Big Bus Athens Hop-On Hop-Off with optional Piraeus & Riviera
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual audio guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Explore 3 Incredible Routes: Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera
Free Wi-Fi on board
Headphones
48 or 72-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Audio commentary in a choice of 14 languages
Gratuities
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 20 mins. The first bus departs 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 full tour route lasts approx. 1 hour, 50 minutes. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.
Stop 4 - Acropolis - 69 Rovertou Galli St. (next to Dionysos Restaurant)
Stop 5 - Temple of Zeus (Next to the entrance of the temple)
Stop 6 - Parliament (Next to the Parliament)
Stop 7 - Benaki Museum (Opposite the Benaki Museum)
Stop 8 - Panathenaic Stadium (Opposite the Panathenaic Stadium)
Stop 9 - National Library (In front of the Library)
Stop 10 - National Archaeological Museum (In front of the Archaeological Museum)
Stop 11 - Omonia Square (In front of Hondos Center store)
Stop 12 - Karaiskaki Square (In front of Wyndham Athens Residence)
Stop 13 - Monastiraki Square (In front of Nike store)
Stop 14 - Kotzia Square (Opposite the City Hall)
Stop 15 - Old Parliament
Stop 1 - Syntagma Square - 1 Ermou St.
Stop 2 - Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis
Stop 3 - New Acropolis Museum
Duration:1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule:The Piraeus Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details. Buses depart every 40 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:40 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 minutes. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.
Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina's statue)
Stop 16: Pantion - Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)
Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)
Stop 18: Municipal Theatre (Next to the Theatre, on Korai Square)
Stop 19: 1st Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 11 at the cruise ships terminals)
Stop 20: 2nd Cruise Ships Terminal (Outside Gate 12 at the cruise ships terminals)
Stop 21: Pasalimani (Opposite the statue of the "Clock")
Stop 22: Mikrolimano (Opposite "The Alex" Hotel)
Stop 23: Planetarium/Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)
Stop 24: Intercontinental (to Acropolis)
Stop 5: Temple of Zeus (Next to the entrance of the temple)
Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av. (Next to the Parliament)
Stop 1: Syntagma Square (In front of Nike store)
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:The Riviera Line is available with selected 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please check your confirmation for details. Buses depart every 60 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis at 9:00 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM. The full tour route lasts approx. 2 hours. For the most up-to-date bus stop locations and departure timings, we recommend visiting the Big Bus website or downloading the Big Bus app. To access live bus tracking on the day of your travel, please download the Big Bus app in advance of your arrival.
Stop 2: Plaka & South Entrance Acropolis (In front of Melina's statue)
Pantion: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136-138 (In front of Pantios University)
Stop 17: Stavros Niarchos (In front of Onassio Hospital)
Stop 25: Flisvos Marina - Leof.Poseidonos, P.Faliro (Next to public bus stop Oulen, out of Flisvos Marina)
Stop 26: Alimos Marina (Next to public bus stop 2nd Kalamakiou in Alimos)
Stop 27: Ag.Kosmas Beach (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ag.Kosma in Ag.Kosmas)
Stop 28: 3rd Glyfada Marina (Opposite Glyfada Square (sea side))
Stop 29: Divani Apollon (Next to Divani Apollon Hotel)
Stop 30: Kavouri Beach (next to the public bus stop Litous)
Stop 31: Astir Beach (In front of Okeanis restaurant)
Stop 32: Vouliagmeni Lake
Stop 33: Voula Park (In front of Galini Hotel)
Stop 34: Glyfada City Center (On Glyfada square, next to the public bus stop Pl.Glyfadas)
Stop 35: Glyfada Beach (In front of Oasis Hotel)
Stop 36: Hellinikon Airport (Next to public bus stop 2nd Ellinikou in Hellinikon)
Stop 37: War Cemetery (In front of the Cemetery)
Stop 38: Edem (In front of Posidon Hotel)
Stop 23: Athens Marriott (In front of Athens Marriott Hotel)
Stop 24: Intercontinental & Grand Hayatt (to Acropolis)
Stop 5: Temple of Zeus
Stop 6: Parliament - 13-15, Vasilisis Amalias Av.
Stop 1: Syntagma Square
Options
24 + 24 Hours Hop-on, Hop-off
Duration: 2 days: 24-hour Hop-on , Hop-off Tour plus an extra 24-hours free.
1 central route : Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off travel on our the Athens Line (Grey Route)
72 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour
Duration: 3 days: 72 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour
3 central route : Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket, over 3 routes.
48 Hours Hop-on, Hop-off Tour
Duration: 2 days: 48 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour
3 central routes: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket, over 3 routes.
Reviews
637 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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juliakN1049KU,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was a very good trip in Athens and Acropolis. We started from Syntagma sq. and on Acropolis the view is fantastic. value for money .
Great top on hop off bus ride with a fantastic employee named Bill
672lyndonb,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The big bus was an excellent company to hire for your travels. We did hop on and hop off all around Athens and never had a problem going anywhere we wanted to go. Bill was fantastic with every bit of information that he gave us. We appreciate employees like him that care about the customer.
Not respected, no last bus and 80€ taxi to get home.
fredg447,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Buses not regular, time indications distorted. We took the riviera circuit. Last bus to return at 5:40 pm. We were on site at 4:30 pm. No bus passed, we waited 1h30 and ended up taking a taxi back for 80 €. Buses of other companies have all passed 2x. Call number is not answering, chat is not working. We went to complain the next day and they told us that "often" there's a lag... well... for a bus that's supposed to pass every 40 minutes and never passed, I don't call it lag. Go to the other two companies.
Good tour loop to learn about the city of Athens. Used the bus loop to get insight into other sites to visit
joestinson,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Rode the bus on 2 separate days. The bus was clean, the bus loop made about 15 stops. So it was easy to identify locations we wanted to visit for future stops. My only issue was the quality of the headphone connections. This sometimes made it difficult to hear and understand the pre-recorded info about the individual stops.
Great and easy excursion
Navigator59273431991,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bill, your service rep was extremely helpful. He represents the Big Bus company really well! Thank you for making a day trip around Athens so enjoyable.
Disappointing experience
stefaieh,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Sure, here is the customized version: ⸻ We were two couples and rather disappointed overall. Audio guidance was often too early or too late, so you hardly knew what you were seeing. The buses were fine, but we would have expected much more for the price – a shame, because the idea is actually good, but the implementation in Athens is not convincing.
Use the other providers - ended up calling an Uber!
D8307PRfionas,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Booked this in advance of arrival. Should have gone with the red Hop On Hop Off, or Blue Sights of Athens. Big Bus had significantly less buses, and when the bus did go past after we had waited over an hour, he drove straight by. They might have two other routes but they are not well serviced so easy to get stuck in the outskirts. Had to pay for an Uber in the end!!!
Learning experience for BigBus tour
Debi H,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Very confusing. Easy to get on and get off but hard to understand route. The information was lacking in that we weren’t sure where was the best place for us to get on to start. We thought one pass would allow us to change route to get beck closer to hotel. Took one time to figure it out. Visit website for a better understanding.
Be honest about delays.
Joe D,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Although the ride itself was okay, standing on line for late running busses was a big pain. When I was engaging with ride specialist they kept saying it would arrive in ten minutes. 30 minutes later the bus came. The waiting was made worse by none truthful responses.
Great way to see Athens
Pam G,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great way to see Athens. Easy to navigate. The stops were clearly marked and they had guides at most of the stops.
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