Attractions with the Athens City Pass
With the Athens City Pass, you get free or discounted admission to numerous museums, attractions and cultural institutions in and around Athens.
€78.90
The core is the Acropolis with the Parthenon and the New Acropolis Museum, plus the hop-on hop-off city tour with a 48-hour ticket on three routes covering the center, the port of Piraeus and the beach suburbs of the Riviera. For most travellers these three building blocks decide whether the pass fits their own plans.
Alongside them are venues you rarely head for on your own and are more likely to take in because the pass includes them: the two Kotsanas Museum exhibitions on ancient technology and on the musical instruments of antiquity, the Herakleidon Museum in Thissio, the War Museum, the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, the Hellenic Motor Museum and the Museum of Illusions. The list below describes each of them in turn.
At the included destinations you show the pass, a separate reservation is not needed. One visit per attraction applies within the validity period; any exceptions are stated explicitly in the pass documents. So plan your destinations so that you get to each one calmly, instead of rushing through them in a single day.
At the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum the pass takes you past the ticket desk. You still go through the security check, so on busy days expect some waiting time.
Public transport is not part of the standard variant, you add it when you book. What the ticket covers, where you pick it up and how you validate it is explained under Public Transportation. Journeys to and from the airport are excluded.
Beyond the included destinations the pass works as a discount card: up to 30% off tours and up to 50% off certain museum admissions. These reductions are no substitute for free entry, but they pay off if your wish list goes beyond the included venues.
You choose the validity when booking, between one and six consecutive days. It starts on the booked start date and runs without interruption, it cannot be paused. After purchase you have twelve months to use it for the first time.
Which attractions are currently included and which duration suits your days is shown in the booking window on the home page.
The Acropolis is Athens' most famous landmark and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the 157m high rock are several world-famous ancient temples that are considered the birthplace of democracy.
Highlights include the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion. With the pass, you have full access to the main attractions on the site as well as to the ancient ruins and Propylaea (entrance gate) – without additional reservation.
The New Acropolis Museum is Greece's most visited museum and exclusively presents findings from the Acropolis hill across over 14,000 m² of exhibition space.
Highlights include sculptures, votive offerings, and the Parthenon Frieze in its own gallery. With the pass, you receive free admission with fast access – advance reservation is not required.
The Hop-on-Hop-off City Tour allows you to discover Athens flexibly with a 48-hour ticket for the double-decker sightseeing buses.
Three routes cover central attractions in Athens, the port of Piraeus, and the beach suburbs (Riviera). You can hop on and off at all stops as often as you like; a multilingual audio guide provides background information. No reservation needed – simply show your pass.
The Herakleidon Museum in Thissio is an interactive art and science museum in two neoclassical buildings and is dedicated to popularizing science, art, and mathematics.
Rotating exhibitions cover topics such as ancient technology (e.g., the Antikythera Mechanism) or works by M. C. Escher. You can visit the exhibits without advance booking.
The Hellenic Motor Museum displays over 110 historic vehicles from the 19th and 20th centuries in a modern building near the National Archaeological Museum.
The exhibits come from a private collection and include rare vintage cars, classic models from renowned brands, and vehicles from long-disappeared manufacturers. Entry without advance booking with the pass.
The museum offers insights into the technology of ancient Greece with around 100 exhibits that illustrate the origins of ancient technologies.
You'll see functional models such as an automatic servant (robot), the hydraulic clock of Ctesibius, and the Antikythera Mechanism. The museum is wheelchair accessible.
This exhibition presents approximately 42 reconstructed ancient Greek musical instruments and games and is one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind.
You'll experience functional replicas such as the Lyre of Hermes, Apollo's guitar, and the oldest recorded song (Song of Seikilos). It offers precise insights into music and entertainment in antiquity.
The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is the first museum dedicated primarily to Greek jewelry and goldsmithing art, founded by jeweler Ilias Lalaounis.
It displays over 4,000 pieces of jewelry, including 50 collections designed by him as well as contemporary works by other artists. Two temporary exhibitions per year complement the permanent collection.
The Museum of Illusions is an interactive experience museum with diverse optical illusions where you can test your perception.
Installations and games offer numerous photo opportunities and are suitable for all age groups.
The War Museum displays Greece's military history from antiquity to modern times in four exhibition areas.
On display are weapons, uniforms, historical photographs, and military artifacts; in the outdoor area are fighter planes and cannons. Plan about 1.5–2 hours for your visit.
All mentioned attractions are included in the Athens City Pass and can be visited without additional reservation or costs. Your pass serves as an admission ticket – simply show it at the respective attraction.
Please note: this overview is not binding. Attractions may be added or removed at short notice — the binding list is the one shown to you when you book.
Put your wish list together and check in the booking window which Athens pass covers it.
