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Athens Piraeus and Glyfada Hop on Hop off Tour

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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.

What's Included

  • Explore 3 Incredible Routes: Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Headphones
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

Athens Line - Red Route

15 Stops | 17 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes


Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St. (in front of the Nike Store) at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 1 hour, 50 minutes. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.

Parthenon

Stop 4 - Acropolis - 69 Rovertou Galli St. (next to Dionysos Restaurant)

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Stop 5 - Temple of Zeus (Next to the entrance of the temple)

Hellenic Parliament

Stop 6 - Parliament (Next to the Parliament)

Benaki Museum

Stop 7 - Benaki Museum (Opposite the Benaki Museum)

Panathenaic Stadium

Stop 8 - Panathenaic Stadium (Opposite the Panathenaic Stadium)

Vallianeio Megaron

Stop 9 - National Library (In front of the Library)

National Archaeological Museum

Stop 10 - National Archaeological Museum (In front of the Archaeological Museum)

Omonoia, Athens

Stop 11 - Omonia Square (In front of Hondos Center store)

Platia Karaiskaki

Stop 12 - Karaiskaki Square (In front of Wyndham Athens Residence)

Monastiraki Square

Stop 13 - Monastiraki Square (In front of Nike store)

Kotzia Square

Stop 14 - Kotzia Square (Opposite the City Hall)

National Historical Museum - Old Parliament House

Stop 15 - Old Parliament

Syntagma Square

Stop 1 - Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St.

Acropolis

Stop 2 - Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis

Acropolis Museum

Stop 3 - New Acropolis Museum
Piraeus Line - Purple Route

13 Stops | 6 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes


Operating Schedule: The Piraeus Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details. Buses depart every 40 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:40 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 minutes. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.

Acropolis

Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina's statue)

Pantios

Stop 16: Pantion - Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)

Stavros Niarchos Park

Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)

municipal Theatre

Stop 18: Municipal Theatre (Next to the Theatre, on Korai Square)

Cruise Terminal A

Stop 19: 1st Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 11 at the cruise ships terminals)

Cruise Terminal B - Piraeus

Stop 20: 2nd Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 12 at the cruise ships terminals)

Pasalimani

Stop 21: Pasalimani (Opposite the statue of the "Clock")

Limin Mounikhias

Stop 22: Mikrolimano (Opposite "The Alex" Hotel)

Athens Marriott Hotel

Stop 23: Planetarium/Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel

Stop 24: Intercontinental (to Acropolis)

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Stop 5: Temple of Zeus (Next to the entrance of the temple)

Hellenic Parliament

Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av. (Next to the Parliament)

Syntagma Square

Stop 1: Syntagma Square (In front of Nike store)
Riviera Line - Green Route

22 Stops | 11 Points of Interest


Duration: 2 hours


Operating Schedule: The Riviera Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details. Buses depart every 60 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:00 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 2 hours. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.

Acropolis

Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina's statue)

Pantios

Pantion: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)

Stavros Niarchos Park

Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)

Flisvos Marina

Stop 25: Flisvos Marina - Leof.Poseidonos, P.Faliro (Next to public bus stop Oulen, out of Flisvos Marina)

Alimos Marina

Stop 26: Alimos Marina (Next to public bus stop 2nd Kalamakiou in Alimos)

Agios Kosmas Marina

Stop 27: Ag.Kosmas Beach (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ag.Kosma in Ag.Kosmas)

3rd Glyfada Marina

Stop 28: 3rd Glyfada Marina (Opposite Glyfada Square (sea side))

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso

Stop 29: Divani Apollon (Next to Divani Apollon Hotel)

Kavura Point

Stop 30: Kavouri Beach (next to the public bus stop Litous)

Astir Beach

Stop 31: Astir Beach (In front of Okeanis restaurant)

Lake Vouliagmeni

Stop 32: Vouliagmeni Lake

Voula Park

Stop 33: Voula Park (In front of Galini Hotel)

Glyfada Center

Stop 34: Glyfada City Center (On Glyfada square, next to the public bus stop Pl.Glyfadas)

Glyfada

Stop 35: Glyfada Beach (In front of Oasis Hotel)

Leof. Poseidonos 5

Stop 36: Hellinikon Airport (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ellinikou in Hellinikon)

Phaleron War Cemetery - Athens Memorial

Stop 37: War Cemetery (In front of the Cemetery)

Edem

Stop 38: Edem (In front of Posidon Hotel)

Athens Marriott Hotel

Stop 23: Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)

InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel

Stop 24: Intercontinental & Grand Hayatt (to Acropolis)

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Stop 5: Temple of Zeus

Hellenic Parliament

Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av.

Syntagma Square

Stop 1: Syntagma Square

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Piraeus and Glyfada Hop on Hop off Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Explore 3 Incredible Routes: Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Headphones
  • 48 or 72-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Ticket
  • Audio commentary in a choice of 14 languages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual audio guide

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).

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