Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Athens and Piraeus: 48-Hour Pass
ID: GYG4211-O-52487
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover Athens from an open-top hop-on hop-off double-decker bus, with upgrades for Riviera Beach or Piraeus. See the best of the Greek capital's famous sites while enjoying audio guide commentary.
Experience the Greek capital on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour along 3 different routes. You’ll travel on an open-top, double-decker bus as you take in the many important sights and attractions of the city.
With the help of the onboard multilingual audio guide you can trace the history and culture of Athens from ancient times to the present day. In addition to the city’s many monuments, you’ll come across a multitude of shopping opportunities along the route. You can visit world-renowned museums and marvel at the ancient temples - the Acropolis and Parthenon.
Athens Route Stops:
Stop 1 - Syntagma Square
Stop 2 - A Acropolis / Plaka
Stop 3 - A Acropolis Museum
Stop 4 - A The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus route)
Stop 5 - A Temple of Zeus
Stop 6 - A Parliament / National Gardens
Stop 7 - The Four Museums
Stop 8 - The National Gallery
Stop 9 - A Ancient Olympic Stadium
Stop 9 - B Parliament / National Gardens
Stop 10 - National Library
Stop 11 - National Archaeological Museum
Stop 12 - Omonoia Square
Stop 13 - Karaiskaki Square
Stop 14 - Monastiraki Square
Stop 15 -Kotzia Square
Piraeus Route Stops:
Stop 1 - Pantion University
Stop 2 - Niarchos Foundation
Stop 3 - Municipal Theatre
Stop 4 - Cruise Terminals A & B
Stop 5 - Lions Gate
Stop 6 - Cruise Terminals A & B
Stop 7 - Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Stop 8 - Votsalakia Beach
Stop 9 - Mikrolimano Harbour
Stop 10 - Planetarium
Stop 11 - Athens Ledra & Intercontinental
Beach & Riviera Route Stops:
Acropolis/Plaka
Pantion University
Niarchos Foundation
Falire/Flisvas
Edem
Ag.Kesmas Beach
Bomo Palace
Asteria Beach
Divani Apollon
Oceanis Beach/ Atrir Palace
Vouliagemi Lake
Pigadakia
Blazer Suites
Glyfada town
Golf
Ag.Kosmas
Kalamki
Poseidon Hotel
Marriot/Planetarium
Grand Hyatt/ Intercontinental
Temple of Zeus
Highlights
- Explore Athens with a 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Marvel at historical landmarks such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon
- Visit the National Garden, a tranquil oasis located in the heart of the city
- Discover the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the National Gallery art museum
- Upgrade your sightseeing experience by adding the Piraeus and Riviera Route
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Athens route runs from 8:30am. The last tour departure is at 7pm. The tour departs every 30 minutes. Tour duration: 90 minutes, starting from Syntagma Square
• Athens route operates all year round, excluding November 17, December 25, and January 1
• Piraeus route runs from 12:15pm. The last tour departure is at 6:15pm. Tours depart every 60 minutes. Tour duration: 80 minutes, starting from Pantion University
• In Winter (November - March), the Piraeus Route will operate 2 tours only per day, times may vary. On cruise ship days, the tour will operate every 30 minutes from 8am - 6:15pm
• Beach Riviera route operates April-October only. Tours depart every 60 minutes from 9:35am. The last tour departs at 5:35pm from Melina Merkouri/Plaka. Tour duration: 110 minutes
The Athens route starts from Syntagma Square. However, you can start the tour at any of the allocated stops along the bus routes.
Tickets can be redeemed at any of the bus stops- simply present to the escort or driver your e-ticket, print out or even the transaction on your mobile
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
