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. 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 Athens' heritage, passing iconic spots like the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Temple of Zeus.Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): explores Piraeus, passing by the harbour and Acropolis.Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): features views of the Athenian Riviera, including Flisvos Marina and Aghios Kosmas Beach.

Tour Options

During booking, choose from the following options:

48-Hour Ticket for the Grey Route: hop on and off over 48 hours at Grey Route stops.48-Hour Ticket for All Routes: hop on and off over 48 hours at all 3 route stops.72-Hour Ticket for All Routes: hop on and off at all routes for 72 hours.

How Does It Work

The Big Bus ticket is valid for 48 or 72 hours from the first use. You can hop on and off as many times as you'd like, and all tickets are valid for 14 days from purchase.

Schedule & Frequency

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