Athens Museum Pass with Acropolis, Hop-on Hop-off, and 12 museums

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Acropolis

   Visit the world-famous Acropolis and admire iconic ancient Greek monuments, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysus. Explore these timeless structures that have shaped history and culture for centuries. For a deeper experience, enjoy a self-guided multimedia walking tour (JRNYZ) available through the Smartvisit app, offering insightful and fun commentary as you explore these remarkable sites at your own pace.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

2. Explore Athens and its surrounding areas aboard amazing open-top double-decker buses, offering 360-degree views from the top deck. Discover the city at your own pace as you take in the sights and learn about the rich history of Athens and Greece. Enjoy a journey past more than 100 landmarks and monuments, with the flexibility to hop on and off at the stops that interest you most, allowing you to explore at your leisure and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.

   1440 minutes here · Admission included

3. Acropolis Museum

   Explore the rich and fascinating history of the Acropolis, from the Bronze Age to Roman Greece. On the ground level, you’ll discover extensive remnants of the ancient city and significant findings from the slopes of the Acropolis, offering insight into the everyday life of ancient Athenians. The first level features artifacts from the Mycenaean and Geometric eras, including treasures from the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, as well as works spanning from the late ancient period to the early Christian years. On the second level, enjoy the museum’s restaurant, shop, and bookstore, along with balconies offering stunning views of the exhibits. Finally, on the third floor, admire the iconic frieze, metopes, and temple pediments. The famous marble frieze is beautifully recreated, featuring both original marbles and casts of those held in other collections, such as the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

4. Panathenaic Stadium

   Visit the iconic stadium that symbolizes the world of sports—the venue of the first Modern Olympic Games and the finish line of the Athens Marathon. Explore the permanent exhibition, ""Memories from the Olympic Games: Posters and Torches from 1896 to today,"" and discover the rich history of the Games through captivating visuals. As you wander the stadium grounds, take in superb views of the Acropolis, adding an unforgettable cultural and scenic dimension to your experience at this historic site.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

5. Athens Olympic Museum

   Visit a contemporary museum dedicated to the captivating history of the Olympic Games, where you can explore interactive exhibits that bring the Games to life. Get an up-close look at the equipment and personal items of Olympic athletes, offering a unique perspective on their journey. Discover the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, trace their revival, and learn about their return to Athens in 2004. As you walk through the Athens Olympic Athletic Complex, you'll be inspired by the incredible feats and achievements of athletes. This visit offers a perfect blend of culture, education, and sports, complemented by a visit to the nearby Golden Hall shopping center, making it a well-rounded and enriching experience.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

6. War Museum

   Explore four levels of exhibitions at the Athens War Museum, dedicated to historical battles and wars throughout the ages. Discover a vast collection of weapons, tanks, photographs, and works of art depicting key battle scenes that highlight the struggles and triumphs of various eras. Support the museum’s ongoing conservation and education programs as you delve into the fascinating history of warfare. For your convenience, the museum also offers a canteen and shop, where you can enjoy a meal or find unique souvenirs to remember your visit.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

7. Museum of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation

   Discover a world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art in the vibrant neighborhood of Pangrati, in central Athens. Explore masterpieces by legendary artists such as van Gogh, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Miró, Giacometti, Pollock, and Bacon, as well as works by celebrated modern and contemporary Greek artists like Moralis, Tsarouchis, Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, Takis, and many more. While you're there, take the opportunity to purchase exclusive, custom-made products inspired by the Museum’s art collection at the museum shop. Afterward, relax and enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine in the charming urban garden of the Café-Restaurant, making for a complete cultural and culinary experience.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

8. Herakleidon Museum

   The museum is housed in two separate buildings, located just 150 meters apart, each offering a unique insight into different aspects of ancient technology. On Apostolou Pavlou Street, explore the fascinating world of ancient Greek warfare, with detailed models illustrating war technology such as the Trireme, the famous Athenian warship, catapults, siege towers, armor, light weapons, and even early forms of cannons. Meanwhile, on Herakleidon Street, discover a small but intriguing collection of Automata from the Hellenistic period of Alexandria, Egypt. These ancient machines, which function without an obvious cause, showcase early technological innovations. Among the highlights is a large-scale, functional model of the Antikythera Mechanism, the first known analogue computer, made from plexiglass to allow visitors to view the inner workings of this remarkable device.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

9. Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

   Discover two museums in one, showcasing more than 100 technological inventions of the Ancient Greeks, as well as interactive Ancient Greek musical instruments and games. Explore these remarkable exhibits within a unique Art Nouveau building located in the fashionable Kolonaki district in the heart of Athens. Don’t miss the museum shop, where you can purchase handmade models and replicas of the exhibits, crafted by Marios Kotsanas. These include an exact replica of the Antikythera Mechanism, the portable ""clock"" notebook of Parmenion, the fourth quadrant of Hipparchus, Ancient Greek ships, toys, musical instruments, and other fascinating items.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

10. Museum of Cycladic Art

    Explore the ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus at one of Athens' most stunning neoclassical mansions, home to one of the most comprehensive private collections of Cycladic Art in the world. The museum features representative examples of the world-renowned Cycladic marble figurines, offering a captivating glimpse into ancient Aegean culture. After your exploration, unwind at the Cycladic Café, surrounded by lush vegetation that provides a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Don't forget to visit the museum shop, where you can find unique gifts, souvenirs, and books to remember your visit.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

11. Museum of Illusions Athens

    Have an unforgettable and fun experience in one of Athens' most innovative spaces, where you can capture unique photos and explore the fascinating world of illusions. With 60 visual and interactive illusions, including an infinity room, inverted room, chair illusion, and holograms, you'll be amazed by what your senses perceive. Learn how the human brain works and how our perception of reality is influenced by science, vision, perspective, and other stimuli. This interactive experience is both entertaining and educational, offering insights into the fascinating ways our mind interprets the world around us.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

12. Visit the home of the renowned Greek artist Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, located on Kriezotou Street, which was once the epicenter of architectural and artistic interest. The house, featured in both Greek and international architectural magazines, is a unique blend of art and history. The ground floor is home to an urban drawing room, showcasing works by early 20th-century French painters, in memory of Gustave Boissière. On the 3rd floor, explore a collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, set designs, manuscripts, illustrated books, photographs, and furnishings from Hadjikyriakos-Ghika's homes on the island of Hydra and in Athens. The 6th floor houses a specially designed attic that once served as his workshop and library, containing rare illustrated editions and over 7,000 volumes, primarily focused on Art History. On the 5th floor, you’ll find the preserved rooms where Hadjikyriakos-Ghika lived and worked for 40 years, right up until his passing in 1994.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

13. Visit one of the most stunning neoclassical-style buildings in Athens and immerse yourself in a unique exhibition showcasing Greek culture from prehistory to the 20th century. Admire an impressive array of historical antiquities, including prehistoric, ancient Greek, and Roman art, as well as Byzantine art and historic heirlooms. This museum offers an enriching experience that highlights the depth and richness of Greece's cultural heritage across centuries.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

14. Benaki Toy Museum

    Explore the latest addition to the Benaki group of museums, a captivating collection of vintage toys donated by Maria Argyriadi. This charming museum offers a fascinating glimpse into childhood whimsy, showcasing rare toys and games from antiquity to the present day. With a collection of 20,000 items, the museum features toys, books, clothing, ephemera, and other childhood-related items from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Whether you're revisiting memories or discovering new ones, the diverse collection is sure to make you feel like a child again. Additionally, the museum houses a specialist library with over 3,000 books and studies on children and toys, offering further insights into the history and cultural significance of play across the world.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

iVenture (Europe)

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entry to the Acropolis and some other experiences is subject to booking (via the Smartvisit app). It's important to book in advance, as tickets can sell out. Each attraction has different booking rules, so please refer to the individual attraction listings in the app for more details.
• To access your pass, download the Smartvisit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and use the supplier reference code provided on your booking confirmation to activate the pass in the app (further download instructions are provided in the booking confirmation).

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