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With one discounted combo, visit the ancient citadel of Acropolis and Parthenon and Athen’s most innovative and experiential space – the Museum of Illusions.
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Save big with this super-saver combo as you visit to the Museum of Illusions and the world-famous Acropolis & Parthenon.
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At the Museum, 15 illusionary exhibits like the Kaleidoscope, Vortex Tunnel, and Infinity Room will completely blow your mind away.
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Don’t miss out on the Infinity Tunnel which seems to defy gravity –
you'll feel like you're walking through a bottomless pit!
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Visit the ancient Acropolis and the temple of Parthenon with a multilingual audio guide, and fully take in the architectural beauty of ancient Greece.
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus – an amphitheater built in 161 AD and which still holds concerts today – will surely leave you in awe.
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Fun Fact: In the 6th century, Christians converted the temples of the Acropolis into churches and the Parthenon became a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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Museum of Illusions
- Entry to the Museum of Illusions
Acropolis & Parthenon
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Access to Acropolis site & Parthenon
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, or French
Acropolis & Parthenon
- Earphones
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Museum of Illusions
Save your time and money with this combo ticket to the Museum of Illusions and the Acropolis & Parthenon.
Enter a world that tricks your senses with visual, sensory, and educational illusions. You'll find over 15 exhibits at the Museum of Illusions, each one creating a fascinating deception that will make you question your surroundings. Whether it's Plato's Intense Gaze following you as you move around, or the Infinity Tunnel – which seems like walking through a bottomless pit – you're sure to have a blast at the museum. Suitable for all ages, this is the place to be for some family-friendly fun!
Acropolis & Parthenon
The Acropolis is a stunning Athenian temple complex located on a rocky outcrop above the city. Stop by the ruins of legendary structures like the Propylaea, the entrance to the ancient temple of Parthenon. With your audio guide in 3 languages, wander across the once-sacred halls of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus will leave you in awe. This large amphitheater was built in AD 161 by wealthy Roman Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla and is still used today for music festivals.
Important Information
Museum of Illusions
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Photography is allowed without flash or tripods.
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Bring along a government ID when you visit the museum.
Acropolis & Parthenon
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The mobile audio guide is available in English, Spanish, or French
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Please bring your own earphones for the best audio guide experience.
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At the Acropolis site, there is no network signal so please download the audio tour before your visit.
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Each audio tour stop is geo-located so to listen to all the information provided, you've to wait for the narration to move forward to the next stop. Skip stops by choosing the next or by choosing the one you want from the menu
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Visitors are encouraged to use credit cards in all financial transactions in the museum.
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It's recommended that you wear comfortable shoes as this experience includes a fair amount of walking.
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Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.
Restrictions
Acropolis & Parthenon
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The following museum services/facilities will no longer be offered to visitors until further notice: Family backpacks, baby strollers, wheelchairs, Reading Lounge on the second floor, and Parent’s Room on the first floor.
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Backpacks and large bags must be left in the cloakroom where they will be disinfected using a steam appliance.
Timings
Museum of Illusions
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Mon to Fri: 12pm to 8pm
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You can book the time slots at the next stage of booking.
Acropolis & Parthenon
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Daily: 8am to 5pm
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Closed on 1 Jan, 25 Mar, 1 May, Easter Sunday, and 25 & 26 Dec
Extended Opening Hours
- On the evenings of the August full moon and the European Night of Museums, the Museum is open until midnight.
Free Admission Days
- 6 March (Melina Mercouri Day), 25 March (National holiday), 18 May (International Day of Museums), and 28 Oct (National holiday).
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
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Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket Redemption Points
Museum of Illusions
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Redeem your tickets at Museum of Illusions Athens.
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Enter from Astiggos 12.
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Address: Ermou 119 Entrance from, Astiggos 12, Athina 105 55, Greece.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Acropolis & Parthenon
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Redeem your tickets at Acropolis
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Address: Athens 105 58, Greece.
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