Athens Sightseeing Bus Tour: Big Bus

Are you ready to discover Athens at your own convenience? The hop-on hop-off bus tour offers an ideal way to explore the highlights of Greece's vibrant capital with the flexibility to board and disembark at any designated stop.

Athens Sightseeing Bus

Experience a variety of routes, stops, and ticket options available:

Routes & Stops

The hop-on hop-off bus in Athens provides multiple routes for a comfortable exploration of the city’s key attractions. Each bus features two levels, a roofless upper deck, and an English audio guide that shares intriguing insights about the landmarks along the way.

Choose from three distinct routes tailored to your interests:

• Red Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): ideal for immersing yourself in the rich history of Athens, with views of the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, Parliament, and the National Library.
• Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): this route leads you through the bustling port city of Piraeus, showcasing the harbour, the Municipal Theatre, and more, all while providing a glimpse of the Acropolis.
• Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): enjoy scenic vistas along the Athenian Riviera, visiting spots like Flisvos Marina, Aghios Kosmas Beach, Kavouri Beach, and Astir Beach.

You can view the bus routes and stops in Athens by following the link.

Types of Ticket

During your purchase, you can select from the following ticket arrangements:

• 48-Hour Ticket for the Red Route: with this choice, enjoy unlimited hop-on and hop-off privileges at any stop along the Red Route for 48 hours.
• 48-Hour Ticket for All Routes: this option grants you the freedom to explore all three routes with unlimited stops and starts for 48 hours.
• 72-Hour Ticket for All Routes: to extend your adventure, this ticket allows comprehensive access to all routes for a full 72 hours.

How Does It Work

Your sightseeing bus ticket is valid for 48 or 72 hours starting from your first boarding. During this period, feel free to get on and off as often as desired.

Schedule & Frequency

• Red Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): operates from 8:35 am to 6:20 pm, with buses approximately every 20 minutes.
• Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): available from 9:40 am to 5 pm, running every 40 minutes.
• Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): first buses depart at 9 am and 11 am, then every 60 minutes until 5 pm.