Athens Explore: 72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour with Night Tour

Highlights

  • 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.

  • Enjoy pre-recorded commentary in 14 languages with disposable earphones available on board every bus

  • 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.

  • Explore the port city of Piraeus and discover maritime history, Greek Culture and the waterfront!

  • Enjoy coastal views of the scenic Athenian Riviera.

  • Experience the magic of Athens by night passing illuminated landmarks like the Acropolis, Parthenon, Parliament, National Library, and Acropolis Museum.

  • Discover the charm of Athens after sunset on a memorable open-top ight tour with Live Guide in English

Summary

Explore Athens with a 72-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Athens over 3 routes, including a Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide in English.

Tour info

Duration
72 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Afrikaans, Arabic, German, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Chinese Mandarin
Meeting Point

Leof. Poseidonos 5, Leof. Poseidonos 5, Elliniko 167 77, Greece

Leof.Poseidonos 27, Glifada

Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 600, Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 600, Athina 105 57, Greece

Chatzichristou 2, Chatzichristou 2, Athina 117 42, Greece

Irodou Attikou 27, Irodou Attikou 27, Athina 105 57, Greece

Metaxourgeio, Metaxourgeio, Athens, Greece

Ermou 87, Ermou 87, Athina 105 55, Greece

Leoforos Poseidonos, Leof. Poseidonos, Elliniko, Greece

Posidonos, Posidonos, Glifada 166 74, Greece

Leof. Poseidonos 73, Leof. Poseidonos 73, Athina 175 62, Greece

Amalias 13, Amalias 13, Ag. Dimitrios 173 43, Greece

Panepistimiou 41, Panepistimiou 41, Athina 105 64, Greece

Rovertou Galli 69, Rovertou Galli 69, Athina 117 41, Greece

Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli 95, Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli 95, Voula 166 73, Greece

Pl. Omonias 3, Pl. Omonias 3, Athina 104 31, Greece

Athinas 63, Athinas 63, Athina 105 52, Greece

Dionysiou Areopagitou 1, Dionysiou Areopagitou 1, Athina 117 42, Greece

Ermou 1, Athens, Greece

Al. Papanastasiou 107, Al. Papanastasiou 107, Thessaloniki 544 53, Greece

28is Oktovriou 42, 28is Oktovriou 42, Athina 106 82, Greece

Stadiou 13, Stadiou 13, Athina 105 61, Greece

Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136, Kallithea 176 71, Greece

Leof. Ir. Politechniou 41, Leof. Ir. Politechniou 41, Pireas 185 35, Greece

Leof. Andrea Siggrou 393, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 393, Paleo Faliro 176 74, Greece

Akti Miaouli 11, Akti Miaouli 11, Pireas 185 35, Greece

Kavouri Tennis Club, Litous 54, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Greece

Apollonos 8, Apollonos 8, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Greece

63 & Κονδύλη, 63 & Κονδύλη, Λεωφ. Ποσειδώνος 2, Άλιμος 174 55, Greece

Leof. Andrea Siggrou 115, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 115, Athina 117 45, Greece

Akti Miaouli, Akti Miaouli, Rodos 851 00, Greece

Akti Miaouli, Akti Miaouli, Rodos 851 00, Greece

Leoforos Poseidonos, Leof. Poseidonos, Paleo Faliro, Greece

Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias, Leof. Vasilisis Amalias, Athina, Greece

Iliou 4, Iliou 4, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Greece

Why take this tour?

Uncover the rich history, vibrant culture, and coastal beauty of Athens, Piraeus, and the Athens Riviera aboard a modern open-top double-decker sightseeing bus. With three unique routes, it's easy and convenient to explore the city's most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods—complete with digital audio commentary in 14 languages. From the top deck, enjoy panoramic views of Athens’ most famous sites, including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the charming streets of Plaka. In Piraeus, admire elegant neoclassical buildings like the Municipal Theatre and take in the bustling atmosphere of one of the Mediterranean’s largest ports. Travel along the Athens Riviera and discover sparkling beaches, stylish marinas, and scenic coastal spots such as Alimos Marina and Flisvos Marina. Whether you're drawn to ancient ruins, cultural landmarks, or seaside charm, this tour offers a complete and effortless way to experience the best of Athens and beyond.

Your ticket also includes a panoramic Night tour of Athens. Witness the Acropolis and Parthenon glowing under the night sky and soak in the city’s magic as you pass beautifully illuminated sights like Parliament, the National Library, and the Acropolis Museum—a perfect blend of ancient and modern Athens by night. 
 

What’s included?

  • 72-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

  • Panoramic Night Tour live Guide in English (only one loop)

  • Free onboard Wi-Fi

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food & Drink

Things to know

Before you book

  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators

  • Busses are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck

Before you go

  • Redeem voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop

  • Stops directions, Bus live-tracking and more: Download Big Bus App, it's free!

  • Free Headphones available on Every Bus

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • The Night tour departs at 8:15 PM and 9:15 PM

Cancellation Policy

    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. Lost printed tickets cannot be reissued, so please keep yours safe.
    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 or Parking Area)
    Stop 20: Cruise Terminals B & C - Akti Miaouli (outside Gate 11 at the cruise ships terminals or Parking Area)


About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
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.