Hop on Hop off Classic Tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches
- Tour Greece at ease and go around beautiful Athens on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Travel on 4 lines, including Athens (Orange Line), Piraeus (Blue Line), Glyfada (Yellow Line), and Vouliagmeni (Green Line).
- Craft your itinerary on the go and take as much time as you want to explore each stop.
- Click here for a detailed route map, and here for the timetable.
- Disembark and walk through major landmarks like the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and more.
- An informative pre-recorded commentary is available in 16 languages.
- Your bus also comes with free WiFi access, so you can share Insta-worthy photos and videos on the way!
- Please note that your ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.
Hop-on Hop-off Classic Tour
- Hop-on hop-off tour with free WiFi onboard
- Multilingual audio guide in 16 different languages
- Free map of the city
- Free walking tours during the summer
- Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Athens Combo: 48 Hrs Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour
- Discover the best the beautiful Athens Riviera has to offer with 48 hours and unlimited hop-on and hop-off bus tour along 4 lines.
- Drive through the scenic coastal area aboard a modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned bus equipped with Wi-Fi.
- Tune in to commentary from an audio guide available in 16 languages as you dive into the fascinating Greek history.
- Once you have enjoyed sightseeing for the day, it is time for the 5-hour Cape Sounion tour that departs at 4:30pm.
- Make your way to one of the 3 central locations (Omonoia square, Syntagma Square, or Plaka area) to get picked up for the Cape Sounion tour. Please make sure to reach the location 15 minutes before the departure time.
- Enjoy the company of an expert guide to explore the revered site of the ancient Greeks.
- Discover the astoundingly beautiful Temple of Poseidon. Built during 444-440 BC, its white marble pillars still stand tall, proudly overlooking the sea at the end of Cape Sounion.
- Admire the impressive sunset next to the Temple, and watch the play of vivid hues on the marble pillars as the sun begins its descent.
- 2-day pass for the hop-on-hop-off blue bus for 4 city lines
- Multilingual commentary in 16 languages
- Wi-Fi in the bus
- Pick up and drop off from 3 central locations
- English-speaking driver
- Guide on the Cape Sounion bus tour
- Tolls and taxes
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Departure Points
You can board the bus from any of the following points -
Syntagma Square, Greek Parliament, Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki Square, Omonoia Square, Karaiskaki Square, Archaeological Museum, and Piraeus Cruise Terminals.
Cape Sounion Sunset Tour Pick-up Points
You can board the bus for the sunset tour from any of the following points -
- Omonoia Square (in front of the Hondos center department store/stop A12 of the hop-on hop-off bus)
- Syntagma Square (stop A1)
- Plaka area (in front of Melina Merkouri statue) (stop A2)
- Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Greek, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Athens Combo Ticket: Full-Day Cruise & Hop on Hop off Bus
- Want to spend 3 days living the ultimate Greek experience? Grab this ticket that includes a full-day cruise of the Saronic Islands and a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass around Athens!
- Enjoy a convenient pick-up to the harbor where you'll board the cruise to 3 islands - Agistri, Moni, and Aegina.
- Find picturesque landscapes around you at Agistri and take a swim in the emerald waters.
- Spot beautiful deers and peacocks at Moni, and enjoy a lavish Greek gastronomic experience by the beach.
- Dive into history by admiring ancient Greek temples at Aegina. Known for its pistachio production, taste the best pistachio around the globe!
- Get a 48-hour HOHO bus pass giving you access to 4 bus routes with 35 stops conveniently located near the major landmarks in Athens.
- Hop on and off at any bus stop - customize your sightseeing itinerary and travel around the Greek city the way you want.
- Tune in to pre-recorded commentary available in 16 languages, giving you tips and insider information about Athens.
Full-Day Cruise
- Pick-up
- Board the cruise at Marina Zeas Harbor
- First stop: Agistri Island
- Second stop: Moni Island
- Third stop: Aegina
- Back to Marina Zeas Harbor
- Drop-off
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world. Named after Athens, the Ancient Greek Goddess of Wisdom, it has been continuously populated since ancient times. The city is teeming with life and has much to see and experience, including architectural marvels like the Parthenon, Acropolis, Temple of Poseidon, and the Varvakios Agora as well as more modern flea markets, cafes, bars, and restaurants.
Athens is a sprawling metropolis that has many attractions – ancient and modern – scattered across the city, and navigating through such a crowded city can be overwhelming. This is where Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours can help you.
Hop on hop off tour buses are frequent and available near all the city’s attractions, making them the best option. You can see everything Athens has to offer in the most convenient and economical manner.
When you travel with Athens Hop On Hop Off you have the liberty to get down at any landmark and explore at leisure. Hop-on Hop-off tours provide tourists with a hassle-free experience of sightseeing in Athens.
Why Choose Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?
Hop on Hop off tour buses are a simple way of getting to know the attractions in Athens.
- You will get the opportunity to visit all of Athens' most important landmarks at your own leisure.
- You can hop on a bus, travel to any of the attractions in the city, and then hop off and explore.
- There are a number of different bus routes and operators in Athens, so you get to see the best and most of this city.
- Traveling around the city can be expensive, but, navigating can be made a whole lot easier with an Athens Hop On Hop Off bus tour.
- There are added perks like free wifi, wheelchair accessibility, and discounted entry to certain attractions.
- Get access to multilingual audio guides to inform you about the attractions' history and significance.
Your Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Options Explained
Hop-On Hop-Off Classic Day Tour: Sights of Athens
- Explore Athens and the Port of Piraeus with this 1-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with Sights of Athens.
- Hop on and off at the 32 stops along 4 routes and visit over 50 of the city's top attractions.
- Popular stops include Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the Greek House of Parliament, the National Library, and the National Archaeological Museum.
- Enjoy free walking tours during the summer
- The air-conditioned buses come equipped with wi-fi and audio guides in 16 different languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
48-Hour Athens Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour: City Sightseeing, Piraeus & Riviera
- See Athens in an open-topped double-decker bus with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket.
- Also, get to visit the Port of Piraeus and the beaches of the Greek Rivera
- With the tour’s 44 stops, you will be able to visit all the city's major attractions.
- There are free walking tours available in the summer (Apr-Oct)
- Popular stops include the Acropolis Museum, Temple of Zeus, Parthenon, and more.
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi on board the bus and a multilingual audio guide available in 12 languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
3-Day Athens Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour: City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Riviera
- A 3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour across Athens, the Port of Piraeus, and the Greek Riveria.
- Hop-On and Hop-Off at 44 stops across 3 different routes and see the best of Athens.
- Popular stops include the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon, the Parthenon, Votsalakia Beach, and more.
- Get access to free walking tours which allow you to dig deeper into this age-old metropolis
- The buses come equipped with wifi and an audio guide available in 12 languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Athens Combo: 48 Hrs Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour
- Enjoy a 2-day Athens hop-on hop-off ticket with Sights of Athens and an exclusive Cape Sounion sunset tour.
- Get down at any of the 32 stops along the 4 lines in the city and learn about it's fascinating history.
- Popular stops include the Parthenon, the Acropolis, the Athenian Riviera, and the Temple of Poseidon that sits along Cape Sounion.
- Enjoy free WiFi onboard a modern, air-conditioned bus that has multilingual audio guides in 16 languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Athens Combo Ticket: Full-Day Cruise & Hop on Hop off Bus
- With this 3-day ticket, enjoy a 48-hour Athens hop-on hop-off ticket with Sights of Athens and an exclusive a full-day cruise with round-trip transfers.
- Hop-on and off and explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Athenian Riviera with 32 conveniently-located stops along 4 bus routes.
- Experience a day of the sea and the sun on an 11-hour cruise to the Saronic Gulf islands.
- Enjoy free WiFi and multilingual audio guides in 16 languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Timetable
Sights of Athens
- Athens line (Orange): Summer (Apr-Oct) 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Winter (Nov-Mar) 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- Piraeus ine (Blue): Summer (Apr-Oct) 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Winter (Nov-Mar) 11:45 AM to 4:45 PM
- Beach lines/Glyfada and Vouliagmeni (Yellow and Green): Summer (Apr-Oct) 10:30 AM to 5:30 pm; Winter (Nov-Mar) 2 departures at 9 AM and 3:30 PM
City Sightseeing
- Athens line: Summer (Apr-Oct) 8:30 AM to 9 PM; Winter (Nov-Mar) 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Piraeus line: Summer (Apr-Oct) 12:30 PM to 6:15 PM; Winter (Nov-Mar) 11:15 AM to 4:15 PM
- Riviera line: Summer (Apr-Oct) 9:35 AM to 5:35 PM; Closed during the winter
Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Route
Sights of Athens
It has 32 stops that across 4 different routes.
The Orange Route/Athens Line has 16 stops starting from Syntagma Square and stopping at landmarks like the Parthenon and Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Zeus, the Greek Parliament and gardens, the Archaeological Museum, Omonoia Square, and Varvakios Market.
The Blue Route/Piraeus Line has 6 stops. It starts from the Acropolis and covers the cruise terminals in the harbor at Piraeus. You can stop off at the Planetarium, Pasalimani Marina, the old harbor of Piraeus, and Mikroliman.
The Yellow Route/Glyfada Beach Line starts from the Planetarium and tours the Athenian Riviera. There are 5 stops along the seafront at Marina Alimos, Marina Flisvou, Agios Kosmas, and Glyfada Terminal
The Green Route/Vouliagmeni Beach Line also connects to the Athenian beaches, including Asteria Beach and Kavouri Oceanis. You can visit the nearby Allied Forces Cemetery and the Byzantine Museum.
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City Sightseeing
It has 44 stops and 3 bus routes that are located near major landmarks and attractions.
The Red Route/Athens Line has 15 stops. It starts from Syntagma Square, and stops at landmarks like The National Gallery, Ancient Olympic Stadium, Melina Merkouri/Plaka, The Acropolis & Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Greek Parliament, National Archaeological Museum, Omonia Square, and more.
The Green Route/Piraeus Line starts from Acropolis/Parthenon and goes to the Port of Pireus, stopping at 11 landmarks like Panteion University, Niarchos Foundation, The Lion Gate, Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Votsalakia Beach, and Mikrolimano Harbour, as well as various Cruise Terminals.
The Purple Route/Beach Riviera Line runs only during the summer. It starts from Melina Merkouri/Plaka and travels to the Athenian Riveria, stopping at Ag. Kesmas Beach, Bomo Palace, Glyfada Beach, Asteria Beach, Oceanis Beach, Vouliagmeni Lake, and more. . There are 13 stops.
All walking tours start at the Acropolis/Parthenon.
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Acropolis
A striking ancient Greek ancient citadel was built above the city of Athens sometime during the 5th century BC. The Acropolis houses the remains of several ancient buildings including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike.
The Parthenon
Located on the Athenian Acropolis, the Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, who was the patroness of the city of Athens. Completed in 438 BC, it is considered the most important surviving building of Classical Greece
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum was founded in 1865 to house the archeological finds from the Acropolis and its foothills. A newly expanded museum opened in 2009 and houses the preserved excavations and over 4,000 historic artifacts across four levels.
Temple of Zeus
Better known as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, or the Olympieion, this temple dedicated to the head of the Olympian gods was once the largest temple in Greece. It was begun in the 6th century BC and completed in 131 AD, but soon fell into disrepair and ruin.
Temple of Poseidon
Located at Cape Sounion, this ancient temple to the Greek God of the Seas is believed to have been built around 700 BC. The marble pillars look most magnificent at sunset when the setting sun paints the sky in beautiful and vivid colors.
The National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is one of the largest museums in the world. Founded in the late 19th century, it houses artifacts and historical and cultural objects from around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.
Syntagma Square
Also called Constitution Square, this is the central square of Athens, and is the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. It is located in front of the Old Royal Palace, which has housed the Greek Parliament since 1934.
Agora of Athens
Located to the northwest of the Acropolis, the ancient Agora of Athens was once the city's main central public space. To the east of the agroa is the The Stoa of Attalos, which was once lined with shops but is now used as the Museum of The Ancient Agora.
Hop On Hop Off Athens Visitor Tips and Guidelines
- Before embarking on your HOHO tour, take a good look at the stops and the attractions near them that you want to explore further.
- The HOHO tour buses generally every 10-15 minutes. But, remember that weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruptions.
- Some Hop on Hop off tours also provide free walking tours, so wear comfortable shoes so it’s easy to walk around when you get off the bus to explore different attractions.
- Most HOHO Athens tours feature an open-air bus and it can either get quite sunny. Wear sunscreen and carry sunglasses, and perhaps a light jacket, to stay protected.
- If you are planning on scheduling another activity after your HOHO tour gets over, keep some buffer time between the two in case the traffic causes delays.
- Book your HOHO Athens tour tickets online to ensure that you get the best deals. Also, booking online ensures that your seat is confirmed.
- If you’re confused between tour operators, check the different routes offered by them and decide based on which one has more stops that interest you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours
A. Yes, Athens has two hop-on hop-off bus tour operators, each with their own unique routes.
A. You can purchase Athens Hop on hop off bus tour tickets online.
A. Yes, you can buy Athens hop-on hop-off tickets online here.
A. There are multiple hop-on hop-off bus tours, and their tickets which begin from €15.
A. Hop-on hop-off buses are tourist buses that allow you to board and leave whenever you like and sightsee at your own convenience
A. Athens hop-on hop-off bus tours run at a frequency of 15 to 30 minutes.
A. Yes, you will get access to audio guides available in up to 16 languages, to help you learn more about this historic city.
A. Yes, the hop-on hop-off tours in Athens are accessibility-friendly for wheelchair users.