Experience the best of Athens, Piraeus, and Glyfada with Athens Open Tour. Hop on and off at your own pace and explore the city’s rich history, architecture, and culture with commentary in 12 languages.
Experience the best of Athens, Piraeus, and Glyfada with Athens Open Tour. Hop on and off at your own pace and explore the city’s rich history, architecture, and culture with commentary in 12 languages.
Athens Line - Red Route (Route)
Operating Schedule: Buses run every 20 minutes. The first bus leaves from Stop 1: Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St. (in front of the Nike Store) at 8:30 AM, and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM. The complete tour takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
For the latest bus stop locations and departure times, please…
Athens Line - Red Route (Route)
Operating Schedule: Buses run every 20 minutes. The first bus leaves from Stop 1: Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St. (in front of the Nike Store) at 8:30 AM, and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM. The complete tour takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
For the latest bus stop locations and departure times, please visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app. To track buses live on your travel day, download the Big Bus app before your arrival.
1. Parthenon
Stop 4 - Acropolis - 69 Rovertou Galli St. (next to Dionysos Restaurant)
2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
Stop 5 - Temple of Zeus (Next to the temple entrance)
3. Hellenic Parliament
Stop 6 - Parliament (Next to the Parliament)
4. Benaki Museum
Stop 7 - Benaki Museum (Opposite the Benaki Museum)
5. Panathenaic Stadium
Stop 8 - Panathenaic Stadium (Opposite the Panathenaic Stadium)
6. Vallianeio Megaron
Stop 9 - National Library (In front of the Library)
7. National Archaeological Museum
Stop 10 - National Archaeological Museum (In front of the Archaeological Museum)
8. Omonoia, Athens
Stop 11 - Omonia Square (In front of Hondos Center store)
9. Platia Karaiskaki
Stop 12 - Karaiskaki Square (In front of Wyndham Athens Residence)
10. Monastiraki Square
Stop 13 - Monastiraki Square (In front of Nike store)
11. Kotzia Square
Stop 14 - Kotzia Square (Opposite the City Hall)
12. National Historical Museum
Stop 15 - Old Parliament
13. Syntagma Square
Stop 1 - Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St.
14. Acropolis
Stop 2 - Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis
15. Acropolis Museum
Stop 3 - New Acropolis Museum
Points of Interest
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Acropolis
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Acropolis Museum
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Syntagma
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Monastiraki Square
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Temple of Hephaestus
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National Theatre of Greece
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Panathenaic Stadium
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Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture
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Agios Eleftherios
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Ancient Agora of Athens
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Parthenon
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Hellenic Parliament
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National Archaeological Museum
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Omonia Square
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Karaiskaki Square
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Kotzia Square
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National History Museum (Old Parliament)
Piraeus Line - Purple Route (Route)
Operating Schedule: The Piraeus Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details.
Buses run every 40 minutes. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:40 AM, and the last bus leaves at 5:00 PM. The full tour takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
For the latest bus stop locations and departure times, please visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app. To track buses live on your travel day, download the Big Bus app before your arrival.
1. Acropolis
Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina’s statue)
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Stop 16: Pantion - Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)
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Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)
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Stop 18: Municipal Theatre (Next to the Theatre, on Korai Square)
5. Cruise Terminal A
Stop 19: 1st Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 11 at the cruise ships terminals)
6. Cruise Terminal B - Piraeus
Stop 20: 2nd Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 12 at the cruise ships terminals)
7. Pasalimani
Stop 21: Pasalimani (Opposite the statue of the “Clock”)
- Stop 22: Mikrolimano (Opposite “The Alex” Hotel)
9. Athens Marriott Hotel
Stop 23: Planetarium/Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)
10. InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel
Stop 24: Intercontinental (to Acropolis)
11. Temple of Olympian Zeus
Stop 5: Temple of Zeus (Next to the temple entrance)
12. Hellenic Parliament
Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av. (Next to the Parliament)
13. Syntagma Square
Stop 1: Syntagma Square (In front of Nike store)
Points of Interest
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Acropolis
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Temple of Hephaestus
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National Theatre of Greece
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre
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Municipal Theatre of Piraeus
Riviera Line - Green Route (Route)
Operating Schedule: The Riviera Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details.
Buses run every 60 minutes. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:00 AM, and the last bus leaves at 5:00 PM. The complete tour takes approximately 2 hours.
For the latest bus stop locations and departure times, please visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app. To track buses live on your travel day, download the Big Bus app before your arrival.
1. Acropolis
Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina’s statue)
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Pantion: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)
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Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)
4. Flisvos Marina
Stop 25: Flisvos Marina - Leof.Poseidonos, P.Faliro (Next to public bus stop Oulen, out of Flisvos Marina)
5. Alimos Marina
Stop 26: Alimos Marina (Next to public bus stop 2nd Kalamakiou in Alimos)
6. Agios Kosmas Marina
Stop 27: Ag.Kosmas Beach (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ag.Kosma in Ag.Kosmas)
7. 3rd Glyfada Marina
Stop 28: 3rd Glyfada Marina (Opposite Glyfada Square (sea side))
8. Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Stop 29: Divani Apollon (Next to Divani Apollon Hotel)
9. Kavura Point
Stop 30: Kavouri Beach (next to the public bus stop Litous)
10. Astir Beach
Stop 31: Astir Beach (In front of Okeanis restaurant)
11. Lake Vouliagmeni
Stop 32: Vouliagmeni Lake
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Stop 33: Voula Park (In front of Galini Hotel)
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Stop 34: Glyfada City Center (On Glyfada square, next to the public bus stop Pl.Glyfadas)
14. Glyfada
Stop 35: Glyfada Beach (In front of Oasis Hotel)
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Stop 36: Hellinikon Airport (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ellinikou in Hellinikon)
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Stop 37: War Cemetery (In front of the Cemetery)
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Stop 38: Edem (In front of Posidon Hotel)
18. Athens Marriott Hotel
Stop 23: Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)
19. InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel
Stop 24: Intercontinental & Grand Hayatt (to Acropolis)
20. Temple of Olympian Zeus
Stop 5: Temple of Zeus
21. Hellenic Parliament
Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av.
22. Syntagma Square
Stop 1: Syntagma Square
Points of Interest
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South Slope of the Acropolis of Athens
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Temple of Hephaestus
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National Theatre of Greece
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Flisvos Marina
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Alimos
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Glyfada
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Kavouri Beach
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Lake Vouliagmeni
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Voula Beach

- Explore 3 Incredible Routes: Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera
- 48 or 72-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Ticket
- Audio commentary in a choice of 14 languages
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Headphones
- Explore 3 Incredible Routes: Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera
- 48 or 72-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Ticket
- Audio commentary in a choice of 14 languages
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Headphones
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Explore the ancient city of Athens, the cradle of Western civilization and birthplace of democracy, on a hop-on, hop-off, open-top sightseeing tour. Discover the city’s 3,000-year history from the vantage point of the top deck of a double-decker bus. Marvel at Athens’ ancient ruins, including iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the…
Explore the ancient city of Athens, the cradle of Western civilization and birthplace of democracy, on a hop-on, hop-off, open-top sightseeing tour. Discover the city’s 3,000-year history from the vantage point of the top deck of a double-decker bus. Marvel at Athens’ ancient ruins, including iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the Ancient Agora.
Experience Athens at your own pace with a choice of 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off travel passes. Travel across three routes, each featuring onboard audio commentary in 14 languages.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual audio guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.