Hop-on Hop-off Tours Athens

Big Bus: Athens Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: Big Bus: Athens Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-03-19T09:00:00
End: 2026-03-19T18:00:00
Location: Athens

Neoclassical building with columns in Athens, Greece, seen on Hop-on Hop-off tour.

Athens hop-on hop-off bus near historical landmarks under blue skies.

Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, with empty marble stands and a central track.

Athens hop-on hop-off bus with tourists boarding near city buildings.

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Explore ports, historical monuments, and 40+ must-sees of Athens with this hop-on hop-off tour, and access to 3 convenient routes.

4.3/5

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Maira

Feb 2026

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It's worth it, ideal for seniors. I went with my parents and we managed to balance walking and riding the bus! There are many buses and they arrive quickly at the stops too! The Portuguese audio doesn't have all the stories that the Spanish does. I recommend listening in Spanish until the Portuguese audio is 100% translated with the stories. It's worth it, ideal for seniors. I went with my parents and we managed to balance walking and riding the bus! There are many buses and they arrive quickly at the stops too! The Portuguese audio doesn't have all the stories that the Spanish does. I recommend listening in Spanish until the Portuguese audio is 100% translated with the stories.

Rita

Feb 2026

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This bus tour was very enjoyable. We learned so much about the city, its history, etc., that we could even tell the city's residents about it. We took several laps to see and hear some things again. My daughter even took notes. It is also very interesting to hear where some of today's terms originated.

Sergii

Mar 2026

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I booked a Big Bus tour around Athens through the Headout website and was very satisfied. The price of the tour was twice as cheap as what the sellers near the bus were offering. In the Headout app, a QR code appeared, which was scanned without any problems at the counter in front of the bus, and they printed the ticket.

Nazarii

Jan 2026

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We had a great time exploring the whole city. We bought a ticket for four adults, rode around, and stopped at places we liked. We visited the Olympic Stadium, had some ice cream, and then continued our route. There was also a guide in our native language; unfortunately, we didn’t have headphones with us. Perhaps the driver had some, but we didn’t ask. In any case, it was a pleasant bonus that completely replaced any city tours. We had a wonderful time enjoying the views from the open top deck. 100/10. Thank you very much!

Tahmineh

Dec 2025

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The bus was easy to find and there where people who helped with the schedules. But the recording that explained the tour was not great, it would stop in the middle of a sentence and start a new one or was not completely matched with the place where we were.

Kea

Jan 2026

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I got a super-profitable 50% discount. The only downside to the company is that they don't give precise bus schedules at the stops, so you have to wait at least 20 minutes if the last one has just passed...

Skip the taxi and craft your Greek getaway with a 24-hour + 1-day free, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off pass – see ports, monuments, and more.

Port hoppin' or history buffin'? Hit 40+ Athens stops and iconic sights with access to 3 routes – Athens, Piraeus, and Riviera.

With the 72-hour pass, take a 1-hour night tour to see the Acropolis and Parthenon beautifully lit up.

Watch history unfold before you with pre-recorded commentary in 14 languages, with free onboard W-iFi as you cruise on a double-decker ride.

Hop on and off to explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, and lively squares like Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Kotzia.

24-hour (1-day free), 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Athens Line, Piraeus Line & Riviera Line (based on option selected)

1-hour night bus tour (based on option selected)

Pre-recorded commentary in English, Greek, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, Arabian, Japanese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew & Ukrainian

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Free disposable wired earphones

Valid for Gray Line's buses

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
FREQUENCYEvery 1 hour (second bus at 11:00AM)
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREAcropolis at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREAcropolis at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Acropolis
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2 attractions
Acropolis
16 minutes walk
Theatre of Dionysus
4 minutes walk
2. Intercontinental & Grand Hyatt (to Piraeus)
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2 attractions
Filopappou Hill
7 minutes walk
Onassis Cultural Centre
4 minutes walk
3. Planetarium/Athens Marriott
1 attraction
Eugenides Planetarium
4. Stavros Niarchos
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2 attractions
Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre
2 minutes walk
Park of Maritime Tradition
13 minutes walk
5. Flisvos Marina
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2 attractions
Flisvos Marina
6 minutes walk
Averof Battleship Museum
8 minutes walk
6. Alimos Marina
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2 attractions
Alimos Marina
2 minutes walk
Sea Turtle Rescue Centre
8 minutes walk
7. Ag.Kosmas Beach
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2 attractions
Ag.Kosmas Beach
3 minutes walk
Asteras Beach
6 minutes walk
8. 3rd Glyfada Marina
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2 attractions
Glyfada Marina
Glyfada Golf Club
5 minutes walk
9. Divani Apollon
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1 attraction
Vouliagmeni Beach
5 minutes walk
10. Kavouri Beach
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1 attraction
Kavouri Beach
5 minutes walk
11. Astir Beach
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1 attraction
Astir Beach
4 minutes walk
12. Vouliagmeni Lake
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1 attraction
Vouliagmeni Lake
5 minutes walk
13. Voula Park
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1 attraction
Voula Park
14. Glyfada City Center
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1 attraction
Glyfada City Center
7 minutes walk
15. Glyfada Beach
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1 attraction
Glyfada Beach
2 minutes walk
16. Hellinikon Airport
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1 attraction
Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex
13 minutes walk
17. War Cemetery
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2 attractions
War Cemetery
5 minutes walk
Kalamaki Beach
6 minutes walk
18. Edem
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1 attraction
Edem Beach
3 minutes walk
19. Planetarium/Athens Marriott
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20. Intercontinental (to Acropolis)
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TOTAL DURATION1 hour 50 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREAcropolis at 8:28 AM
LAST DEPARTUREAcropolis at 6:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Acropolis
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2 attractions
Acropolis
16 minutes walk
Areopagus Hill
16 minutes walk
2. Temple of Zeus
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2 attractions
Temple of Olympian Zeus
9 minutes walk
Hadrian's Arch
3. Parliament
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2 attractions
Hellenic Parliament
3 minutes walk
National Garden
4 minutes walk
4. Benaki Museum
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2 attractions
Benaki Museum
2 minutes walk
Cycladic Art Museum
5 minutes walk
5. Panathenaic Stadium
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2 attractions
Panathenaic Stadium
10 minutes walk
Presidential Mansion Gardens
9 minutes walk
6. National Library
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2 attractions
Academy of Athens
3 minutes walk
National Historical Museum
5 minutes walk
7. National Archaeological Museum
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2 attractions
National Archaeological Museum
3 minutes walk
Epigraphic Museum
4 minutes walk
8. Omonia Square
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2 attractions
Omonia Square
1 minute walk
Municipal Gallery of Athens
3 minutes walk
9. Karaiskaki Square
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1 attraction
Karaiskaki Square
10. Monastiraki Square
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2 attractions
Monastiraki Square
Hadrian’s Library
11 minutes walk
11. Kotzia Square
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2 attractions
Kotzia Square
Athens City Hall
12. Syntagma Square
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2 attractions
Syntagma Square
1 minute walk
Ermou Street
6 minutes walk
13. Melina Merkouri/Plaka
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2 attractions
Melina Mercouri Cultural Center
9 minutes walk
Plaka
11 minutes walk
14. New Acropolis Museum
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2 attractions
New Acropolis Museum
4 minutes walk
Theatre of Dionysus
1 minute walk
TOTAL DURATION80 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 40 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREAcropolis at 9:40 PM
LAST DEPARTUREAcropolis at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Acropolis
Get direction
2 attractions
Acropolis
16 minutes walk
Theatre of Dionysus
4 minutes walk
2. Intercontinental & Grand Hyatt (to Piraeus)
Get direction
2 attractions
Filopappou Hill
7 minutes walk
Onassis Cultural Centre
4 minutes walk
3. Stavros Niarchos
Get direction
2 attractions
Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre
2 minutes walk
Park of Maritime Tradition
13 minutes walk
4. Municipal Theatre
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2 attractions
Municipal Theatre of Piraeus
5 minutes walk
Korai Square
19 minutes walk
5. 1st Cruise Ships Terminal
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2 attractions
Hellenic Maritime Museum
8 minutes walk
Karaiskakis Stadium
13 minutes walk
6. 2nd Cruise Ships Terminal
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2 attractions
Zea Marina (Pasalimani)
8 minutes walk
Veakeio Theater
12 minutes walk
7. Pasalimani
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2 attractions
Pasalimani Marina
12 minutes walk
Piraeus Municipal Gallery
8 minutes walk
8. Mikrolimano
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2 attractions
Mikrolimano Marina
8 minutes walk
Kastella Hill
5 minutes walk
9. Planetarium/Athens Marriott
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1 attraction
Eugenides Planetarium
1 minute walk
10. Intercontinental (to Acropolis)
Get direction
2 attractions
Acropolis Museum
6 minutes walk
Acropolis of Athens
14 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sergii
Mar 2026
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I booked a Big Bus tour around Athens through the Headout website and was very satisfied. The price of the tour was twice as cheap as what the sellers near the bus were offering. In the Headout app, a QR code appeared, which was scanned without any problems at the counter in front of the bus, and they printed the ticket.
John
Mar 2026
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Eesy to hop on hop off. Very comfortable seats. Safe drivers. Informative narration audio guide. I will surely recommend using Big Bus to familiarize yourself with city of Athens.
Cristina
Mar 2026
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It's definitely worth buying tickets from this company. The Athens tour (the red line) was quite long, with many stops and all the major sights.
Péter
Mar 2026
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Super entertaining with the audio guide, and it genuinelly made me forget that I am part of the big city traffic. Shoutouts to Sophia and Apostolos.
Mariangela
Mar 2026
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Everything was very nice, very well organized, and the staff were super friendly and efficient. I will definitely use the bus again, perhaps in another city.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that food (except beverages in closed containers) is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Due to service provider restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured, you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.

Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

The night tour does not offer hop-on hop-off service.

Tour Details

Athens Night Tour

Summer Timetable

Departure: 8:15pm & 9:15pm from Stop 6 (Parliament)

Frequency: Twice a day

Duration: 1 hour

Winter Timetable (Oct 27 - Feb 28)

Departure: 6pm & 7:15pm

Frequency: Twice a day

Duration: 1 hour

Note: Passengers are requested to arrive 15 minutes before departure time.