City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Athens - 5 options
What your day looks like
Planning your trip to Athens? There is so much to see and do! From the city’s countless ancient sites to the bustling port of Piraeus and the incredible beaches dotted along the coastline. Wouldn’t it be handy if you could find a great-value ticket to transport you to all these locations in comfort? Well, look no further – this combination ticket gives you access to three completely different routes which will show you completely different sides to the area. Choose between our 48-hour or our 3-day ticket, depending on your needs. Our top-deck seats will ensure you don’t miss out on incredible views and pictures as you travel. Book today with City Sightseeing! Could there possibly be a city with a richer history than Athens? With over 3000 years of civilization under its belt, Athens is heralded as the birthplace of democracy. You’ll be a Greek history buff in no time listening to our informative audio guide as you zoom along to your chosen destination. Hop off right in the heart of the city, at the iconic Syntagma Square. The Athenians rose up against King Otto of Greece here in 1843 and it remains a hotbed of political activity today. Explore the lovely nearby neighbourhood of Plaka, where you’ll find pavement cafes spilling onto cobbled lanes lined by cheery bougainvillea. Next stop: the Acropolis! Arguably the most famous landmark in Athens, this raised, rocky plateau is slap bang in the centre of the city. The ancient, crumbling Parthenon sits atop. Ready for more old stuff? Hop back on and make sure you have your camera at the ready! You’ll want to capture the staggering sight of the Temple of Zeus and its 17m high columns towering above you! Continue east along our red Athens route to see the enormous Ancient Olympic Stadium and imagine what the first modern Olympic games would have been like way back in 1896. Switch to our green Piraeus route to explore this energetic and bustling port town - the perfect escape from the heat of the big city. Choose between indoor pursuits, like the fascinating Archaeological Museum, and outdoor ones, such as a swim in the azure-blue sea at Votsalakia beach. While you’re there, don’t forget to indulge in everyone´s favourite pursuit – eating! The obvious choice in this coastal town is fresh seafood, caught mere hours before. Switch to our purple Beach-Riviera route to be whisked away from the city crowds and transported down the Athenian coast. Escape the summer heat and hop on and off our comfortable, cool bus at whatever stop takes your fancy. Beach lovers will be in heaven as you have three idyllic Greek beaches to choose from. Don’t forget the sun cream! Finally, the warm, healing waters at Vouliagmeni Lake will reinvigorate your mind and soothe aching muscles, ready for you to start the fun all over again the next day!
Why travelers choose this experience
- Multilingual audio commentary, 13 languages available
- 5 tour routes to choose from:
- 48 hours Athens, Piraeus & BeachRiviera
- 3 days Athens & Piraeus & BeachRiviera Tours
- 48 hours Athens Tour
- 48 hours Athens & Piraeus Tour
- 48 hours Athens & BeachRiviera Tours
- Hop on and off as much as you like for the duration of your ticket
Your day, step by step
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City/Town Tour.
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Local Flavor at Acropolis Museum.
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Local Flavor at National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
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Local Flavor at The Benaki Museum.
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Archaeological Exploration at Parthenon.
Before you go
Included
48hr/3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour All lines Stops near the major sights
Restrictions
Season: All year around for Athens & Piraeus Tour. Summer season only for the Beach-Riviera Tour
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up at any of the stops mentioned in the tour. Cruise passengers: City Sightseeing Athens & Piraeus will run every time a Cruise Ship Docks at Piraeus Port. If there is a queue, please show your pre-purchased City Sightseeing ticket (from the ship) to City Sightseeing Staff and they will usher you to the front. Travel on the City Sightseeing tour bus from the Piraeus cruise terminal to the Acropolis & Parthenon (on the Piraeus Line for about 40 mins) and there you can show your ticket to join the Athens historical centre tour (Athens Line). Both lines will service the Acropolis & Parthenon and intersect at Stop A4 (Interchange Acropolis). City Sightseeing hostesses are at the Acropolis stop to advise. The Riviera and Beaches line is accessible from the Piraeus line at stops 1 and 2.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
As advertised.
We used this for 3 days in Athens and did all of the routes. A great way to see the city with the ability to ride an entire route or get off as many times as you wish. One ticket did all 3 days. Would absolutely purchase this again. My voucher was emailed to me and scanned when I got to Athens. No issues at all
Very good for our needs! Easy way to get to museums, eating places, popular neighborhoods, close to our hotel. Economical and reliable transportation throughout Athens. The attendants were helpful on directions, too.
The HOHO bus option is always great to be able to see a city in the least amount of time.
Great route in Athens. This was a good way to get around the city and plan out additional days. We got the 48 hour pass and only used for one day, but it was worth it!
The city tour was generally informative and helpful in seeing various landmarks. Unless you want to spend time at the beach, we found the Beach-Riviera option to be a waste of time. Absolutely gorgeous, but after several days of visiting the Greek Isles all of the beaches looked the same to us.
Red line is a great experience, so many historical and interesting places to see. Other lines would be more interesting to ride if the time between buses was less than an hour.
Fantastic way to visit Athens in a short time.