Athens City Pass: Acropolis, Museums, Hop on Hop off & 15+ Sites

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Acropolis

  The Acropolis is the most popular attraction in Athens. The site of the sanctuary has been inhabited since the Neolithic period but reached its greatness under the reconstruction program of Pericles in the mid-5th century BC. Many of its major temples, like the Parthenon and the Erechtheion, were then rebuilt in the form that we know today.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Parthenon

  The Parthenon is the most famous one and the best preserved. The decorative marble and statues are considered to be some of the best examples of ancient Greek art. Over time, the facade as well as the function of the Acropolis changed tremendously, especially in the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Acropolis Museum

  New Acropolis Museum: The museum opened on June 20th 2009. Every year it welcomes ca. 2 million visitors due to its unique exhibits coming exclusively from the Acropolis area. It is situated 300 metres opposite from the Acropolis archeological site.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Herakleidon Museum

  Herakleidon Museum is a private art museum in Athens. It was founded in 2004 and for 10 years its primary focus was on the fine arts hosting parallel various cultural happenings. The last years it has evolved in an interactive centre for popularized science based on the philosophy ‘Science, Art & Mathematics’.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Hellenic Motor Museum

  Hellenic Motor Museum is located in a unique building in terms of architecture and design. Its exhibitions are dedicated to the evolution of the car and display more than 110 cars from the 19th and the 20th century.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

  Visit the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in the heart of Athens, just a few steps from the Greek Parliament. On a total area of 700 square meters, you have the opportunity to get to know a relatively unknown aspect of ancient Greek culture. The exhibition includes around 100 selected exhibits which tell you more about the origins of technologies, from the robot-servant and the "cinema" of Philon to the automatic theater of Heron, and from the Hydraulic Clock of Ktesibios to the Antikythera Mechanism. Enjoy a hands-on experience on fully functional models and check out the museum gift shop where you may buy handmade models, copies of the museum exhibits made by Marios Kotsanas.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

  The Kotsanas Museum houses about 42 fully functional reconstructions of ancient Greek musical instruments and games. The museum is one of the most complete and authentic of its kind in the world. Some of the exhibits that can be admired are, for example, the helicon and the sixth string of Pythagoras, the lyre of Hermes, the magnificent guitar of Apollo, the Homeric phorminx, the harp of Sappho, the Ptolemaic helicon, the Pan flute. Don't miss to listen to the most ancient worldwide known song of Seikilos and get to know the “hydraulis of Ktesibios, the first keyboard instrument in the world. Also, don't forget to play with the Archimedes' (O)stomachion, the first puzzle in history and the Trias, the first tic- tac- toe game of history!

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

  The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is one of the few of its kind in the world and the first to present Greek jewelry art. The museum focuses on silver and goldsmith art and contemporary studio jewelry. You will be presented with 50 collections designed and maintained by Ilias Lalaounis, the museum's founder. Ilias Lalaounis was a jeweller and artist and became world-famous for the creation of luxurious gold jewelry. The museum continues to enrich its collection with contemporary art jewelry by Greek and international artists.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Museum of Illusions Athens

  Enter the fascinating world of illusions, which will trick your confidence in senses, but surprises you as well. The Museum that will confuse you completely, but also educates you. Visit the Museum of Illusions in Athens and you will be thrilled, because nothing is what it seems.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 10
  War Museum Athens

  Dive into Greece's fascinating military history! The Athens War Museum is the largest of its kind in Greece and one of the most significant in Southeastern Europe. Since 1975, it has displayed impressive artifacts from different eras, including weapons, uniforms, and photographs. The outdoor area features original military aircraft and cannons. Plan at least 1.5 to 2 hours to explore all exhibits.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• ACROPOLIS ENTRY TICKET: Your entry to the Acropolis and Parthenon will be scheduled for an available time slot on the SECOND day of your City Pass, between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

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