The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Athens

1.Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,849 reviews · 2 days · from $14Our pick

Use four hop-on hop-off routes to reach Athens landmarks, Piraeus harbor, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni. You get recorded commentary in 16 languages, free Wi-Fi, and a ticket valid for two days after activation. Cruise passengers can board near Terminals A, B, or C.

“This was a great way to see Athens. We only had one day and managed to see most of the local sites. Bus was always on time. On board commentary is great too. Enjoyed our time.”

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2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25

Ride an open-top double-decker through Athens with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass. Hear audio commentary in 13 languages, hop off near the Acropolis, museums, beaches, and Piraeus, then rejoin the next bus. Add the Riviera and port routes if your ticket includes them.

“This was relaxing and a great way to be introduced to Athens.”

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3.City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,887 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass to ride Athens, Piraeus, and Beach Riviera routes. Expect open-top views, audio commentary in 13 languages, free Wi-Fi, and stops near the Acropolis, museums, marinas, beaches, and coastal towns. Route access depends on the ticket you choose.

“The sightseeing is a must if you want to chill, not rush, and have a good city ride in the bus. The audio guide doesn't quite work, mine had one earpiece working and not the other, and it doesn't seem to follow the stops made. However, for a relaxing no time constraint ride, it's good.”

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4.Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use one 48-hour ticket across Athens, Piraeus, and the southern coast. Ride to the Acropolis, Plaka, museums, cruise terminals, marinas, Vouliagmeni, and Astir Beach with recorded commentary in 16 languages. Bring a phone ticket, patience for traffic, and time to find the right route.

“Worst experience with a hop off/on. There was a lot of traffic everywhere so all you did was sit in the bus. No information provided except twice via headsets which were hard to understand. Don't book this & surprised Viator would partner with them since my other bookings were great.”

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5.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,042 reviews · from $23

Use a 48 or 72-hour Big Bus pass to explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera from an open-top double-decker. Ride three routes, stop near the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, beaches, marinas, and museums, and follow audio commentary in 14 languages.

“Very good once I'd worked out which buses were available to me. There are so many different services but my tickets were only valid on the yellow buses.”

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6.Big Bus Athens Hop-On Hop-Off with optional Piraeus & Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 652 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

See Athens by open-top double-decker bus with 48 or 72 hours of hop-on, hop-off access. The city route reaches the Acropolis, Parliament, museums, and Monastiraki. Optional routes run to Piraeus and the Athens Riviera, with audio commentary, headphones, and Wi-Fi.

“Not one of the better tours. Athens tour went by the same places many times. Didn't get off from route”

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7.Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 617 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26

See Athens from an open-top double-decker bus, with routes for the city center, Piraeus, and the Beach Riviera. Use recorded commentary in 13 languages, hop off near the Acropolis, museums, beaches, and ports, then rejoin the next bus. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass.

“I thought the bus was to leave at 8:30 am...nope 8:55 pm. I knew I should have used the blue buses. They left promptly and had the next bus ready to pull in. The same thing happened at Acropolis waiting for the bus and waiting in line saw two other blue buses load and go.”

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8.City Pass with Acropolis, Museums, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 586 reviews · from $80

See the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Athens War Museum, Museum of Illusions, and more with a Turbopass valid for up to five days. Your pass also includes a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Add the Hydra, Poros, and Aegina cruise for lunch and hotel transfer.

“I loved the hospitality , and the swimming, Hosts (Natalia ) was very endearing, lovely,,,”

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9.Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 484 reviews · 2 days · from $23

Ride the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion for sunset at the Temple of Poseidon, with guides such as George, Vasili, and Charalampos bringing Greek myths to life. Your 2-day pass covers Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni, with audio commentary in 16 languages.

“Amazing trip on an air conditioned coach, the experience at the Temple was incredible! Everyone was very friendly and spoke multiple languages. We then used the sightseeing bus the next day to go to Lake Vouliagmeni which was wonderful!”

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10.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Acropolis Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 210 reviews · 2 days · from $39

Spend two days exploring Athens, Piraeus, and the Athenian Riviera by four hop-on hop-off routes. Use the Acropolis Museum ticket once during opening hours, collect it at stop A4, and enjoy audio commentary in 16 languages, free Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible buses.

“The buses were very frequent. I was so impressed. My sister left her bag on one of the buses and they managed to arrange for her to meet the driver within minutes. I was extremely impressed by that also.”

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11.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 166 reviews · from $18

Ride an open-top double-decker bus through central Athens on a 50-minute evening loop. You’ll pass Parliament, Monastiraki, Plaka, the Acropolis Museum, the Parthenon, and Hadrian’s Arch, with recorded commentary in 14 languages. Depart from Parliament at 8:15 or 9:15 PM.

“Trip was excellent. Very knowledge, qualified and experienced guide. Overall a great experience..”

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12.Athens Combo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $33

See Athens and the Riviera on a two-day hop-on hop-off ticket, then ride south to Cape Sounion for sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. An English-speaking driver and guide handle the route, with pickup from Plaka, Omonia Square, or the Old Parliament. Bring food and budget for temple entry.

“Recommend this tour. Easy meeting spot in Omonia Square. Thanos was our guide and he did an excellent job. Friendly, knowledgeable and communicated details well before the start. Great value for the experience. The sunset view was gorgeous to witness and the Temple of Posideon should not be missed. The view of the ocean from the height of the temple grounds was something special to witness. One thing to plan - eat before your take the trip. The restaurant at the site has a good drink menu but the quality of the food is poor.”

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13.Hop-On Hop Off Bus with Acropolis ticket & 2 audios

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Use a 24-hour Athens hop-on hop-off bus ticket, enter the Acropolis at your selected date and time, and follow English audio tours around the ancient sanctuary and Plaka. The narration is created by guides and adds local stories to the major historical sights.

“Didn’t realize it was only for one line of the Hop on hop off bus. Had I known I would have purchased independently to save money.”

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14.Island Cruise with Lunch & Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 11 hours · from $176

Spend 11 hours at sea and on shore, cruising from Piraeus to Agistri, Moni, and Aegina aboard a traditional wooden boat. Swim, eat a Greek lunch with drinks, and use your two-day bus ticket on four Athens-area lines, including routes to the Acropolis and Vouliagmeni Lake.

“The sailing crew and gude were great. Everything was taken care of well. It was a good day out.”

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15.Athens Combo Ticket: Full-Day Cruise and Hop on Hop off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Start at 7:20 a.m. for a wooden-boat cruise from Marina Zeas to Agistri, Moni Aegina Beach, and Aegina, with swimming, lunch, and drinks. Use the four Athens bus lines on the cruise day and an additional day, with stops near the Acropolis, museums, Piraeus, and the coast.

“Great tour, excellent value! The crew on the boat were fantastic. Very customer service oriented! Even the food (breakfast, snacks and lunch) were great. The hop on hop off bus was a good value! Access to all 4 lines. Start early though. The day comes to a close very quickly.”

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