Museums

Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Parthenon gallery at Acropolis museum Athens

Visitors Inside the Athens Acropolis Museum

See all the major archeological discoveries from the Sacred Rock and its foothills with tickets to the Athens Acropolis Museum!

Highlights

Skip the long lines at the ticket counter and head into one of Athens’ most popular museums.
Visit all of the museum’s main galleries including the Archaic Gallery, the Parthenon Gallery, and copies of classical masterpieces.
Explore the vast excavation site below the museum that was once home to an ancient neighborhood in Athens.
Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a digital audio tour in several languages or to go on a walking tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
Did you know? Several sculptures from the Parthenon were removed by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, which were later sold to the British Museum in London.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
Admission to the underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood city
Self-guided audio tour in English, French, Italian, Spanish & German (optional)

Optional

4-hour guided walking tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
English or Spanish-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Parthenon
Whisper audio set with earphones

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Jan

4/5

Nov, 2024

The museum is beautiful, very spacious and full of amazing artefacts. The restaurant was in a fabulous location with spectacular views over the Acropolis.

Jean-pierre

4/5

Nov, 2024

The great guiding on the smart phone and the way the museum is organised to show the evolution of sculpture in particular.

Peter

5/5

Nov, 2024

Selina, our guide, did a very good job! Sharing her great knowledge in an interesting and funny way. We can recommend the tour to both the Akropolis and the museum. It gives so much more than exploring on your own.

Elena

4/5

Nov, 2024

The exhibits and art made the experience very memorable. Some of the exhibits were absolutely awe inspiring and I enjoyed reading accompanying plaques as they were very well written and intriguing.

Suzanne

5/5

Nov, 2024

It was a great day. The tour guide was exceptional and Acropolis and Museum amazing. Weather great and crowds not too bad being early morning. We love Athens. Thank you for a wonderful tour.😀

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Your experience

Unveiling ancient treasures and a living archaeological site

Opened in 2007, the Athens Acropolis Museum has one of the largest collections of fascinating Greek artifacts and sculptures that were housed in the Parthenon. The primary highlight is the cavernous excavation site below the museum. Believed to be an active neighborhood consisting of sea streets, houses, and shops from around 3000 BC to the 12th century A.D., the site is a highly unique exhibit.

A journey through four captivating galleries

There are four main galleries in the museum, and you have access to all of them! The Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis contains objects of everyday life used over the centuries. The Archaic Gallery houses some of the oldest findings dating back to the 7th century B.C. The Parthenon Gallery features a video presentation of the Parthenon and how it was designed and built. The final gallery contains a wide variety of fabulous artifacts including the coffered ceiling of the Propylaea and sculptures from the Temple of Athena Nike. You can also spot a range of amazing portraits depicting philosophers and historical figures. If you so choose, you can learn more about these wonderful artefacts and the museum with the help of an engaging audio guide.

Operating hours

Acropolis

Monday	08:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Tuesday	08:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Wednesday	08:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Thursday	08:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Friday	08:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Saturday	08:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Sunday	08:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM

Acropolis Museum

Monday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 09:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 07:30 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

If you opt for the audio tour, carry your trusted headphones or earphones.

What's not allowed

Pets and large baggage are strictly not allowed inside the museum.

Accessibility

The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven ground.

Additional information

The audio tour lasts for 2 hours.
Wear sneakers or sports shoes along with comfortable clothing as this activity requires a fair amount of walking.
The museum will stay open until midnight on the full-moon day of August and European Museum Day.
Enter the Acropolis Museum anytime within operating hours with this ticket but note that entry is timed for the ticket with audio tour.
All packages and backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor of the museum.
If you're an EU citizen under 25 or a non-EU citizen under 5, you get free entrance!

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.