Tourist Attractions & Monuments Athens

Timetable

Museum schedules change at least once a year in Greece! It is therefore advisable to check the websites of museums and archaeological sites before visiting them. In tourist areas, such as the Greek capital, schedules during the high season are usually respected to the minute. To be sure in any case, be a smartass: the information given in this guide is constantly updated.

To be booked

It is mandatory to book well in advance if you want to attend a show or before your visit to the museums of Athens or its archaeological sites: it will avoid you the long and unpleasant waiting time, especially during the very hot days of the season. For your visits to museums and archaeological sites, book online: https://etickets.tap.gr/

Budget & Tips

Admission to public museums and archaeological sites is free on the following dates: every first Sunday between November¹ and March 31. October 28, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September and March 6.

Main events

Many cultural and artistic events take place in Athens. In this guide, you will find a variety of popular festivals and events that take place every year and are well attended. During the season, take the opportunity to attend a performance of ancient Greek tragedy or comedy or a concert that takes place in the open-air theaters, especially in the Odeon of Herod of Attica. In addition, attending a screening in one of the open-air cinemas will also be an unforgettable experience.

Guided tours

Whether on a guided tour or on your own, be sure to follow the instructions: it is forbidden to take pictures of certain objects on display in the museum; stay strictly in the areas designated for visitors; try not to occupy all the space in front of the museum's collection so that other visitors can admire the objects on display in turn. Also, try not to make noise during a show or in a church and dress appropriately. And, above all, remember to turn off your cell phone in all these places!

Smokers

Smoking is strictly prohibited in museums and archaeological sites.

What's very local

Do not enter a church or monastery in a bathing suit or shorts. On the contrary, bring decent clothes.

Do not photograph men wearing traditional costumes without asking their permission.