Athens Sightseeing Bus

Sights of Athens

Sights of Athens buses offer four different routes with English audio commentary, taking you past some of the city’s top highlights. These include Syntagma Square, the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Omonia Square, Monastiraki, Mikrolimano Harbor, and the cruise port.

Routes and Schedules

The four routes of the Sights of Athens sightseeing bus operate on different schedules in summer (April to October) and winter (November to March):

• Orange line: You’ll pass by Athens’ main attractions, including the Acropolis and the Parthenon. In summer, buses run from 8:30 am to 6 pm every 15 minutes. In winter, service runs from 8:30 am to 5 pm every 20 minutes.
• Blue line - Piraeus: This route connects the cruise port with the city center, giving you the chance to explore Pasalimani and Turcolimani harbors, as well as the New Acropolis Museum. In summer, buses run from 8:30 am to 6 pm every 30 minutes. In winter, service operates from 8:30 am to 5 pm every 75 minutes.
• Yellow line: This route takes you through both historic and modern spots, including the beaches of Aghios Kosmas and the Flisvos Marina. In summer, buses run from 8:30 am to 6 pm every 75 minutes. In winter, service runs from 8:30 am to 5 pm every 90 minutes.
• Green line: It follows the same schedule as the Yellow Line: In summer, buses run from 8:30 am to 6 pm every 75 minutes. In winter, from 8:30 am to 5 pm every 90 minutes.

Schedules are flexible and subject to change.

You can buy tickets for the Sights of Athens bus at this link.

Big Bus Athens

The Big Bus of Athens offers three different routes, making it easy and comfortable to explore the city’s most important monuments. An English audio guide is included to share fascinating facts and stories about each site.

Routes and Schedules

• Grey Line: The perfect way to explore Athens’ rich history, visiting landmarks like the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament, and the National Library. Buses run every 20 minutes from 9 am to 7:30 pm.
• Purple Line-Piraeus: This route explores the city of Piraeus, running every 75 minutes from 9:05 am to 5:30 pm.
• Green Line: This route takes you from the stunning views of the Athenian Riviera to Flisvos Marina, passing the beaches of Aghios Kosmas, Kavouri, and Astir. Buses run every hour from 10 am to 7:10 pm.

With the Big Bus of Athens, you can choose from different ticket options to enjoy the tour based on your preferences:

• 48-hour ticket for the Grey Line: This ticket is valid for 48 hours and allows unlimited boarding at any stop along the Grey Line only.
• 48-hour ticket for all routes: This ticket is valid for 48 hours and lets you hop on and off as many times as you want at any stop on all three lines.
• 72-hour ticket for all routes: The most complete option: enjoy the Athens Big Bus sightseeing for 72 hours, with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access at any stop on all three lines.

Athens Big Bus Prices

Please note, the price varies according to the date of the activity.

Buy your tickets online for the Athens Big Bus here.

Sightseeing Bus to Cape Sunion

Discover one of the most iconic sites of Greek mythology with the sightseeing bus to Cape Sounion in Attica. According to legend, this is where Aegeus took his own life, believing his son Theseus was dead.

The bus includes an English audio guide that shares fascinating stories and insights about the area.

At Cape Sounion, you can explore the Temple of Poseidon at your own pace and witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets in Greece.

For more information about schedules and routes, and to purchase your ticket, please visit this link.