Attraction · Athens
Kerameikos (archaeological site and museum): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Kerameikos website. Official links are under Sources.
Kerameikos is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days).
- Also free: EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport); people with disabilities (and one escort at 67%+ disability).
- Otherwise: full ticket — €10.
Calendar
Free days at Kerameikos
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days
- SAT6MARSaturday, 6 March 2027 · in 4 months
- SUN18APRSunday, 18 April 2027 · in 6 months
- TUE18MAYTuesday, 18 May 2027 · in 7 months
- SAT25SEPTSaturday, 25 September 2027 · in 11 months
- SUN26SEPTSunday, 26 September 2027 · in 11 months
6 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- One of the quietest major sites in Athens.
- No pets allowed (Kerameikos is one of the sites where the ban applies).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days) | everyone | Ministry of Culture free-admission days; 28 October is also listed on the same page. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days) | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport) | under 25 eu | Free ticket issued at the ticket office on showing ID or passport. | No |
| Free forFree for non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport) | under 18 non eu | — | No |
| Free forFree for people with disabilities (and one escort at 67%+ disability) | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Disability card or certificate required. | No |
Official prices
Kerameikos ticket prices
| Full ticket — Valid for the site and the Kerameikos museum. | €10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full ticket). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Kerameikos
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
16-31 Oct: 8:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30). Winter 8:00-15:00 (last entry 14:30). Summer 8:00-20:00.
Ermou 148, 105 53 Athens, Greece
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FAQ
Kerameikos: common questions
Is Kerameikos free?
Kerameikos is free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days) and on the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days). Also free: EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport); people with disabilities (and one escort at 67%+ disability). Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
Who gets free entry to Kerameikos?
Under 25 eu — free ticket issued at the ticket office on showing ID or passport.. Under 18 non eu. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — disability card or certificate required..
How much is a ticket to Kerameikos?
Full ticket costs €10 on the official site.
Is Kerameikos free on Sundays?
Yes, on Sunday, 18 April 2027.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- culture.gov.gr/DocLib/Admission_Info_07052025.pdf · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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