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.
Athens Explore: 72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour with Night Tour
Summary Description
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
Description
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.
Included / Excluded
- 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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Leof. Poseidonos 5, Leof. Poseidonos 5, Elliniko 167 77, Greece
Start Location Notes: Stop 36, Green Route: Hellinikon Airport
End Location: Akti Moutsopoulou 6, Akti Moutsopoulou 6, Pireas 185 35, Greece
End Location Notes: Stop 21, Purple Route: Pasalimani
End Location Direction: Opposite the statue of the "Clock"
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Commentary
Audio : English, Afrikaans, Arabic, German, Greek, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Turkish, Chinese Mandarin, Hebrew, Ukrainian
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- Busses are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
- 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
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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
Options and Pricing
Unlimited 72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
| Athens Essential | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (4 - 12 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
- Agios Eleftherios, Athens, Agios Eleftherios, Athens, Athens 111 43, Greece
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens, Greece
- Benaki Museum, Koumpari, Athens, Greece
- Panathenaic Stadium, Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou, Athens, Greece
- Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Temple of Hephaestus, Athens 105 55, Greece
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Additional Information
First tour of the day on the Athens Route departs at 09.00 am from Stop 4 at the Acropolis, and buses will come every 20 minutes until 4.30pm depending on the of time of year. Other popular stops to start the tour include Stop 2 at the Melina Statue and Stop 13 at Monastiraki Square, however you can redeem your ticket at any of up to 14 Big Bus stops. Please see more details on your voucher.
The full tour circuit durations are as below:
ATHENS (Red) Line: 1hr 30 minutes (approx.)
PIRAEUS (Purple) Line: 1hr 15 minutes (approx.)
RIVIERA (Green) Line: 1hr 40 minutes (approx.)
Please note that tour duration is subject to traffic and road closures.
The Night Tour departs from Big Bus Stop #6: Parliament, 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av. (next to the Parliament) at 8:15 PM and 9:15 PM
Please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of departure time to redeem your voucher. Please note that the Night Tour is not a hop-on, hop-off tour.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
FAQ
What audio commentary is available on the tour?
Our bus tours feature pre-recorded commentary in the following languages: Greek, English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Japanese, Turkish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Ukrainian. Disposable wired earphones are available from your driver.
How long does the tour take?
The full tour circuit durations are as below:
ATHENS (Red) Line: 1hr 30 minutes (approx.)
PIRAEUS (Purple) Line: 1hr 15 minutes (approx.)
RIVIERA (Green) Line: 1hr 40 minutes (approx.)
Please note that tour duration is subject to traffic and road closures.
How often do the buses run?
Buses will come every 20 minutes until 4.30pm depending on the of time of year.
How do I redeem my ticket?
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.
Day Tour Departure Times
First tour of the day on the Athens Route departs at 09.00 am from Stop 4 at the Acropolis, and buses will come every 20 minutes until 4.30pm depending on the of time of year. Other popular stops to start the tour include Stop 2 at the Melina Statue and Stop 13 at Monastiraki Square however you can redeem your ticket at any of up to 14 Big Bus stops. Please see more details on your voucher.
What is the child ticketing policy?
A child ticket is available for children between the ages of 4-12. Children under 4 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 72 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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