Certain groups are eligible for free entry to the Acropolis. This includes students from EU countries with valid ID, as well as people under 25. Additionally, there are specific days when free entry is available to all visitors, typically on certain national holidays. Check out our full list above for more information.
EU students are eligible for free entry even when over 25 years of age, and parents and teachers leading school groups are entitled to a reduced entry.
It takes about 20 minutes from Syntagma Square to the Acropolis on foot, while the metro generally takes about 15 minutes when traveling from near the city center and up to an hour from the Athens International Airport.
Yes, people with a disability over 67% are entitled to free entry, and so is their escort. These kinds of tickets can be taken directly at the ticket booths on the day of the visit. Check out our page about the accessibility in the Acropolis for more information.
Yes, from the 1st of November to the 31st of March everyone is entitled to the reduced tickets to visit the Acropolis, which cost 10€.
24-hour tickets that also includes use of the Suburban Rail cost €4.10, while 5-day tickets cost €8.20. There is also a 3-day tourist ticket costing €20.00, which includes unlimited use of buses, metros, trolleys, trams, suburban rail and one trip to or from the Athens International Airport.