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

By City Sightseeing
See the ancient sites and popular attractions of Athens—including the Temple of Zeus, Planetarium, and the Archeological Museum of Piraeus—on this hop-on hop-off bus shore excursion, a stress-free option for visitors with limited time. Enjoy views from the open-top bus, hear onboard commentary, and spend as much time as you’d like at each stop along multiple routes. Choose a ticket for one or three days of exploration, adding extra flexibility.
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$22.16
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Ages 6-99
Duration: 1h 30m
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German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Highlights
  • Make your own itinerary and see Athens at your own pace
  • Flexible shore excursion: Tickets available for one or three days
  • Includes discount booklet for local eateries, attractions, and shopping
  • Hear onboard commentary about each sight as you ride
  • 24 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
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Your sightseeing shore excursion starts at Syntagma Square for the Athens Line or the Cruise Terminal for the Piraeus Line. A third route, “Beach Rivera,” is available April through October. Hop on the waiting open-top, double-decker bus, and head out for an overview of the city. Get off at the stops that interest you most, exploring sights like the Temple of Zeus, National Gardens, and Archaeological Museum of Piraeus. Then, just reboard a new bus when you’re ready to move on. Buses depart roughly every 30 minutes, so you won’t have to wait long for another one. Learn about noteworthy site from onboard audio commentary, available in several languages. Tickets are valid for unlimited rides for one or three days.
Departure details
  • Location Name: Starting Points: Hop-on at Syntagma Square (Stop 1) for the Athens Line or the Cruise Terminal (Stop 1) for the Piraeus Line.  For specific cruise passenger information, please see  'Additional Info'. Return Location: At the 'end' of the tour, the bus will return to Stop 1.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2916ATHENSPRT
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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 runs from 12:15pm - 6:15pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes for full loop.
  • Athens route runs from 8:30am - 5:00pm, every 20 - 30 minutes. Duration - 90 minutes for full loop.
  • Paper & mobile vouchers accepted for this tour.
  • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour price starts from $21.70. Discover and book Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour on Tripadvisor
What is the Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour cancellation policy?
Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?
Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is hosted by City Sightseeing. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact City Sightseeing on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2916ATHENSPRT
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john p
john p
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Easiest way to stop at all the sites.
Great way to get around the city. Finding parking near any of these sites is nearly impossible. Parking anywhere…
Vichanson
Vichanson
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Well worth the money
Commentary excellent, loved hearing all about historical buildings and events, buses clean and punctual, there's so…
SalomeaTenetskaya
SalomeaTenetskaya
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It was very nice and well organized, thank u!
Very well orginized tour, friendly team, nice food, great places ✨️It was a real pleasure to travel with you, thank…
Lauren T
Lauren T
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A must do to see the Athens sites!
Fantastic! 5 stars from us. Brilliant way to see the city and learn all about the historical sites. Also great for …
LadyPicassa
LadyPicassa
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Lovely experience
We had bought our voucher for this bus tour from Booking dot com and brought with us the QR code. It was very easy …
Mandy S
Mandy S
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The best bus operator we have used
We use this company for all of our sightseeing tours when possible. As always, we received excellent service. There…
GregFopp
GregFopp
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Great choice to see Athens.
Was undecided about which bus to choose but went with the red bus and wasn't disappointed. Buses were nice and clea…
Mtf1948
Mtf1948
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Excellent
Great hop on hop off really nice drivers, I recommend all the routes, we got a special offer and had all the routes…
Trail813585
Trail813585
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Great way to get your bearings
This is an interesting option that I would have skipped in the past. Great for small kids, as they like to ride on …
susanag127
susanag127
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Don’t choose the red bus
If you have to choose, pick the yellow one and blue bus up ! The red one are the worst! Really bad experience
advisorreports123
advisorreports123
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Just a bus trip waste of time & money, usual tourist trap for money.
20e for a horrible bus trip, no sightseeing, we went along the beach area but no beach to be seen, comming back the…
bennyo78
bennyo78
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Fun and interesting
Patient and reliable driving even though traffic was awful. Informative audio guide that was well synced with our a…
wildorchid99
wildorchid99
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Hop on Hop Off
For about $20.00 for 2 days, this is the best option as a means for Transporation to explore Athens if you have lim…
MichelleGSD
MichelleGSD
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Amazing Athens
Great time! Guides very helpful with transfers. Made navigating the city easier after learning the area! 2 for 1 d…
WilliamQ244
WilliamQ244
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Good way to see Athens in one day
It was a great tour of downtown Athens except it was difficult to see out through the decals on the outside of the …
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Suzanne Landau
1 contribution
Hop on Hop off buses
So the Red Line starts at the port of Piraeus. All fine getting on and downstairs is air conditioned
Alot wanted to get the Parthenon which was great for them as the bus stopped there. We wanted to continue but the bus stopped there. It was a hot ten to fifteen minutes walk to the Plaka and the bus staff were hostile and unhelpful.
Written September 4, 2022
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Yasir S
Ottawa, Canada2 contributions
Excellent value for money.
Excellent tour that is convenient if you don't have much time in Athens. We booked this in advance but you can also do it at the bus stop. There are staff waiting at most stops to help you answer questions. Self guided audio tour. Buses run very frequently and stop at all of the main attractions in Athens. It is also a convenient way to get around instead of using taxi or bus. Our hotel was in walking distance to one of the stops, which made it super easy. Would highly recommend.
Written August 9, 2022
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bernardkennedy
Alloa, UK15 contributions
Great service.
Apr 2022 • Couples
Excellent value for money. Good service to and from the port and helpful staff. Plenty of opportunities to hop on and off and regular pickups.
Written April 9, 2022
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steve d
St Helens, UK536 contributions
Great way to see all the sights
Jan 2022
The best way to see Athens
So much history to take in also great way of finding your bearings to navigate around this stunning city
Friendly staff clean bus definitely a must do
Written January 28, 2022
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Bethany K
1 contribution
Great.
Sep 2021 • Couples
Great apartment in the heart of Athens. Walking distance to Acropolis as well as great restaurants and stores. Clean, and pretty.
Written September 4, 2021
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Robert H
11 contributions
Good way to get a feel for a big city.
Sep 2019
Hop on hop off suffers a bit from the fact that weather, traffic and volume of tourists can turn what is basically a good way to see a large city into sweaty chaos. The trip from port to city was very good, but around the centre of the city was overcrowded and chaotic. On the plus side all of the agents were helpful, and it covered most of the city highlights. We had two days so on day two we were able to pick out those sights we wanted a more in depth look at. I would rate the Athens bus value for money.
Written November 15, 2019
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Louise S
8 contributions
Great way to see Athens and beach
Nov 2019 • Family
We bought family tickets that gave 2 days hop on hop off. It was a very informative journey. The city tour took you to all the sights and we got on and off a couple of times no problems next bus is 15 mins later perfect way to get your bearings round the city! We used it the next day to go on the beach line which was lovely again very informative and easy to use. You could probably do this cheaper on the metro/buses but this was easy and regular and the commentary was so interesting. Would highly recommend.
Written November 3, 2019
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pugmomFlorida
Florida390 contributions
Ok BUT only 1 Route goes back to port!!
Oct 2019
We have taken City Sightseeing Buses in London , Stockholm, Helsinki, and Dublin and had a nice time BUT this is the first time ONLY 1 route went back to where the ship was docked or where you could back to your hotel without having to go completely back to the main attraction and switch buses AND NO ONE tells you that. I wanted to get off at the main shopping center but was afraid to as the line of people waiting at that stop to get on our already overcrowded bus was large! Disappointed in City Sightseeing Athens. Much better organization is desperately needed!!
Written October 7, 2019
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Goldie1520
Rainham, UK327 contributions
Slightly chaotic, but enjoyable
Sep 2019
We arrived in Piraeus on a cruise ship. We were able to book our tickets for the Ho-Ho service on board, at 22 euros per person. The bus stop was only a short walk from the terminal. There was a short tour of Piraeus, then we were taken to Athens. It had been explained to us that we would go to the interchange, and then board another bus for the loop around Athens. However, we were all told to get off the bus at a different stop. A represenative from City Sightseeing then took us to the enterence to the Acropolis, and pointed then pointed in the direction of the interchange. This caused quite a lot of confusion, as a lot of the passengers were elderly, and also they didn't expect such a long walk.

Fortunately, we had a map and Google Maps, so it wasn't too difficult to find the interchange.

We boarded the Athens loop bus, and enjoyed our tour with the commentary. There is a lot of traffic in Athens so it is slow going at times.

We didn't get off the bus, but it would have been a good way of visiting a couple of sites. When we got back to the interchange for the bus back to Piraeus, it was very busy, and there was a long queue of people waiting to go back to the ships. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a bus.

It was a bit chaotic, but we enjoyed it anyway.
Written October 5, 2019
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107geoffm
Folsom, CA26 contributions
Great Way to See Athens in a Day
Sep 2019
We arrived in Athens on a Princess cruise ship and hopped on the tour bus just outside the terminal - very convenient. They have two lines - only one goes to the cruise terminal to pick up and drop off passengers. You catch the other line at the Acropolis stop. Best to purchase your tickets to the Acropolis online so you do not have to wait in line as it is very busy and the lines fairly long. The buses were clean and were available for boarding about every 15 minutes at each of the stops. We spent most of the time at the Acropolis and Plaka shopping area. Not all that impressed with Athens - just a big sprawling city.
Written September 28, 2019
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