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Explore Athens' crown jewel, the Acropolis, at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide, then unlock its treasures at the Acropolis Museum.
Highlights
Highlights
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Immerse yourself in Athens' history at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour of the Acropolis and its iconic monuments.
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Uncover the stories of the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea gateway, and other architectural wonders.
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Delve deeper into the Acropolis' treasures at the museum with its captivating exhibits of statues, friezes, and everyday objects.
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Explore the Acropolis and Museum with the immersive audio guide, available in your choice of language.
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Fun fact: The Theatre of Dionysus located on the slopes of the Acropolis is considered one of the oldest theaters in the world.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Self-guided tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
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Entry to Acropolis
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Entry to Acropolis Museum
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, or German
Exclusions
Exclusions
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Tour Guide
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Headsets
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
Reviews
Christèle
Aug, 2024
Andre
Aug, 2024
Curtis
Aug, 2024
Eddie
Jul, 2024
Albena
Jul, 2024
Your Experience
Your Experience
Discover Acropolis at your own pace
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Athenian history at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Download the tour before you arrive and start your exploration at the Acropolis entrance. Wander freely through the archaeological site, following the path that takes you past architectural marvels like the Parthenon, a temple once dedicated to Athena, and the Propylaea gateway, the grand entrance that frames the Acropolis.
Uncover the Athenian history
Listen to the narration on your audio guide, available in multiple languages, to unlock the stories behind each monument. Admire the Caryatids, the graceful maidens supporting the Erechtheion porch, and take in breathtaking panoramic views of Athens from atop the Acropolis. Descend from the Acropolis and use the audio guide to navigate your way to the nearby Acropolis Museum, where you can dive deeper into the unearthed treasures and artifacts. The museum's glass floor sections offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the archaeological site buried beneath your feet – a true window to the past.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
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Have your passport, ID, and student ID ready for a seamless experience.
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Bring along your walking shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen, and a hat for comfortable exploration.
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Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
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Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.
Additional Information
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The audio tours are not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.
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The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.
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The Acropolis Museum has security checks. To avoid delays, pack light and leave large bags at your hotel.
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Due to Greek Orthodox Good Friday observances, archaeological sites will have adjusted opening hours. Specifically, on Good Friday (3rd May 2024), sites will be open from noon until 6:00 pm. Orthodox Holy Saturday (4th May 2024) hours will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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On the evenings of the August full moon and the European Night of Museums, the Museum is open until midnight.
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The Acropolis Museum offers free admission on March 6 (Melina Mercouri Day), March 25 (National Holiday), May 18 (International Day of Museums), and October 28 (National Holiday).
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To reach the Acropolis, exit the Acropolis metro station (Line 2), head towards Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, and walk along it. The Theatre of Dionysus will be on your right.
My tickets
My tickets
- Tickets will be sent to your email 24 hours prior to your visit.
For Acropolis Hill
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EU citizens aged 0-25yrs are entitled to have free admission tickets.
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From 1 Apr to 31 Oct, youth aged between 6 & 25 yrs from non-European Union countries are entitled to reduced admission upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
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From 1 Apr to 31 Oct, senior citizens over 65yrs from Greece or other EU member states and the European Economic Area are eligible for reduced admission upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
For Acropolis Museum
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EU citizens aged 0-18yrs are entitled to have free admission tickets.
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Youth aged 17yrs and under from non-EU countries are eligible for a reduced admission fee.
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Greek Senior citizens and Senior citizens from EU countries, 65yrs and over are eligible for reduced admission with a current identification card to confirm age.
Ticket redemption point
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Redeem your tickets directly at the attraction: Acropolis of Athens (Athens 105 58, Greece).
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At the Acropolis archaeological site, head to the validating machines and show your e-ticket.
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The first audio tour is designed to start at the side Acropolis entrance from the south-east slopes of the hill (Thrasillou, Athens, 105 58).The second audio tour is designed to start at the Acropolis Museum Main Entrance (15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street)
Get directions to the redemption point
Note:
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Cell phone signal is generally weak in the monuments area. It is highly recommended to download purchased products before arriving there to enjoy the tour without any interruptions.
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Please don't wait until you get there to download the audio guide! Activate your phone's GPS to allow access to the location of the Clio Muse app.
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