Acropolis Tickets
The Acropolis' reputation precedes it. Plunge right into the heart of Ancient Greek culture as you explore historic structures that served as citadels, administrative buildings, and even royal residences. Browse our collection of Acropolis tickets for skip-the-line entry, guided tours, early access tours, and combo experiences.
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This ticket gives you access to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, its iconic landmarks, and more, with options for guided tours, self-guided visits, and multilingual audio guides.
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Explore the Temple of Athena Nike, Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus, and Erechtheion, learning about their construction, role in ancient Athens, and the myths that shaped Greek history.
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Opt for a multilingual audio guide to explore at your own pace, or join a guided tour for expert commentary that brings the ruins to life with historical context and compelling stories.
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Depending on your ticket, access up to six additional archaeological sites, including the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, and Temple of Zeus.
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Upgrade your ticket to include the Acropolis Museum, where you can see the original Caryatids, Parthenon sculptures, and everyday artifacts from ancient Athenian life.
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This ticket gives you access to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, its iconic landmarks, and more, with options for guided tours, self-guided visits, and multilingual audio guides.
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Explore the Temple of Athena Nike, Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus, and Erechtheion, learning about their construction, role in ancient Athens, and the myths that shaped Greek history.
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Opt for a multilingual audio guide to explore at your own pace, or join a guided tour for expert commentary that brings the ruins to life with historical context and compelling stories.
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Depending on your ticket, access up to six additional archaeological sites, including the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, and Temple of Zeus.
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Upgrade your ticket to include the Acropolis Museum, where you can see the original Caryatids, Parthenon sculptures, and everyday artifacts from ancient Athenian life.
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This expert-guided, multilingual tour takes you through Athens' top landmarks, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora, with personalized insights and seamless access to key sites. Customize your experience with optional add-ons.
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Walk in the footsteps of ancient Greeks as you explore the Acropolis with an expert guide, uncovering the rich history behind the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion.
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With a small-group setting, engage with your guide, ask all your questions, and enjoy an immersive experience at one of the world’s most legendary historical sites.
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Learn about the cultural and political significance of the Ancient Agora, explore the Stoa of Attalos and Temple of Hephaestus, and see ancient artifacts at the Agora Museum on select tours.
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Enhance your experience with add-ons like a visit to the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, and a guided stroll through Athens’ Old Town (Plaka).
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Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized and seamless experience, with exclusive guide access and luxury transfers available.
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This expert-guided, multilingual tour takes you through Athens' top landmarks, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora, with personalized insights and seamless access to key sites. Customize your experience with optional add-ons.
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Walk in the footsteps of ancient Greeks as you explore the Acropolis with an expert guide, uncovering the rich history behind the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion.
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With a small-group setting, engage with your guide, ask all your questions, and enjoy an immersive experience at one of the world’s most legendary historical sites.
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Learn about the cultural and political significance of the Ancient Agora, explore the Stoa of Attalos and Temple of Hephaestus, and see ancient artifacts at the Agora Museum on select tours.
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Enhance your experience with add-ons like a visit to the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, and a guided stroll through Athens’ Old Town (Plaka).
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Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized and seamless experience, with exclusive guide access and luxury transfers available.
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Unlock 3 iconic attractions for the price of 1 – explore the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum!
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Save 12% and skip the hassle of separate tickets. Enjoy seamless access to the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum with an audio guide and skip-the-line entry.
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The Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum are all just a short walk apart, maximize your time and explore Athens' top sights with ease.
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Most visitors explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum in one day, but with this combo, you can choose separate dates for a more relaxed visit!
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Fun fact: The Caryatids at the Acropolis Museum are exact copies; the originals are preserved to prevent damage from air pollution and acid rain.
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Unlock 3 iconic attractions for the price of 1 – explore the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum!
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Save 12% and skip the hassle of separate tickets. Enjoy seamless access to the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum with an audio guide and skip-the-line entry.
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The Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum are all just a short walk apart, maximize your time and explore Athens' top sights with ease.
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Most visitors explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum in one day, but with this combo, you can choose separate dates for a more relaxed visit!
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Fun fact: The Caryatids at the Acropolis Museum are exact copies; the originals are preserved to prevent damage from air pollution and acid rain.
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Step into the past with access to the majestic Acropolis and Parthenon, marvel at the ancient structures and soak in panoramic views of Athens.
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Enhance your exploration with a multilingual audio guide, and learn about the rich history in your preferred language.
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Experience the magic of a picturesque sunset from Cape Sounion on a comfortable bus drive through the scenic Athens Riviera, with an English-speaking driver.
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Witness the majestic Temple of Poseidon perched on a cliff above the Aegean Sea and learn about its history from your English-speaking driver/escort.
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Fun fact: The image of the temple on UNESCO's logo is a representation of the Parthenon, built in honor of the Greek goddess Athena.
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Step into the past with access to the majestic Acropolis and Parthenon, marvel at the ancient structures and soak in panoramic views of Athens.
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Enhance your exploration with a multilingual audio guide, and learn about the rich history in your preferred language.
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Experience the magic of a picturesque sunset from Cape Sounion on a comfortable bus drive through the scenic Athens Riviera, with an English-speaking driver.
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Witness the majestic Temple of Poseidon perched on a cliff above the Aegean Sea and learn about its history from your English-speaking driver/escort.
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Fun fact: The image of the temple on UNESCO's logo is a representation of the Parthenon, built in honor of the Greek goddess Athena.
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Discover Athens seamlessly with this 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, allowing you to explore the 35 stops across 4 lines.
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Visiting Athens by cruise? The convenient Hop on Hop off bus picks you up right at the port and whisks you away to all the city's top attractions.
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Travel back in time to the Acropolis with your ticket including access to the legendary Parthenon, a temple dedicated to goddess Athena.
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Experience ancient Greece at the stunning amphitheater, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
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Did you know? The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus, located at the foot of the Acropolis, is considered the birthplace of Greek tragedy and comedy.
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Discover Athens seamlessly with this 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour, allowing you to explore the 35 stops across 4 lines.
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Visiting Athens by cruise? The convenient Hop on Hop off bus picks you up right at the port and whisks you away to all the city's top attractions.
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Travel back in time to the Acropolis with your ticket including access to the legendary Parthenon, a temple dedicated to goddess Athena.
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Experience ancient Greece at the stunning amphitheater, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
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Did you know? The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus, located at the foot of the Acropolis, is considered the birthplace of Greek tragedy and comedy.
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Enter the Acropolis and witness Parthenon's ruins, a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
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Explore the Greek citadel, especially the Porch of the Maidens with columns carved as regal ladies that glow when the sun shines on them.
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Avoid the lines at the Acropolis Museum which houses artifacts like the Head of Alexander The Great, the bronze statue of Goddess Athena and more.
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Enjoy access to the museum's excavation site, revealing the remains of an ancient Athenian neighborhood dating back to 3000 B.C.
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Fun fact: The temple symbol on UNESCO's logo represents the Parthenon, highlighting its global significance and historical importance.
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Enter the Acropolis and witness Parthenon's ruins, a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
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Explore the Greek citadel, especially the Porch of the Maidens with columns carved as regal ladies that glow when the sun shines on them.
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Avoid the lines at the Acropolis Museum which houses artifacts like the Head of Alexander The Great, the bronze statue of Goddess Athena and more.
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Enjoy access to the museum's excavation site, revealing the remains of an ancient Athenian neighborhood dating back to 3000 B.C.
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Fun fact: The temple symbol on UNESCO's logo represents the Parthenon, highlighting its global significance and historical importance.
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Skip the long lines at the ticket counter and head into one of Athens’ most popular museums.
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Visit all of the museum’s main galleries including the Archaic Gallery, the Parthenon Gallery, and copies of classical masterpieces.
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Explore the vast excavation site below the museum that was once home to an ancient neighborhood in Athens.
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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.
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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.
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Skip the long lines at the ticket counter and head into one of Athens’ most popular museums.
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Visit all of the museum’s main galleries including the Archaic Gallery, the Parthenon Gallery, and copies of classical masterpieces.
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Explore the vast excavation site below the museum that was once home to an ancient neighborhood in Athens.
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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.
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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.
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This guided walking tour of the Acropolis, perched on a rocky outcrop, and the Acropolis Museum, unlocks centuries worth of ancient Greek and Athenian secrets.
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Avoid the lines and explore Athens' crown jewel, the Acropolis, with your guide revealing the stories behind monuments like the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike.
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Journey beyond the Acropolis and discover Athens' archaeological treasures at the Acropolis Museum, filled with ancient everyday objects and sculptures.
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Opt for an early tour to explore the Acropolis with fewer crowds and beat the Athenian heat, soaking up city views under the morning sun.
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Fun fact: The Acropolis Museum's glass floor sections offer a glimpse of the ancient city buried beneath your feet.
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This guided walking tour of the Acropolis, perched on a rocky outcrop, and the Acropolis Museum, unlocks centuries worth of ancient Greek and Athenian secrets.
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Avoid the lines and explore Athens' crown jewel, the Acropolis, with your guide revealing the stories behind monuments like the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike.
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Journey beyond the Acropolis and discover Athens' archaeological treasures at the Acropolis Museum, filled with ancient everyday objects and sculptures.
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Opt for an early tour to explore the Acropolis with fewer crowds and beat the Athenian heat, soaking up city views under the morning sun.
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Fun fact: The Acropolis Museum's glass floor sections offer a glimpse of the ancient city buried beneath your feet.
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Unleash your inner explorer as you hop on and off across 4 routes with 35 stops, featuring gems like the Temple of the Olympian and Panathenaic Stadium.
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Enjoy a delightful pre-recorded commentary that spills the city’s secrets while you soak in the stunning views from open-top buses.
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Step into the timeless Acropolis and lose yourself among the majestic Parthenon, honoring Athena, and a grand amphitheater that dates back to AD 161.
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Journey through time at the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient Greek artifacts, dwellings, and everyday objects from 3,000 BC to the 12th century AD.
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Unleash your inner explorer as you hop on and off across 4 routes with 35 stops, featuring gems like the Temple of the Olympian and Panathenaic Stadium.
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Enjoy a delightful pre-recorded commentary that spills the city’s secrets while you soak in the stunning views from open-top buses.
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Step into the timeless Acropolis and lose yourself among the majestic Parthenon, honoring Athena, and a grand amphitheater that dates back to AD 161.
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Journey through time at the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient Greek artifacts, dwellings, and everyday objects from 3,000 BC to the 12th century AD.
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About Acropolis
The Acropolis, the epicenter of Greek civilization, is home to the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Plan a visit to go back in time amidst stunning marble columns and intricate friezes. If you are keen on Greek history, architecture, and mythology, the Acropolis is a must-visit.
Why visit Acropolis?
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Plan your visit

South slope entrance
Located on the south side of the Acropolis near the Theater of Dionysis, this entrance is accessible to all visitors. To use this entrance, purchase a ticket at the main entrance or online. The average wait time can vary, but early mornings usually have shorter queues.

West slope entrance
Situated on the west side of the Acropolis, this entrance is open to all visitors. Purchase a ticket at the main entrance or online, then head to the West Slope entrance. The average wait time can be longer during peak hours.

Propylaea entrance
The Propylaea entrance is the main access point to the Acropolis and is open to all visitors. Purchase a ticket at the main entrance or online, and then proceed to the Propylaea entrance. The average wait time can be significant, especially during busy periods.
Last entry: Half an hour before closing time
Acropolis of Athens is closed on:
- 1 January
- 25 March
- 1 May
- Easter Sunday
- 25 December
- 26 December
You can drop your luggage at the Acropolis cloakroom. If you have toddlers or infants in your company, you have to drop off their stroller at the cloakroom as well.
There is a gift shop at the Acropolis Museum, where you can purchase souvenirs for your friends and family.
The Acropolis Restaurant Cafe inside the premises provides a variety of authentic Greek dishes for you to try.
While the Wi-Fi may not be strong in and around the Acropolis, the Museum offers a stable connection for you to download your audio guide and more.
Both the main entrance and side entrance have wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
You will find a first-aid center near the vestiary of the Acropolis.
While the Acropolis has uneven surfaces and is situated atop a hill, there are accessible ramps to make it wheelchair-friendly.
While pets are not allowed inside the Acropolis, you may bring your service animals to the premises.