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Highlights
Explore Athens over 72 hours across all three of our routes, plus see Athens from a different perspective with our Night Tour!
Please note: at checkout, you will select your day tour date and time via a calendar. Please note that after purchase you will need to log in to our Booking Portal to select the date and time for your Night Tour.
Hop on, Hop off
Discover Athens at your own pace.
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.
Athens (Grey) Route
See the best of Athens' rich historical heritage, cultural landmarks and attractions!
Our Athens Route covers all major attractions and the tour also includes key shopping centres in the city. Visit the world’s famous ancient monument of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place, and the brand new museum of Acropolis. Also visit the Greek Parliament, the Prime Minister residence.
To see the schedule and stop information, please visit our Athens Route page.
Piraeus (Purple) Route
Explore the port city of Piraeus and discover maritime history.
Discover one of the biggest ports of the Mediterranean sea! Enjoy the view from above in our modern double-deck open buses. To see the schedule and stop information, please visit our Piraeus Route page.
Riviera (Green) Route
Enjoy coastal views of the scenic Athenian Riveria.
Discover the beaches of Attica! Alimos Marina, Flisvos Marina and more! To see the schedule and stop information, please visit our Riviera Route page.
Service Partnership
This ticket is also valid on Gray Line's Open Tour yellow buses!
Big Bus Tours Athens tickets are also valid for use on Gray Line's Athens Open Tour yellow buses. To board a Big Bus or Open Tour service, please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member in exchange for your bus tour ticket receipt. You can then use this ticket receipt to hop on and off the buses. Read more on our Service Partnership Info page.
See all the Top Landmarks
Take in the iconic views of Athens.
With three different routes to choose from and stops near must-see landmarks and attractions, our Athens bus tours have been mapped out to show you Athens' most famous sights. You can see landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, Kotzia Square City Hall, Karaiskaki Square, Omonia Square, the National Library, Municipal Theatre, Flisvos Marina, Piraeus and more!
Panoramic Night Tour
See Athens lit up at night!
Experience the magic, energy and history of Athens by night on our open top bus night tour. See the Acropolis and Parthenon beautifully lit at night, and immerse yourself in both ancient and modern Greek culture, as you journey past other iconic landmarks including Parliament, the National Library, and the Acropolis Museum.
Night Tour departure times & more
Important information about your tour
Your ticket is valid for one night tour. Tours depart daily from Stop #4 (Acropolis) at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour departs to allow for boarding and a prompt departure. Show your ticket (printed or on a device) to a member of staff at one of our stops or aboard the bus. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus.
Please note: When boarding the 7pm and 8pm night tours, you can choose to hop off the bus but please note, there will be a 1 hour wait to board the next bus if you wish to complete the tour. The 9pm tour is not a hop-on, hop-off tour, it is a panoramic night tour with a duration of around 50 minutes.
Audio Guides
Audio guides are available in 14 languages.
Tune into our entertaining audio guide, available on all buses in 14 languages. Tune in to hear fascinating facts and stories about Athens' beautiful architecture, rich history and unique culture. Commentary is broadcast from audio sets near your seat - plug in with the free disposable wired earphones available on board, or bring your own set of headphones with a jack connector. Read more on our Tour Commentary Page.
Fully Flexible Bus Ticket
You can change your bus tour date for free!
This bus tour ticket is fully flexible, which means you can change your bus tour date to another date for free! To change your bus tour date, please contact us to speak to our friendly Customer Service team. To learn more, visit our Flexible Tickets page.