About this activity
Editor's Note
Let’s be honest: the travel industry loves to sell you "convenience" while actually making you jump through hoops just to see a pile of old rocks—even if those rocks are the foundation of Western civilization. I’ve seen enough bloated tour packages to know that most "all-inclusive" deals are just high-margin fluff designed to boost a vendor's RevPAR without adding real value. But every so often, a lead comes across my desk that actually makes sense for the traveler, not just the spreadsheet. This Athens combo pass is one of those rare birds. It bypasses the gate-keeping nonsense and actually rewards you for planning ahead. If you're tired of the "tourist tax" and want to see the Parthenon without losing half your day in a queue that looks like a slow-moving snake, this is the play. Just don't forget to download the app; it's 2025, and apparently, even Socrates needs a digital check-in these days.
About the Tour
Athens isn't just a city; it’s an open-air museum where the weight of history is felt on every street corner. To truly experience the "Cradle of Democracy" without the stress of managing multiple bookings and individual entry fees, the Athens Combo Pass offers a streamlined solution. This pass allows you to skip the notoriously long ticket lines and save up to 40% compared to buying individual entries.
Tailor Your Ancient Experience
We know that "one size fits all" rarely works in travel. This pass offers three distinct tiers to match your pace and interest:
- The Quick Hit: A single-entry ticket to the Acropolis, delivered straight to your inbox. Perfect if you’re on a tight schedule but can't leave without seeing the Parthenon.
- The Highlights: Entry to the Acropolis plus one additional site of your choice.
- The Deep Dive: Full access to the Acropolis and all five major archaeological sites for the ultimate history buff.
What’s Included?
Beyond the iconic Parthenon and the Acropolis Hill, your pass unlocks some of the most significant real estate in human history:
- Ancient Agora: The former spiritual and commercial hub where democracy was born.
- Roman Agora: Once the bustling center of public life under Roman rule.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: A colossal temple dedicated to the king of the Olympian gods.
- Aristotle’s School (Lyceum): Walk the same grounds where the great philosopher taught his students.
- Panathenaic Stadium: The world's only stadium built entirely of marble and the site of the first modern Olympics.
Essential Logistics
To keep the crowds manageable (and your experience bearable), you will need to select a specific date and time slot for your Acropolis visit. For the other five sites, you'll use the Smartvisit app to manage your entries. It’s a bit of a tech hurdle, but it beats carrying around a stack of paper vouchers.
As a bonus to keep your Google Maps running and your Instagram fed, the pass includes 500 MB of mobile data. Whether you choose a self-guided audio tour or simply want to wander the ruins in silence, this pass ensures you spend more time looking at history and less time looking at the back of someone else's head in a ticket line.
Highlights
- Enjoy access to the Acropolis of Athens only on the specific date and time slot
- Delve deep into the Acropolis history and myths with a professional audio guide
- Immerse yourself in Athens' ancient history at the Acropolis & the Ancient Agora
- Explore Roman Agora, Aristotle's School & Panathenaic Stadium
- Wander through each of the sites at your own pace & enjoy free 500MB mobile data
Know before you go
- This offer includes only a regular adult ticket, usable by anyone at full price.
- EU citizens < 25 and non-EU citizens < 18 can enter for free by showing ID at the booth. Since the monument operates under time slots, there is no guarantee that you will find free tickets available for your preferred time slot.
- Travel dates & entry time slots cannot be changed.
- The selected time slot applies only to the Acropolis, whose ticket will be auto delivered upon booking.
- If you choose a combo pass option (3rd and 4th option), you may visit the additional sites within 3 days of your first visit to any included location, regardless of when you visit the Acropolis. The additional archaeological sites require separate tickets, selectable by date & time via the Smartvisit app.
- The official Greek Ministry combo ticket was discontinued as of March 31, 2025; this is a private version, offered via the Smartvisit app.
- People with disabilities receive free admission onsite