Thessaloniki

Where can I buy tickets for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website, at the Ticket Shop at Stop #1 (White Tower) and from the on-street sales teams located at various stops across our routes.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The Big Bus Thessaloniki sightseeing tour offers an informative pre-recorded commentary in 9 different languages, including:

English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Greek
Turkish
Hebrew
Russian

Customers are provided with a set of complimentary headphones, which they receive when they board the bus, to tune in to the audio commentary.

Where can I hop on the bus?

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.
The principal starting location for the tour is Stop #1 White Tower (30th October Street, in front of the White Tower).

When do bus tours start and finish?

When do bus tours start and finish?

The first bus departs from Stop #1 (White Tower) at 09:30 and last bus departs from Stop #1 (White Tower) at 16:15. Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information about our first and last bus times and tour duration.

More Questions & Answers

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.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours Thessaloniki

Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Thessaloniki on open-top, double-decker buses, operating across one comprehensive route that takes you to iconic Thessaloniki landmarks and attractions. During your tour, you can tune in to our audio commentary to hear some fascinating facts and stories about Thessaloniki. 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!

What can I see and visit in Thessaloniki?

Bus stops are conveniently located, so you can hop on and off the Thessaloniki tour as you please. Each stop has been selected because it provides access to an attraction or place of interest. You can hop on and off as many times as you wish, and are of course welcome to stay on board for the entire circuit. Sit back and relax on the upper deck as the tour passes, the iconic White Tower, the OTE Tower, the Agios Dimitrios, the Kastra and many more!

Do tours operate daily?

Yes, our bus tours operate daily from April 1st until October 31st 2026. In very rare circumstances our service might be curtailed or suspended due to city events or poor weather. Please visit our service information page for up-to-date information about our current service.

How long does the tour take?

A complete circuit of the Red Route takes approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. A full circuit of the Night Tour takes approximately 1 hour. Please allow for more time if you plan to hop on and off at any of our stops. Please note that our tour duration may be affected by traffic or road closures on some occasions.

How do I redeem my ticket?

Show your printed ticket to a member of staff at our Ticket Shop at Stop #1 (White Tower) or to a uniformed staff member or bus driver at one of our stops. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity of your ticket. Please note that the paper ticket is the one that replaces our online voucher - please make sure not to lose it.

Is there a discount available for groups?

Yes, we welcome group bookings. For more information or to receive a quote, please submit an enquiry via our group booking information page.

Are buses available for private hires and charters?

Yes, buses are available for private hires and charters. For more information please or to receive a quote, submit an enquiry via our private hires and charters page.

Are child tickets available?

Yes. Child tickets are available for children between the ages of 4–12. Children under 4 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Are buses wheelchair accessible?

Yes, most of our buses are wheelchair accessible. To allow us to make arrangements for the day of your tour, please contact us before booking by chatting with our friendly customer services team – just click the red chat button in the bottom right corner of your screen or submit a request via our Contact Us Form.

I bought a ticket for someone else, but it has my name on it, is this ok?

Yes. The person taking the tour will need to present the booking confirmation (printed or on a device) to a uniformed staff member before hopping on the bus. Staff will scan the QR code and present the guest with a ticket that can be used to board the tour. Tickets must be retained for hopping on the bus - please note that tickets cannot be replaced if lost.

Can I take my dog on the bus?

Yes, dogs are very welcome - both service dogs and pets.

How often do the buses run?

The Red Route runs approximately every 45 minutes, and the Night Tour operates once per day departing at 19:45. Timings are subject to change, so please check our service information page for up-to-date details. You can also ask a Big Bus Tours staff member for advice or contact us for further information.

How do I know when the next bus is coming?

Download the free Big Bus Tours mobile app and never miss a bus with live arrival times. Spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing the museum or taking that all-important selfie, then simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure.

Can I change the date (and time) of my tour?

Yes - but if you want to change the date (and time) of your tour, we’ll need to know no later than 72 hours before your tour to make any changes. The speediest way to make changes to your booking is to chat with our friendly customer services team – either click the chat button in the bottom right corner of your screen, submit a request via our contact us form or download the Big Bus Tours app.

How can I find the stop nearest to me?

Easy! Just check out our Find A Bus Stop page.

Where does the tour end?

You can hop-on and off at any of our stops (unless it’s a panoramic ‘non-stop’ tour). Check out our routes and maps page or download the Big Bus Tours app to discover all of our routes, stops and nearby landmarks & attractions.