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Free things to do in Athens
8 places with verified free entry · 0 free today
None of them is free every day, and 7 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10
Museums
Attractions
Free Wed 28 OctAcropolis of Athens and SlopesFree for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days)
Free Wed 28 OctAncient Agora of Athens and Stoa of Attalos MuseumFree for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days)
Free Wed 28 OctKerameikos (archaeological site and museum)Free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days)
Free for somePanathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro)Children up to age 6 enter free
Free Wed 28 OctRoman Agora of AthensFree for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days)
Free Wed 28 OctTemple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)Free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days)
FAQ
Free things to do in Athens: common questions
What can you visit for free in Athens?
Free Tickets lists 8 places in Athens with free entry we checked against official sources. Free on set days: Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Kerameikos, National Archaeological Museum, Roman Agora and 1 more. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Kerameikos, National Archaeological Museum, Panathenaic Stadium and 2 more.
When are museums and landmarks free in Athens?
Acropolis Museum — on 28 October, 6 March, 25 March and 18 May; Acropolis — on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days); Ancient Agora — on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days); Kerameikos — on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days); National Archaeological Museum — first and third Sunday of each month, November to March: free for everyone; Roman Agora — on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days); Temple of Olympian Zeus — on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days). Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.
Are there free museums in Athens for students or young adults?
Yes: Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Kerameikos, National Archaeological Museum, Roman Agora and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Many of these rules apply only to EU or local residents, so check the conditions on each page.
What if I can't go on a free day?
Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is Kerameikos at €10 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.