Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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About this activity

No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, discover the very best of Athens with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. Athens is an incredibly ancient city, and on this double-decker bus tour you'll see all of the key sights, including the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis & Parthenon, the National Library, the Ancient Olympic Stadium, the National Gardens and much more! Learn all about ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, thanks to the informative on-board audio commentary. Hop on and off as many times as you please within the chosen time period, getting a closer look at the Athenian history on show. This sightseeing tour provides access to up to 3 bus routes depending on the ticket chosen.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 20 min – 1 h 50 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Turkish, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free Wi-Fi
Included: Stops near the major sights
Included: Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected
Included: Audio guide commentary in 13 languages + headphones
Included: 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entry to attractions
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Athens Route

Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square: First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes

Stop 1

Syntagma Square
Stop 2

Acropolis / Plaka
Stop 3

Acropolis Museum
Stop 4

The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus Route)
Stop 5

Temple of Zeus
Stop 6

Parliament / National Gardens
Stop 7

The Four Museums
Stop 8

The National Gallery
Stop 9

Anicent Olympic Stadium
Stop 10

National Library
Stop 11

National Archaeological Museum
Stop 12

Omonia Square
Stop 13

Karaiskaki Square
Stop 14

Monastiraki Square
Stop 15

Kotzia Square

Piraeus Route (April - October)

Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon: Departures every 60 minutes between 11am and 5pm

Stop 1

Pantion University
Stop 2

Niarchos Foundation
Stop 3

Municipal Theatre
Stop 4

Cruise Terminals A & B
Stop 5

Lions Gate
Stop 6

Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Stop 7

Votsalakia Beach
Stop 8

Mikrolimano Harbour
Stop 9

Planetarium - Marriott Hotel
Stop 10

Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental
Stop 11

The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus Route)

Beach/Riviera Route

Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA: Departures every 60 minutes between 9am and 5pm

Stop 1

Acropolis / Plaka
Stop 2

Pantion University
Stop 3

Niarchos Foundation
Stop 4

Faliro / Flisvos
Stop 5

Edem
Stop 6

Agios Kosmas Beach
Stop 7

Bomo Palace
Stop 8

Glyfada Beach
Stop 9

Asteria Beach
Stop 10

Divani Apollon
Stop 11

Oceanis Beach / Astir Palace
Stop 12

Vouliagmeni Lake
Stop 13

Pigadakia
Stop 14

Blazer Suites
Stop 15

Glyfada Town
Stop 16

Golf
Stop 17

Agios Kosmas
Stop 18

Kalamaki
Stop 19

Poseidon Hotel
Stop 20

Planetarium - Marriott Hotel
Stop 21

Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental
Stop 22

Temple of Zeus

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
The electronic voucher is not a ticket. The voucher must be redeemed by one of the agents at the stop or on the bus before passengers board
Once the electronic voucher has been redeemed and exchange for a printed paper ticket, passengers are required to keep the printed ticket with them for the whole duration of their journey, as electronic vouchers cannot be used after redemption

Departure point: For the full tour, hop-on at Syntagma Square for the Athens Route or Panton University for the Piraeus Route. However, customers can join the tour at any of the tour stops along the routes.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For cruise passengers arriving at the Cruise Terminal, bus stops 4, 5 & 6 on the Piraeus route will be the nearest stops at which to join the tour (if ticket including Piraeus route is selected).
Athens route operates all year round, excluding 17th November, 25th December and 1st January.
Piraeus, Beach & Riviera routes operates April - October only.
Athens Route (Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square): First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Duration: 90 minutes. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes
Piraeus Route (Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon): Departures every 60 minutes between 11am and 5pm. Tour duration: 80 minutes
Beach-Riviera Route (Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA): Departures every 60 minutes between 9am and 5pm. Duration: 110 minutes
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
Mobile and printed paper vouchers accepted for this tour
The electronic voucher is not a ticket. The voucher must be redeemed by one of the agents at the stop or on the bus before passengers board
Once the electronic voucher has been redeemed and exchange for a printed paper ticket, passengers are required to keep the printed ticket with them for the whole duration of their journey, as electronic vouchers cannot be used after redemption

Options

48-Hour All Lines

Explore the Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera lines with our 48-hour hop on hop off bus ticket.
48-Hour Ticket - Athens Line

48 Hour - Athens Line: Explore the Athens Line with our 48-hour hop on hop off bus ticket.
24-Hour Ticket - Athens Line