Ghika Gallery (Pinakothiki Ghika) Tours

Once the home of important modern Greek painter Niko Ghika, the Ghika Gallery (Pinakothiki Ghika) centers on his work. (English writers generally spell his full name Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika or Nikos Chatzikyriakos-Gikas.) Besides Ghika’s art and possessions, it celebrates the Greek artistic and literary culture of the mid-20th century.
The Basics
Most people visit the Ghika Gallery independently, and tickets are priced at the higher end for Greek galleries. Prebook them online, buy them on arrival, or gain access with some Athens city passes. Tickets include an audio tour by QR code in your choice of six languages, supported by free Wi-Fi. The Ghika Gallery hosts regular exhibitions, which require a separate ticket. Enjoy a discount when you visit both the exhibition and the permanent collection.
The gallery is part of the Benaki Museum group, which operates cultural sites including the Museum of Greek Culture and the Museum of Islamic Art. Culture lovers can save with combo tickets valid for a single visit to each museum in the group.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Ghika Gallery is located on Kriezotou Street in the Kolonaki district of central Athens, about a 1-mile (1.5-kilometer) walk northeast of the Acropolis and a stone’s throw north of Syntagma Square. Catch the metro to Syntagma (lines 2 and 3) and walk a couple of minutes from there.
When to Get There
The Ghika Gallery is open on Fridays and Saturdays only, from morning until early evening, with the exception of the main Greek public and religious holidays. The museum shop operates six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, with reduced hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Who Was Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika?
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika (also written Nikos Chatzikyriakos-Gikas) was one of the most important painters of 20th-century Greece. His works appear in the London Tate, New York Museum of Modern Art, and beyond. A writer and critic as well as an artist, he helped found a number of Greek artistic institutions and enjoyed friendships with other significant cultural figures such as British writer Patrick Leigh-Fermor.
The Basics
Most people visit the Ghika Gallery independently, and tickets are priced at the higher end for Greek galleries. Prebook them online, buy them on arrival, or gain access with some Athens city passes. Tickets include an audio tour by QR code in your choice of six languages, supported by free Wi-Fi. The Ghika Gallery hosts regular exhibitions, which require a separate ticket. Enjoy a discount when you visit both the exhibition and the permanent collection.
The gallery is part of the Benaki Museum group, which operates cultural sites including the Museum of Greek Culture and the Museum of Islamic Art. Culture lovers can save with combo tickets valid for a single visit to each museum in the group.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Ghika Gallery will be of interest to art lovers and fans of Greek culture.
- The museum shop, which includes pieces by contemporary Greek artists and designers, is well worth a visit for souvenir shoppers.
- The Ghika Gallery is not wheelchair-accessible.
How to Get There
The Ghika Gallery is located on Kriezotou Street in the Kolonaki district of central Athens, about a 1-mile (1.5-kilometer) walk northeast of the Acropolis and a stone’s throw north of Syntagma Square. Catch the metro to Syntagma (lines 2 and 3) and walk a couple of minutes from there.
When to Get There
The Ghika Gallery is open on Fridays and Saturdays only, from morning until early evening, with the exception of the main Greek public and religious holidays. The museum shop operates six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, with reduced hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Who Was Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika?
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika (also written Nikos Chatzikyriakos-Gikas) was one of the most important painters of 20th-century Greece. His works appear in the London Tate, New York Museum of Modern Art, and beyond. A writer and critic as well as an artist, he helped found a number of Greek artistic institutions and enjoyed friendships with other significant cultural figures such as British writer Patrick Leigh-Fermor.
Address: Kriezotou 3, Athina 106 71, Greece, Athens 10671, Greece
Admission: Varies
1 Tours and Activities to Experience Ghika Gallery (Pinakothiki Ghika)
Sort by:Featured

Athens Museum Unlimited Pass
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.
…More
From
$67.60
From
$67.60
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Things to do near Athens
- Things to do in Ios
- Things to do in Katakolo
- Things to do in Santorini
- Things to do in Izmir
- Things to do in Thessaloniki
- Things to do in Kusadasi
- Things to do in Heraklion
- Things to do in Selçuk
- Things to do in Kos
- Things to do in Bodrum
- Things to do in Muğla
- Things to do in Marmaris
- Things to do in Cyclades Islands
- Things to do in Macedonia
- Things to do in Crete