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Friday, September 25, 2026

Culture & heritage

Museums and landmarks

Plan a richer day in Athens and Thessaloniki with trusted visitor details, direct maps and official links.

Athens

Start at the Acropolis early, then pair it with the Museum or Ancient Agora on foot.

Museum

1.5–2 h

Acropolis Museum

Address: 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou, 11742 Athens

Opening hours
Apr–Oct: Mon 09:00–17:00; Tue–Sun 09:00–20:00; Fri until 22:00. Nov–Mar: 09:00–17:00 (Fri until 22:00; weekend until 20:00).
Suggested visit
1.5–2 h
Tickets
€20 general · €10 reduced
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Landmark

1.5–2 h

Acropolis archaeological site

Address: Acropolis, Athens 10558

Opening hours
Seasonal timetable; timed entry applies. Check the official ticket platform before booking.
Suggested visit
1.5–2 h
Tickets
Check the official e-ticket platform
Official siteBuy ticketsOpen map

Museum

2–3 h

National Archaeological Museum

Address: 44 Patission (28is Oktovriou), 10682 Athens

Opening hours
Current summer timetable: Wed–Mon 08:00–20:00; Tue 13:00–20:00. Seasonal changes apply.
Suggested visit
2–3 h
Tickets
€20 general
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Landmark

1–1.5 h

Ancient Agora of Athens

Address: 24 Adrianou, 10555 Athens

Opening hours
Seasonal timetable; arrive early for the Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaestus.
Suggested visit
1–1.5 h
Tickets
Check the official e-ticket platform
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Thessaloniki

The Archaeological Museum, Byzantine Museum and White Tower are all close to the seafront.

Museum

1.5–2 h

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Address: 6 Manoli Andronikou St, 54621 Thessaloniki

Opening hours
Apr–Oct: daily 09:00–17:00; selected first Thursdays until 22:00. Nov–Mar: 09:00–17:00, closed Tuesday.
Suggested visit
1.5–2 h
Tickets
€10 general · €5 reduced
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Museum

1.5–2 h

Museum of Byzantine Culture

Address: 2 Stratou Avenue, 54640 Thessaloniki

Opening hours
Summer: daily 08:00–20:00. Winter: Mon and Wed–Sun 08:30–15:30; Tuesday closed.
Suggested visit
1.5–2 h
Tickets
€10 general · €5 reduced
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Landmark

45–60 min

White Tower

Address: Nikis Avenue, 54621 Thessaloniki

Opening hours
Summer: daily 08:00–20:00. Winter: daily 08:30–15:30.
Suggested visit
45–60 min
Tickets
€8 general · €4 reduced
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Landmark

30–45 min

Rotunda of Galerius

Address: Pl. Agiou Georgiou, 54635 Thessaloniki

Opening hours
Seasonal opening times set by the Ministry of Culture; confirm before travelling.
Suggested visit
30–45 min
Tickets
Check the official e-ticket platform
Official siteBuy ticketsOpen map

Useful planning tips

  • Book timed tickets for the Acropolis in high season.
  • Keep your passport or ID with you if you may qualify for reduced or free entry.
  • Allow extra time for security checks and the last-entry time.
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