Athens Bus Tours

Explore the best of Athens on our Hop-on, Hop-off Athens Big Bus Tour!

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Tours operating daily!
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Why Book an Athens Bus Tour?

Our Athens bus tours provide the perfect introduction to the city, and the best photo opportunities of iconic Athens landmarks from the top deck.

Hop on to discover Athens' must-see sights, and hop off to explore the city at your own pace.

  • Open-Top Buses

  • Audio Guides

  • See all the Top Landmarks

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Multiple Routes

  • Private Hires

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Bestselling Athens Bus Tour Tickets

Explore Athens the Big Bus way. Get the Essential Ticket for our best value Athens sightseeing experience!

Best Value
48 Hours
Essential Ticket
Essential Ticket
Includes all 3 routes!
Adult from €25.00
Includes all 3 routes!
What's included:
  • 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
  • Audio Guide (14 languages)
  • See all the Top Landmarks
  • Athens Route (Grey Line)
  • Piraeus Route (Purple Line)
  • Riviera Route (Green Line)
48 Hours
Discover Ticket
Discover Ticket
Adult from €21.00
What's included:
  • 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
  • Audio Guide (14 languages)
  • See all the Top Landmarks
  • Athens Route (Grey Line)
  • Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
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72 Hours
Explore Ticket
Explore Ticket
Includes night tour worth €15!
Adult from €35.00
Includes night tour worth €15!
What's included:
  • 72-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
  • Night Tour (hop-on, hop-off or 50-min panoramic!)
  • Audio Guide (14 languages)
  • See all the Top Landmarks
  • Athens Route (Grey Line)
  • Piraeus Route (Purple Line)
  • Riviera Route (Green Line)
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Night Tour
Night Tour
Night Tour
See athens from a new perspective!
Adult from €15.00
See athens from a new perspective!
What's included:
  • Night Tour (hop-on, hop-off or 50-min panoramic!)
  • Audio Guide (14 languages)
  • 3 departures daily
  • See all the Top Landmarks
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Our Athens Bus Tour Routes

Our Athens bus tour routes include stops near all the best Athens landmarks and attractions.

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Athens Route

See the best of Athens' rich historical heritage and explore cultural landmarks and attractions!

  • Operates 9:00-16:30
  • Frequency: 20 mins
  • No. of Stops 14
Piraeus Route

Explore the port city of Piraeus and discover maritime history, Greek culture and waterfront!

  • Operates 12:30-16:00
  • Frequency: 75 mins
  • No. of Stops 10
Additional Routes:
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FAQs

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 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 on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy tickets for the tour?

You can purchase tickets on this website and from the on-street sales teams located at various stops across our routes including Stop #4 (Acropolis).

Is the audio guide available in my language?

Our hop-on, hop-off Athens day tours feature audio guides, offering fun and informative commentary in 14 languages, including:

    • English
    • Greek
    • German
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Chinese
    • Turkish
    • Arabian
    • Japanese
    • French
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Hebrew
    • Ukrainian

    Customers are provided with a set of headphones to tune in to the audio commentary.

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.
When do bus tours start and finish?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information about our first and last bus times and tour duration.
Tell me about Big Bus Tours Athens
Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Athens on open-top, double-decker buses, operating across three routes that take you to iconic Athens landmarks and attractions. During your tour, you can tune in to our audio commentary to hear some fascinating facts and stories about Athens. 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!

Who We Are

The largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours. Fuelling the spirit of adventure around the world, helping millions explore each year.