Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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.
Options
24-Hour Ticket - Athens Line
What's included in Athens Shore Excursion: Athens and Piraeus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Routes
Athens Route
From Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square: First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Frequency - every 15 minutes
Piraeus Route (April - October)
From Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon: First departure at 11am. Last departure at 6pm. Frequency - every 60 minutes In Winter (November - March), the Piraeus Route will operate 2 tours only per day, times may vary though customers will need to check locally for the latest timetable. On cruise ship days, the tour will operate every 30 minutes from 8am until approx. 6:15pm
Beach/Riviera Route
From Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA: First departure at 9am. Last departure at 5pm. Frequency - every 60 minutes Times subject to change at any time.
Inclusions
- Free glass of Greek bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Stops near the major sights
- Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected
- Audio guide commentary in 13 languages + headphones
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Piraeus Route (from Interchange: A4 - Acropolis / Parthenon): First departure at 11am. Last departure at 5pm. Tour duration - 80 minutes. Frequency - every 60 minutes
- Athens Route (from Terminal: A1 - Syntagma Square): First departure at 8:30am. Last departure at 6:30pm. Duration - 90 minutes. Frequency - every 15 minutes
- Beach Riviera Route (from Interchange: A2 - Acropolis / PLAKA): First departure at 9am. Last departure at 5pm. Duration - 110 minutes. Frequency - every 60 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
Meet
Meeting Point
Refer to the confirmation for meeting point details.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour - With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out. - 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 Departure point: For the full tour, hop-on at Syntagma Square for the Athens Route or Panton University for the Piraeus Route. However, customers can join the tour at any of the tour stops along the routes.
