Free & Reduced Admission to Museums and Archaeological Sites in Greece (2026 Guide)

free admission to archaeological sites, monuments, and museums
Post date
28/01/2026

Planning a visit to Greece’s world-famous archaeological sites and museums in 2026? Whether you are traveling independently or organizing a group tour by bus with a licensed guide, understanding who qualifies for free or reduced admission is essential.

This complete guide explains free entrance dates, beneficiary categories, mandatory time slots, and how to organize smooth group visits to Greece’s most important cultural landmarks.

knossos

When is entrance free for everyone?

On the following dates, all visitors are entitled to free admission to archaeological sites, monuments, and museums supervised by the Greek Ministry of Culture:

  • 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month (November 1 – March 31)

  • March 6 – Melina Mercouri Memorial Day

  • April 18 – International Day for Monuments and Sites

  • May 18 – International Museum Day

  • Last weekend of September – European Heritage Days

  • October 28 – National Holiday (Ohi Day)

 

Mandatory time slots & online tickets

Important: Free admission still requires a time-slot reservation for high-demand sites such as:

Acropolis, Knossos, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Lindos

  • Visitors must issue a zero-value ticket via the official platform hhticket.gr

  • Arrival is recommended 15–20 minutes before the selected time slot

  • Time-slot booking is mandatory for groups

tour guide at Delphi

Who Is eligible for free admission?

Free entry is granted (with valid ID or documentation) to:

  • Children & Youth up to 25 years old  EU citizens and up to 18 years old non EU citizens

  • Persons with Disabilities and one escort (disability ≥67%)

  • Large & single-parent families (EU citizens)

  • Refugees & asylum seekers

  • EU/EEA students and accompanying teachers

  • Licensed tour guides, guide-school students, journalists, ICOM/ICOMOS members

 

Who Is eligible for reduced admission (50%)?

  • EU citizens aged 65+ (October 1 – May 31 only)

  • Accompanying parents of EU primary school visits

  • Teachers from non-EU countries accompanying school groups

 

What to have ready on your phone

To avoid delays at the entrance:

  • Digital ID or passport

  • Gov.gr Wallet (for Greek residents)

  • Downloaded QR-code ticket (mobile signal may be weak on site)

 

Group visits & professional organization

As an official partner of H.O.C.R.E.D., we provide complete cultural visit solutions:

Contact us today for a complete package (Transport – Guide – Tickets).

 

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