Acropolis Official Website

What is the Acropolis official website?

The newly launched Hellenic Heritage ticket platform is the new Acropolis official webiste (launched during summer 2023), which is available in Greek and English.
The official e-ticketing service allows admission to several archaeological sites, museums and monuments of Greece.

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Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets with Optional Audio Guide

4.5

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Make the most of your time with skip-the-line entrance to the Acropolis. Immerse yourself in the rich history by discovering myths, anecdotes, and the political endeavors of ancient Athenians on an audio guided tour. Multi-attraction pass also available.

Includes

  • Acropolis entrance tickets
  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Best price:

€13

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Acropolis Entry Ticket + Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide

4.8

800+ reviews

Experience the ancient wonders of the Acropolis with the freedom to see one of the world's most famous ancient monuments at your own pace. Receive the ticket instantly via e-mail on your mobile phone and show it at the entrance.

Includes

  • Skip the line access
  • Free cancellation

Best price:

€13

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Acropolis Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide

4.4

800+ reviews

Make the most of your time with skip-the-line entrance to the Acropolis. Immerse yourself in the rich history by discovering myths, anecdotes, and the political endeavors of ancient Athenians on an audio guided tour. Multi-attraction pass also available.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line access
  • Free cancellation
  • 2 Audio guides: Acropolis and Athens City, available in multiple languages

Best price:

€19

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Athens Multi-Attraction Ticket Pass with Audio Tours

4.4

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Unlock the doors to several of Athens' iconic attractions with a multi-entry pass. Visit several of the city's most famous archeological sites at your own pace. Download the pass, which is valid for 5 days from the first use, to your phone and start exploring right away.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line access
  • Free cancellation
  • Admission to: Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus & Kerameikos
  • Audio guide for all attractions in English, German, Italian, French and Spanish

Best price:

€36

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Buying tickets through the official Acropolis website

Attraction and date selection

In the first step, you can either select “Acropolis & Slopes” directly from the list of most popular sites and museums on the main page, or you can navigate to it by selecting region (Attica and Central Greece).

When selecting the date you wish to visit, you will be asked to select a time slot for your visit. As of June 2023, visitors are only allowed access to the Acropolis archeological site at the designated time slot. As such, it is highly advised to arrive at the site at least 30 minutes before your scheduled entrance.

Keep in mind that the last entrance to the Acropolis is half an hour before closing time. Also note that tickets can only be bought online up to three months in advance.

Ticket selection

In the second step, you will be asked to select the number and type tickets you desire. Please refer to the types of tickets section for more information on the types of tickets available. Reduced price tickets can no longer be purchased online, as of July 2019.

Single-use tickets provide access to the Acropolis and its slopes, which includes the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and Theatre of Dionysus. Combined tickets last for 5 days and provide access to additional archeological sites and museums in Athens, making them ideal for walking tours.  

Check-out & payment

When you have made your choices and added the tickets to your basket, you have ten minutes to complete your purchase. When you proceed to the check-out, you will be asked to enter your email address and country of origin to buy or reserve your tickets.

The payment is made via credit card. When the transaction is complete, you will receive confirmation and a receipt via email.

Plan your visit to the Acropolis

Opening hours

The Athens Acropolis opening hours are seasonal.

Summer* (April to Sep.): 8 AM to 8 PM

Winter (Nov. to Mar.): 8 AM to 5 PM

The last entrance to the Acropolis is half an hour before closing time.

*From the 1st of September until the 30th of October, the Acropolis opening times decrease by 30 minutes every 15 days, due to a gradual reduction in daylight hours.

Visit duration

The average visit lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours.

Location

The Acropolis is located at Athens 105 58, Greece.

Google Map Directions

Entrance

There are two entrances to the Acropolis. The main entrance is located on the western side of the Acropolis on Theorias Street, while the side entrance is on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street.

The Acropolis main entrance is a 10-minute walk from Monastriraki Square near Plaka and along the way you will go by Hadrian’s Library and the Roman Agora. This entrance gets very busy, especially during the summer.

The Acropolis side entrance is a 2-minute walk from the Acropolis Metro Station and near the Acropolis Museum. As it is dedicated to small group tours and skip-the-line ticket holders, this entrance tends to be quieter.

Food

Visitors are only allowed to take water with them in the archeological site, no other drink or food is permitted. Bottled water can be purchased from kiosks near the Acropolis entrance, while on-site there are water fountains.

Before or after your visit to the Acropolis, you can head down the hill towards Plaka, Monastiraki and Anafiotika, where there are many quaint cafés and traditional tavernas to savor the local cuisine.

Services

Near the entrance to the Acropolis, there is a gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs and memorabilia of your visit. Additionally, there are facilities available to store large bags and items, such as suitcases and strollers, which are not allowed on-site.

Restrooms can be found outside near the Acropolis entrance, while inside they are located at the Old Acropolis Museum.

There are many things to do in Athens and if you're visiting the Acropolis, there are a few sights you shouldn't miss.

Near the Acropolis you will find the New Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Kerameikos Archeological Site.

Within walking distance of the Acropolis hill you can also visit the National Observatory; Filopappou Hill, where Socrates is believed to have been imprisoned; the Kallimarmaro Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held and the Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary.

You can also head to the Thision Open Air Cinema, which operates during summer months, the Monastiraki Flea Market and Ermou Street shopping district, as well as well as the popular Plaka and Koukaki neighborhoods for food and drink.

Athens offers a range of exceptional hotels with stunning views of the iconic Acropolis, catering to both luxury and budget travelers. For a truly opulent experience, consider the Electra Metropolis, boasting a rooftop pool and restaurant with panoramic views, or the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne, a landmark of elegance with unparalleled service and a terrace offering breathtaking vistas of the Acropolis.

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Plaka Hotel provides comfortable accommodations and a rooftop terrace that showcases the Acropolis in all its glory.

Whether you’re indulging in luxury or traveling on a budget, these hotels place you close to Athens’ vibrant neighborhoods, like Plaka and Monastiraki, and within walking distance of must-visit landmarks, including the New Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, and the charming streets of Koukaki. For more options, check out our page about hotels with the best view on the Acropolis!

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