Essential Ticket

Discover Athens with our 48-hour Essential Ticket and enjoy the city’s iconic landmarks at your own pace. Discover the heart of Athens through historical treasures like the Acropolis and Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus.

Adult

From €28.00
Child 4–12

From €10.00
Family 2 Adults, 3 Children

From €76.00

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What's included? Where does it go?

Hop on, Hop off

Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours give you the freedom to explore Athens your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any designated stop, as many times as you wish. Stops are conveniently located near Athens' best landmarks and sights to make it easy for you to hop off and explore at your leisure. Simply hop back on the bus when you’re ready to rejoin the tour. Alternatively, you're very welcome to stay on board for the entire tour to relax and discover Athens from the top deck! For more information, please see our brochure.

Routes

Athens Route

See the best of Athens' rich historical heritage and explore cultural landmarks and attractions!
- Operates 8:40-16:00
- Frequency: 20 mins
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Piraeus Route

The Athens city tour from Piraeus - the perfect route to take you directly between the city and Piraeus cruise port!
- Operates 12:30-16:30
- Frequency: 80 mins
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Riviera Route

Enjoy coastal views of the scenic Athenian Riveria.
- Operates 10:30-14:30
- Frequency: every 2 hours
See full timetable

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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!

Essential Ticket

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