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Explore the best of Athens on our Hop-on, Hop-off Athens Big Bus Tour!

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Why Book an Athens Bus Tour?

Our Athens bus tours provide the perfect introduction to the city, and the best photo opportunities of iconic Athens landmarks from the top deck.

Hop on to discover Athens' must-see sights, and hop off to explore the city at your own pace.

  • Open-Top Buses

  • Audio Guides

  • See all the Top Landmarks

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Multiple Routes

  • Private Hires

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Explore Athens the Big Bus way. Get the Essential Ticket for our best value Athens sightseeing experience!

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Includes all 3 routes!
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Includes all 3 routes!
What's included:
  • 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
  • Athens Route
  • Piraeus Route - city tour to Piraeus Cruise Port!
  • Riviera Route
  • Audio Guide (14 languages)
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  • 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
  • Athens Route
  • Audio Guide (14 languages)
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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24-Hour Ticket + Acropolis
Includes acropolis self-guided audio tour!
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Includes acropolis self-guided audio tour!
What's included:
  • 24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
  • Entry to the Acropolis
  • Self-guided audio tour of the Acropolis (5 languages)
  • Athens Route
  • Audio Guide (14 languages)
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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  • 1-hr Panoramic Night Tour
  • 2 daily departures
  • Audio Guide (5 languages)
  • Live Guide
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Our Athens Bus Tour Routes

Our Athens bus tour routes include stops near all the best Athens landmarks and attractions.

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Athens Route

See the best of Athens' rich historical heritage and explore cultural landmarks and attractions!

National library of Greece in Athens
Panathenaic sport stadium in Athens
Panathenaic stadium in Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
Piraeus in Athens
Skyline of Athens
  • Operates 8:40-16:00
  • Frequency: 20 mins
  • No. of Stops 15
Piraeus Route

The Athens city tour from Piraeus - the perfect route to take you directly between the city and Piraeus cruise port!

Arch of Hadrian in Athens
Benaki museum in Athens
Karyatides statues in Athens
Marina Flisvos in Athens
Monastiraki Square in Athens
Attika in Athens
  • Operates 12:30-16:30
  • Frequency: 80 mins
  • No. of Stops 13
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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at the time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions in your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy tickets for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website and from the on-street sales teams located at various stops across our routes including Stop #4 (Acropolis).

Is the audio guide available in my language?

Our hop-on, hop-off Athens day tours feature audio guides, offering fun and informative commentary in 14 languages, including:

    • English
    • Greek
    • German
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Chinese
    • Turkish
    • Arabian
    • Japanese
    • French
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Hebrew
    • Ukrainian

    Customers are provided with a set of headphones to tune in to the audio commentary.

Where can I hop on the bus?
You can hop on the bus from any stop. Please visit our Find a Bus Stop page to find your nearest stop.
When do bus tours start and finish?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information about our first and last bus times and tour duration.
Tell me about Big Bus Tours Athens
Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Athens on open-top, double-decker buses, operating across three routes that take you to iconic Athens landmarks and attractions. During your tour, you can tune in to our audio commentary to hear some fascinating facts and stories about Athens. You can hop on and hop off the bus at any stop to visit attractions and places of interest, or you're welcome to sit back and relax for the entire tour!

Who We Are

The largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours. Inspiring the spirit of adventure around the world, helping millions explore each year.