City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Athens
Do this because
- Enjoy 48 or 72 hours of unlimited use so you can hop on and off and visit what you want
- Learn more about the city with the onboard commentary available in 13 languages
- Your flexible ticket allows you to plan your trip without worrying about any sudden changes
What to expect
This City Sightseeing open-top, double-decker bus tour of Athens takes around 90 minutes and encompasses central Athens, commencing at Syntagma Square. Tracing the history and culture of Athens from ancient times to the present day and passing a plethora of various shopping opportunities that are along the route. You can easily visit the many things to do including world-famous museums, with spectacular views of ancient temples, the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Athens represents the juxtaposition of ancient history and modern life, which is a very rare experience and one not to be missed.
You can choose to add a pass for the Pireneus line, the Riviera line or both: in either 48 or 72 hours, you can explore the city and the coastal and mountain area surrounding it.
Athens Route:
- Syntagma Square
- Melina Merkouri / Plaka
- Acropolis Museum
- The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus route)
- Temple of Zeus
- Parliament / National Gardens
- The Four Museums
- The National Gallery
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Parliament / National Gardens
- National Library
- National Archaeological Museum
- Omonia Square
- Karaiskaki Square
- Monastiraki Square
- Kotzia Square
Piraeus Route:
- Pantion University
- Niarchos Foundation
- Municipal Theatre
- Cruise Terminals A & B
- Lions Gate
- Cruise Terminals A & B
- Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
- Votsalakia Beach
- Mikrolimano Harbour
- Planetarium - Marriott Hotel
- Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental
- The Acropolis & Parthenon
Beach & Riviera Route:
- Melina Merkouri / Plaka
- Pantion University
- Niarchos Foundation
- Faliro /Flisvos
- Edem
- Agios Kosmas Beach
- Bomo Palace
- Glyfada Beach
- Asteria Beach
- Divani Apollon
- Oceanis Beach / Astir Palace
- Vouliagmeni Lake
- Pigadakia
- Blazer Suites
- Glyfada Town
- Golf
- Agios Kosmas
- Kalamaki
- Poseidon Hotel
- Planetarium - Marriott Hotel
- Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental
- Temple of Zeus
Important to know
Know in advance:
- In Winter (November - March), the Piraeus line will operate only 2 tours per day. Please, check locally for the latest timetable
- Please note that changes to operating times, frequencies, and inclusions can happen at any time and without notice
- On cruise ship days, the tour will operate every 30 minutes from 8:30 am until approx. 20:30 pm
- Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
- Athens Route (from Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square): first departure at 8:30am; last departure at 6:30pm. Frequency every 15 minutes
- Piraeus Route (Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon): first departure at 11am; last departure at 6pm: Frequency every 60 minutes
- Beach-Riviera Route (Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA): first departure at 9am; last departure at 5pm. Frequency - every 60 minutes
What’s included
Hop-on hop-off bus tour (lines available depending on the ticket purchased)
Multilingual audio commentary in 13 languages available (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Greek, Turkish)
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.
Location
Meeting point:
Hop on at any of the City Sightseeing bus stops available across the city.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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