Athens City Pass: Acropolis, Museums, Hop on Hop off & 15+ Sites
Description
Unlock the best of Athens with one powerful all-in-one ticket. The Athens City Pass gives you seamless access to the city’s must-see highlights—while saving you time and money. Enjoy timed entry to the Acropolis, then dive deeper into ancient history at the Acropolis Museum and explore modern heritage at the Athens War Museum. Plus, choose freely from 12+ top attractions—visit as many as you like. See the city your way with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, including two routes: the Athens City Route, covering the city's most iconic landmarks, and the Piraeus Route, connecting you to the historic port. Customize your experience with optional upgrades: add public transport for flexibility, or elevate your trip with an unforgettable one-day cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina, incl. transfers and a delicious lunch buffet. With up to 5 days of validity and savings of up to 60% compared to individual tickets, the Athens City Pass is the smartest, easiest way to experience Athens—your way.
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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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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 FIRST day of your City Pass, between 04:00 and 07:00 PM, depend on availability
Reviews(30)
I wanted to buy tickets for attractions in Athens, such as the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. While searching online, a pop-up for the TurboPass Athens City Pass appeared. At first, I thought it was an official city or government tourism pass, so I purchased two, one for my husband and one for me. When I realized it was not an official pass, I immediately tried to cancel my order. I was told I would be charged a €30 cancellation fee per ticket, even though I had not yet received anything from them. Because of that, I decided to keep it. I selected a 9:00 a.m. entry time for the Acropolis and activated the audio guide included with the pass. On the day of our visit, after walking from our hotel to the Acropolis, I presented my QR code and discovered that my entry time had been changed to 12:00 p.m. without my knowledge. I was extremely frustrated because I had planned my day around the 9:00 a.m. entry, and I would never have chosen noon in the middle of the summer heat. I learned that choosing the time was pointless since they aren’t the ones assigning it to you. To make matters worse, I later found out that the audio guide they advertised as part of the pass is actually included with the standard €30 Acropolis ticket. I had paid over $100 USD for the pass. During our four-night stay in Athens, we used the pass for only three things: the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and the hop-on, hop-off bus. The pass also includes attractions like the Museum of Illusions, but unless you have several extra days in Athens, I don’t think they’re worth sacrificing time that could be spent visiting the city’s historical sites. Even after four nights, we still didn’t have enough time to see everything we wanted. The hop-on, hop-off bus can be purchased separately for about €12, making it a much better value. Overall, I found the TurboPass Athens City Pass to be misleading, overpriced, and poor value for money. I would not recommend purchasing it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. 😊 We're sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that Turbopass is an independent city pass provider and not an official government tourism pass. This is clearly stated on our website. The cancellation conditions, including applicable fees, are also displayed before purchase. Regarding the Acropolis entry time, we always communicate that the final time slot depends on the attraction's availability and cannot be guaranteed. We understand that this can affect travel plans, especially during the summer months. Our Athens City Pass is designed for travelers who wish to visit several included attractions. Many customers achieve significant savings by making full use of the pass, while others may find individual tickets more suitable depending on their itinerary. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving the information we provide to future customers. Best regards, Your Turbopass Team
The Turbopass was a great decision for our city trip to Athens. Using it was uncomplicated, we were able to visit the most important attractions in a relaxed manner and didn't have to worry about entrance tickets on site anymore. Everything worked reliably and made our stay significantly more relaxed. We give it 5 stars for that!
Vielen Dank für euer tolles Feedback! 😊 Es freut uns sehr, dass der Turbopass euren Städtetrip nach Athen so angenehm gemacht hat. Schön, dass die Nutzung unkompliziert war, alles zuverlässig funktioniert hat und ihr die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten entspannt genießen konntet. Vielen Dank für eure 5 Sterne – wir freuen uns auf eure nächste Reise mit Turbopass! Beste Grüße Dein Turbopass Team
Be sure to check details. Our Acropolis tour was to be at 9 am - changed from 11 am however QR code did not get chsnged so we had to wait two hours in the heat!
Thank you for your feedback. 😊 We’re very sorry to hear about this experience. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait in the heat because the QR code was not updated after your tour time changed. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and will use your feedback to help improve our communication and booking process. Best regards Your Turbopass Team
We booked a Turbo Pass on Big Bus through Viator and Trip Advisor which included 10 attractions and entry to the Acropolis all prepaid at $cdn 224.00. We received a confirmation and bar code with a confirmation number. We arrived for pickup and the bus company couldn’t find the booking and said we needed a QR code which had never been sent to us. A total ruined day of going to see the amazing Acropolis. We deserve a total refund but instead were totally ignored. Joe Krapiec. joekrapiec@gmail.com
Kosta was entertaining and very knowledgeable. The food was amazing. It was great to learn more about what we ate and where we ate it. Would fully recommend
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Kosta made the experience entertaining and informative, and that you enjoyed the food as well. It’s great to know you had such a memorable time learning about what you ate and where it came from. We truly appreciate your recommendation! Best regards Your Turbopass Team
Great pass and top time for Acropolis – I was even able to adjust my times up to 24 hours in advance via customer service. The digital passport is very practical, without much paper. Customer service is very friendly and helpful. Everything has its advantages, including audio guides that are perfect for getting to know the city. My tip: First explore the city with the hop-on hop-off and then visit the individual attractions in peace. Clear recommendation of the pass!
Vielen Dank für deine tolle Bewertung und die klare Empfehlung! Es freut uns sehr, dass dir der digitale Pass, der flexible Kundenservice und die Audio-Guides gefallen haben. Besonders schön finden wir deinen Tipp zur Erkundung der Stadt – danke fürs Teilen deiner positiven Erfahrung. Wir wünschen dir weiterhin viele großartige Reiseerlebnisse (mit Turbopass)! Dein Turbopass Team
I bought the turbopass thinking it was good value for money. However as my mum is disabled we couldn't access a lot of the acropolis site like slopes and had to cut out time there short due to rain. Then with the hop on /off tour the stop for the Rivera tour was changed last minute meaning we missed the 12:20 depart the day. So I ended up paying another €27 euro for a taxi to get to kavouri beach as other public transport wasn't accessible. Also if you're a disabled person then you can get free entry into the acropolis and museums. In the end if I'd known about free admission as a disabled person I would have only needed to pay for the hop on/off bus so I'd have only ended up paying about £255 in total in comparison to the £390 I paid for a 5 day pass for two people. Personally for our family it wasn't worth it - if you're abled bodied then yes it's probably more worth it but I wouldn't choose to buy it again.
We are very sorry that the information about discounts for people with disabilities and changes to the hop-on/hop-off bus was unclear. We understand that this was very frustrating. We would have been happy to help you find the best options for your situation before your trip. Thank you for your feedback—it helps us improve our service.
Poor range of included attractions, only the Acropolis and Acropolis museum are worth anything. The hop on hop off bus is great but easy enough and cheaper to purchase at stops. Bought the add on 5 day travel option which was unusable, tried to get support but was ignored... The pass is complicated to use and poor value. We travel extensively and have used city passes all around Europe, this one is the only one to disappoint and frustrate. DONT BUY THIS PASS
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that the City Pass did not meet your expectations. We understand your frustration regarding the attractions and the additional 5-day option that you were unable to use. Your comments are very important to us, and we will review them internally to improve our service. We also apologize for the lack of support and are working to improve our customer service. We are sorry that your experience was disappointing and hope that your next journeys will be better.
I bought Turbopass for Athens and used it for transport, the Acropolis, the Hop on Hop off bus, Acropolis museum and the Automobile museum. I decided to give 5 stars because I am confident that they will go to fix a couple of anomalies found. After my stay I pointed out these inefficiencies and was reimbursed for having to pay for admission to the Acropolis due to the failure to issue two pdf tickets. Otherwise very convenient at a price, at least for Athens, advantageous.
We were in Athens at the beginning of July and had the Turbopass – was fully worth it. Acropolis went in super fast, not a long line. Other sights such as Agora or the Acropolis Museum were also easy with it. The hop-on hop-off bus was worth real gold in the heat, even went to the port with it. Important: You have to read everything carefully beforehand and plan it a bit, otherwise it will be complicated. But when you do that, it's relaxed and you save yourself a lot of stress. Had a question once – Ann from support was mega helpful and super fast, thank you again for that! Would book again!
