Museum of Cycladic Art Tours and Activities

If you’re a museums fan, this is the only pass you’ll need in Athens. Save time and up to 45% on individual museum tickets with just one pass that provides skip-the-line access to 16 museums, galleries, and shows. Choose from attractions such as the Acropolis Museum and Athens War Museum; and spend three days exploring. Your pass also includes an Athens get-on get-off bus tour ticket valid for 48 hours.

Add an element of surprise to your trip, by visiting the permanent Collections of the Museum of Cycladic Art. Explore one of the most complete private collections of Early Cycladic Art worldwide, which dates back 5.000 years ago. The abstract forms of marble figurines influenced deeply many modern artists, such as Brancusi, Modigliani and Picasso. Uncover centuries of history through the collection of Ancient Greek Art, covering a wide spectrum from 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century AD. Unearth ancient Greek mythology in painted vases, terracotta figurines, stone sculptures and step back in time, watching the rise of Greek city – states, the establishment of democracy and everyday life in classical Athens. One of the world’s most important collections of Cypriot Antiquities housed in Museum of Cycladic Art, comprises prehistoric figurines, sculptures, gold jewelry, inscriptions and pottery ranging in date from 4th millennium to Medieval times in a highly interactive exhibition.

This tour is curated for the museum lovers! We have selected the 6 most popular in the city for you to choose the two museums of your preference.

In the company of your Licenced Professional guide dedicated to your group alone, 'Skip the line' and enjoy a 2-Hour tour or either museum of your choice, or combine both. Housed in a beautiful Neoclassic building in the centre of Athens, the Cycladic Art museum houses the most extensive collections of unique & enigmatic prehistorical art centred around culture of the Cycladic Islands, whilst the nearby Benaki Museums collection extends from Greece’s pre-history to modern times with a countless variety of art significant in the development of one of the worlds great civilisations. From those who just don’t want to miss the highlights of Athens to the most dedicated of History buffs, this tour is a hugely informative & fascinating experience to include in any itinerary during your visit.

Instead of spending the day rushing around Athens in a tightly-scheduled group tour, explore the city at your own pace with this self-guided tour experience. All you need is your mobile phone and some headphones to immerse yourself in the city with a VoxCity audio tour. Follow your maps to the landmarks you want to see and learn about their history from your private audio guide.

This tour is curated for the museum lovers! We have selected the 6 most popular in the city and your guide will navigate you to the two museums of your preference.