Athens City Pass: Acropolis, Museums & 48hr Hop-On Hop-Off

One ticket unlocks the Acropolis, 12 museums, and two days of bus routes through Athens

You get timed entry to the Acropolis and Parthenon, access to the Acropolis Museum and War Museum, your pick of 12+ other attractions, and two full days of hop-on hop-off bus routes covering Athens and the port. Optional add-ons include public transport and a day cruise to the islands. The pass runs for up to five days, so you move at your own pace without booking individual tickets or worrying about entry times.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Acropolis1h
2. Parthenon1h
3. Acropolis Museum2h
4. Hellenic Motor Museum2h
5. Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum2h
6. Museum of Illusions Athens2h
7. National Archaeological Museum of Athens1h 30m · entry included

Explore Acropolis and Museums

• Visit the Acropolis site
• See the Parthenon temple
• Tour the Acropolis Museum
• Explore Herakleidon Museum
• Visit Hellenic Motor Museum
• Discover Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
• Experience Kotsanas Museum musical instruments
• Tour Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
• Visit Museum of Illusions Athens
• Explore Athens War Museum exhibits

The experience

You want to see the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum without losing half the day to queues and separate bookings. The Athens City Pass handles that: timed entry to the Acropolis lands you there between 4 and 7 PM on your first day, which means you skip the midday crush and catch the light changing on the marble. From there, the pass opens up the Acropolis Museum (300 metres away), the War Museum, and your choice of 12 other sites: the Jewelry Museum, the Museum of Illusions, the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology with its working reconstructions of 2,000-year-old machines, the Hellenic Motor Museum with over 110 cars spanning two centuries.

The 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus is what makes the pass feel less like a checklist and more like moving through the city on your own terms. Two routes (the Athens City Route hitting the main landmarks, and the Piraeus Route down to the historic port) run with audio guides, so you're not dependent on a tour schedule or a guide's pace. You get on when something catches your eye, get off to explore, and catch the next bus when you're ready. Most people use it to connect between museums or to scout neighborhoods before deciding where to spend an evening. The pass stays valid for up to five days, so there's no pressure to cram everything into 48 hours.

If you want to add a full day out of the city, the pass lets you upgrade to a one-day cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. The boat leaves early, includes hotel transfers and a lunch buffet, and gets you back by evening. Public transport tickets are available as an add-on if you want to move around Athens between your pass attractions without waiting for the hop-on hop-off bus. The savings stack up: the pass cuts the cost of individual tickets by up to 60%, which matters when you're looking at entry fees, transport, and a cruise all at once.

What’s included

Your pass includes timed entry to the Acropolis and Parthenon, admission to the Acropolis Museum, War Museum, Museum of Illusions, Jewelry Museum, Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Herakleidon Museum, and Hellenic Motor Museum, plus a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket covering the Athens City Route and Piraeus Route with audio guides. You can add public transport for extra flexibility or upgrade to a one-day cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina with hotel transfers and lunch buffet included.

Options for this experience

14 options

2 Day PassNo fixed timeDuration: 2 days

3 Day PassNo fixed timeDuration: 3 days

2-day pass with public transportNo fixed timeTicket for public transportation, valid for 2 days

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4 Day PassNo fixed timeDuration: 4 days

3-day pass with public transportNo fixed timePublic transportation, lasting 3 days

5 Day PassNo fixed timeDuration: 5 days

4-day pass with public transportNo fixed timePublic transportation pass, valid for 4 days

5-day pass with public transportNo fixed timePublic transportation pass, valid for 5 days

3-day pass with a one-day cruiseNo fixed timeOne-day cruise from Athens to the popular islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina, including round-trip pickup service and a lunch buffet, duration: 3 days

4-day pass with a one-day cruiseNo fixed timeOne-day cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina, including a lunch buffet and transfer, duration: 4 days

3-day pass with transport and cruiseNo fixed timePublic transport and day cruise: City Pass including a public transportation ticket and one day cruise, duration: 3 days, 3-day pass

5-day pass with a one-day cruiseNo fixed timeOne-day cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina, including a lunch buffet and transfer, duration: 5 days

4-day pass with transport and cruiseNo fixed timePublic transport and day cruise: including a public transportation ticket and one day cruise, duration: 4 days

5-day pass with transport and cruiseNo fixed timePublic transport and cruise: including public transportation and one day cruise, duration: 5 days

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Turbopass GmbH

Is this one for you?Right for anyone wanting to see Athens' main sites without booking each ticket separately or timing their day around tour schedules: the pass bundles entry, transport, and flexibility into one purchase, which is what makes five days of sightseeing feel manageable instead of logistical.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

When do I enter the Acropolis?

Your timed entry slot is scheduled for the first day of your pass, between 4 and 7 PM, depending on availability.

How long is the hop-on hop-off bus valid?

The bus ticket is valid for 48 hours from first use. You can board and exit as many times as you like on both the Athens City Route and the Piraeus Route.

What museums are included?

The pass includes the Acropolis Museum, War Museum, Museum of Illusions, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Herakleidon Museum, and Hellenic Motor Museum, plus entry to the Acropolis and Parthenon.

Can I add the island cruise?

Yes, the one-day cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina is an optional upgrade. It includes hotel transfers, the boat trip, and a lunch buffet.

How long is the pass valid?

The Athens City Pass is valid for up to five days from activation, so you can spread your visits across multiple days.

Is public transport included?

Public transport is not included in the base pass, but you can add a ticket as an optional upgrade for flexibility between attractions.

Do I need to book all attractions in advance?

The Acropolis entry is pre-booked for a specific time slot. Other attractions can be visited at your own pace during the pass validity period.

How much do I save with this pass?

The Athens City Pass saves up to 60% compared to buying individual tickets for all included attractions and transport.