Where are the pick up points for the hop on hop off bus in Athens?
A1. Old Parliament - Syntagma Square
A2. Plaka area - Melina Merkouri Monument
A3. Acropolis Museum
A4. Acropolis and Parthenon
A5. Temple of Zeus
A6. Greek Parliament and National Garden
A7. Benaki Museum
A8. Panathenaic Stadium
A9. National Library
A10. National Archaeological Museum
A11. Omonia Square
A12. Karaiskaki Square
A13. Monastiraki-Thission
A14. Kotzia Square
Where are the pick up points for Cape Sounion?
November 2024-February 2025:
Omonoia Square: 14:00
Old Parliament: 14:15
Melina Mercouri / Plaka: 14:30
Where are the pick up points for the Delphi tour?
Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 08:15 am
Greek Parliament: 08:20 am
Omonoia Square: 08:30 am
Karaiskaki Square: 08:40 am
Where are the pick up points for Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion tour?
Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 08:15 am
Greek Parliament: 08:20 am
Omonoia Square: 08:30 am
Karaiskaki Square: 08:40 am
Do I need to print out my online reservation?
Both online tickets on your mobile device and printed tickets are accepted.
I lost my ticket. Can I get a refund?
Tickets can be canceled only 24 hours prior to the date of your tour. All sales are final, and tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded by “Sights of Athens”.
How can I redeem my hop on hop off voucher?
Redeem your voucher at any representative of the blue hop-on-hop-off buses or directly with the bus drivers.
Do children pay full price?
The price for children (4-12) is €6, and for infants (0-3) it is €0.
What forms of payments do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Card, and JCB through PayPal.
Do your open-top double-decker buses operate when it rains?
Yes, our double-decker buses operate rain or shine. Complimentary disposable raincoats are available, and you can also sit in the covered lower section.
Where can I buy my tickets?
While we strongly encourage you to buy tickets in advance on our website, you can also purchase tickets from our bus driver.
Are the entries for the attractions included in the cost of the tour ticket?
No, our tickets cover only the tour with the double-decker hop-on hop-off bus and tourist fun train.
Do you offer a student discount?
We do not offer discounted student tickets to individuals. However, school groups should contact our group sales department.
Are the tour tickets we purchased from this website refundable?
Tickets purchased online are non-refundable.
When do I get my tickets and/or confirmation from an online purchase?
After your online purchase, you will be redirected to a page with your voucher. An order confirmation, with a link to your online voucher, will also be e-mailed to you within two hours of completing your purchase. Simply print your voucher, bring it with you on your day of travel, and follow the printed instructions for redeeming your ticket(s) at our office.
Which is the best way to use the hop-on hop-off buses?
If you are unfamiliar with Athens and Piraeus, we recommend you take one complete circuit and listen to the commentary. You can then decide which places are interesting and you would like to visit, and you can re-use the bus or train as you wish with the 24-hour ticket.
Can we join the tour at any stop?
The scheduled Sightseeing Tours from Piraeus Cruise Terminal A and Terminal B to Athens city center and back to Cruise Terminals have only one departure point: the cruise terminals. The scheduled Sightseeing Tours From Piraeus Cruise Terminal A and Terminal B to Piraeus city center with tourist hop-on hop-off trains.
Do the tours operate on Sundays and public holidays?
Yes, our tours operate 7 days a week.
Do all tours operate all year long?
Orange, Blue, Yellow, and Green lines operate all year long. Fun train and walking tours operate between April and October.
Will we see all the major sights?
Yes. Our tour routes are the most comprehensive way to see Athens and Piraeus. For a list with all major attractions that you can see or visit, check our brochures.
Which are the starting and end times of the tours?
This will vary according to the season and the day. For a full timetable, please see our brochure.
Will we be able to recognize the bus stops?
Yes, bus stops for the Sights Of Athens tours have some sort of signage – see the photo.
Where do the Sights of Athens hop-on hop-off double-decker buses stop?
Our Sights Of Athens tour buses and the Tourist Train operate on an agreed continuous route. Along this route, there are key points of interest and attractions. Our hop-on and off buses & trains stops are carefully selected to enable you to visit these places of interest. Simply hop off where you want and return to the same stop to continue your tour: See and download here the Loops Tour map of the Scheduled Sightseeing Tours From Piraeus Cruise Terminal A and Terminal B to Athens City Centre. See and download here the Loops Tour map of the Scheduled Sightseeing Tours From Piraeus Cruise Terminal A and Terminal B to Piraeus City Centre with Tourist Fun Trains Hop On and Off.
Will there be a commentary?
A multilingual commentary is available in 16 languages. The Scheduled Sightseeing Tours from Piraeus Cruise Terminal A and Terminal B to Athens City Centre, with the open-top double-decker buses, offer multilingual commentary in 16 languages. The Scheduled Sightseeing Tours from Piraeus Cruise Terminal A and Terminal B to Piraeus City Centre, with Tourist Fun Trains Hop On and Off, offer multilingual commentary in 6 languages.
How do I recognize a Sights of Athens bus?
In all instances, they will be deep blue double-decker buses with the Sights Of Athens logo on the side. The buses also display, in contemporary style, illustrations of key attractions.
If I purchased in advance, do I have to take the tour on a given day?
The ticket is valid only for the specific day issued.
Is there a discount for purchasing in advance?
A discount is available if you combine two or more services. For our special offers, check out the “Book Online” page.
Why should I choose Sights of Athens hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours?
Sights of Athens is the leading Athens & Piraeus sightseeing tour operator, providing reliable, multilingual, high-quality tours and value for money to all major Athens and Piraeus attractions. We welcome and introduce hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to the history, culture, and beauty of our city.
Where can I find the hop-on hop-off Sights of Athens buses and trains at Cruise Terminals?
There are two Cruise Terminals at Piraeus Port. Usually, the cruise ships above 300m arrive at Terminal B, and the smaller ships at Terminal A. The Sights of Athens buses and fun trains are within walking distance, just 2 minutes away from the arrival gate, and operate from early in the morning till afternoon.
How long is my ticket valid for?
Tickets are usually valid for 2 days. A 2-day validity provides a ticket that is valid from the time redeemed until the second day.
Can I pre-purchase my ticket?
Yes, you can pre-purchase your ticket via this website, managed by Sights Of Athens.