Why choose this Athens tour ?
No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, discover the very best of Athens with a 24-hour, 48-hour or 3-day 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.
Make the most of your Athens adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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.
- Piraeus Route (from Interchange: A4 – Acropolis / Parthenon): First departure at 11am. Last departure at 6pm. Tour duration – 80 minutes. Frequency – every 60 minutes
- Athens Route (from Terminal: A1 – Syntagma Square): First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Duration – 90 minutes. Frequency – every 15 minutes
- Beach Riviera Route (from Interchange: A2 – Acropolis / PLAKA): First departure at 9am. Last departure at 5pm. Duration – 110 minutes. Frequency – every 60 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.
Itinerary Routes
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis / Plaka
- Acropolis Museum
- The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus Route)
- Temple of Zeus
- Parliament / National Gardens
- The Four Museums
- The National Gallery
- Anicent Olympic Stadium
- National Library
- National Archaeological Museum
- Omonia Square
- Karaiskaki Square
- Monastiraki Square
- Kotzia Square
- Pantion University
- Niarchos Foundation
- Municipal Theatre
- Cruise Terminals A & B
- Lions Gate
- Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
- Votsalakia Beach
- Mikrolimano Harbour
- Planetarium – Marriott Hotel
- Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental
- The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus Route)
- Acropolis / Plaka
- Pantion University
- Niarchos Foundation
- Faliro / Flisvos
- Edem
- Agios Kosmas Beach
- Bomo Palace
- Glyfada Beach
- Asteria Beach
- Divani Apollon
- Oceanis Beach / Astir Palace
- Vouliagmeni Lake
- Pigadakia
- Blazer Suites
- Glyfada Town
- Golf
- Agios Kosmas
- Kalamaki
- Poseidon Hotel
- Planetarium – Marriott Hotel
- Grand Hyatt & Intercontinental
- Temple of Zeus
Athens Route
Schedule:
From Terminal: A1 – Syntagma Square: First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Frequency – every 15 minutes
Stops:
Piraeus Route (April – October)
Schedule:
From Interchange: A4 – Acropolis / Parthenon: First departure at 11am. Last departure at 6pm. Frequency – every 60 minutes
In Winter (November – March), the Piraeus Route will operate 2 tours only per day, times may vary though customers will need to check locally for the latest timetable.
On cruise ship days, the tour will operate every 30 minutes from 8am until approx. 6:15pm
Stops:
Beach/Riviera Route
Schedule:
From Interchange: A2 – Acropolis / PLAKA: First departure at 9am. Last departure at 5pm. Frequency – every 60 minutes
Times subject to change at any time.
Stops:
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 48hr – Athens & Riviera Lines
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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 24-hour, 48-hour or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected
- Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by City Sightseeing Ltd – Europe.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 578 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
– 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.
