Greece travel guides

Plaka itself is free and always open — but the ticketed sights inside it aren't. 2026 prices for the Roman Agora (€8), the Folk Instruments Museum (€5), and walking tours, plus honest hours.

Temple of Olympian Zeus tickets cost €6 (€3 reduced) in 2026, or €30/€15 on the combined ticket that also covers the Acropolis. Full 2026 opening hours by season, how long to plan, getting there, and the visit tips that keep it from being a rushed 10-minute stop.

Acropolis Museum tickets cost €20 general admission (€10 reduced) in 2026, with free entry for several visitor categories. Full 2026 opening hours by season, how long to plan, getting there, and the booking mistakes to avoid.

Is the Acropolis of Athens worth it in 2026? The verdict, current ticket prices from €30, opening hours, how long to plan, and what to do if timed-entry slots sell out.

Benaki Museum tickets cost €12 general admission (€9 reduced) in 2026, with free entry every Thursday evening. Full 2026 opening hours by day, how long to plan, getting there, and the visit tips that save first-time visitors a wasted trip.

Cape Sounion tickets cost around €10 full price in 2026 (roughly €5 in the November–March low season). Full opening hours (9:30am to sunset), how long to plan, getting there from Athens, and the tips that keep the famous sunset trip from going wrong.

Our 14 visitor guides to Athens' landmarks — verified 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, booking rules and honest worth-it advice, from the Acropolis to Cape Sounion.

Panathenaic Stadium tickets cost €12 (€6 reduced) in 2026. Full opening hours by season, what the ticket includes, how long to plan, getting there, and why you can't book online.

Ancient Agora Athens tickets run around €20 in 2026, with the site open as late as 8 p.m. in summer. Get current prices, seasonal hours, free-admission rules, and how long to plan.

There's no ticket for the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square — it's a free ceremony that runs every hour, 24 hours a day, with a full-dress parade and military band at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Full 2026 schedule, best viewing spots, and how to get there.

Plan your 2 days in Athens itinerary with real 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, and metro tips, plus where to stay before you book your trip.

Discover the 10 best viewpoints in Athens for 2026, from free hilltop trails to rooftop bars, with prices, hours, and timing tips for your trip.