Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, discover the very best of Athens with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. Athens is an incredibly ancient city, and on this double-decker bus tour you'll see all of the key sights, including the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis & Parthenon, the National Library, the Ancient Olympic Stadium, the National Gardens and much more! Learn all about ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, thanks to the informative on-board audio commentary. Hop on and off as many times as you please within the chosen time period, getting a closer look at the Athenian history on show. This sightseeing tour provides access to up to 3 bus routes depending on the ticket chosen.
What's Included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Stops near the major sights
- Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected
- Audio guide commentary in 13 languages + headphones
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What To Expect
15 Stops | 8 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square: First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes
Syntagma Square
Melina Mercouri Monument
Chatzichristou 6Α
Kiosk
Melina Mercouri Monument
Syntagma Square
Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 642
Leof. Vasileos Alexandrou 14
George Karaiskakis Statue
Oμόνοια 118
28is Oktovriou 53
Pl. Omonias 3
ATM Alpha Bank
Ermou 137
Town Hall
11 Stops | 4 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule: Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon: Departures every 60 minutes between 11am and 5pm
Isalos.net
Lisikratous 1
Sotiros Dios 15
Telōneio
Akti Miaouli 238
The Nelson Exhibition
Akti Kountouriotou 13
Leof. Al. Papanastasiou 68
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 387
Aristotelous 1
Kiosk
22 Stops | 8 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule: Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA: Departures every 60 minutes between 9am and 5pm
Melina Mercouri Monument
Isalos.net
Lisikratous 1
Trokantero
Edem
4η ΚΑΛΑΜΑΚΙΟΥ
Palace Hotel Glyfada
Leof. Poseidonos 82
Xanthou 1
ΑΓ. ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ
Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort
Limnē
Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli 223
Pikpa
ΠΛ. ΓΛΥΦΑΔΑΣ
2η ΓΛΥΦΑΔΑΣ
4η ΚΑΛΑΜΑΚΙΟΥ
Leof. Poseidonos 43
Edem
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 387
Aristotelous 1
Melina Mercouri Monument
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- For cruise passengers arriving at the Cruise Terminal, bus stops 4, 5 & 6 on the Piraeus route will be the nearest stops at which to join the tour (if ticket including Piraeus route is selected).
- Athens route operates all year round, excluding 17th November, 25th December and 1st January.
- Piraeus, Beach & Riviera routes operates April - October only.
- Athens Route (Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square): First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Duration: 90 minutes. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes
- Piraeus Route (Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon): Departures every 60 minutes between 11am and 5pm. Tour duration: 80 minutes
- Beach-Riviera Route (Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA): Departures every 60 minutes between 9am and 5pm. Duration: 110 minutes
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers accepted for this tour
- The electronic voucher is not a ticket. The voucher must be redeemed by one of the agents at the stop or on the bus before passengers board
- Once the electronic voucher has been redeemed and exchange for a printed paper ticket, passengers are required to keep the printed ticket with them for the whole duration of their journey, as electronic vouchers cannot be used after redemption
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Stops near the major sights.
- Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected.
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected.
- Audio guide commentary in 13 languages + headphones.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Entry to attractions.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Stops near the major sights
- Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected
- Audio guide commentary in 13 languages + headphones
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- For cruise passengers arriving at the Cruise Terminal, bus stops 4, 5 & 6 on the Piraeus route will be the nearest stops at which to join the tour (if ticket including Piraeus route is selected).
- Athens route operates all year round, excluding 17th November, 25th December and 1st January.
- Piraeus, Beach & Riviera routes operates April - October only.
- Athens Route (Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square): First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Duration: 90 minutes. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes
- Piraeus Route (Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon): Departures every 60 minutes between 11am and 5pm. Tour duration: 80 minutes
- Beach-Riviera Route (Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA): Departures every 60 minutes between 9am and 5pm. Duration: 110 minutes
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers accepted for this tour
- The electronic voucher is not a ticket. The voucher must be redeemed by one of the agents at the stop or on the bus before passengers board
- Once the electronic voucher has been redeemed and exchange for a printed paper ticket, passengers are required to keep the printed ticket with them for the whole duration of their journey, as electronic vouchers cannot be used after redemption
