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?
May 2026 - August 2026:
Omonoia Square: 16:30
Old Parliament: 16:45
Melina Mercouri / Plaka: 17:00
Where are the pick up points for the Delphi tour?
Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 07:45 am
Greek Parliament: 07:50 am
Omonoia Square: 08:00 am
Karaiskaki Square: 08:05 am
Where are the pick up points for Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion tour?
Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 07:45 am
Greek Parliament: 07:50 am
Omonoia Square: 08:00 am
Karaiskaki Square: 08:05 am
Where are the pick up points for Meteora tour?
Plaka / Melina Mercouri Monument: 07:00 am
Greek Parliament: 07:05 am
Omonoia Square: 07:15 am
Karaiskaki Square: 07:20 am
Where are the pick up points for Ancient Corinth & Canal 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 Ancient Olympia tour?
Karaiskaki Square: 07:00 am
Do I need to print out my online reservation?
No. Both printed tickets and electronic tickets displayed on your mobile device are accepted.
I lost my ticket. Can I get a refund?
Tickets can be canceled only up to 24 hours before the tour date. All sales are final after this period, and tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded by Sights of Athens.
How can I redeem my hop on hop off voucher?
You can redeem your voucher at any Sights of Athens Hop-On Hop-Off representative or directly with our bus drivers.
Do children pay full price on the Hop-On Hop-Off bus?
Children aged 4–12 pay €6. Infants aged 0–3 travel free of charge.
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 in all weather conditions. During rainy weather, passengers can sit in the covered lower deck.
Where can I buy my tickets?
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance through our website.
Tickets are also available directly from our bus drivers.
Are the entries for the attractions included in the cost of the tour ticket?
No. Our Hop-On Hop-Off tickets include the sightseeing bus and Tourist Fun Train services only.
For excursions, prices are available both with and without entrance tickets, depending on the selected option.
Do you offer a student discount?
We do not offer individual student discounts.
School groups can contact our group sales department for special arrangements.
Are the tour tickets we purchased from this website refundable?
Online tickets are non-refundable, except where cancellation is requested at least 24 hours before the travel date, according to our cancellation policy.
When will I receive my tickets and confirmation after an online purchase?
After completing your purchase, you will be redirected to a confirmation page containing your voucher.
You will also receive an email confirmation with a link to your voucher within two hours of completing your booking.
Simply show your voucher on your mobile device or print it and follow the instructions provided for ticket redemption.
Which is the best way to use the hop-on hop-off buses?
If you are visiting Athens and Piraeus for the first time, we recommend completing one full route while listening to the multilingual commentary.
After seeing the main attractions, you can choose where you would like to stop and explore further. With your valid ticket, you can hop on and off as many times as you wish.
Can we join the tour at any stop?
For scheduled sightseeing tours departing from Piraeus Cruise Terminals A and B, the departure point is only the cruise terminal.
For Hop-On Hop-Off routes, passengers can board and leave the bus at any designated stop along the route.
Do the tours operate on Sundays and public holidays?
Yes. Our tours operate 7 days a week, including Sundays and public holidays.
Do all tours operate all year long?
The Orange, Blue, Yellow, and Green Hop-On Hop-Off routes, as well as our excursions, operate throughout the year.
The Tourist Fun Train operates seasonally, usually from April until October.
Will we see all the major sights in Athens?
Yes. Our sightseeing routes cover the most important attractions and landmarks in Athens and Piraeus.
For a complete list of attractions, please check our route maps and brochures.
Which are the starting and end times of the tours?
Tour schedules vary depending on the season and operating day.
Please check our latest timetable or brochure for current departure times.
Will we be able to recognize the bus stops?
Yes. Sights of Athens bus stops are clearly marked with official signage.
Where do the Sights of Athens hop-on hop-off double-decker buses stop?
Our Hop-On Hop-Off buses and Tourist Fun Trains operate on carefully designed routes covering the main attractions of Athens and Piraeus.
Passengers can hop off at any designated stop to explore an area and return to the same stop later to continue their journey.
Route maps are available on our website.
Will there be a commentary?
Yes. Our open-top double-decker buses offer multilingual audio commentary in 16 languages.
The Tourist Fun Train service offers commentary in 6 languages.
Our excursions also include audio guides in various languages.
How do I recognize a Sights of Athens bus?
Our buses are easy to recognize. They are deep blue double-decker buses displaying the Sights of Athens logo and illustrations of Athens' most famous attractions.
If I purchased in advance, do I have to take the tour on a given day?
Yes. Your ticket is valid only for the date selected during your booking.
Is there a discount for purchasing in advance?
Discounts are available when combining two or more services.
For current special offers, please visit our "Book Online" section.
Why should I choose Sights of Athens hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours?
Sights of Athens is one of the leading sightseeing operators in Athens and Piraeus, offering reliable, multilingual, and high-quality sightseeing experiences.
Every year, we welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors and introduce them to the history, culture, and beauty of Athens.
Where can I find the hop-on hop-off Sights of Athens buses and trains at Cruise Terminals?
Piraeus Cruise Port has three main cruise terminals: Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C.
Sights of Athens buses and Tourist Fun Trains operate from all cruise terminals and are located within walking distance of the arrival gates, approximately 2 minutes away.
Our services operate from early morning until the afternoon, according to the daily schedule.
How long is my ticket valid for?
Ticket validity depends on the selected product.
Most Hop-On Hop-Off tickets are valid for 2 days from the first redemption.
Can I pre-purchase my ticket?
Yes. You can purchase your ticket online through our official website managed by Sights of Athens.