Soak up the Greek sunshine and explore the sites of Athens at the same time in the open top double decker buses! We'll start the adventure at Syntagma Square, one of the most famous squares in Athens. Don't worry, you can't miss the eye-popping red colour of the buses. Hop-on and we'll take you straight to café Melina, named after the Greek politician, Melina Mercouri, where you can enjoy some afternoon tea and go for a stroll through the vibrant village of Plaka.
Don't forget to hop-off at Bus Stop 5 to witness the breath-taking beauty of the Temple of Zeus, that began to be fortified in the 5th century. Make sure you hop-off at Bus Stop 6 to see the National Gardens too! Take a stroll through the pretty grounds and be sure to visit the Panathenaic Stadium which hosted the 1896 Olympic Games, and it is located just round the corner at Bus Stop 8.
Pass through the historic treasures, the House of Parliament and the National Library as you make your way to the National Archaeological Museum at Bus Stop 11 to take a trip down memory lane and learn all about the historic tales of this beautiful city.
One destination that you cannot miss is the Kotzia Square at Bus Stop 15. This town is located right in the heart of Athens and is home to many antique stores and little cafés. It even has a waterfall feature which will make for a great photo! Buy you city Sightseeing bus today and start planning your visit to Athens.
Tour Stops:
Athens Line:
1. Syntagma Square
2. Melina Mercouri
3. New Acropolis Museum
4. The Acropolis & Parthenon
5. Temple of Zeus
6. National Gardens
7. Benaki Museum
8. Panathinaikon Stadium
9. National Gardens
10. National Library
11. National Archaeological Museum
12. Omonoia Square
13. Karaiskaki Square
14. Thession Station
15. Kotzia Square
Piraeus Line:
1. Cruise Terminal
2. Lion’s Gate
3. Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
4. Mikrolimano Harbour
5. Planetarium
6. Marriott & Intercontinental Hotels
7. Temple of Zeus
8. National Gardens
9. Syntagma Square
10. Melina Merkouri
11. Marriott & Intercontinental Hotels
12. Planetarium
13. The Municipal Theatre
Beach Riviera Line:
1. Interchange Athens & Beach-Riviera
2. Planetarium
3. Faliro / Flisvos
4. Ag Kosmas Beach
5. Glyfada Terminal
6. Asteria Glyfada Beach
7. Kavouri / Oceanis Beach
8. Vouliagmeni Lake Beach
9. Temple of Zeus
Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 15 tour stops along the Athens Line, 13 along the Piraeus Line and 9 along the Beach Riviera Line.
If you’d prefer, stay on the tour for a full loop:
Athens Line – 90 Minutes
Piraeus Line – 80 Minutes
Beach Riviera Line – 110 Minutes
Additional Information:
Beach Riviera Line is seasonal and only operates between 1st April – 31st October
Vouchers must be printed to be exchanged for a City Sightseeing bus ticket in location.
The audio commentary is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Greek, Turkish
Buses are wheelchair accessible.
