Best Hop On Hop Off Athens

Highlights

• Explore Athens, the Port of Piraeus and the beaches at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. 
• See key attractions, such as the Panathenaic Stadium and Parthenon at the Acropolis. 
• Access all 4 routes for 1 day, including Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and the "Happy Train of Piraeus."

What It Includes

• 1-day ticket for 4 different bus routes and 1 complimentary day to explore Athens
• Audio commentary in 16 languages with disposable earphones.
• Unlimited Wi-Fi on board the bus
• Fun train tours around Piraeus
• 2 walking tours around the Acropolis area (from April to October)

Verdict

• Recommended for first-time visitors. Explore all 4 routes in one day with 2 interchanging lines. Listen to recorded commentary onboard the sightseeing bus to give you more information about the city as you drive by.
• Ideal for travelers staying in the city for a short time. Have unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off bus for 24 hours. 

Highlights

• Explore Athens, the Port of Piraeus and the beaches at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
• Hop off to explore the Acropolis and Parthenon archaeological site.
• Visit the new Acropolis Museum and the Archaeological Museum.
• Explore the picturesque area of Plaka and Monastiraki.

What It Includes

• Audio commentary in 16 languages with disposable earphones.
• A timetable and map route brochure
• Audio guide walking tours in the surrounding area of Acropolis, Plaka and National Gardens (May to October).

Verdict

• An ideal choice for families. A lot of activities available including a walking tour around Acropolis and Plaka.
• Good value for money. Get discounts at selected restaurants, shops, and attractions. All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included.

Highlights

• Explore Athens with either a 24-hour or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass.
• Get access to up to 3 bus routes
• 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.

What It Includes

• Unlimited access to the Hop-on Hop-off buses on Athens Line during 2 operating days
• Multilingual audio commentary in 12 languages and Wi-Fi onboard.
• Brochure with a detailed map and useful tips
• Free poncho in case of rain
• 2 free Walking Tours (Acropolis & City Center)
• Athens route ticket - 24-hour bus pass
• Athens & Piraeus route ticket - 24-hour bus pass
• Athens & Beach Riviera route ticket - 24-hour bus pass (April - October)
• Athens & Piraeus & Beach Riviera route ticket - 24-hour or 3-day bus pass (April - October)

Verdict

• Recommended to any type of travelers. First-time visitors are recommended to get the 3-day pass to be able to get the whole overview of the city and still have time to go back to favorite spots. Returning visitors can opt for a 24-hour pass. Anyway, an extra free day will be awarded for a 24-hour ticket.

Highlights

• Discover the ancient and modern part of Athens while aboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
• Travel past Marina Zea harbour, with its myriad of tall mast ships, schooners and cruisers, and onward past Microlimano harbour, a pretty fishing port.
• Check out other top attractions, including the Temple of Zeus, the National Library, the Ancient Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis & Parthenon, and much more.

What It Includes

• Unlimited access to the Hop-on Hop-off buses with 13 stops across the city.
• Multilingual audio commentary in 11 languages; Greek, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian-Portuguese, Chinese Mandarin, Portuguese, Turkish
• A complimentary extra day for a 24-hour ticket. 

Verdict

• Recommended to any type of travelers. Hassle-free tour combination of Athens and Piraeus. It will take about 70 minutes to have a complete loop without getting off the bus.
• Good value for money. An extra day will be rewarded given you 48 hours to tour the city for a price of 1 day.

Highlights

• Enjoy the amazing sunset off of the Cape Sounion.
• Explore the ancient temple of the god Poseidon.
• Drive through the magnificent Athenian Riviera with a hop-off hop-on bus.
• Gaze at the crystal-clear waters of Attica's southern coast

What It Includes

• Pick-up and drop-off from 3 central locations
• English-speaking driver
• Includes Tolls and taxes
• Free Wi-Fi on board the sightseeing bus.
• 2-day pass for the hop-on-hop-off blue bus for 5 city lines
• Guide on the Cape of Sounion bus tour
• Multilingual commentary is available in 16 languages.
• 2 free walking tours

Verdict

• Recommended to any type of travelers. A variety of activities available including walking tours.
• Ideal travelers who follow Greek mythology. Visit Cape Sounion and watch the sunset. In the times of the ancient Greeks, this site was revered as sacred ground dedicated to the gods Poseidon and Athena. 

Highlights

• Onboard a hop-on hop-off bus will allow you to explore Athens, the Port of Piraeus and the beaches at your own pace. 
• See the yacht marina at Pasalimani and the ancient harbor of Mikrolimano. 
• Visit the gate of the Roman emperor Hadrian, the temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square.

What It Includes

• 1-day ticket for 4 different bus routes on board a sightseeing bus.
• One complimentary day to explore Athens.
• Audio commentary in 16 languages, with the use of disposable earphones
• Skip-the-line ticket for the Acropolis Museum
• Fun train tours around Piraeus, valid from April through October
• 2 walking tours around the Acropolis area, valid from April through October
• Free Wi-Fi connection onboard hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

Verdict

• Great value for money. Get a complimentary day to continue exploring Athens. 
• Ideal for families. Enjoy a variety of activities including fun train tours around Piraeus, admission to Acropolis Museum and walking tours escorted by friendly staff.

Highlights

• Create your own itinerary with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
• Access 5 routes, strategically located near top attractions including the Roman emperor Hadrian, the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square, and the temple of Olympian Zeus.

What It Includes

• Unlimited access to a sightseeing bus valid for 48 hours.
• Multi-language audio commentary aboard a hop-on hop-off bus.
• Free Wi-Fi connection onboard hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

Verdict

• Recommended to first-time visitors. See all 5 available routes with the 48-hour validity period. It offers a great overview of the city. Listen to the multilingual onboard commentary about the city.

Highlights

• Discover the beauty of Athens with a 24 hour or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. 
• Get the best view of the city and 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 a lot more.
• Learn all about ancient Greek mythology and philosophy.

What It Includes

• 24 hour or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass depending on ticket selected
• 2 free walking/photo tours
• Access to up to 3 bus routes depending on ticket selected

Verdict

• Recommended all kinds of travelers. First-time visitors can opt to get the 3-day pass. Access all the 3 bus routes strategically situated near the top sights of the city. To properly immerse yourself with the culture, take advantage of two complimentary walking tour.