Disability Discounts

Free Entry at Greek State Sites

Greece offers one of the most generous disability admission policies in Europe. All Greek state archaeological sites and museums provide free entry for disabled visitors, plus one companion.

This includes major Athens attractions:

• The Acropolis
• The Acropolis Museum
• The Ancient Agora
• The National Archaeological Museum
• The Temple of Olympian Zeus
• The Panathenaic Stadium
• The Kerameikos
• All other state-run sites and museums

Who Qualifies

Greek Citizens

Persons with a certified disability of 67% or above (KEPA certification) receive free entry with one companion. The Digital Disability Card (if implemented) provides this automatically.

EU/EEA Citizens

The EU Disability Card is being rolled out across all member states. EU citizens with disability documentation receive free entry with one companion. Present your EU Disability Card or national disability certificate at the ticket counter.

Non-EU Visitors

Greece generally accepts any clearly official disability documentation for free entry. Bring:

• Your national disability card with an English translation
• A doctor's letter stating your disability (in English)
• Any official certificate showing disability status

Companion Entry

One companion or carer enters free with the disabled visitor at Greek state sites. This companion must enter at the same time and is not required to show disability documentation themselves, only their regular ID.

Transport Discounts

Athens Metro, Buses, and Tram (OASA)

Greek citizens and EU residents with certified disabilities are entitled to reduced or free travel on Athens public transport. The specifics:

• Persons with 67%+ disability (Greek certification): free travel on all Athens public transport
• Companions of persons with 80%+ disability: also travel free

For non-EU tourists: The free/reduced travel benefits are primarily designed for Greek residents and EU citizens. Non-EU visitors with disabilities may not automatically qualify for free transport. However, standard Athens transport fares are relatively low (EUR 1.20 for a single trip, EUR 4.10 for a 24-hour pass), making this less of a financial barrier than in other European cities.

The Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum is not a state archaeological site but a separate entity. It offers:

• Free entry for persons with disabilities and one companion (with documentation)
• The museum has its own free admission days (March 6, March 25, May 18, October 28) when entry is free for all visitors

Free Admission Days for All Visitors

Regardless of disability status, all visitors can enter Greek state sites free on specific dates:

• First Sunday of each month from November through March
• March 6 (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
• April 18 (International Monuments Day)
• May 18 (International Museum Day)
• Last weekend of September (European Heritage Days)
• October 28 (National Holiday)

Private Museums and Attractions

Private museums (Benaki Museum, Museum of Cycladic Art, Byzantine Museum) each have their own disability policies. Most offer free or reduced admission for disabled visitors, but policies vary. Check each museum's website or call ahead.

What to Carry

Keep these documents accessible during your trip:

• Disability card or certificate (original, not a photocopy)
• Photo ID (passport for non-EU visitors)
• Doctor's letter in English (backup if your card is not recognized)
• Your companion's ID (if traveling with a carer)