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Combo (Save 10%): Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets + 2-Day Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
from €51.90
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Itinerary
START POINT
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1
Acropolis
3 attractions
Tickets included
With your audio guide, explore the Acropolis complex, the 2,500-year-old wonder towering over Athens. It once housed a massive Athena statue and even survived explosions, looters, and earthquakes.
Highlights
1. Parthenon
Tickets included
Initially painted in bright reds, blues, and yellows, the Parthenon has been standing tall since 447 BCE. Check out its columns that look straight, but actually have a slight curve to counteract optical illusions.
2. Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Tickets included
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus was built by a wealthy Greek-Roman, Herodes Atticus, in memory of his wife. It now hosts epic concerts, even Elton John has rocked this stage!
3. Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
Tickets included
Step into history at the Theatre of Dionysus, where Greek legends took the stage! Some original stone seats still exist today, meaning you can check out where Athenians did 2,500 years ago!
2
Old Parliament
3
Plaka
4
Acropolis Museum
5
Temple of the Olympian Zeus
6
Parliament & National Garden
7
Benaki Museum
8
Panathenaic Stadium
9
National Library
10
National Archaeological Museum
11
Omonia Square
12
Karaiskaki Square
13
Monastiraki – Thission
14
Kotzia Square – City Hall
15
Piraeus Cruise Terminal A & B
16
P3-Piraeus Lion
17
Pasalimani
18
Mikrolimano
19
Planetarium
20
Stavros Niarchos
21
Flisvos Marina
22
Glyfada Terminal
23
Astir Beach
24
Vouliagmeni Lake
25
Kavouri
26
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- Unleash your inner explorer with this money-saving combo offering a 2-day hop-on hop-off tour and tickets to the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon.
- Step into a history book, but with scenic views at the citadel of Acropolis, home to the iconic Parthenon, a former temple with your Acropolis tickets.
- Get front-row seats to the drama of ancient Greece with access to the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
- Access 4 different lines and 35 stops and explore famous spots like the Acropolis Museum, Piraeus, and more with your HOHO pass.
- For cruise passengers: The HOHO conveniently departs from the Port to all the top attractions in Athens.
- Can't wait to post about the scenic routes the bus takes you along? Then, make use of that free Wi-Fi onboard.
- Unleash your inner explorer with this money-saving combo offering a 2-day hop-on hop-off tour and tickets to the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon.
- Step into a history book, but with scenic views at the citadel of Acropolis, home to the iconic Parthenon, a former temple with your Acropolis tickets.
- Get front-row seats to the drama of ancient Greece with access to the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
- Access 4 different lines and 35 stops and explore famous spots like the Acropolis Museum, Piraeus, and more with your HOHO pass.
- For cruise passengers: The HOHO conveniently departs from the Port to all the top attractions in Athens.
- Can't wait to post about the scenic routes the bus takes you along? Then, make use of that free Wi-Fi onboard.
Inclusions
Athens hop-on hop-off tour
- 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni routes
- Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Free map of the city
- Complimentary headsets for audio guide
Acropolis & Parthenon
- Access to Acropolis site and Parthenon
- Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
Please click here for the detailed route maps and boarding points and here for timetable.
Orange Line: Athens
- First Bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Last Bus: 7.30pm from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Frequency: every 15mins
- Popular Stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium
Blue Line: Piraeus
- First Bus: 9:30am from Acropolis
- Last Bus: 5:30pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: every 1.15 hour
- Popular Stops: Planetarium, Piraeus
Yellow Line: Glyfada
- First Bus: 10am from Acropolis
- Last Bus: 6:30pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: every 2 hours
- Popular Stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach
Green Line: Vouliagmeni
- First Bus: 10.38am from Divani Apollon
- Last Bus: 5:18pm from Divani Apollon
- Frequency: every 2-3 hours
- Popular Stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Athens hop-on hop-off tour
- Tip: If you wish to visit Acropolis during your HOHO tour, then use the Blue Line.
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.
Acropolis & Parthenon
- Tip: The Acropolis complex attracts tourists from all around the globe and gets crowded during peak hours. It's recommended that you visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid large crowds and enjoy a more tranquil visit.
- This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
- Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line and not security lines.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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MONICA
Jun 2025Verified booking
Meravigliosa esperienza. Tutto perfetto consiglio scarpe comode cappello e protezione solare. Il sito è conservato benissimo Audio guida in italiano molto utile e dettagliata per la città vecchia ricca di monumenti,chiese e edifici storici
Ute
Jun 2025Verified booking
Good atmosphere, from the audience. It would be nice if there were a few more information boards. The kiosk wanted €7.50 for a pack of pringels which is extortionate. The general prices were very high, but this exceeded that.
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Hernan
May 2025Verified booking
The package is worth it, especially because it includes the entrance to the Acropolis and watching the sunset at the temple of Poseidon is beautiful. What I think is confusing is the beginning of the tour. We waited at the appointed place 15 minutes before our time and no one showed up. Then we went to exchange tickets and entered the Acropolis but we missed the first part of the tour.
Toni
May 2025Verified booking
Crow de were very busy and slow at 9am, hear at that point was extremely hot. Doesn't seem to be any real procedure in place to deal with the crowds.
ARAUJO
May 2025Verified booking
The pick-up points were clear, uncluttered and precise, so there was nothing to report on that score. The sites we visited were magnificent and well worth the detour - and the weather was just right too 😍. The only negative point was the temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. We had the (less pleasant) surprise to discover, once there, that we had to add €20 from our own pocket to gain access to the site. This point should be mentioned more clearly in the advert! Having said that, our guide was adorable, which helped us get over the hump 😊. In conclusion: a great day out, definitely worth doing again! But the details regarding entrance fees really should be better specified, for example: "Tickets for the temple of Poseidon are not included." Thank you for a memorable experience.
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John
May 2025Verified booking
We arrived just before 8am and were a little disappointed that there was already a huge queue. However once the gates opened at 8, the pre-ordered QR codes were read really quickly and everybody got through the gates very efficiently. By the time we left there were a lot of people coming in, many from cruise ships so earlier was definitely better.
DEBASHIS
May 2025Verified booking
The climb was not that tough what I had thought.The audio guide was very helpful through which came to know the history of Parthenon and Acropolis
Esther
May 2025Verified booking
It was even more impressive than we could have anticipated. Of course it was crowded, but not to the extern that you couldn't take pictures without herds of people in it. The uphill walk wasn't too bad, and the cleanliness of the surroundings stood out.
Maurizio
May 2025Verified booking
Visit to the Acropolis without any problems. Trip to Cape Sunio for the Temple of Poseidon very well organized, audio guide in Italian interesting and well detailed along the way. Staff efficient and knowledgeable. Perhaps the price of the ticket to see the Temple could be included in the package, it would be a useful element of clarity.
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Sophie
May 2025Verified booking
Interesting tour. Slightly wrong gps point for the meeting point. It would be better to mention that this is the main entrance.
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Ramiro
May 2025Verified booking
Excellent experience. The place is impressive, both the historical heritage and the landscape that is enjoyed at the same time.
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Riikka
May 2025Verified booking
The Parthenon was crowded, as expected. The Cape Sounion trip was excellent: great quide with positive energy. Beautiful views from the Temple of Poseidon. Highly recommended!
Mariangela
May 2025Verified booking
The Acropolis site and surrounding areas are a must-see! You do still have to get in a line and join those who booked the same time as you, but the line goes very fast and they start letting folks in 15 minutes prior to your chosen time. The audio was nice to have as well as it added more context. We went to the Acropolis museum right after (different ticket) and that closed the experience superbly!
Umberto
Apr 2025Verified booking
If it were not for what the ancient builders of the agora acropolis and the beautiful Greek statuary left behind, Athens would not be so much visited today ... chaotic and poorly maintained city
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Heath
Apr 2025Verified booking
It's a very remarkable place. Hard to fathom the timeline. Well preserved, and not too difficult to get to. Quite busy, but the key is to get in early.
JOSÉ
May 2025Verified booking
The ease and speed of buying tickets online.
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Gülten
May 2025Verified booking
We didn't have to stand in line in the heat and everything worked quickly and without any problems. Thank you
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Justin
May 2025Verified booking
I visited the top of the summit. Got help taking photos from fellow tourists.
Sebastian
May 2025Verified booking
Very good!!! It's worth it to give you an idea of where the dots are.
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Neta
May 2025Verified booking
it was our first time in athens. it was very nice trip and we learn alot
Jacinta
May 2025Verified booking
Ticketing experience excellent
Villien
May 2025Verified booking
Acropolis is a truly magnificent site
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georgiana
May 2025Verified booking
Everything ok , thank you
Csaba
May 2025Verified booking
Building, panorama, history
Katie
Apr 2025Verified booking
We could have stayed all day! Fresh air, history, and incredible views.
Routes
Timeline
Map
1
Acropolis
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Acropolis
16 min walk
Theatre of Dionysus
4 min walk
3
Flisvos Marina
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Flisvos Marina
6 min walk
Averof Battleship Museum
8 min walk
6
Flisvos
7
Planetarium
1
Divani Apollon/ Kavouri Beach
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2 attractions
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Kavouri Beach
4 min walk
Agios Nikolaos Church
3 min walk
2
Astir Beach
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2 attractions
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Astir Beach Club
4 min walk
Temple of Apollo Zoster
1 min walk
1
Old Parliament
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2 attractions
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Hellenic Parliament
4 min walk
National Garden
3 min walk
3
Acropolis Museum
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
New Acropolis Museum
4 min walk
Theatre of Dionysus
1 min walk
4
Acropolis – Parthenon
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Acropolis
16 min walk
Areopagus Hill
16 min walk
5
Temple of the Olympian Zeus
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Temple of Olympian Zeus
9 min walk
Hadrian's Arch
6
Parliament & National Garden
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Syntagma Square
Zappeion Hall
5 min walk
7
Benaki Museum
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Benaki Museum
2 min walk
Cycladic Art Museum
5 min walk
9
National Library
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Academy of Athens
3 min walk
National Historical Museum
5 min walk
10
National Archaeological Museum
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
National Archaeological Museum
3 min walk
13
Monastiraki – Thission
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Monastiraki Square
Hadrian’s Library
11 min walk
1
Acropolis/Departure
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Parthenon
16 min walk
Theatre of Dionysus
4 min walk
2
Planetarium – SNFCC
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
1 min walk
3
Piraeus Cruise Terminal A
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2 attractions
Nearby things to do
Agia Triada Church
24 min walk
4
Piraeus Cruise Terminal B
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1 attractions
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Karaiskakis Stadium
12 min walk
5
Extra Stop: Pasalimani
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1 attractions
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Pasalimani (Zea Marina)
5 min walk
7
Planetarium – SNFCC
- Tour Athens, the Port of Piraeus, and the coastline of the Athenian Riviera at ease on a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Make your itinerary on the go and explore each stop at your own pace as the buses operate across 35 stops with 4 different lines.
- Hop on the open-top buses and enjoy a pre-recorded commentary in 16 languages. Plus, stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi onboard.
- Score a quick view of the Temple of Zeus, Parthenon at the Acropolis, and Panathenaic Stadium on your HOHO route.
- Tour Athens, the Port of Piraeus, and the coastline of the Athenian Riviera at ease on a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Make your itinerary on the go and explore each stop at your own pace as the buses operate across 35 stops with 4 different lines.
- Hop on the open-top buses and enjoy a pre-recorded commentary in 16 languages. Plus, stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi onboard.
- Score a quick view of the Temple of Zeus, Parthenon at the Acropolis, and Panathenaic Stadium on your HOHO route.
Inclusions
- 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni routes
- Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Free map of the city
- Complimentary headsets for audio guide
Exclusions
- Entry tickets to attractions
Please click here for the detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Orange Line: Athens
- First bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Last bus: 6:15pm from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Frequency: Every 20 mins
- Popular stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium
Blue Line: Piraeus
- First bus: 10:45am from Acropolis
- Last bus: 5:05pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
- Popular stops: Planetarium, Piraeus
Yellow Line: Glyfada
- First bus: 11am from Acropolis
- Last bus: 4:50pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
- Popular stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach
Green Line: Vouliagmeni
- First bus: 11.38am from Divani Apollon
- Last bus: 3:38pm from Divani Apollon
- Frequency: Every 2-3 hours
- Popular stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.
- The 2-day hop-on-hop-off bus ticket has no date restrictions, allowing you to select any 2 days with unlimited access to all bus lines.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Umberto
Apr 2025Verified booking
If it were not for what the ancient builders of the agora acropolis and the beautiful Greek statuary left behind, Athens would not be so much visited today ... chaotic and poorly maintained city
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Sebastian
May 2025Verified booking
Very good!!! It's worth it to give you an idea of where the dots are.
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Corlea
Mar 2025Verified booking
Easy to use, friendly attendant,and bus drivers
Michelbach
May 2025Verified booking
Some of the audio guide didn't work and overall I would have expected more information. It was better on the Piraeus route
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Jennifer
May 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and we ran late because we got lost getting to the meeting point and they were so helpful in getting us there in time to join the others! It was wonderful!
Rita
May 2025Verified booking
The bus makes its last trip from Acropolis very early at 6.15p.m. We waited for the blue bus for over an hour because I had understood that it ran until 8pm. We had to walk to the train station to buy a ticket to return
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John
May 2025Verified booking
Frequency was a useful, and key feature. So much to see, do (& eat & drink). So wasn't losing lots of time waiting for a bus to turn up. (Certainly a contrast with booking "day trips" organised by some companies). We were staying in Athens - & it was really nice to be able to jump off, visit somewhere & do something, then jump on without much waiting. And let's be honest, there is so much to do, to see, to enjoy.
CHEVALAZ
Apr 2025Verified booking
Well-informed when departing from the cruise ship in Piraeus. Easy to take the different lines. Attractive price for two days.
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Maurice
Mar 2025Verified booking
Buses are spot on time. Friendly drivers and others staff who are helpful in stopping at other places on request if on the route. How they navigate the crazy traffic defies understanding. Price is very reasonable for up to 2 days riding around.
Soumya
Jun 2025Verified booking
There was confusion with the bus stop and also the audio was not operating properly
James
May 2025Verified booking
Great way to get to know the city centre and the main attractions. The lady who gave us our tickets was very helpful
Thomas
Apr 2025Verified booking
The audio guide in German was good The impression of the inner area of the city was good.
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Paul
Apr 2025Verified booking
The guide was hugely informative and engaging
Mandy
Apr 2025Verified booking
Bus driver very nice. Buses on time, great routes
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Charlotte
Apr 2025Verified booking
The French audioguide didn't work... too bad.
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Matheus
Mar 2025Verified booking
Great experience! Ticketing was easy and straightforward. Totally recommend!
MENNICKEN
Mar 2025Verified booking
Trip to Piräus is recommended. You can ask the local tour guides for help at any time
Rodrigo
Mar 2025Verified booking
Good buses. The staff was very friendly and guided us at all times. Good routes.
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Combo (Save 12%): Athens Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets
from €79.90
€70.02
12% off
Go easy on your wallet and see Athens your way with this 3-in-1 combo.
- Grab this combo go on a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, explore the remains of ancient Greece at Acropolis & Parthenon, and skip lines at Acropolis Museum.
- Unlock the charms of Athens with 4 routes and 35 stops, showcasing iconic sites like the colossal Temple of the Olympian and the grand Panathenaic Stadium.
- Delight in pre-recorded commentary that transports you back through the millennia on your open-top bus along the Port of Piraeus and Riviera coastline.
- Ascend the stone steps of the Acropolis temple complex and see Parthenon’s sacred ruins and the amphitheater built in 161 AD – feel the history come alive.
- At the Acropolis Museum catch glimpses of the meticulously recreated neighborhoods and artifacts that provide a vivid window into life in 3,000 BC.
Go easy on your wallet and see Athens your way with this 3-in-1 combo.
- Grab this combo go on a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, explore the remains of ancient Greece at Acropolis & Parthenon, and skip lines at Acropolis Museum.
- Unlock the charms of Athens with 4 routes and 35 stops, showcasing iconic sites like the colossal Temple of the Olympian and the grand Panathenaic Stadium.
- Delight in pre-recorded commentary that transports you back through the millennia on your open-top bus along the Port of Piraeus and Riviera coastline.
- Ascend the stone steps of the Acropolis temple complex and see Parthenon’s sacred ruins and the amphitheater built in 161 AD – feel the history come alive.
- At the Acropolis Museum catch glimpses of the meticulously recreated neighborhoods and artifacts that provide a vivid window into life in 3,000 BC.
Inclusions
Athens HOHO
- 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Sights of Athens
- Access to Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, & Vouliagmeni lines
- Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian
- Free Wi-Fi, map & headsets onboard
Acropolis & Parthenon
- Timed entry to Acropolis & Parthenon (near stop A4, Athens line)
- Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus & Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
- Athens Old Town, Plaka audio guide in English
Acropolis Museum
- Skip-the-line entry Acropolis Museum (near stop A3, Athens line)
- Admission to the underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood city
Exclusions
Acropolis & Parthenon
- Audio guide for Acropolis & Parthenon
Please click here for the detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Orange Line: Athens
- First bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Last bus: 6:15pm from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Frequency: Every 20 mins
- Popular stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium
Blue Line: Piraeus
- First bus: 10:45am from Acropolis
- Last bus: 5:05pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
- Popular stops: Planetarium, Piraeus
Yellow Line: Glyfada
- First bus: 11am from Acropolis
- Last bus: 4:50pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
- Popular stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach
Green Line: Vouliagmeni
- First bus: 11.38am from Divani Apollon
- Last bus: 3:38pm from Divani Apollon
- Frequency: Every 2-3 hours
- Popular stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach
Athens HOHO
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.
- The 2-day hop-on-hop-off bus ticket has no date restrictions, allowing you to select any 2 days with unlimited access to all bus lines.
Acropolis & Parthenon
- There's an elevator at the Acropolis that guests with disabilities can use. However, guests will have to contact the venue well in advance for details and terms.
- Note: A date and timeslot are required for entry to the Acropolis Parthenon, as it operates on a timed entry system.
- Please note that the operating hours vary by season. For more details, kindly check the specific hours for each season.
Acropolis Museum
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- If you're an EU citizen under 25 or a non-EU citizen under 5, you get free entrance!
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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MONICA
Jun 2025Verified booking
Meravigliosa esperienza. Tutto perfetto consiglio scarpe comode cappello e protezione solare. Il sito è conservato benissimo Audio guida in italiano molto utile e dettagliata per la città vecchia ricca di monumenti,chiese e edifici storici
Ute
Jun 2025Verified booking
Good atmosphere, from the audience. It would be nice if there were a few more information boards. The kiosk wanted €7.50 for a pack of pringels which is extortionate. The general prices were very high, but this exceeded that.
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Hernan
May 2025Verified booking
The package is worth it, especially because it includes the entrance to the Acropolis and watching the sunset at the temple of Poseidon is beautiful. What I think is confusing is the beginning of the tour. We waited at the appointed place 15 minutes before our time and no one showed up. Then we went to exchange tickets and entered the Acropolis but we missed the first part of the tour.
Toni
May 2025Verified booking
Crow de were very busy and slow at 9am, hear at that point was extremely hot. Doesn't seem to be any real procedure in place to deal with the crowds.
ARAUJO
May 2025Verified booking
The pick-up points were clear, uncluttered and precise, so there was nothing to report on that score. The sites we visited were magnificent and well worth the detour - and the weather was just right too 😍. The only negative point was the temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. We had the (less pleasant) surprise to discover, once there, that we had to add €20 from our own pocket to gain access to the site. This point should be mentioned more clearly in the advert! Having said that, our guide was adorable, which helped us get over the hump 😊. In conclusion: a great day out, definitely worth doing again! But the details regarding entrance fees really should be better specified, for example: "Tickets for the temple of Poseidon are not included." Thank you for a memorable experience.
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John
May 2025Verified booking
We arrived just before 8am and were a little disappointed that there was already a huge queue. However once the gates opened at 8, the pre-ordered QR codes were read really quickly and everybody got through the gates very efficiently. By the time we left there were a lot of people coming in, many from cruise ships so earlier was definitely better.
DEBASHIS
May 2025Verified booking
The climb was not that tough what I had thought.The audio guide was very helpful through which came to know the history of Parthenon and Acropolis
Esther
May 2025Verified booking
It was even more impressive than we could have anticipated. Of course it was crowded, but not to the extern that you couldn't take pictures without herds of people in it. The uphill walk wasn't too bad, and the cleanliness of the surroundings stood out.
Maurizio
May 2025Verified booking
Visit to the Acropolis without any problems. Trip to Cape Sunio for the Temple of Poseidon very well organized, audio guide in Italian interesting and well detailed along the way. Staff efficient and knowledgeable. Perhaps the price of the ticket to see the Temple could be included in the package, it would be a useful element of clarity.
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Sophie
May 2025Verified booking
Interesting tour. Slightly wrong gps point for the meeting point. It would be better to mention that this is the main entrance.
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Ramiro
May 2025Verified booking
Excellent experience. The place is impressive, both the historical heritage and the landscape that is enjoyed at the same time.
View original review in Spanish
Riikka
May 2025Verified booking
The Parthenon was crowded, as expected. The Cape Sounion trip was excellent: great quide with positive energy. Beautiful views from the Temple of Poseidon. Highly recommended!
Mariangela
May 2025Verified booking
The Acropolis site and surrounding areas are a must-see! You do still have to get in a line and join those who booked the same time as you, but the line goes very fast and they start letting folks in 15 minutes prior to your chosen time. The audio was nice to have as well as it added more context. We went to the Acropolis museum right after (different ticket) and that closed the experience superbly!
Umberto
Apr 2025Verified booking
If it were not for what the ancient builders of the agora acropolis and the beautiful Greek statuary left behind, Athens would not be so much visited today ... chaotic and poorly maintained city
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Heath
Apr 2025Verified booking
It's a very remarkable place. Hard to fathom the timeline. Well preserved, and not too difficult to get to. Quite busy, but the key is to get in early.
jeanne
May 2025Verified booking
Lovely museum. Very informative. Lovely environment.
JOSÉ
May 2025Verified booking
The ease and speed of buying tickets online.
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Gülten
May 2025Verified booking
We didn't have to stand in line in the heat and everything worked quickly and without any problems. Thank you
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Justin
May 2025Verified booking
I visited the top of the summit. Got help taking photos from fellow tourists.
Sebastian
May 2025Verified booking
Very good!!! It's worth it to give you an idea of where the dots are.
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Neta
May 2025Verified booking
it was our first time in athens. it was very nice trip and we learn alot
Jacinta
May 2025Verified booking
Ticketing experience excellent
Villien
May 2025Verified booking
Acropolis is a truly magnificent site
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georgiana
May 2025Verified booking
Everything ok , thank you
Csaba
May 2025Verified booking
Building, panorama, history
Itinerary
START POINT
Omonoia Square
1
Acropolis
2
Acropolis Museum
3
Ancient Agora
4
Parthenon
5
National Archaeological Museum
6
National Library
7
University of Athens
8
Academy of Athens
9
Hellenic Parliament
10
National Garden
11
Zappeion
12
Kavouri Beach
13
Astir Beach
14
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
15
Municipal Theater of Piraeus
16
Temple of Poseidon
Guided tour, Free time to explore
17
Cape Souinon
Free time to explore, Panoramic views
18
END POINT
Omonoia Square
Explore Athens on a flexible hop-on hop-off bus, then head to Cape Sounion for a guided tour of the temple at sunset.
- Everything you get on the Athens HOHO bus tour: Explore Athens your way with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering 35 stops across the city. Enjoy free WiFi, a city map, headphones, and audio commentary in 16 languages for a seamless sightseeing experience.
- Everything you get at Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion: Relax on a 4-hour round-trip sunset tour from Athens in an AC bus, guided by a professional who shares insights as you admire Poseidon's cliffside temple at golden hour.
- Why choose this combo: This combo lets you explore Athens freely by day and enjoy a guided sunset escape by evening— scenic and budget-friendly.
Explore Athens on a flexible hop-on hop-off bus, then head to Cape Sounion for a guided tour of the temple at sunset.
- Everything you get on the Athens HOHO bus tour: Explore Athens your way with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering 35 stops across the city. Enjoy free WiFi, a city map, headphones, and audio commentary in 16 languages for a seamless sightseeing experience.
- Everything you get at Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion: Relax on a 4-hour round-trip sunset tour from Athens in an AC bus, guided by a professional who shares insights as you admire Poseidon's cliffside temple at golden hour.
- Why choose this combo: This combo lets you explore Athens freely by day and enjoy a guided sunset escape by evening— scenic and budget-friendly.
Inclusions
Athens HOHO bus tour
- 2-day unlimited HOHO pass with a map of the city
- Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian
- Free WiFi onboard
- Headphones
Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion
- 4-hour sunset tour
- Round-trip AC bus transfers from Athens
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Entry tickets to attractions
Orange Line: Athens
- First Bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Last Bus: 7.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
- Frequency: every 15 mins
- Popular Stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium
Blue Line: Piraeus
- First Bus: 10.45am from Acropolis
- Last Bus: 5.45pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: approx 2 hours
- Popular Stops: Planetarium, Piraeus
Yellow Line: Glyfada
- First Bus: 10am from Acropolis
- Last Bus: 7.10pm from Acropolis
- Frequency: approx 1-2 hours
- Popular Stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach
Green Line: Vouliagmeni
- First Bus: 10.38am from Divani Apollon
- Last Bus: 6:20pm from Voula Park
- Frequency: approx 1-2 hours
- Popular Stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points and here for the detailed timetable.
Cape Sounion sunset tour
- First Bus: 2pm from Omonoia Square
- Last Bus: 2:30pm from Melina Mercouri Monument
Athens HOHO bus tour
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Note that from Jan to Mar, the Yellow and Green Lines are closed.
- Children under the age of 5 years can travel for free.
Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Sonia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Carola
Oct 2024Verified booking
The sunset at the cape was breathtaking. Although quite cold due to the wind.
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Ramūnas
Jul 2024Verified booking
Very profesional tour guide. Pay attention on our wishes.
Romina
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Why choose the Sights of Athens tours?
Flexible hop-on, hop-off service
You have the freedom to explore Athens at your own pace. It’s quite simple — join the tour at any designated stop and hop on and off as you wish within the duration of your ticket.
See all the highlights
The day trip covers most of Athens’ major attractions; everything you have read about in the history books is here! With this tour, you can plan your own itinerary and visit anything and everything that interests you along the way.
Multilingual audio guide
The multilingual audio guide enhances your tour experience by providing informative commentary in various languages. Whether you speak English, French, Spanish, or Italian, we have something for everyone.
Accessibility for all
The Sights of Athens tour is designed to be inclusive. The rustic charm of Athens is for everyone, so the tours are wheelchair accessible and guide-dog-friendly.
Sights of Athens routes, stops, and maps
Orange line: Athens
If you are one for the culture and history of Athens, this is the route for you. On this route, you’ll cover everything from the infamous Acropolis Parthenon, dedicated to the Goddess Athena, to the Panathenaic Stadium, where the Olympics of 1896 was hosted.
First stop: Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
Timings: 8:30am - 7:20pm
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
No. of stops: 14 stops
Full loop duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Blue line: Piraeus
This route is ideal for cruise passengers, connecting the Acropolis to the bustling port of Piraeus. Catch the sunset, and you’re in for some Instagram-worthy shots you’ll love sharing.
First stop: Acropolis
Timings: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Frequency: Every 1 hour and 15 minutes
No. of stops: 8 stops
Full loop duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Yellow line: Glyfada
If you want a break from the city's noise and chaos, take the Yellow Line. It will take you through the beachside towns of Glyfada and Kosmas. This route is perfect for a mid-day swim and a picnic.
First stop: Acropolis
Timings: 10am - 6:30pm
Frequency: Every 1 hour and 10 minutes
No. of stops: 7 stops
Full loop duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Green line: Vouliagmeni
Unlike the other lines, the Green Line route is much shorter, covering less-known locations like Astir Beach and Kavouri Beach. Combine it with the Yellow Line to truly enjoy Athens’ natural beauty.
First stop: Divani Apollon
Timings: 10:38am - 5:35pm
Frequency: Every 2 hours and 10 minutes
No. of stops: 3
Full loop duration: 20 minutes
Highlights of your Sights of Athens tour
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is one of the biggest temples in Greece. What remains today is the ruins of its former glory and grandeur. Some historians believe that its construction was never really finished, but it houses one of the seven wonders of the world — - the Chryselephantine statue of Zeus.
Attraction timings: 8am - 3pm
Route name: Orange line
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Suggested Sights of Athens itineraries
Athens in one day/ 24 hours
Athens in two days/ 48 hours
If you are spending just one day in Athens, consider a combination of the Orange and Yellow Lines.
- Your tour will begin at Syntagma Square, Old Parliament, where you can catch the bus towards the Acropolis Parthenon.
- Explore the Parthenon and learn about its mythological significance and history. This monument has withstood the test of time, from its construction to becoming a church and a mosque after it was repeatedly seized by the reigning victors.
- You can then switch to the Blue Line and enjoy the landmarks along the way, including the planetarium and the Piraeus cruise, which gives you an up-close and personal view of the Temple of Poseidon. The duration of the Blue Line route is about an hour and 15 minutes.
- After a brief lunch break, hop back on one of the Sights of Athens Yellow Line buses to continue your city tour which includes the Karaiskaki Square, the National Archaeological Museum, the Temple of Zeus, and the Benaki Museum.
- You will be dropped off at the starting point —Syntagma Square, Old Parliament — after approximately two hours.
If you have two days to explore Athens, make sure to take all four routes of the Sights of Athens hop-on hop-off tour to make the most out of your trip. Here is a possible itinerary that incorporates all four routes:
Day 1 - Orange and Blue Lines: Your tour will begin at Syntagma Square, Old Parliament, as you catch the bus towards the Acropolis Parthenon. After your stroll through the Acropolis, shift to the Blue Line for the Piraeus Cruise, which includes a visit to the planetarium, a close view of the Temple of Poseidon, and a few extra stops. You can get back to the Orange Line at the Acropolis to continue your tour of the city and its attractions. The Old Town of Plaka, which lies close to the Acropolis, is home to several local-run taverns that offer Greek delicacies such as Keftedes (Greek-style meatballs) and Tzatziki (a cucumber-garlic dip).
Day 2 - Yellow and Green Lines: Your second day in Athens is meant to be a beachside getaway! You can take the bus from the Acropolis Parthenon to Glyfada. Experience the serene beauty of the Glyfada and Kosmas beach sides, before you get down. You can either continue on the Yellow Line or take a break here and shift to the Green Line, which is a brief, 20-minute detour that takes you toward some of the less-known beaches in Athens, including Astir Beach and Vouliagmeni Lake. Following the detour, you can get back on the Yellow Line and finish your trip through the city of Athens, before you are dropped off at the starting point.
Sights of Athens: FAQs
Can I explore Athens at my own pace on this tour?
Yes, the tour is meant to be flexible. You can hop on and off at any location mentioned in the tour itinerary and even explore the city on your own.
What is included in the Sights of Athens tour tickets?
Your Sights of Athens tour tickets usually grant you access to all the bus routes or lines, allowing you to hop on and off at any of the available stops and even change your lines midway through the tour. Additionally, you will have access to free Wi-Fi and a map of the city onboard, multilingual audio guides, and complimentary headsets for your guide.
How often are the Sights of Athens hop-on, hop-off buses available?
The Sights of Athens buses are available at regular intervals depending on the route you prefer. You can find detailed information, stops, and timetables for the bus routes here.
Do I need to follow any local etiquette at Athens' historical sites?
When visiting Athens' historical sites, dress comfortably yet respectfully, especially at religious locations. Avoid loud conversations or disruptive behavior, check photography rules, and respect boundaries to help preserve these culturally significant places.
Are there audio guides available for the Sights of Athens hop-on, hop-off bus tours?
Yes, multilingual audio guides are available in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese and Russian.
What is the best time to visit Athens?
The best time to visit Athens is in spring (March to May) or fall (September to November) for mild weather and fewer crowds. However, fall is better preferred if you want to explore the city and the beaches.
Which line offers a quieter, less crowded experience?
The Green Line offers a quieter, more relaxed experience, taking you to lesser-known beaches like Astir Beach and Vouliagmeni Lake, away from the main city crowds.