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Discover the best of Athens aboard an open-top hop-on hop-off bus, covering the city's historic centre and iconic landmarks with a single 24-hour ticket.
Discover Athens, the birthplace of democracy, aboard a hop-on hop-off bus with a multilingual audio guide, with a single ticket valid for 24 hours so you can explore the city at your own pace. The route starts at the iconic Syntagma Square, home to the Greek Parliament, leading on to the charming Plaka neighbourhood.
The route continues to the unmissable Acropolis Museum, where you can learn more about Ancient Greece, and on to the Acropolis itself and the historic Parthenon, which you're free to explore for as long as you like before hopping back on. The itinerary also takes in other points of interest such as the Temple of Zeus and the National Garden.
Sports enthusiasts won't want to miss the Ancient Olympic Stadium, home to the first modern Olympic Games. The route is rounded off with other notable city sites, including the National Archaeological Museum and Kotzia Square, close to the Athens Central Market.
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Additional information
● Hop on and off as many times as you want and travel at your own pace
● The Athens line runs all year round, with daily departures from 08:30 to 20:00 (last departure at 18:30)
● See the best of Athens from the top of a red double-decker open-top bus
● Mobile and paper vouchers are both accepted for this tour
● Pre-recorded audio commentary sharing interesting information about the city's history, culture and places of interest
● Dogs in carriers are permitted on the bus
● Our buses are wheelchair accessible, with space for one wheelchair measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long and 135 cm high
● Wherever possible, bus stops will have some sort of signage; however, the vast majority of bus stops do not have visible signage due to traffic regulations. Where stops are signposted, the size of the sign will vary from one tour to another
● Please note that, due to the nature of the service and circumstances specific to the city (such as roadworks, demonstrations, events or occasional incidents), this activity may be affected by route modifications, temporary closures of certain stops or adjustments to operating hours. We recommend checking the local operator's website before starting the activity to verify any last-minute changes or updates
Inclusions
✔ 24-hour tour with free stops to enjoy amazing views
✔ Unlimited access to the Athens Line
✔ Audio guide languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Greek and Turkish
Exclusions
✖ Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Guide
✖ Entrance fees, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Red Route (Athens): 1A Syntagma Square, 2A Acropolis / Plaka, 3A Acropolis Museum, 4A The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus route), 5A Temple of Zeus, 6A Parliament / National Gardens, 7A The Four Museums, 8A The National Gallery, 9A Ancient Olympic Stadium, 6bA Parliament / National Gardens, 10A National Library, 11A National Archaeological Museum, 12A Omonia Square, 13A Karaiskaki Square, 14A Monastiraki Square, 15A Kotzia Square