The Big Bus Chicago - Night Tour

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.  

***IMPORTANT*** All hikes meet at the GREEK THEATRE BOX OFFICE. The Greek Theatre Box Office is located right next to the Greek Theatre, just up the hill from the theatre itself on. The same side of the street, you will see a big "Box Office" sign on top of a one story building. Your guide will meet you in the patio area right under that sign. The Greek Theatre (The North Vermont Avenue Entrance of Griffith Park) 2700 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off (24 hrs. )   Official City Tour and Sausalito Tour ​See the most iconic sites of San Francisco! The 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass combines two diverse tours on one incredible value ticket! It gives you the opportunity to explore Downtown San Francisco, the world famous GoldenGate Bridge, Golden Gate Park and charming Sausalito with unlimited hop-on hop-off use for 24 hours. You can hop on and off the bus at any of the designated City Sightseeing stops to explore all major sights of San Francisco at your own pace. AUDIO GUIDE in VARIOUS LANGUAGES: The tour is available with audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Korean on every other bus throughout the day. Please ask at the City Sightseeing office for further information. Official City Tour The tour departs from Fisherman’s Wharf, taking you along the Embarcadero, Barbary Coast, the Ferry Building,Financial District, and right into San Francisco’s central shopping area at Union Square, before heading to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. At South Vista Point you can walk across the 1.7 mile span of the bridge, or you can explore the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center and the Presidio. The tour continues into Golden Gate Park, one of the world’s largest man-made havens and one of the most popular places to see in San Francisco. With several stops throughout the park, you can visit the California Academy of Sciences, the De Young Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden, or the Botanical Gardens. Continuing the tour through Haight Ashbury, you will experience the so called “Hippie District”, before we head into the Civic Center area with many architectural landmarks, such as our impressive City Hall, the Opera House, Symphony Hall, the Asian Museum of Art and the public library. Passing Union Square, the tour continues into Chinatown and North Beach with its world-famous crooked Lombard Street, before returning to Fisherman’s Wharf, stopping at various waterfront locations, including Pier 39 where you can see the popular sea lions and explore the restaurants, shopping and many attractions for more fun in San Francisco. ​Sausalito Tour Take this tour from South Vista Point to have the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge from an open top bus while driving across the bridge to North Vista Point. From there you have breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay (weather permitting), and on a nice day you can see the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island and the Bay Bridge, making it a great photo stop for every visitor. The tour continues into Marin County and stops in charming Sausalito where you can hop off the bus, stroll around, shop, dine, visit various art galleries and enjoy a relaxing lunch by the waterfront.  

With so many things to do in San Francisco, sit back and enjoy the open top bus ride as you cruise through San Francisco and learn about San Francisco's unique history and beloved landmarks. Hop off at one stop to explore, then hop on the next bus to visit another San Francisco attraction. You have the choice of a live guide or a recorded multilingual audio tour in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese,Korean, Chinese, Portuguese. No need to transfer to different buses to see all the sights of San Francisco. An enclosed area of the double Decker bus is available on the lower level. The San Francisco tour's main highlight is the journey over the famous Golden Gate Bridge and the stunning views back across San Francisco Bay from both Vista Points at each side of the Bridge. Hop off at the South Vista Point and walk across the span to hop on at the North Vista Point. Don't forget your camera to help capture some memorable moments! Remember if the weather in San Francisco is foggy it's part of the charm! You can hop-on and off the bus at many intriguing places, visit attractions, go shopping or to get refreshments before hopping back on-board to continue your tour. 20 Stops at all major San Francisco attractions including Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach,Chinatown, Embarcadero & the Ferry Building, Union Square,Civic Center - City Hall, Alamo Square Postcard Row Victorians, Haight/Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge & Palace of Fine Arts.

Want an entirely different NightLife experience? Get involved in the VIP nightlife Tour Tickets include: Express entry into the Academy and access to NightLife event 30-minute private reception and two complimentary cocktails per guest Complimentary light bites  A one-hour, behind-the-scenes tour with private viewing of the Vault—home to highlights of the Academy's renowned gem and mineral collection Interactions with Academy researchers in the Project Lab A reserved pass for the 8:30 pm Planetarium show Anyone yearning to geek out inside a multimillion-dollar science museum with the added bonus of booze should head to Golden Gate  Park on Thursdays for NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Since 2009, the Academy has stayed open late once a week to give the 21+ crowd full run of the place, with an ever-changing series of themed events and several temporary bars spread throughout the gigantic building. Entertainment / Music Multiple DJs and/or live bands performing in a variety of styles tied to the night’s theme, from house to swing to everything else under the sun. One hundred thousand square-foot museum packed with incredible exhibits, aquariums, a replica of a rain forest, and the largest all-digital projection screen on the planet in the planetarium. Food / Miscellaneous Food stands offer a handful of snacks and entrées that can change weekly but usually include items like pork buns, chicken with fries, and vegetarian dishes. Private lounge available for rental. What to Wear / Dress Code Casual to trendy: everything from white t-shirts and jeans to dolled up duds. Hot Nights / When to Go Only open on Thursdays, but patrons should arrive early to avoid the lines and to check out the rainforest, which closes at 20.00.

Menu "Decouverte"* Starters Assortment: Fried scallops, artichoke cream, lemon crumble Salt and pepper butterfly prawns, candied vegetables with cumin Duck foie gras, lightly tangy apple éclair Verrine of lentils and crispy vegetables with raw and cooked tomatoes       ** Main course at choice: Chicken supreme, creamy risotto with green asparagus, thyme sauce Hake pie with lemon cream, crushed potatoes with seaweed Slab of beef, potato patty, oyster mushrooms and yellow carrots (+) ** Desserts Assortment: Chocolate cream, caramelised biscuit crunch and fresh banana Salted butter caramel macaroon and seasonal fruit Mini shortbread with orange meringue cream Verrine of chestnut cream and vanilla mousse with hazelnut flakes ** Vegetarian Menu: Pumpkin soup, baby salad greens with pine nuts and marinated artichokes ** Fried seasonal vegetables, risotto with green asparagus, oyster mushrooms                ** Coconut rice pudding, seasonal fruits, black and white chocolate mikado       Child Menu: