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 hAcropolis 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
- Phone
- +30 210 900 0900
Landmark
1.5–2 hAcropolis 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
Museum
2–3 hNational 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
- Phone
- +30 213 214 4800
Landmark
1–1.5 hAncient 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
Thessaloniki
The Archaeological Museum, Byzantine Museum and White Tower are all close to the seafront.
Museum
1.5–2 hArchaeological 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
- Phone
- +30 2313 310 201
Museum
1.5–2 hMuseum 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
- Phone
- +30 2313 306 422
Landmark
45–60 minWhite 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
- Phone
- +30 2313 306 422
Landmark
30–45 minRotunda 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
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.