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The 15 Best Athens Bus Tours

30 tours  ·  from $14 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 athens bus tours worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.

Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - Starting at Piraeus and reaching the Acropolis
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Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

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

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

Use four bus lines to connect Athens, Piraeus, and the Athenian Riviera over two days from first activation. Ride to the Acropolis, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, marinas, Glyfada, Agios Kosmas, Kavouri, and Vouliagmeni Lake. Audio commentary comes in 16 languages, with free Wi-Fi and wheelchair access on board.

“This bus is so awesome if your a cruise passenger. It picks you up right at the port and takes you right to all the sights you want to see. It’s cheaper than a taxi and has free WiFi. This was our 2nd time using this bus to reach Athens from the port. I would recommend it to everyone”

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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Athens route, from Syntagma to Monastiraki
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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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

Explore Athens on an open-top double-decker bus with 24, 48, or 72-hour access. The Athens route links Syntagma, the Acropolis, Plaka, museums, Omonoia, and Monastiraki. Upgrade for Piraeus and the Riviera, including Vouliagmeni Lake and beach stops. Multilingual audio commentary, WiFi, and a free Greek beer are included.

“This was one of the best Hop On Hop Off bus services. The audio was clear, and all the audio port were operational. The audio was carefully coordinated with the stops. There was an individual at each stop to answer necessary questions. We’ve done Hop On Hop Off buses in Paris and Rome. Our Rome experience was mediocre at best (different company). We didn’t use any bus service in Spain or Portugal for the above reason, so we were pleasantly surprised at the wonderful service from this company.”

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City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours - What the Piraeus route adds
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City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

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

Explore Athens at your own pace on an open-top, double-decker bus. Choose the Athens, Piraeus, or Beach Riviera route, or combine up to three lines with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass. Audio commentary comes in 13 languages, with stops near the Acropolis, museums, beaches, marinas, and cruise terminals.

“Try to do early and have a plan for specific sites. Bring water, snacks and do not get frustrated by traffic because its all part of the experience.”

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Athens: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour by Open-Top Bus - Start at Syntagma Square or the Acropolis
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Athens: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour by Open-Top Bus

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 3 days · from $27

Use a 48- or 72-hour Big Bus pass to explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera across three hop-on, hop-off routes. Start at Syntagma Square, the Acropolis, or a cruise terminal, then visit ancient monuments, marinas, beaches, and museums with digital commentary in 14 languages. The buses are wheelchair accessible, and the Big Bus app tracks arrivals.

“Very convenient and buses to both blue and red line were available as per schedule.”

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Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches - Blue line: the practical Piraeus connection
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Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches

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

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

Use a 48-hour mobile ticket across Athens, Piraeus, and the southern coast. The Orange line serves the Acropolis, Plaka, Parliament, and major museums. Blue buses connect Piraeus cruise terminals with central Athens, while the coastal route reaches Vouliagmeni, Astir Beach, and Lake Vouliagmeni. Audio commentary comes in 16 languages.

“No problems. Short wait time, good audio Did not do the longer rides. Probably a mistake as I heard beach ride nice”

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Big Bus Athens Hop-On Hop-Off with optional Piraeus & Riviera - Start with the central Athens route
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Big Bus Athens Hop-On Hop-Off with optional Piraeus & Riviera

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

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

See Athens from an open-top double-decker with a 48 or 72-hour pass covering the city, Piraeus, and the Athenian Riviera. Ride past the Acropolis, Parliament, beaches, marinas, and Lake Vouliagmeni. Audio commentary, headphones, and Wi-Fi are included. Check your ticket carefully, since some fares cover only the Athens route.

“Excellent and on time Stops at all the important places I would recommend for anyone who want to get the feel of Athens”

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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Acropolis, Plaka, and the most useful city stops
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Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

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

Explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Beach Riviera at your own pace on an open-top double-decker bus. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass with access to one, two, or three routes, depending on your ticket. Audio commentary comes in 13 languages, and the route stops near the Acropolis, museums, ancient ruins, beaches, and cruise terminals.

“This is a nice tour, you get to see most of Athen’s main attractions. Tour lasts around 2h. We recommend”

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Athens:City Pass with Acropolis, Museums, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - The New Acropolis Museum belongs beside the ruins
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Athens:City Pass with Acropolis, Museums, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

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

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

Use the Athens City Pass for Acropolis entry, the New Acropolis Museum, eight more museums, and a 48-hour Big Bus tour. The pass lasts one to five days, with an optional cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina that includes lunch and hotel transfer. Plan carefully around your pre-booked Acropolis time.

“I am glad I booked this pass, I just wish I understood it better before. The acropolis is great and you can take the yellow busses from there to basically anywhere in Athens.”

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Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour - Arriving at the Temple of Poseidon
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Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

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

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

This two-part Athens package takes you by coach along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion for sunset at the Temple of Poseidon, then gives you two days on the city’s hop-on-hop-off buses. Guides such as George, Maria, Natasha, and Charalampos have led recent departures. Expect beautiful coastal views, multilingual audio, and a late return from Sounion.

“great little trip to break up the day. the sights were beautiful along the way and loved seeing the sunset. it was a bit chilly as the sun went down so maybe bring a blanket.”

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Athens: Big Bus Live-Guided Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - Syntagma, Parliament, and the National Library
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Athens: Big Bus Live-Guided Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

10.Big Bus Live-Guided Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 406 reviews · 50 min · from $24

Take a 50-minute open-top bus ride through central Athens after sunset. A live English-speaking guide explains the city as you pass Parliament, Monastiraki, the Ancient Agora, the Acropolis Museum, the Parthenon, and Hadrian’s Arch. Depart from Parliament at 6:00 PM or 7:15 PM, with seasonal later departures in 2026.

“Good tour to see the sights if you are pressed for time, be prepared to come early so you get a good spot..”

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Athens: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Acropolis Museum Ticket - Collect the Acropolis Museum ticket with care
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Athens: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Acropolis Museum Ticket

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

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

Ride four bus routes through Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni, using open-top buses, multilingual audio, and free Wi-Fi. Stop for Plaka, Syntagma Square, Pasalimani, Vouliagmeni Lake, or the beaches. Collect your Acropolis Museum ticket at stop A4, where guides such as Dionysus can also help you get oriented.

“It was difficult to find out a stopping point to get on the bus.”

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From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip - Epidaurus and its famous acoustics
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From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip

12.Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Spend about 10 hours visiting Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus from central Athens. An archaeologist trip attendant, such as Dimitra, Dimi, or Giorgi, shares context on the road, while you explore the sites independently. Transport, Wi-Fi, insurance, and an audio guide app are included. Lunch and archaeological admission cost extra.

“Well organized, good timing everywhere. Guide really knows her stuff (Krissa), kept it informative but also gave space to relax and explore on your own.”

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Athens Combo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour - Omonoia, the Old Parliament, and Plaka pickup points
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Athens Combo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

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

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

Use a two-day Athens hop-on hop-off ticket across four bus routes, then ride along the Riviera to Cape Sounion for sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. English-speaking staff, central pickup, and guides such as Thanos and George make the outing easy, but bring food and budget separately for monument entry.

“George was amazing, he was great leader in the tour, the sunset was amazing too, the two day pass for the tour bus was good”

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Delphi and Meteora: 2-Day Bus Tour from Athens - Delphi and the Temple of Apollo on day one
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Delphi and Meteora: 2-Day Bus Tour from Athens

14.Delphi and Meteora: 2-Day Bus Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $292

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Kalambaka with a live English or French guide. You’ll see the Temple of Apollo, Leonidas at Thermopylae, and Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries, with dinner, breakfast, entrance fees, and a four-star overnight stay included.

“INCREDIBLE activity, must do if you have the chance from Athens! We ended our honeymoon with this activity and it was wondrous to explore the monasteries in Meteora. The drive up to see the monasteries was incredible because that is where you can fully appreciate the monasteries sitting on top of the stone formations. We had two different guides for our trip. Our guide to Delphi, PhiPhi was full of attitude and less enthusiastic. Our second guide to Meteora, George was fantastic. The four star hotel, Hotel Amalia, was one of the highlights. Remember to bring your swimsuits, but if you forget, there is a gift shop in the hotel…”

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Athens panoramic tour by night with open double decker bus - Starting near the Greek Parliament
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Athens panoramic tour by night with open double decker bus

15.Athens panoramic tour by night with open double decker bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 58 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17

Ride Athens by open double-decker bus for 90 minutes, starting near the Greek Parliament. You’ll see the illuminated Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, National Library, and other central sights while an audio guide plays in 16 languages. A short Acropolis photo stop is included, along with earphones and a city map.

“The driver stopped for a few minutes at Acropolis for photos. surreal sight”

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