Athens Sightseeing Bus Tour: Big Bus

Want to explore Athens at your own pace? The Big Bus sightseeing bus tour is the perfect option for you. Discover the main attractions in Greece's capital city by hopping on and off at any of the bus stops!

Routes & Stops

The Big Bus hop-on hop-off bus in Athens offers various routes to discover the Greek capital's main monuments comfortably and practically. The vehicle has two storeys, an open-top roof, and an audio guide in English.

The bus has three different routes:

Grey Route (1 hour and 30 minutes): explores iconic spots like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament, and the National Library.Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): allows exploration of Piraeus, passing by the harbour, the Municipal Theatre, and the Acropolis.Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): offers views of the Athenian Riviera including Flisvos Marina and local beaches.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can choose from the following options:

48-Hour Ticket for the Grey Route: unlimited hop on and off within 48 hours on the Grey Route.48-Hour Ticket for All Routes: unlimited hop on and off within 48 hours on all 3 routes.72-Hour Ticket for All Routes: unlimited hop on and off within 72 hours on all 3 routes.

How Does It Work

The ticket is valid for 48 or 72 hours from first use, allowing unlimited hop on and off during this time. All tickets are valid for 14 days from purchase.

Schedule & Frequency

Grey Route (1 hour and 30 minutes): from 9 am to 9 pm every 20 minutes; last departure at 6 pm from Bus Stop 4 (Acropolis).Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): from 9:40 am to 5 pm every 40 minutes.Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): first departures at 9 am and 11 am; thereafter every 60 minutes until 5 pm.