Hello 🇬🇷! I need travel advice.

I am planning to visit Athens soon. I have had coronavirus twice and have been vaccinated twice, but my vaccine certificates are outdated. I am not too keen on a booster and it’s a bit late now to get it… So I am planning on using PCR or rapid antigen tests to enter Greece and enjoy it.

My question is then: will I be able to enter Greece’s beautiful museums with a negative PCR test?

The most recent information I found states:

“Tour Guides can alternatively enter the Museum by presenting a negative 72-hour PCR test certificate or a negative 48-hour rapid test (Ministry of Tourism Directive ΑΠ 5242/16/3/22).”

Source: Acropolis Museum
https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/health-protection-measures-acropolis-museum

… But why does it specifically say “tour guides”? If the tour guide can enter with a negative test, surely so can visitors?

Another question is, will I be able to enter shops or restaurants with a negative PCR or negative rapid test?

And are there convenient locations for me to get tested in Athens? Or is it difficult to find testing locations?

Thank you very much!

1 comment

  1. Legally you cannot enter museums or restaurants (until 1st of may). You can enter shops and you can sit at restaurants with outdoor seating with a negative rapid test. Don’t try to find the reasoning , there is none. We’re living in a dystopia. Give it a try though , maybe they could let you in.

    Testing is easy , rapid tests are held in many pharmacies and diagnostic labs around Athens and are fast and cheap (10€ max , can be as low as 5€) .

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