cruise ships terminals)
About operator:
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
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