Top Athens Attractions & Museums

There are plenty of great Athens attractions and museums to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best to visit right now:

• Athens Museum of Cycladic Art | AdmissionTicket

• Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket w/ Self-Guided Audio Tours

• Acropolis Hill & Acropolis Museum E-Tickets with 3 Audio Guides

• Athens: National Archaeological Museum Ticket

• Acropolis & Parthenon Entrance Ticket w/optional SG Audio Tours

Prices for entry to Athens attractions and museums vary depending on inclusions like skip-the-line access, audio guides, behind-the-scenes access, and more. If you're looking for those on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tickets to purchase now:

• Athens Olympic Museum ticket

• Athens Museum of Cycladic Art | AdmissionTicket

• Athens: National Archaeological Museum Ticket

• Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus Entrance Ticket

• Athens Acropolis Museum Reserved Entry Ticket and Audio Tour

Yes, Athens attractions and museums are worth it. As one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Athens is as historically rich as a destination gets. Its many stories are best told via various attractions and museums, many so popular they appear at the top of bucket lists. The Acropolis Museum alone welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually.

Per one customer who purchased the Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket w/ Self Guided Audio Tours, "Booking the Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket with self-guided audio tours through Viator was an excellent choice. The process was quick and easy, and having the ticket in advance made entering the site completely hassle-free. The self-guided audio tour was a huge bonus—it allowed me to explore at my own pace while still learning the rich history and fascinating details of the Acropolis and Parthenon. The narration was clear, informative, and really brought the ancient ruins to life."

Before buying tickets to Athens attractions and museums, read whether you’ll receive an actual ticket or a voucher (or QR code) that can be redeemed for a ticket. If it’s the latter, know that you may have to wait in line with visitors who haven’t purchased tickets yet. Also, if the ticket includes an audio guide, read what’s included. Some provide old-fashioned headsets and audio guides, while others expect you to bring your own smartphone and earbuds.

To fully enjoy Athens attractions and museums, visit the outdoor sites first, followed by indoor sites with air-conditioning in the afternoon. If you have a timed entry ticket, try to show up as close to your scheduled time as possible. Otherwise, you may be denied entry. Finally, don’t bring any food or beverages besides water. You’ll likely have to go through security, where you’ll be told to toss them.

If you're short on time, you can still find fun Athens activities to fit your schedule. Here are some Athens attractions and museums you can visit if you just have an hour or less:

• Athens Olympic Museum Ticket

• Acropolis Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

• Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

• Athens Museum of Cycladic Art | AdmissionTicket

• Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets with Audio Guide