Commentary is available in 14 languages. Tune into the pre-recorded commentary, available on all buses. Languages include: Greek, English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Japanese, Turkish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Ukrainian. Disposable wired earphones are available from your driver.

You can start the tour from any stop, preferably for you the nearest one to you and exchange your voucher for a ticket. You will find the Big Bus representatives at the following stops; Acropolis (Stop 4), Monastiraki (Stop 13), Melina (Stop 2) & Omonia (Stop 11).

Show your ticket (printed or on a device) to a member of staff at one of the stops or aboard the bus. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity period of your ticket.

Yes, Big Bus tours operate daily. On any bank holidays and in any weather.

The full tour circuit durations are as below:
ATHENS (Grey) Line: 1hr 30 minutes (approx.)
PIRAEUS (Purple) Line: 1hr 15 minutes (approx.)
RIVIERA (Green) Line: 1hr 40 minutes (approx.)
Please note that tour duration is subject to traffic and road closures.

A child ticket is available for children between the ages of 5 - 15. Children under 5 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

A family ticket for Big Bus tour consists of 2 Adults (Age 16+) and up to 3 Children (Age 5 – 15).

First tour of the day on the Athens Route departs at 09.00 am from Stop 4 at the Acropolis, and buses will come every 20 minutes until 4.30pm depending on the of time of year. Other popular stops to start the tour include Stop 2 at the Melina Statue and Stop 13 at Monastiraki Square however you can redeem your ticket at any of up to 14 Big Bus stops. Please see more details on your voucher.

To request a refund, if booked directly with Big Bus Tours visit the Big Bus Tours App or by using the enquiry form available on the website bigbustours.com/contact/ATH. If you booked via a 3rd partner, please go back to the original booking agent for your refund request.