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National Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
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Highlights

  • Enjoy flexible self-guided entry, set your own pace inside one of Athens most important collections without following a fixed tour schedule.
  • Walk in with your pre-booked ticket and begin exploring as soon as you clear security, no need to arrange a guide or join a scheduled group.
  • Your ticket includes access to all permanent exhibitions plus time to browse the on site Hellenic Heritage Museum shop for books, gifts, and souvenirs.
  • Explore galleries in any order while using your smartphone for context, then pause, rewind, or revisit sections as you like during your visit.
  • Upgrade your visit with entry to the Acropolis Museum, home to remarkable sculptures, artifacts, and discoveries from the Acropolis.
  • Choose between museum and city audio guides, Athens Old Town city audio, or a curated exhibit list on request if you prefer targeted highlights.

Your Experience

Explore the National Archaeological Museum in Athens with flexible ticket options and a self-guided smartphone audio tour.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the main entrance of the National Archaeological Museum, where your ticket grants you access inside. Activate your self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and put on your own earphones before you start exploring. Once you are set up, move at your own pace through the museum's permanent collections and shared spaces.

National Archaeological Museum

What to expect

The National Archaeological Museum houses extensive collections that trace the history and cultures of ancient Greece. With your audio tour, you can navigate the galleries independently, listening to explanations and stories that add context to the artifacts around you. You are free to choose the sections that interest you most and spend as much time as you like in each area.

Features

  • Explore all permanent exhibitions, taking in sculptures, artifacts, and objects from different periods of Greek history in one of Athens' key museums.

  • Use the self-guided smartphone audio tour to access commentary in English, including text, audio narration, and maps available offline once downloaded.

  • Access museum and city audio guides or the Athens Old Town city audio guide, depending on the ticket option you select, to extend your experience beyond the museum.

  • Visit the Heritage Museum shop, where you can browse themed items and publications connected to the collections and wider Greek heritage.

  • For visitors with vision loss selecting the relevant option, request a curated list of 20 exhibits at the National Archaeological Museum to help plan a focused visit.

Acropolis Museum (as per option selected)

What to expect

Located at the foot of the Acropolis, this award-winning museum displays artifacts discovered on the sacred rock, offering a modern setting that connects ancient masterpieces to their original site.

Features

  • Discover sculptures, friezes, and everyday objects unearthed from the Acropolis slopes and Parthenon.

  • Admire the Parthenon Gallery, designed to mirror the temple’s dimensions and alignment.

  • Enjoy spacious, light-filled galleries and glass floors revealing archaeological excavations beneath the building.

  • Take in panoramic views of the Acropolis that enhance the context of the exhibits.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to National Archaeological Museum
  • Entry to Acropolis Museum (as per the option selected)
  • Access to all permanent exhibitions
  • Access to Heritage Museum shop
  • Self-guided smartphone audio tour (as per the option selected)
  • Museum and city audio guides (as per the option selected)
  • Athens Old Town city audio guide (as per the option selected)
  • Offline content, text and maps (as per the option selected)
  • List of exhibits, on request (as per the option selected)
  • Live guide
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

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.

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