Big Bus Athens
Highlights
- Discover Athens on a hop-on, hop-off tour by open-top, double-decker bus
- See sights such as the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and Temple of Hephaestus
- Hop-on the blue route to Explore the historic port city of Piraeus
- Jump aboard the Riviera Line for scenic coastal views including Glyfada Beach
- Travel on 3 routes to discover Athen’s unique neighbourhoods such as Plaka and Monastiraki
- Enjoy pre-recorded audio commentary in 14 languages
Overview
Explore the ancient city of Athens, the cradle of Western civilization and birthplace of democracy, on a hop-on, hop-off, open-top sightseeing tour. Discover the city's 3,000-year history from the vantage point of the top deck of a double-decker bus. Marvel at Athens' ancient ruins, including iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the Ancient Agora.
Experience Athens at your own pace with a choice of 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off travel passes. Travel across three routes, each featuring onboard audio commentary in 14 languages. The Athens line takes you to the ancient heart of the city, including the neighbourhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Hop off at attractions such as the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the National Archaeological Museum. The Piraeus line takes you to the ancient port city of Piraeus, Greece's largest port and home to a number of archaeological sites. The Riviera line transports you to Glyfada Bay, offering stunning vistas of the Athens Riviera, renowned for its picturesque coastline with sandy beaches, rocky coves, and crystal-clear waters.
What's included
- 24/48-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus ticket
- Audio commentary in 14 languages
- Athens Line, Piraeus Line and Riviera Line
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Operational Information
• Big Bus Tours Athens tickets are also valid for use on Open Tour buses
• Available in 14 languages including Greek, English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Japanese, Turkish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Ukrainian
• Disposable earphones are available from your driver.
• Approximate tour durations for each route are:
Athens (Grey) Route: 1 hour, 30 minutes* (approx.) Frequency: Every 20 mins
Piraeus (Purple) Route: 1 hour, 15 minutes* (approx.) Frequency: Every 75 mins
Riviera (Green) Route: 1 hour, 50 minutes* (approx.) Frequency: Every 1 hour, 50 mins
• Tour operates between 9.00am and 6.00pm.
• To redeem your ticket, please present your voucher (printed or on a device) to a uniformed Big Bus Tours staff member at one of our stops. Staff will issue a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity period of your ticket.
Landmarks passed by the Tour:
Acropolis
Parthenon
Ancient Agora of Athens
Theatre of Herodes Atticus
Temple of Hephaestus
Temple of Zeus
Parliament
Benaki Museum
Panathenaic Stadium
National Library
National Archaeological Museum
Omonia Square
Karaiskaki Square
Monastiraki Square
Kotzia Square
Syntagma Square
Stavros Niarchos
Municipal Theatre
Melina Merkouri/Plaka
New Acropolis Museum
Pasalimani
Mikrolimano
Piraeus
Kavouri Beach
Astir Beach
Vouliagmeni Lake
Voula Park
Glyfada Marina
Glyfada Beach
Cancellation policy
Cancel 24 hours prior.
