Athens Sightseeing Bus Tour: Big Bus, Athens - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Athens Sightseeing Bus Tour: Big Bus
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 22.87 USD
Rating: 8.5 (34 reviews)

Very well organized, controlled, and explained in several languages. A map and brochure with schedules, clear routes, an...

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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!

Details

Duration

3 days.

Language

The activity takes place with an audioguide in English and Spanish.

Included

Unlimited use of the Athens Big Bus for 48 or 72 hours (depending on selected option)
Audio guide in English
Earphones per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.5

Excellent 930 Travelers·34 reviews

August 1, 2026
Carlos
Culiacan., Mexico
Very well organized, controlled, and explained in several languages. A map and brochure with schedules, clear routes, and points of interest are provi...
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October 9, 2026
Alberto Longhi
Buenos Aires, Argentina
They showed us Athens very well.
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August 22, 2026
Alda Esteves
Portugal
It was excellent!
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July 4, 2026
Heidy Diaz
Toluca, Mexico
Maria was punctual and in communication with us. Her knowledge and explanation were excellent. Her charisma and attitude were also excellent.
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March 5, 2026
Francisco Guerrero Morales
Málaga, Spain
Everything was great.
With friends
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November 19, 2025
Marie - Hélène
France
A very nice activity, the only slight drawback was that the French audio guide wasn't always working properly!
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April 23, 2025
Viviana
Ancud, Chile
Comfortable, well signposted, they comply with the tour schedules
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December 18, 2024
Maria Jesús
Valladolid, Spain
Very good. The audio guide is sometimes not well positioned, depending on the traffic, and sometimes it is not well coordinated. But in general terms ...
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July 22, 2024
Gento
Milan, Italy
excelent!
Traveling solo
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Athens Sightseeing Bus

You can enjoy the following different routes, stops and types of ticket:

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 that will reveal the most important facts of each place we drive by.

The bus has three different routes, depending on the option you select:

Red Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): perfect to explore the best of Athens' rich heritage. This route drives past iconic spots like the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament, and the National Library.
Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): this route will allow you to explore the port city of Piraeus, passing by the harbour, the Municipal Theatre, and even the Acropolis.
Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): in this case, you'll enjoy picturesque views of the Athenian Riviera. You'll get to see the Flisvos Marina, Aghios Kosmas Beach, Kavouri Beach, and Astir Beach.

You can check Athens' Big Bus route and stops at the following link.

Types of Ticket

During the booking process, you'll be able to choose one of the following options:

48-Hour Ticket for the Red Route: if you choose this option, you'll be able to hop on and hop off as many times as you'd like over the course of 48 hours at any of the bus stops on the Red Route.
48-Hour Ticket for All Routes: with this option, you'll be able to hop on and off as many times as you'd like over the course of 48 hours at any of the bus stops on all 3 routes.
72-Hour Ticket for All Routes: if you wish to make the most of the sightseeing bus for more time, you can choose this option. You'll have 72 hours to hop on and off at any of the bus stops on all 3 lines.

How Does It Work

The ticket for Big Bus' sightseeing bus is valid for 48 or 72 hours from the first time you use it. During this time, you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you'd like.

Schedule & Frequency

Red Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): from 8:35 am to 6:20 pm, approximately every 20 minutes
Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): from 9:40 pm to 5 pm every 40 minutes
Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): first departures at 9 am and 11 am; afterward, departures every 60 minutes until 5 pm

Athens Sightseeing Bus

You can enjoy the following different routes, stops and types of ticket:

Routes & Stops

The bus has three different routes, depending on the option you select:

Red Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): perfect to explore the best of Athens' rich heritage. This route drives past iconic spots like the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament, and the National Library.
Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): this route will allow you to explore the port city of Piraeus, passing by the harbour, the Municipal Theatre, and even the Acropolis.
Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): in this case, you'll enjoy picturesque views of the Athenian Riviera. You'll get to see the Flisvos Marina, Aghios Kosmas Beach, Kavouri Beach, and Astir Beach.

You can check Athens' Big Bus route and stops at the following link.

Types of Ticket

During the booking process, you'll be able to choose one of the following options:

48-Hour Ticket for the Red Route: if you choose this option, you'll be able to hop on and hop off as many times as you'd like over the course of 48 hours at any of the bus stops on the Red Route.
48-Hour Ticket for All Routes: with this option, you'll be able to hop on and off as many times as you'd like over the course of 48 hours at any of the bus stops on all 3 routes.
72-Hour Ticket for All Routes: if you wish to make the most of the sightseeing bus for more time, you can choose this option. You'll have 72 hours to hop on and off at any of the bus stops on all 3 lines.

How Does It Work

The ticket for Big Bus' sightseeing bus is valid for 48 or 72 hours from the first time you use it. During this time, you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you'd like.

Schedule & Frequency

Red Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): from 8:35 am to 6:20 pm, approximately every 20 minutes
Purple Route - Piraeus (1 hour and 15 minutes): from 9:40 pm to 5 pm every 40 minutes
Green Route (1 hour and 40 minutes): first departures at 9 am and 11 am; afterward, departures every 60 minutes until 5 pm

Athens Sightseeing Bus Tour: Big Bus