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Highlights
- Experience flexible self-guided entry at one of Athens' most important collections without adhering to a fixed tour schedule.
- With your pre-booked ticket in hand, start exploring immediately after clearing security; no need for an arranged guide or scheduled group.
- Your National Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide grants access to all permanent exhibitions and allows time to browse the on-site Hellenic Heritage Museum shop for books, gifts, and souvenirs.
- Navigate galleries in any order using your smartphone for context, then pause, rewind, or revisit sections as desired during your visit.
- Enhance your experience with an optional upgrade: entry to the Acropolis Museum, featuring remarkable sculptures, artifacts, and discoveries from the Acropolis.
- Select between museum audio guides, Athens Old Town city audio tours, or a selected exhibit list on request for targeted highlights.
Your Experience
Begin a journey through Athens' National Archaeological Museum with flexible ticket options and an engaging self-guided smartphone audio tour. This experience allows you to explore on your own schedule, delving into Greece's long history through its permanent collections and shared spaces.
Getting Started
Your adventure begins at the museum’s main entrance where your ticket grants access inside. Activate your self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and wear earphones before you start exploring. Once set up, navigate independently through the galleries, immersing yourself in ancient Greek history.
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum is home to extensive collections that chart the history and cultures of ancient Greece. With your audio tour, explore the galleries at leisure, listening to stories and explanations that provide context for the artifacts you encounter. Choose which sections interest you most and linger as long as desired.
Features
- Experience all permanent exhibitions showcasing sculptures, artifacts, and objects from various periods of Greek history in one of Athens' premier museums.
- Use the self-guided smartphone audio tour for commentary in English, including text, narration, and maps available offline once downloaded.
- Extend your exploration with museum or city audio guides, such as the Athens Old Town guide, depending on your ticket choice.
- Visit the Heritage Museum shop to browse themed items and publications related to Greek heritage collections.
- If you have vision loss and select this option, request a selected list of 20 exhibits at the National Archaeological Museum for a focused visit plan.
Acropolis Museum (as per selected option)
Situated at the base of the Acropolis, this award-winning museum features artifacts from the sacred rock in a modern setting that connects ancient masterpieces to their original site. The design offers visitors an engaging experience.
Features
- Discover sculptures, friezes, and everyday objects excavated from the Acropolis slopes and Parthenon.
- Admire the Parthenon Gallery, which mirrors the temple’s dimensions and alignment.
- Enjoy spacious galleries bathed in natural light with glass floors revealing archaeological digs beneath the building.
- Capture panoramic views of the Acropolis that enhance your understanding of the exhibits' historical context.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to National Archaeological Museum
- Access to Acropolis Museum (based on chosen option)
- Explore all permanent exhibitions
- Visit Heritage Museum shop
- Self-guided smartphone audio tour (optional, based on selection)
- Museum and city audio guides (available with selected options)
- Audio guide for Athens Old Town (selectable as an option)
- Offline content including text and maps (if chosen as part of the package)
- List of exhibits available upon request (as per selected option)
- Live tour guide
- Smartphone with audio headset or personal headphones
- Food and beverages
- Transportation
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the museum galleries.
- Download your audio guide beforehand to avoid any network issues at the venue and bring your own earphones for a smooth experience on your smartphone.
- Carry either a digital or printed timed-entry ticket, along with a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking, in case it is requested at entry.
- Set your own pace as you explore the museum's permanent collections and shared spaces without needing to arrange for a guide or join a scheduled group.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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Booking FAQs
National Archaeological Museum Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the museum galleries. Audio guide prep: Download the audio guide beforehand to avoid any network issues at the venue. Earphones: Bring your own earphones to enjoy the audio guide on your smartphone. Acropolis Museum (as per option selected) Entry ticket: Carry your timed-entry ticket, either in digital form on your phone or printed out, for admission. Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking in case it is requested at the entrance.
National Archaeological Museum Flash photography: Do not use flash photography inside the museum. Pets: Do not bring pets to the museum, except for guide dogs. Acropolis Museum (as per option selected) Large bags: Large purses, bags, and backpacks must be left in the cloakroom before entering the exhibition galleries. Food and drinks: Food and beverages are not permitted inside the exhibition galleries. Touching exhibits: Do not touch the museum exhibits. Photography and videography: Photography and video recording are not allowed in the Archaic Acropolis Gallery. Mobile phone use: Keep mobile phones on silent mode and avoid using them while touring the exhibition galleries.
National Archaeological Museum Mobility access: The museum is accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with prams or strollers. Guide dogs: Guide dogs are permitted inside the museum. Acropolis Museum (as per option selected) Step-free access: Ramps for wheelchairs and strollers are available at all museum entrances. Accessible facilities: Elevators and accessible restrooms are available on all floors, and wheelchairs can be borrowed from the Visitor Services Desk. Accessible resources: Guide dogs are welcome, and a Braille museum guide is available in Greek and English.
National Archaeological Museum Accessible entrance: Use the entrance on the side of Vas. Herakleiou Street, accessible via a ramp from the main façade or directly from the pavement. Free entry eligibility: Certain visitors are eligible for free entry when they present a valid ID card or passport. EU youth: Individuals up to 25 years old from EU member states are entitled to free entry. Young children: Children up to 5 years old from non-EU countries are entitled to free entry. Students over 25: Persons over 25 in secondary education or vocational schools from EU or EEA countries receive free entry with a valid attendance certificate. Accompanying educators: Accompanying teachers and learners on educational visits from EU or EEA institutions receive free entry. Social Solidarity Income: People entitled to Social Solidarity Income and their dependent family members receive free entry with their ID and eligibility certificate. Acropolis Museum (as per option selected) Information desk: An Information Desk is located on the ground floor beside the Ticket Desk, with free museum maps available. Family facilities: A parents' room is available on the first floor, and a Kids Corner with digital games is located on the second floor. Family resources: Free family audio guides, family trails, and family backpacks are available for visitors. Visitor amenities: Strollers for small children can be borrowed free of charge from the cloakroom.
Yes. This experience includes Self-guided smartphone audio tour (as per the option selected).
Your booking includes Entry to National Archaeological Museum, Entry to Acropolis Museum (as per the option selected), Access to all permanent exhibitions, and Access to Heritage Museum shop.
Enjoy flexible self-guided entry, set your own pace inside one of Athens most important collections without following a fixed tour schedule.
Take in panoramic views of the Acropolis that enhance the context of the exhibits.
Begin your visit at the main entrance of the National Archaeological Museum, where your ticket grants you access inside.
Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking in case it is requested at the entrance.
Large bags: Large purses, bags, and backpacks must be left in the cloakroom before entering the exhibition galleries.
Pets: Do not bring pets to the museum, except for guide dogs.
Accessibility.
The listed exclusion is Live guide, Smartphone or headphones, and Food and drinks.
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