Athens: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour & Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide
About this activity
Discover Athens with a 24-hour Big Bus tour and explore the Acropolis with official entry included. Enjoy onboard audio commentary and uncover the city at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour.
Highlights
- Explore Athens at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket.
- Visit iconic landmarks including the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Panathenaic Stadium.
- Take in stunning panoramic views from the open-top sightseeing bus.
- Enjoy official entry to the Acropolis archaeological site and uncover centuries of ancient history.
- Enhance your visit with a self-guided audio tour featuring stories, myths, and insights about the Parthenon and Erechtheion.
- Listen in your preferred language with onboard audio commentary available in 14 languages.
Full description
Unlock the very best of Athens with this all-in-one sightseeing experience. Hop aboard a double-decker Big Bus tour and explore the city’s iconic landmarks at your own pace, including Syntagma Square, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Plaka, the National Library, and more.
Enjoy hassle-free access to the Acropolis with a reserved timed-entry ticket to Greece’s most celebrated ancient site, home to world-famous monuments such as the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. Enhance your visit with a multilingual audio guide that brings the history, mythology, and stories of ancient Athens to life as you explore.
Designed for flexibility and discovery, this package combines panoramic open-top bus views, must-see attractions, and immersive storytelling — the perfect way to experience Athens in one seamless adventure.
Included / Excluded
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off Athens ticket
- Official timed-entry Acropolis ticket
- Self-guided audio tour of the Acropolis with audio commentary in 5 languages
- Athens Route
- Audio Guide (14 languages)
- Meals, drinks, and hotel transfers
Important information
Know before you book
- Acropolis entry requires pre-selected time slot; tickets are non-refundable/non-changeable
- The Acropolis is not wheelchair accessible
- The Acropolis ticket is non refundable
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection
- Bring a printed or digital copy of your Acropolis ticket (from Manage My Booking) for entry
- The instructions for accessing the Audio guide can be found on the second page of your Acropolis ticket.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Your ticket includes entry to the Acropolis, home to famous landmarks such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike.
Download your official Acropolis ticket from the Big Bus Manage My Booking Portal before arrival. https://www.bigbustours.com/manage-my-booking
Entry is only permitted with the downloadable Acropolis ticket, booking confirmations and Big Bus vouchers will not be accepted.
Arrive at the South Entrance of the Acropolis (Dionysiou Areopagitou 10458) at your booked entry time.
Once inside, you may stay until closing time (8:00am – 6:00pm).
Tickets are non-refundable and entry times cannot be changed after booking.
Please arrive on time for your selected entry slot.