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Overview
Explore Athens at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that provides easy transportation to key attractions like the Panathenaic Stadium and the Parthenon, part of the Acropolis. Travel across two interchanging lines—the Blue and the Orange—plus enjoy access to/from the port in Piraeus for cruise passengers.
- Enjoy Wi-Fi on board
- Hop on the Orange line for transport to major attractions like the Parthenon and Acropolis of Athens, as well as the Plaka District and Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Listen to recorded commentary about the city
- Take the Blue line to reach the city from the cruise port at Piraeus
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Free WiFi on board
Hop-on hop-off tour
Multi-lingual audio guide in 16 different languages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.8:45 AM
Return Details
You may disembark at any of the available stops.Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Both print outs and mobile versions are accepted
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- *** From January 2022 until March 31st 2022 the Beach lines ( Yellow and Green line) are not operating. *** From January 2022 until March 31st 2022 the Piraeus , Blue line will only operate during cruise ship arrivals at the port of Piraeus every 30 min from Piraeus Cruise Terminals to Athens every 30 min from Athens to Piraeus.
- OPERATED BY Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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I was not sent the QR...
Jennifer_L
, Jun 2022
I wish there was more...
Robert_G
, Jun 2022
I wish there was more explanation of what each site was. There was too much dead air time that could have been filled with information.
The email indicated redemption spots (plural) but there was only one. We ended up having to take a taxi to the actual spot and wasted a lot of time. We never got an actual ticket so we had a lot of confusion every time we tried to board the bus.
The bus stops were not clearly marked at each site.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Easy Way to See Athens
Claire_S
, Jun 2022
Enjoyed that it went to the major points of interest in Athens. Bus stops were easy to find and the price makes it a great value. Athens with a population of 5 million, this tour cuts through negotiating a large city so a person can see those items of importance. Bring water, it can get quite warm and sunny in summer.
2 travelers found this review helpful
Great way to see Athens
Noel_S
, Jun 2022
Scam. Use the Original Red Hop On/Hop Off.
Dipti_S
, May 2022
Arrived at stop in the morning. Waited about 45 min and bus never came so we started walking. Tried to catch the bus again bear Tenple of Zeus later in the day. Waited another 30 min I want it finally came the bus driver and swan basket it was completely packed and there wasn’t a single seat available.! Never use the service and requested a refund from Viator who denied the request even though I never stepped foot on the bus. Wasted so much time waiting for this bus!!!
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Hello Dipti_S,
First of all thanks for the review, as we always aim to improve daily. Buses run daily from each stop every 20 minutes. Sometimes, due to traffic congestions on the roads, there may be major delays affecting scheduled arrival times. If you have any complaints please email us at info@sightsofathens.gr and we will be able to assist you accordingly.
SightsofAthens Team
Hop on Hop off to Athens
Pam
, May 2022
Great way to see all the highlights of Athens. Our only complaint was that they passed too many people on the hop on top off bus many times there were no seats available. They should only let the number of people on for seats if they had or they need more buses
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great day in Athens
Janna_E
, May 2022
Athens blue bus
Rhonda_C
, May 2022
We waited at the designated stop twice and the bus never came. We had limited time in Athens and missed seeing the sites.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Dear Rhonda_C,
Thanks for your review. Our buses run daily from our stops every 20 minutes. Some delays may occur due to high traffic congestion, but that is mostly during the rush hours in the morning. But they always arrive a bit after if this occurs. Any more information you need please feel free to contact us through our email, info@sightsofathens.gr, and we will be able to assist you accordingly.
Looking forward to welcome you on board!
Sights of Athens
Worst hop on hop off experience
Randi_L
, May 2022
Our hop on hop off experience in Athens was horrible. We waited forever, and at least three other red group buses came and left. We were told on the site, that we had to trade in vouchers for ticket to ride bus. We went to location and no one could help us. After hours of running around, two blue buses arrived and would not accept people, because they were stand by. When a bus finally came, we’re were told we would have to wait for bus into city, because this bus was going to beach. Red tour people got maps and headphones and looked happy, we got no headphones and no maps. Very disappointing and waste of precious time and money. We went one stop and got back on to where we started, and went back to hotel. We didn’t have time to repeat process and didn’t want to chance waiting and being misdirected and more frustrated. Very bad experience. Do not recommend!!!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Missed the tour but worked out OK.
David_M
, May 2022
Go for Hop on Hop Off
VernaAnnaLiza_V
, Apr 2022
This is the fastest way to see Athens. I recommend taking this tour. I suggest the agents on the bus stops to smile more and be ready for clarifications. I find that blue buses were more organized than the yellow buses. Overall tour experience is good.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Athens traffic can be a bear to navigate on your own
Annette_G
, Sep 2021
Athens
Timothy_M
, Sep 2021
Excellent!!
joane_i
, Aug 2021
Best view of Athens and Sounio!!!
It was hot when I arrived in Athens, so I didn't feel like walking much. Luckily, I chanced upon a blue bus and I was able to make the most out of my visit there. First of all, it was a great value for money, as I could use the same ticket 2 days. The buses were very precise and passed by every major sight of the capital. Not only that, the they provided earphones for the audio tour and the ticket was also valid for other tours to the port and the coastline. Excellent 👌👌👌
2 travelers found this review helpful
Good way to see the City if you don’t want to walk
Michelle_M
, Aug 2021
This was ok however we went on the hottest day of the year so far in Athens and it was uncomfortable sitting on the top deck. There was no water to purchase on board which was really needed. Bus stops all right next to street vendors and you look longingly but can’t jump off to purchase or it’s a 20 min wait for the next bus.
The Piraeus and beach route I felt was too long and there was a long wait at the Acropolis for the connection to do this.
Overall it was ok and it works the same as the hop on hop off experiences I have done in other cities. This one was cheaper however which does give it some plus points
3 travelers found this review helpful
It’s was worth the money and your time.
Sang_O
, Aug 2021
super value for money
Karoline_L
, Jun 2021
Good.
ramramsey
, Dec 2019
Hop on hop off
Trail229708
, Nov 2019
Had asked if this hop-on/hop-off was close to our hotel when we purchased by phone. However once at hotel was told the closest was the red bus (across the street from our hotel) and not this hop-on/hop-off blue bus. This blueline hop-on/hop-off bus was .5 miles from our hotel and we walked to the stop. When got to the bus line stop it did not come as advised per the signage (waited for 30 minutes) & ended up not utilizing the pass that was paid for. I contacted viator for assistance by email and help and they did advise on looking for the blue/yellow street signage which we did, but the bus never came. We ended up walking and then using a redline hop-on/hop-off bus not connected with this pass. The driver of that hop-on/hop-off red bus gave us a ride to the next stop at the Plaka and did not charge us when we told him what happened. The Red hop-on/hop-off bus line was across the street from our hotel. He advised they were not connected to this pass which we knew. To get back to hotel we had to use a taxi as we waited at the blue line signage and bus did not come for over 45 minutes. We wasted our vacation time waiting on this hop-on/hop-off bus that was to come every 15 to 30 minutes per the signage and times noted for the stop. Would not recommend buying this prior to trip and will not buy for a future travel destination. We lost $30/couple for this. We never redeemed the passes and since it was same day we were advised could not get a refund or cancel and get our money back. Strongly Do Not recommend purchasing this pass as transportation option. We and the other couple do not recommend this item as hard to get help except from the other bus line.
6 travelers found this review helpful
Amazing!!
arleneoct
, Oct 2019
Amazing worth every penny, at first I thought I could only go one line (Athens line) around the town but discovered I could go on all, so I did. Athens line has all the obvious attractions but others definitely worth a look. Beach line is good is you are staying in the city and want a day out. Loved the cultural center, it's beautiful and all the girls (not sure of their job title) who checked your ticket were amazing very polite and super helpful. Thank you for a great time in Athens and I got to see everything I wanted to see in my 2 day pass.
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