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.
€78.9
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.
