Athens City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and reservation rules for every current Athens pass and individual tickets.
| Feature |  Turbopass Athens City Pass |
💰 Best price Turbopass Athens Flex Pass | The Athens Pass (Tiqets) | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From €78.90 (1-6 days) | From €59.90 (2 attractions) | From €104.00 | Varies per site |
| Validity | 1-6 Days (chosen at purchase) | 365 Days from activation | Not stated on product page | Per ticket |
| The Acropolis | Included | Optional (one of 2-7 chosen attractions) | Included | €30.00 |
| Acropolis Museum | Included | Optional (one of 2-7 chosen attractions) | Included | €20.00 |
| Ancient Agora | Not included | Optional (one of 2-7 chosen attractions) | Not included | €20.00 |
| Hop-on Hop-off Bus | Included (48h) | Optional (counts as one chosen attraction) | Included | Sold separately |
| Public Transport | Optional paid add-on | Not included | Not included | Metro/bus tickets sold separately |
| Acropolis Reservation Handling | Pre-booked by Turbopass at checkout | Pre-booked by Turbopass at checkout (if selected) | Pre-booked by Tiqets at checkout (if selected) | You choose your own entry time slot on hh.gr |
| Format | 100% Digital | 100% Digital | 100% Digital | Digital (official e-ticket) |
| 💡 Best For | Broad sightseeing over several days, transport not required | 2-7 specific attractions at your own pace | Acropolis + Museum + Hop-on Hop-off in one bundle | Visiting only 1-2 paid attractions |
| Check price on Turbopass Athens City Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-16 | Check price on Turbopass Athens Flex Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-16 | From €104.00 · The Athens Pass (Tiqets) ✓ Verified 2026-09-16 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Turbopass Athens City Pass
From €78.90 (1-6 days)
💡 Broad sightseeing over several days, transport not required
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- Validity
- 1-6 Days (chosen at purchase)
- The Acropolis
- Included
- Acropolis Museum
- Included
- Ancient Agora
- Not included
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus
- Included (48h)
- Public Transport
- Optional paid add-on
- Acropolis Reservation Handling
- Pre-booked by Turbopass at checkout
- Format
- 100% Digital
Check price on Turbopass Athens City Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-16
Turbopass Athens Flex Pass
From €59.90 (2 attractions)
💡 2-7 specific attractions at your own pace
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- Validity
- 365 Days from activation
- The Acropolis
- Optional (one of 2-7 chosen attractions)
- Acropolis Museum
- Optional (one of 2-7 chosen attractions)
- Ancient Agora
- Optional (one of 2-7 chosen attractions)
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus
- Optional (counts as one chosen attraction)
- Public Transport
- Not included
- Acropolis Reservation Handling
- Pre-booked by Turbopass at checkout (if selected)
- Format
- 100% Digital
Check price on Turbopass Athens Flex Pass ✓ Verified 2026-09-16
The Athens Pass (Tiqets)
From €104.00
💡 Acropolis + Museum + Hop-on Hop-off in one bundle
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- Validity
- Not stated on product page
- The Acropolis
- Included
- Acropolis Museum
- Included
- Ancient Agora
- Not included
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus
- Included
- Public Transport
- Not included
- Acropolis Reservation Handling
- Pre-booked by Tiqets at checkout (if selected)
- Format
- 100% Digital
✓ Verified 2026-09-16
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Visiting only 1-2 paid attractions
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- The Acropolis
- €30.00
- Acropolis Museum
- €20.00
- Ancient Agora
- €20.00
- Hop-on Hop-off Bus
- Sold separately
- Public Transport
- Metro/bus tickets sold separately
- Acropolis Reservation Handling
- You choose your own entry time slot on hh.gr
- Format
- Digital (official e-ticket)
Data sources & verificationChecked against 9 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-07.
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Checked against 9 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-07.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Benaki Museum of Greek CultureAttraction details | Benaki Museum Official (Museum of Greek Culture) | |
| Lycabettus Hill Funicular (Teleferik)Attraction details | Lycabettus Hill Official (cable car / funicular operator) | |
| National Garden of Athens (Ethnikos Kipos)Attraction details | Metropolitan Green Spaces S.A. (Μητροπολιτικό Πράσινο Α.Ε.) — official managing authority | |
| Plaka & Anafiotika Historic DistrictAttraction details | Wikipedia (Anafiotika) — used for general neighborhood/history description after this session’s attempts at an official Athens tourism-board source (thisisathens.org, visitgreece.gr) returned 404s | |
| The Athens Pass × Benaki Museum of Greek CulturePass inclusion | Tiqets - The Athens Pass | |
| The Athens Pass × Lycabettus Hill Funicular (Teleferik)Pass inclusion | Tiqets - The Athens Pass | |
| Turbopass Athens City Pass × Benaki Museum of Greek CulturePass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens City Pass × Lycabettus Hill Funicular (Teleferik)Pass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Benaki Museum of Greek CulturePass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Lycabettus Hill Funicular (Teleferik)Pass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Acropolis MuseumAttraction details | Acropolis Museum Official | |
| Acropolis of AthensAttraction details | Hellenic Heritage (Ministry of Culture & Sports e-ticketing platform) | |
| Ancient Agora of AthensAttraction details | Hellenic Heritage / Directorate of Archaeological Museums, Exhibitions & Educational Programs | |
| Aristotle's LyceumAttraction details | Hellenic Heritage (Ministry of Culture & Sports e-ticketing platform) | |
| Hadrian's LibraryAttraction details | Hellenic Heritage (Ministry of Culture & Sports e-ticketing platform) | |
| Roman Agora of AthensAttraction details | Hellenic Heritage (Ministry of Culture & Sports e-ticketing platform) | |
| Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)Attraction details | Hellenic Heritage (Ministry of Culture & Sports e-ticketing platform) | |
| The Athens PassPass details | Tiqets - The Athens Pass | |
| The Athens Pass × Ancient Agora of AthensPass inclusion | Tiqets - The Athens Pass | |
| Turbopass Athens City PassPass details | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens City Pass × Ancient Agora of AthensPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens City Pass × Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)Pass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex PassPass details | Turbopass Website | |
| The Athens Pass × Acropolis MuseumPass inclusion | Tiqets - The Athens Pass | |
| The Athens Pass × Acropolis of AthensPass inclusion | Tiqets - The Athens Pass | |
| The Athens Pass × Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)Pass inclusion | Tiqets - The Athens Pass | |
| Turbopass Athens City Pass × Acropolis MuseumPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens City Pass × Acropolis of AthensPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Acropolis MuseumPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Acropolis of AthensPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Ancient Agora of AthensPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Aristotle's LyceumPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Hadrian's LibraryPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Roman Agora of AthensPass inclusion | Turbopass Website | |
| Turbopass Athens Flex Pass × Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)Pass inclusion | Turbopass Website |
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. The Acropolis: no combined ticket today
The Acropolis is sold as a standalone €30 reserved timed-entry ticket by Hellenic Heritage, the official Ministry of Culture platform. As of this page's verification date, no multi-site combined Athens ticket is listed on the official platform. Independent sources report a previous combined ticket (covering the Acropolis and 6 other sites) was phased out in 2025 as part of a national pricing reform, but Local Experiences has not located a primary government announcement confirming that exact date.
02. Acropolis Museum is a separate ticket
The Acropolis Museum (€20, reduced €10) is an independent institution with its own booking system, not affiliated with the Acropolis archaeological site. A ticket to one does not grant entry to the other. Visiting both, without a pass, costs €50 in individual tickets.
03. "Go City Athens Pass" does not currently exist
Go City's official destinations page lists 28 markets worldwide and does not include Athens; the previously-linked gocity.com/en/athens/ URL returns a 404. It has been removed from this comparison.
04. Reservation is not the same as priority entry
Every pass reviewed here pre-books the same official reserved timed-entry ticket sold directly on hh.gr - none provide a separate security-bypass lane. All visitors, pass or not, pass through the same mandatory security screening at the gate.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
Best for Acropolis + Archaeological Sites
Turbopass Athens Flex Pass. Since the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Library and Aristotle's Lyceum are all individually selectable, you only pay for the sites you actually plan to enter.
Best for Acropolis + Museum + Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing
The Turbopass Athens City Pass or Tiqets' 'The Athens Pass' both bundle the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and a Hop-on Hop-off bus. Compare their current prices directly before buying, since both change over time.
Best for Visiting Only the Acropolis
Individual ticket. At €30 direct from Hellenic Heritage, no pass in this comparison beats a single-site visit - every pass costs more than the Acropolis ticket alone.
Best for a Museum-Focused Visit
Acropolis Museum + National Archaeological Museum as individual tickets (€20 each, €40 total) unless you are already buying a pass for other reasons - neither museum is included on every pass reviewed here.
Detailed Monument Guides
Verified entry requirements, seasonal hours, and pass compatibility for Athens' top archaeological sites.
The Acropolis
Reserved entry, seasonal hours, and pass compatibility.
Acropolis Museum
A separate institution: hours, pricing, and pass entry.
Ancient Agora
One ticket, two sites: the archaeological area and its museum.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
A quick visit to the largest temple ever built in Greece.
Roman Agora of Athens Guide
Current prices, seasonal hours, free-admission dates, and pass coverage.
Hadrian's Library Guide
Current prices, seasonal hours, and Turbopass coverage near Monastiraki.
Aristotle's Lyceum Guide
Mandatory timed-entry rules, current prices, and seasonal hours.
Benaki Museum Guide
Current prices, weekly hours, free Thursday evenings, and pass coverage.
Lycabettus Hill Funicular Guide
One-way and round-trip prices, operating hours, and the free summit viewpoint.
National Garden Guide
Free hours, entrances, and what to see in Athens' 1838 royal garden.
Plaka & Anafiotika Walking Guide
A free self-guided walk through Athens' oldest district and its hidden island-style enclave.
🗝️ Athens's Secret Places
Three quiet corners most itineraries miss — an island village on the Acropolis slope, a free viewpoint, and a sculpture-filled cemetery.
Anafiotika
A cluster of whitewashed, Cycladic-style houses tucked into the Acropolis's northeast slope — built by island stonemasons and easy to miss even from a few meters away.
Filopappou Hill
A free, ungated hill directly across from the Acropolis, with arguably the single best photograph of it in the entire city — and none of the ticket queue.
First Cemetery of Athens
A 19th-century cemetery turned free open-air sculpture museum, with some of the finest neoclassical funerary art in Europe — and almost no other visitors.
Things to do in Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions
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