Acropolis, Parthenon tickets and Combo hop-on hop-off tour of Athens, Piraeus and Beaches
Do this because
- Discover the heart of Athens with free walking and hop-on-hop-off tours
- Listen to the interesting commentaries aboard the buses available in 16 languages
- Enjoy the famous Acropolis with included admission
What to expect
Discover Athens, the Port of Piraeus, and the coastline of the Athenian Riviera at your own pace with a hop-on and hop-off ticket for four different bus lines.
Explore the Greek capital at your own pace with a hop-on-hop-off bus tour that provides easy transport to key attractions like the Panathenaic Stadium and the Parthenon, part of the Acropolis. You will get the best of 4 lines for two days; Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and you will also visit the Acropolis and Parthenon.
Blue Line – Piraeus. If you are fresh from the cruise, you can start your journey at either of the Cruise Terminals in the Port of Piraeus, just a stone's throw away from the cruise ship. Don't miss out on the impressive new Museum of Acropolis, and walk up to the Acropolis hill to admire the Parthenon.
Orange Line – Athens. The orange line roams by the most beautiful attractions further down the city centre. You may see the Plaka District, the most traditional area of Athens, and mingle with the vibes of ancient Greece. You can also visit the Gate of the Roman emperor Hadrian, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest temple in Greece during the Roman Times.
Yellow Line − Glyfada. Start your tour of the Athenian Riviera from the Planetarium stop of the Blue Line. Find out how the bewildering desert of the 1900s has evolved into one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Greece! From the Niarchos Foundation to the Marina Alimou, the Glyfada Line is a blending of history and modernism. Don't miss out on the beach bar and taste a cocktail by the seaside!
Green Line − Vouliagmeni. Vouliagmeni may have been associated mostly with beaches, but the area is a history lesson on its own. From the Allied Forces Cemetery to the Byzantine Museum, Vouliagmeni Line is certainly worth a visit. Relax at the beautiful beach of Kavouri Oceanis, one of the most popular beaches in Athens.
The ticket also grants you the opportunity to visit the Parthenon. With your ticket, you can visit one of the greatest monuments in the world. There you can visit the ancient temples, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, including the Parthenon, Erechteion and the Propylaea. For you to do that you will have to get off on our stop "Acropolis" and obtain an extra ticket from one of our staff there to gain access to the Parthenon site.
We ask our customer that book tickets for the bus and Parthenon of Acropolis to check the following list. Please do not book a day in which the entrance is free. Monuments and sights are free every First Sunday of the month from 1 of November to 31 of March. Also, the days of the Greek Nation day, 28 October; International Day for monuments and sites, 18 April; Day in respect of Melina Merkouri, 6 March; European Heritage day, last weekend of September. Please do not book a ticket for these days.
The languages available in each hop on hop off tour with audioguide (free earphones available on the bus) are English, German, French, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russia, Swedish, Netherlands/Flemish, Finish, Spanish and Turkish.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- children aged 4 and under get free admission
- summer season departures and frequency: Athens Line/Orange line every 15 min 8.30am-6.30pm; Piraeus line/Blue line: every 30/45 min; Beach lines Glyfada and Vouliagmeni/Yellow and Green line every 2 hours
- the voucher itself is not the entrance to the Acropolis, please redeem your tickets from the tour representative at stop A4 Acropolis and Parthenon daily from 9 am until 5 pm
- all buses have low-floor easy access with a designated wheelchair space
- free earphones are provided on board together with free Wi-fi and a map
- monuments and sights are free every first Sunday of the month from the 1st of November to 31st of March. Also, monuments are free on October 28th, April 18th, March 6th and the last weekend of September
What’s included
Multilingual commentary in 16 languages
Free Wifi
Free Walking tours
Free maps and earphones
Multilingual speaking staff
Acropolis & Parthenon Admission
What’s not included
Entrances in the rest of the monuments and sights
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Provider
OPEN TOP BUS HELLAS
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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