Athens City Sightseeing: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours Covering Acropolis, Parthenon and More

Explore the ancient city of Athens on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon, and learn about Greek mythology and philosophy. Choose from 24, 48, or 72-hour passes and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Athens.

Duration: 4 hours, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Athens Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: From Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square: First departure at 8:30 am. Last departure at 6:30 pm. Frequency - every 15 minutes. Timings are subject to change, please check locally for the latest schedule.
1. Syntagma
Syntagma Square
2. Melina Mercouri Monument
Acropolis / Plaka
3.

What's Included
  • Free local Greek beer (venue may change)
  • 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass (depending on ticket selected)
  • Access to up to 3 bus routes (depending on ticket selected)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to attractions
Additional Information

Explore the highlights of Athens with a hop-on hop-off bus pass available for 24 hours, 48 hours, or 3 days. Athens, a city rich in history, offers a double-decker bus tour that covers all major attractions, such as the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis & Parthenon, the National Library, the Ancient Olympic Stadium, the National Gardens, and more! Gain…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michele_j
Jul 7, 2025
Plan to explore for two... - Plan to explore for two days. Good narration. Like the ability to hop on and off the tour bus. Would recommend this tour to others.
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Michael_r
Jul 7, 2025
Big Red Bus Fun - This was an extremely cost effective way to tour Athens. The representatives were at every stop to guide, offer advice and give us facts about Greece. They told us where to go for power adapters, great food and beer. We couldn’t have had a better company to book with. I would Definitely use them again in the future.
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Liliknorr
Jul 1, 2025
Perfect tour! - The tour was amazing. Vassilis Thalasinos was a perfect guide, a great acquaintance of the region and the history of Athens. And above all, he speaks Portuguese and English, which made it much easier for me and my husband! Super recommend!
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David
Jul 11, 2025
Suitable routes and timeliness were good but would prefer a more detailed commentary - We used the tour of Athens route and that to Piraeus. These routes suited us well as did the location of the stop at the base of the Acropolis. And, timeliness was good But the commentary could have been more detailed
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Smandeg
Apr 29, 2025
Hop on Great experience - Great way to see Athens and the amazing historical architecture. Headset commentary was really clear and informative. The guy at the stand where we boarded the bus was excellent. Unfortunately, I didn't get his name !
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Georgiew417
May 4, 2025
Fine, not fantastic - I always like doing a hop on hop off tour cos it is really a great way of seeing all the city’s highlights. The staff and the drivers were all very helpful and lovely. The only thing that let it down was the audio guide - it was a bit outdated and there was lots of musical breaks in places where there were opportunities to provide more info.
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William_b
Jul 9, 2025
It’s ok. However, the... - It’s ok. However, the earphones supplied are of poor quality making the narration difficult to hear or understand.
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890baileyf
Jul 3, 2025
Too slow and arduous. Not recommended. - This bus was soo slow and taking new passengers on took sooooo long that we only took it to/from the acropolis (which ended out being more than a taxi). From our cruise port the alleged 30 minute ride took 1.25 hours, wasting our precious time in the city.
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Alexalexjersey
Jun 30, 2025
Not good - Most buses aren't covered with a roof, it's too hot to stay on the top! And at the bottom level (which is semi-conditioned) windows are covered with adverts, so you can't see anything. It doesn't serve the purpose and I'm really surprised these buses were even approved to run in Athens. Suggest to go to competition, they all seem to have their bus tops covered and sheltered from the sun.
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Lawrence_s
Jul 3, 2025
Terrible experience - Had to change buses. The next bus was full and the wait over 30 minutes in the heat. It was packed. No seats. Just awful experience. Experienced all the world, this one, the absolute worst
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).