Acropolis Tickets & Tours

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Tourists exploring the ancient ruins of Acropolis with a clear view of Parthenon in Athens, Greece, available with Acropolis & Parthenon Entrance Tickets
Tourist entering Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Tourists exploring Acropolis ruins with Parthenon view, Athens, Greece, using Acropolis & Parthenon entrance tickets.
Tourist taking selfie in front of Parthenon, Athens, Greece.
Acropolis view with Parthenon in Athens, Greece, highlighting entrance tickets experience.
The Caryatid porch of the Erechtheion in Athens, Greece
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece
Theatre of Dionysus ruins at the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, with ancient stone seating.
rooftop terrace of the Acropolis Cafe, Acropolis Museum, Athens
Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece
Tourists exploring the ancient ruins of Acropolis with a clear view of Parthenon in Athens, Greece, available with Acropolis & Parthenon Entrance Tickets
Tourist entering Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Tourists exploring Acropolis ruins with Parthenon view, Athens, Greece, using Acropolis & Parthenon entrance tickets.
Tourist taking selfie in front of Parthenon, Athens, Greece.
Acropolis view with Parthenon in Athens, Greece, highlighting entrance tickets experience.
The Caryatid porch of the Erechtheion in Athens, Greece
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece
Theatre of Dionysus ruins at the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, with ancient stone seating.
rooftop terrace of the Acropolis Cafe, Acropolis Museum, Athens
Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece
Tourists exploring the ancient ruins of Acropolis with a clear view of Parthenon in Athens, Greece, available with Acropolis & Parthenon Entrance Tickets
Tourist entering Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Tourists exploring Acropolis ruins with Parthenon view, Athens, Greece, using Acropolis & Parthenon entrance tickets.
Tourist taking selfie in front of Parthenon, Athens, Greece.
Acropolis view with Parthenon in Athens, Greece, highlighting entrance tickets experience.
The Caryatid porch of the Erechtheion in Athens, Greece
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece
Theatre of Dionysus ruins at the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, with ancient stone seating.
rooftop terrace of the Acropolis Cafe, Acropolis Museum, Athens
Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece
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4.3(35.7K)

Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets with Audio Guide

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€12.90
Mobile ticket
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Guided tour
  • Explore the Greek site of Acropolis, an ancient religious center and powerful military fortress, at your own pace.
  • Make your way to the Parthenon, a temple that rests on the rocky outcrop of the Acropolis, built to honor the goddess Athena.
  • Take a moment on the Acropolis summit and soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of Athens below.
  • Choose an English audio guide for the Acropolis or Athens city, or explore both with a multilingual audio guide.
  • Explore the Greek site of Acropolis, an ancient religious center and powerful military fortress, at your own pace.
  • Make your way to the Parthenon, a temple that rests on the rocky outcrop of the Acropolis, built to honor the goddess Athena.
  • Take a moment on the Acropolis summit and soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of Athens below.
  • Choose an English audio guide for the Acropolis or Athens city, or explore both with a multilingual audio guide.

Inclusions

  • Self audio guided tour
  • Timed entry to the Acropolis & Parthenon
  • Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus & Theatre of Dionysus
  • Acropolis audio guide in English, Greek, German, Spanish, French, or Italian (optional)
  • Multipass tickets: Acropolis + 6 Archaeological Sites (optional)
  • Access to Acropolis Museum (optional)

Exclusions

  • Tour guide
  • Headphones
  • Tip: After you visit the Acropolis, head to the Acropolis Museum to learn more about the history and significance of the site.
  • Note: A date and timeslot are required for entry to the Acropolis Parthenon, as it operates on a timed entry system.
  • Please note that the operating hours vary by season. For more details, kindly check the specific hours for each season.
  • There's an elevator at the Acropolis that guests with disabilities can use. However, guests will have to contact the venue well in advance for details and terms.
  • The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.
  • 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).
  • From April to October, children under the age of 5 years and EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive reduced-price entry with valid ID.
  • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Andreas
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

We opted for the combined ticket, including audio guide. We cannot share the negative reviews of the audio implementation. We found the voice guidance to be fluent and understandable and - thanks to the geotracking - even intuitive at times. Overall, we were satisfied and felt well informed. Many thanks

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Lourdes
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

Having 6 entrances for a affordable price. However, the audio app is not friendly use. I could figure out how to use it.

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Marianna
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

Not boring at all, it provides a lot of interesting information. Also convenient is the fact that the guide automatically updates as you move around so it explains step by step what you are visiting.

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Sara
Dec 2024Verified booking
3/5

Acropolis and Parthenon are wonderful. The audio guide very poor in descriptions. More interesting and detailed were the signs in English in front of the sculptures. I expected the audio guide to come much closer to that level of description.

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Goundo
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

The discovery of the magnificent historical heritage that makes this beautiful country so rich. A wonderful journey back in time to the 21st century.

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Shelby
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Having the digital ticket was so easy. And the map was also nice, like a helpfiulist to check off which places we had been.

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Renata
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

How easy it was to be at the site entrance and enter there. The audio guide was also amazing way to guide and explain the spots. Wonderful experience!

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Lejeune
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

So easy to use! Unbelievable. I was apprehensive, but everything went smoothly. You can visit the site at your leisure, and the comments are triggered automatically as soon as you arrive. And if you want to listen again, you can.

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Steve
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Recommend adding a physical address of where the entrance to the property. Many times we thought we were in the right place only to be disappointed.

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Lara
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Very nice sites, and great solution of one ticket grouping all. With speed and efficiency after payment the tickets arrived by e-mail. Highly recommended.

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Magdalena
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

The experience itself was ok. But I booked (via google ) a ticket for the akropolis MUSEUM. Then in the end it turned out to be a ticket for the Acropolis (where we already went to a couple of days before. Then I called Headout. They said they were not responsible for a refund, I should call key tours. (I had bought several tickets at key tours before so I thought they would help (for hundreds of euro's). Then Key tours said they were not responsible so I should get back to Head out. At Head out I got a number from Key tours in de UK and the USA. When I started calling I thought this would cost me a lot more money on telephone bills so I stopped. We decided then to go to the acropolis for a second time. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Nikhil
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

The process to book the tickets was seamless and the instructions were very well detailed. The package deal was also good as it included a host of monuments to visit.

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Joanna
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

The visit itself was absolutely amazing. Getting the tickets on line that morning was easy but I had trouble getting the audio tour via the app. Nevertheless we were able to read a lot of information on the boards dotted around the site.

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Maria
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Everything went well. But it is true that we only had a margin of half an hour to enter the Acropolis (15 minutes ahead and 15 minutes behind the fixed time to enter) and that conditioned us a little. While with the official ticket (besides being cheaper) we had a margin of one hour to enter the Acropolis.

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Svetlana
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

We arrived around 10 o'clock and it was not too dangerous, whether because when we rolled up the hill, eventually sat-sat ipo, there were a few tourists waiting for the hill... It is best to buy tickets online.

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MARIA
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

My experience at the Acropolis was good, I only point out that the audio guide was not for touring the Acropolis but for touring the Plaka neighborhood, in English (very close to the Acropolis). If you have time and know English I recommend it because it shows places that I would not have visited by my own means and it was useful because I did not take any tour. The experience to the temple of Poseidon was very good, as it was punctual, the bus that took us was well equipped (there was wifi and space to charge the phones) and we had audio guides for the tour to Cape Sounion.

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Lene
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

We couldn't figure out how to download the audio guide to Acropolis despite several os us trying to figure it out. It worked for the museum. Otherwise it worked really well!

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Anna
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

No issues using app and getting information why chatbot related to Athens and the sites. Lovely sites to visit and easy to use app

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Ludmilla
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

that for each monument there is a link to the strad to get there, and that once you have seen them all magically the page has emptied

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Lea
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Booked tickets to visit the main sites in Athens, avoiding the queues and saving time. The audio guide to the Plaka district is very interesting. On the other hand, the audio guide to the Accropolis (available as an extra on the app) was, in our opinion, a little too descriptive and didn't give enough context/explanation of the history, unlike the one for Plaka.

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Rosa
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

I could not use the audio guide because it was not in Spanish, which is my language, only in English and my level of English is not high enough to understand the vocabulary of the museum. I think that an audio guide should be in more languages.

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Laura
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Ticket purchase operation fairly simple and fast. Unfortunately being on vacation is not having a printer available I could not get the paper to fold it and use it as a guide for the various stages of the visit. The third step regarding the audio guide is not clear as the first filter indicates that by purchasing the tickets I am entitled to an audio device included in the price chosen, instead then once paid I am advised to download an app to purchase the audio guide, with instructions in English and not in my language. Then I found out at the acropolis entrance, by asking the guides, that there is no audio guide x acropolis and that is incorrect!

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Deuzielem
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

A trip to the Areopagus, a dream come true, I passed the same hill where the apostle Paul was, incredible, seeing and being in the place where real stories were lived is priceless, only what you feel is worth it, as if the energy of that place gave you a 100% charge in your life battery, don't give up on your dreams, believe in yourself, you can do it.

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Martha
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Acroplis is breathtaking! Really beautiful! You must have seen it! Headout is highly recommended. Everything is perfectly organized and clear and the enclosed itinerary is also great!

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Angelia
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Highly recommended and no defects! Everything went excellently. On this excursion we used the south gate as our entrance which was great because we were able to see the Dionysus Theater first and then the Acropolis. The excursion was really worth the money and I recommend using their service.

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We had an awesome guide and a great tour that explained many things that we couldn't possibly have known if done on our own Well done head out yours

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Karin roland

1- don't forget sunscreen, comfortable shoes and a hat during the summer months 2 - bring plenty of water. 3- be prepared to hike!

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The queues were really long signs wait probably about 1or 2 hours. We were able to just walk in with no wait!

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Inside view of the Stoa of Attalos
Parthenon temple on Acropolis in Athens with Athens Pass access to 6 sites and optional audio guide.
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Acropolis view with Parthenon in Athens, Greece, highlighting entrance tickets experience.
Inside view of the Stoa of Attalos
Parthenon temple on Acropolis in Athens with Athens Pass access to 6 sites and optional audio guide.
View of the Parthenon Temple in Acropolis of Athens
A women tourist looking at Ancient Agora
View of the Ancient Agora of Athens
Athens Acropolis and Lycabettus hill
West Wall of Hadrian's Library at the Roman Agora in Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins in Athens, Greece with ancient columns and clear blue sky.
Ancient ruins of Olympieion Kerameikos in Athens, Greece, showcasing historic columns and archaeological site.
Acropolis view with Parthenon in Athens, Greece, highlighting entrance tickets experience.
Inside view of the Stoa of Attalos
Parthenon temple on Acropolis in Athens with Athens Pass access to 6 sites and optional audio guide.
View of the Parthenon Temple in Acropolis of Athens
A women tourist looking at Ancient Agora
View of the Ancient Agora of Athens
Athens Acropolis and Lycabettus hill
West Wall of Hadrian's Library at the Roman Agora in Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins in Athens, Greece with ancient columns and clear blue sky.
Ancient ruins of Olympieion Kerameikos in Athens, Greece, showcasing historic columns and archaeological site.
Acropolis view with Parthenon in Athens, Greece, highlighting entrance tickets experience.
Tickets
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Multipass Tickets: Acropolis + 6 Archaeological Sites of Athens

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€37
Mobile ticket
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Dive into Athens’ ancient treasures with a single pass, which grants you savings of up to 50% and entry to 7 iconic archaeological wonders.
  • This multipass ticket gives you access to the Acropolis & Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, and Aristotle's School.
  • Gain insights from your audio guide as you explore the Ancient Agora and the historical town of Plaka, and upgrade to include an audio guide for Acropolis.
  • Make your way to the Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage site with 2,500 years of rich history, and visit the Acropolis Hill with a time-slotted e-ticket.
  • From the towering Temple of Olympian Zeus to the whispers of the past at Aristotle’s School, every site gives you insights into ancient Greece.
  • Dive into Athens’ ancient treasures with a single pass, which grants you savings of up to 50% and entry to 7 iconic archaeological wonders.
  • This multipass ticket gives you access to the Acropolis & Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, and Aristotle's School.
  • Gain insights from your audio guide as you explore the Ancient Agora and the historical town of Plaka, and upgrade to include an audio guide for Acropolis.
  • Make your way to the Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage site with 2,500 years of rich history, and visit the Acropolis Hill with a time-slotted e-ticket.
  • From the towering Temple of Olympian Zeus to the whispers of the past at Aristotle’s School, every site gives you insights into ancient Greece.

Inclusions

  • Timed entry to Acropolis Hill
  • Entry to 7 archaeological sites: Acropolis and Slopes, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, and Aristotle's School (Lykeion)
  • Audio guide for Plaka and Ancient Agora
  • Audio guide for Acropolis and Parthenon (based on option selected)
  • There's an elevator at the Acropolis that guests with disabilities can use. However, guests will have to contact the venue well in advance for details and terms.
  • Note: The multi-site adult ticket allows one entrance to each site and is valid over 5 consecutive days from the day it's redeemed. However, access to Acropolis is valid only for day 1, i.e. the selected date and time, and not for all 5 days with the other sites.
  • A step-by-step login process will be shared with you once you've booked your ticket.
  • Visitors are required to follow the signs, walk along marked routes, and avoid entering restricted areas.
  • Please note that the timeslot you are requested to choose refers only to your visit to the Acropolis of Athens. The rest of the archaeological sites can be visited without any time slot limitation, within opening hours, with the same ticket.
  • Please check the operating hours for the different sites before your visit. Keep in mind that the operating hours of every site are different.
  • Infants aged 0-5 and EU citizens under 25 receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under 25 receive reduced-price entry from April to October with valid ID.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Lourdes
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

Having 6 entrances for a affordable price. However, the audio app is not friendly use. I could figure out how to use it.

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Goundo
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

The discovery of the magnificent historical heritage that makes this beautiful country so rich. A wonderful journey back in time to the 21st century.

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Shelby
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Having the digital ticket was so easy. And the map was also nice, like a helpfiulist to check off which places we had been.

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Ethan
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Audio tour was great. Everything was informative without being too drawn out. The locations on the map were sometimes a little tricky to figure out, but beyond that everything was great.

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Steve
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Recommend adding a physical address of where the entrance to the property. Many times we thought we were in the right place only to be disappointed.

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Lara
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Very nice sites, and great solution of one ticket grouping all. With speed and efficiency after payment the tickets arrived by e-mail. Highly recommended.

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Anna
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

No issues using app and getting information why chatbot related to Athens and the sites. Lovely sites to visit and easy to use app

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Lea
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Booked tickets to visit the main sites in Athens, avoiding the queues and saving time. The audio guide to the Plaka district is very interesting. On the other hand, the audio guide to the Accropolis (available as an extra on the app) was, in our opinion, a little too descriptive and didn't give enough context/explanation of the history, unlike the one for Plaka.

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Deuzielem
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

A trip to the Areopagus, a dream come true, I passed the same hill where the apostle Paul was, incredible, seeing and being in the place where real stories were lived is priceless, only what you feel is worth it, as if the energy of that place gave you a 100% charge in your life battery, don't give up on your dreams, believe in yourself, you can do it.

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Debons
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

The offer was really complete, the tours and audioguides were very interesting and the fact that the ticket was valid for several days made it very flexible.

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Jennifer
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Easy to use the app/tickets - we were able to visit many attractions over the 4 days we were in Athens. No waiting in line was nice.

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michael
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Your website showed venues closed at 2000 when in fact they closed at 1500 That's poor as we missed out on at least one venue

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Robert
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

The ticket buying process was very straight-forward. The venues were all interesting and you could visit them all on one or two days as they were so close together. The only negative side is that you HAD to visit the acropolis first according to the online chat beforehand; it would be nice to be able to visit some of the other sites and to visit the acropolis at a time of your choice throughout the time you have.

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Andrea
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

It was very convenient to have the combination ticket! Then the timetable, we arrived and hardly had a line...I recommend!

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Alden
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

I liked that my tickets got me into all the cool areas on and around the acropolis and that I could see everything at my own speed.

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Angélique
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Very practical to have the pass with all the sites to visit, no waiting to get tickets. Quick and easy to access.

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Tonya
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

So easy and convenient to use. Just headed out walking each day and found a new site to visit. Pulled out my phone and walked right in!

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Chloe
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

Convenient to buy a combined ticket and easy to use, but the audio guide is really a big rip-off. It's disgraceful to sell for 12 euros a recording of such poor quality in terms of content and recording.

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Elizabeth
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The great thing was that I could send a message on WhatsApp when I had difficulty beginning my first tour of an attraction. From the Acropolis I received excellent advice via Headout on WhatsApp to engage my audio tour!

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Maria
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

i bought tickets for acropolis plus other facilities and they are for acropolis i had fixed time and day, while for the others i could go whenever i wanted, the ticket is valid for several days. for audioguide you have to install an app and with the code arrived on the ticket you activate audioguide.

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Nicole
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Tons of history, beautiful artwork in nature, great views. The combo pass encouraged us to get out to more sites and took off the pressure to stay overlong at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Roman Agora because we were already getting a deal.

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Rebecca
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

Thought acropolis museum was included...read the small print & make sure this is worth it to you. Wish we had just downloaded free audio guides.

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Kadri
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

The site itself was great and access was not an issue with the tickets. No audio guide was provided but shoukd have been included.

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Anne
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

Tickets for children should be reduced, or possability for family Tickets. To expensive. Facts and funtions of the buildings and social life should be delivered in different languages and more details on tables, Not only audioguides... Price Performance Ratio disappointing...

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Barbara
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

It allowed us to visit attractions we may not have otherwise. Also assess to the different sites was easy and we enjoyed the experience. The audio guide was easy to use and it made the tour of the different site more interesting. However, the audio guide was sometimes hard to follow. It would help if there was a more specific guide to which part was being discussed.

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Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Tour with Options

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2 hr. - 3 hr. 30 min.
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START POINT

Athens

1

Acropolis Parthenon

Tickets included

The Acropolis Parthenon, one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Greece, stands majestically atop the Acropolis Hill in Athens. This ancient temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena, showcases classical Greek architecture and artistry at its finest. Visitors can marvel at its grand columns and intricate sculptures while learning about its rich history and cultural significance.

3.7 km

15 minutes

2

Theater of Dionysus

Tickets included

The Theater of Dionysus, located at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens, is one of the oldest and most significant theatres in the world. Built in the 5th century BC, it was the heart of ancient Greek theatre, hosting performances of classic tragedies and comedies in honor of the god Dionysus. This historical site offers a glimpse into the origins of Western drama, where playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides showcased their masterpieces. 

3.5 km

15 minutes

3

Herod Atticus Odeon

Tickets included

The Herod Atticus Odeon, located at the base of the Acropolis in Athens, is a stunning ancient theatre that dates back to the 2nd century AD. It was built by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife and is renowned for its impressive Roman architecture, including a partially preserved stone façade. Today, the Odeon is still used for performances, hosting concerts, operas, and theatrical events during the Athens Festival. 

0.01 km

2 minutes

4

Erechtheion

Tickets included

The Erechtheion, an ancient temple on the Acropolis of Athens, is renowned for its unique asymmetrical design, built to accommodate the uneven terrain. It is dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, and features the famous Porch of the Caryatids, where six elegantly draped female figures replace traditional columns. Visitors can admire its intricate architecture and explore the rich historical and mythological significance of this iconic site.

3 km

30 minutes

5

Temple of Athena Nike

Tickets included

The Temple of Athena Nike, located on the Acropolis of Athens, is a small but exquisite Ionic temple dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 427 BC, it offers stunning views of the Athenian Agora and the surrounding areas. The temple is famous for its elegant architecture and well-preserved frieze, which depicts scenes of historical battles.

0.01 km

2 minutes

6

Propylaea

Tickets included

The Propylaea is the grand gateway to the Acropolis of Athens, designed by the architect Mnesicles in the 5th century BC. It consists of a majestic, multi-columned structure with a central hall and two wings, providing a monumental entrance to the sacred hill. The Propylaea's impressive architecture and strategic position offer stunning views of the surrounding city and the Acropolis.

0.75 km

4 minutes

7

Acropolis Museum

Tickets included (based on selection)

The Acropolis Museum in Athens showcases a vast collection of artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site, offering a deeper understanding of ancient Greek culture. Highlights include sculptures from the Parthenon, including the famous Parthenon Marbles, and the intricate frieze from the Temple of Athena Nike. The museum’s glass floors also reveal ongoing excavations beneath, providing a unique glimpse into the history beneath the surface. 

7.1 km

33 minutes

8

Old Town

Tickets included (based on selection)

The Acropolis Athens Old Town, known as Plaka, is a charming neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis, filled with narrow cobblestone streets and neoclassical architecture. It offers a blend of history and vibrant local life, with traditional Greek tavernas, cafes, and shops lining the streets. Visitors can explore ancient ruins, including the Roman Agora and Hadrian's Library, while enjoying the scenic views of the Acropolis hill. 

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END POINT

Athens

  • The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments represent the classical civilization bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world!
  • On this guided walking tour, you'll get a sense of this historic city as your licensed English-speaking archeologist guide shares intriguing intel about each highlight.
  • Walk past an astounding collection of sculptures that represent over 2,500 years' worth of history, and stand at the Parthenon, the most important temple of the Acropolis.
  • Gasp at the world's first theatre, the Theater of Dionysus, the Healing Temple of Asclepius, the Temple of Athena Nike, the gateway to the Propylaeum, and more.
  • Upgrade to a private guided tour and get a chance to visit Old Town, and a completely curated experience.
  • The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments represent the classical civilization bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world!
  • On this guided walking tour, you'll get a sense of this historic city as your licensed English-speaking archeologist guide shares intriguing intel about each highlight.
  • Walk past an astounding collection of sculptures that represent over 2,500 years' worth of history, and stand at the Parthenon, the most important temple of the Acropolis.
  • Gasp at the world's first theatre, the Theater of Dionysus, the Healing Temple of Asclepius, the Temple of Athena Nike, the gateway to the Propylaeum, and more.
  • Upgrade to a private guided tour and get a chance to visit Old Town, and a completely curated experience.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Acropolis Parthenon
  • 2-hour small-group tour
  • English, Spanish, French, or German-speaking guide (based on option selected)
  • 3.5-hour private Acropolis guided tour (based on option selected)

Attractions covered:

  • Acropolis Parthenon
  • Theater of Dionysus
  • Herod Atticus Odeon
  • Erechtheion
  • Temple of Athena Nike
  • Propylaea
  • Acropolis Museum (based on option selected)
  • Old Town (on private tour)

Exclusions

  • Acropolis tickets (on private tour)
  • Tip: Visit post 1pm for the best chance of minimal or no waiting time at the security check.
  • Please Note: Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line but not the security lines.
  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
  • Keep in mind, that large bags, and luggage, are not allowed on this experience.
  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
  • Infants must sit on laps. An adult must accompany children.
  • Please opt for a baby pouch for convenience.
  • Please note: On days when the entrance to the Acropolis is free, the entrance ticket cost is already deducted from the tour price. These free admission days include:
  • March 6th (in honor of Melina Mercouri)
  • April 18th (International Day for Monuments)
  • May 18th (International Museum Day)
  • The last weekend of September (European Heritage Days)
  • October 28th
  • The first Sunday of each month, from November 1st to March 31st annually
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Robert
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

The late afternoon walking tour was great, especially that it ended at the top, where you could linger for the sunset on your own. First time so can't compare the crowds but there were plenty of people about but it did not affect our tour. The lady was knowledgable and made it a pleasant and informative tour. I would recommend it for a first time visitor for sure.

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Viola
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our guide Anna was absolutely amazing! She is very knowledgeable but also has a great sense of humour! She made the tour very exciting and educational ! I'm so glad that we chose to go with the guide. I highly recommend this tour! 10 out 10!

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Hanna
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

We walked to the site from an offsite location, which we were not expecting. But our guide was knowledgeable and moved at a great pace, never rushed us. We saw a lot more of the whole site than I expected which we loved. We were looking for an early morning tour. We wish we had set out up the hill a little faster to beat the onslaught of crowds but the guide worked well with it. Cool day and great views.

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Gai
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Being physically there and then learning even more all about this iconic place , its history its myths and legends tragedies and stunning ancient entertainment places - and much more was so powerful and exhilarating . I was not. tied for one second. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and made everything come to life brilliantly. My partner and i both loved hour 3 -4hour totally absorbing experience.

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Charanjeet
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Excellent tour group and guide. Margarita was an extremely knowledgeable person who took her time and explained the history of the Acropolis and the museum. Highly recommended.

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Geoffrey
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

We were on a cruise and needed a guide. We got very lucky when we called and got a spot. Our guide was FANTASTIC! She new her stuff and really cared aboout telling the story. She was the best tour guide we had on our 10 day trip. She made our trip!

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Heinz
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Celina made the tour exceptionally entertaining and interesting. Her information was understandable and very informative. She answered all questions masterfully. An unforgettable experience. Many thanks

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Maria
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

As senior citizens we made it up and we made it down. It was beautiful and awesome, but slept the rest of the evening and into the next morning. But , I would do it again, it was all worth it! Thank you!

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Destiny
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The tour guide Nikki was amazing. She really explained everything well, and helped us see everything and tell us about the history of everything we saw.

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Shane
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Acropolis and Parthenon was a very interesting site to visit. Our guide, Lisa, was great. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Greece and she presented the information in an interesting, and sometimes humorous way. She kept the group engaged the entire time.

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Han
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our guide, Jordan, has been such a great host and storyteller. It made the whole experience memorable and we could have a glimpse into the site's history and glories.

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Henry
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

This was a wonderful experience. The tour guides were easy to locate, organized and timely. The guide herself was very knowledgable, accomodating and friendly. Our group was a moderate size; not so large that it affected the guides ability to manage and track the group members nor did it affect her ability to feed us the historical information of the acropolis and answer questions.

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Maria-Isabelle
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

An excellent visit with our guide Eva, whom I warmly congratulate on the quality of her explanations and her humor! She adapted brilliantly to a group of all ages and took us up the hill and back in time. Bravo bravo to you Eva! We loved your wonderful visit ;)

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Julie
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Our guide was wonderful and great at explaining information. Very considerate of us older people that needed to rest on the way.

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Isabelle
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our guide Eva was great: interesting, charming.... The tour time was well suited and the site is incredible❤️

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Pierre
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

All Super nice guide Grabbed the group's attention with humor and lots of anecdotes

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Christine
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our tour guide was outstanding. Her name is Katarina. Also Key Tours gave us a refund when we had made a mistake which I appreciated.

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LEDRU
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Well organized visit, in a small group despite the crowds even in mid-October 😉 and our guide Ana was really friendly and professional, we enjoyed a very interesting visit, thank you very much!

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Roxane
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Evan was extremely knowledgeable tour guide who took his time explaining everything. He kept the group together considering how many people were at the Acropolis. We really enjoyed our experience with Key Yours & would highly recommend them to anyone coming to Athens! Thanks for a memorable time!!!

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Marion
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Tina was an amazing guide! Just the right amount of information to keep us interested. Liked the small group size. Highly recommend Key Tours.

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Rebecca
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Guide was very knowledgeable and the headphones were great! We did a lot of tours on our trip and the headsets were always staticky and went in or out. This tour was great!

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Michael
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Tour guide was great. Of course the site was great Only criticism would be that the tour route did not respect the original approach was meant to be. We only followed that route on our departure down the hill. Feels like we took the "back door" in. Knowing how important the ceremonial route up to the acropolis is, this was a disappointment to have missed the "proper" promenade experience. That said, the information provided on the route we did take, was informative and well presented. Still would recommend the visit without a doubt. I mean, it's probably the most significant site to see if you are interested in the cradle of western civ

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Debbie
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Our guide was very informative & interactive. Small group was fantastic compared to some of the others we saw which were extremely large.

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Joyce
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The guide we had was awesome. She answered all our dumb questions and made each question important. I was a little slower than the rest and before she proceeded up the hill she made sure we were all there. Our guide was so knowledgeable and she made it interesting Not just all facts. I am from the west coast of Canada so this was a once in a lifetime experience . It was worth it.

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Vidal
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

We had a reservation at 10:00 and arrived 10 minutes earlier, as indicated in the email. We did not leave the office until 10:30 (no one gave us any explanation). Finally the guide told us that we didn't have the entrance slot until 10:45 and that's why they made us wait. The visit was good (lots of people and traffic jams at some points), with a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. It was clear that she knew well the history of the Acropolis and the museum. But the fact that the visit was 45 min later than planned disappointed us, as we would have booked in the previous hour or maybe we could have rested a little more at the hotel.

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Combo (Save 5%): Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

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  • Maximize your Athens experience and savings with this combo that includes entry to the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon, and the modern Acropolis Museum.
  • Explore Athens' storied past with a multilingual audio guide in the Acropolis, an ancient citadel featuring iconic structures like the Propylaea and the Parthenon.
  • Stroll across the halls of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion temples and visit the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a large amphitheater built in AD 161.
  • Avoid the lines at the Acropolis Museum and explore 4 galleries filled with Greek artifacts and sculptures such as the coffered ceiling of the Propylaea.
  • Explore the museum's exhibit; the excavation site of an ancient neighborhood dating back to 3000 BC.
  • Maximize your Athens experience and savings with this combo that includes entry to the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon, and the modern Acropolis Museum.
  • Explore Athens' storied past with a multilingual audio guide in the Acropolis, an ancient citadel featuring iconic structures like the Propylaea and the Parthenon.
  • Stroll across the halls of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion temples and visit the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a large amphitheater built in AD 161.
  • Avoid the lines at the Acropolis Museum and explore 4 galleries filled with Greek artifacts and sculptures such as the coffered ceiling of the Propylaea.
  • Explore the museum's exhibit; the excavation site of an ancient neighborhood dating back to 3000 BC.

Inclusions

Acropolis & Parthenon

  • Entry to Acropolis
  • Entry to Parthenon
  • Acropolis audio guide created by historians in English, French, German, Spanish & Italian

Acropolis Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
  • Entry to the underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood city

Acropolis & Parthenon

  • Tip: Don't miss the Erechtheion, a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. The Porch of the Maidens with its six draped female figures as supporting columns is a sight to see.
  • Infants aged 0-5 and EU citizens under 25 receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under 25 receive reduced-price entry from April to October with valid ID.
  • This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
  • 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.
  • The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.
  • Due to Greek Orthodox Good Friday observances, archaeological sites will have adjusted opening hours. Specifically, on Good Friday (May 3, 2024), sites will be open from noon until 6pm. Orthodox Holy Saturday (May 4, 2024) hours will be from 8am to 3pm.
  • 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).
  • From April to October, children under the age of 5 years and EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive reduced-price entry with valid ID.

Acropolis Museum

  • Tip: Make sure to view the historic Silver Cup presented to Marathon Winner Spyros Louis at the inaugural Modern Olympic Games in 1896.
  • Keep in mind large baggage is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven ground.
  • 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.
  • All packages and backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor of the museum.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Andreas
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

We opted for the combined ticket, including audio guide. We cannot share the negative reviews of the audio implementation. We found the voice guidance to be fluent and understandable and - thanks to the geotracking - even intuitive at times. Overall, we were satisfied and felt well informed. Many thanks

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Marianna
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

Not boring at all, it provides a lot of interesting information. Also convenient is the fact that the guide automatically updates as you move around so it explains step by step what you are visiting.

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Sara
Dec 2024Verified booking
3/5

Acropolis and Parthenon are wonderful. The audio guide very poor in descriptions. More interesting and detailed were the signs in English in front of the sculptures. I expected the audio guide to come much closer to that level of description.

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Renata
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

How easy it was to be at the site entrance and enter there. The audio guide was also amazing way to guide and explain the spots. Wonderful experience!

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Lejeune
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

So easy to use! Unbelievable. I was apprehensive, but everything went smoothly. You can visit the site at your leisure, and the comments are triggered automatically as soon as you arrive. And if you want to listen again, you can.

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Lene
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

We couldn't figure out how to download the audio guide to Acropolis despite several os us trying to figure it out. It worked for the museum. Otherwise it worked really well!

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Jan
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

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

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Rosa
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

I could not use the audio guide because it was not in Spanish, which is my language, only in English and my level of English is not high enough to understand the vocabulary of the museum. I think that an audio guide should be in more languages.

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Laura
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Ticket purchase operation fairly simple and fast. Unfortunately being on vacation is not having a printer available I could not get the paper to fold it and use it as a guide for the various stages of the visit. The third step regarding the audio guide is not clear as the first filter indicates that by purchasing the tickets I am entitled to an audio device included in the price chosen, instead then once paid I am advised to download an app to purchase the audio guide, with instructions in English and not in my language. Then I found out at the acropolis entrance, by asking the guides, that there is no audio guide x acropolis and that is incorrect!

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Martha
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Acroplis is breathtaking! Really beautiful! You must have seen it! Headout is highly recommended. Everything is perfectly organized and clear and the enclosed itinerary is also great!

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Don
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

The price of the tickets was great, and getting to the Acropolis from the cruise port was easy on the public bus. The site was incredible, and one of the highlights of our Italy, Greece, Turkey trip. However the audio guide was not a good option, and the reason was that it would start/stop or skip ahead depending on where it thought you were geograpically located (proximity to which point of interest). We spent too much time interacting with the app to try to skip back/forward to get the inforamtion on what we were seeing ... but eventually gave up out of frustration. This was the experience for both my wife and I on two different phones (so it wasn't just me). My recommedation would be to simply purchase the tickets, and skip the audio guide (fee) that was an extra charge as it was unworkable for us (at least where we stood, or on our particular day).

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Angelo
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Overall, it is the best way to enjoy the visit to the acropolis. The audio guide is well done. A little laborious but inexpensive. So it is worth

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Jean-Pierre
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

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

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Elena
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

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.

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Tony
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

The ticket booking system worked well. It was a great experience to walk back into history and admire the marvels of the ancient ruins. Though we arrived at 8.30am for a 9.00am entry in late October 24 (off season) there were crowds of visitors, especially from the many groups tours from the cruise ships.

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Steven
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Once you've been there, you know how everything works. We had asked where to line up, and from there it was a breeze. Downloading tickets is definately the way to go! You walk right by all the LONG lines and go right to the entry area. It's a little crowded until you get through the propylaea archway, but then it opens up to the most amazing views! The clio muse audio tour is great, and you use it at your own pace. A truely wonderful time on the top as well as the museum at the end. We gave ourselves all day to experience all there was to enjoy. The docents are very helpful and are more tht willing to help guide you in the most efficient way of seeing the acropolis. The Hop-on-Hop-off bus was a great way to get there and back. In fact, it was so crowded on the way back, that additional busses were called in to accomadate the crowds. Great work on their part! Would we use this again? You bet!! Thanks for making our time there a truely wonderful experience!

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Joseph
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

We loved our visit to the Acropolis Museum, now one of our favorite museums that we have visited. Loved walking over the glass flooring and looking down into the excavated ruins. Glad we bought our skip-the-line tickets. Definitely saved us time.

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BARTHE
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Good experience. It's not easy to get the audio guides back, but when you do, everything goes smoothly. They may be a little too complete and need updating, as the itinerary doesn't take into account certain works/changes on site.

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Judith
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

It was to much for the time we had because the acropolis closed 1 hours after we arrived. So please tell your customer that they have only one hour if you book at 5!! We dunst know your info said 8 hour clock

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Andrii
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Acropolsi itself and convininece of ticket buygion and using. What I don't like... is the fact that depsite the tickets having _skip the line_ in the title and description - I've spenf 1,5 hours in line to enter Acorpolis.. something fishy here.

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Elise
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

It should be specified that children need a free ticket and that they need a passport or identity card to prove their nationality.

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Lucia
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

I told Clio muse tour about the inability to download the audio guide for the second person; Clio muse tour unfortunately could not resolve the problem and suggested I contact Headhout for a partial refund, which I requested via Chat, to no avail because the robot did not understand my clearly and completely written request.

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Leandrina
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

A bit stressful with the ticket, because they advertise on the homepage that it only takes 30 minutes to get the tickets. In fact, it took 15 hours. But the Acropolis itself is unique.

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James
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

We had a beautiful day at the Acropolis. Viewing the Parthenon and other temples was outstanding. It is hard to imagine how these buildings were constructed and then lasted thousands of years. Quite a memory.

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Stephanie
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

The place was way too crowded and on the steps on the grounds there were angry shouts for jd to walk on. You were not even allowed to stop to admire it or take pictures s. Very tense supervisors. Cool bad feeling about something that had been a dream to see in real life for years.

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Combo (Save 15%): Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets + 2-Day Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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  • Unleash your inner explorer with this money-saving combo offering a 2-day hop-on hop-off tour and tickets to the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon.
  • Step into a history book, but with scenic views at the citadel of Acropolis, home to the iconic Parthenon, a former temple with your Acropolis tickets.
  • Get front-row seats to the drama of ancient Greece with access to the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
  • Access 4 different lines and 35 stops and explore famous spots like the Acropolis Museum, Piraeus, and more with your HOHO pass.
  • For cruise passengers: The HOHO conveniently departs from the Port to all the top attractions in Athens.
  • Can't wait to post about the scenic routes the bus takes you along? Then, make use of that free Wi-Fi onboard.
  • Unleash your inner explorer with this money-saving combo offering a 2-day hop-on hop-off tour and tickets to the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon.
  • Step into a history book, but with scenic views at the citadel of Acropolis, home to the iconic Parthenon, a former temple with your Acropolis tickets.
  • Get front-row seats to the drama of ancient Greece with access to the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
  • Access 4 different lines and 35 stops and explore famous spots like the Acropolis Museum, Piraeus, and more with your HOHO pass.
  • For cruise passengers: The HOHO conveniently departs from the Port to all the top attractions in Athens.
  • Can't wait to post about the scenic routes the bus takes you along? Then, make use of that free Wi-Fi onboard.

Inclusions

Athens hop-on hop-off tour

  • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni routes
  • Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Free map of the city
  • Complimentary headsets for audio guide

Acropolis & Parthenon

  • Access to Acropolis site and Parthenon
  • Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus
  • Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

Please click here for the detailed route maps and boarding points and here for timetable.

Orange Line: Athens

  • First Bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
  • Last Bus: 7.30pm from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
  • Frequency: every 15mins
  • Popular Stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium

Blue Line: Piraeus

  • First Bus: 9:30am from Acropolis
  • Last Bus: 5:30pm from Acropolis
  • Frequency: every 1.15 hour
  • Popular Stops: Planetarium, Piraeus

Yellow Line: Glyfada

  • First Bus: 10am from Acropolis
  • Last Bus: 6:30pm from Acropolis
  • Frequency: every 2 hours
  • Popular Stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach

Green Line: Vouliagmeni

  • First Bus: 10.38am from Divani Apollon
  • Last Bus: 5:18pm from Divani Apollon
  • Frequency: every 2-3 hours
  • Popular Stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Athens hop-on hop-off tour

  • Tip: If you wish to visit Acropolis during your HOHO tour, then use the Blue Line.
  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.

Acropolis & Parthenon

  • Tip: The Acropolis complex attracts tourists from all around the globe and gets crowded during peak hours. It's recommended that you visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid large crowds and enjoy a more tranquil visit.
  • This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
  • Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line and not security lines.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Bryan
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

It worked. I had a small issue with the booking code (my unfamiliarity wilth the App). I started a text inquiry and got a quick response. I then found the code. Everything went well after that.

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Magdalena
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

The experience itself was ok. But I booked (via google ) a ticket for the akropolis MUSEUM. Then in the end it turned out to be a ticket for the Acropolis (where we already went to a couple of days before. Then I called Headout. They said they were not responsible for a refund, I should call key tours. (I had bought several tickets at key tours before so I thought they would help (for hundreds of euro's). Then Key tours said they were not responsible so I should get back to Head out. At Head out I got a number from Key tours in de UK and the USA. When I started calling I thought this would cost me a lot more money on telephone bills so I stopped. We decided then to go to the acropolis for a second time. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Joanna
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

The visit itself was absolutely amazing. Getting the tickets on line that morning was easy but I had trouble getting the audio tour via the app. Nevertheless we were able to read a lot of information on the boards dotted around the site.

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Svetlana
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

We arrived around 10 o'clock and it was not too dangerous, whether because when we rolled up the hill, eventually sat-sat ipo, there were a few tourists waiting for the hill... It is best to buy tickets online.

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MARIA
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

My experience at the Acropolis was good, I only point out that the audio guide was not for touring the Acropolis but for touring the Plaka neighborhood, in English (very close to the Acropolis). If you have time and know English I recommend it because it shows places that I would not have visited by my own means and it was useful because I did not take any tour. The experience to the temple of Poseidon was very good, as it was punctual, the bus that took us was well equipped (there was wifi and space to charge the phones) and we had audio guides for the tour to Cape Sounion.

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Angelia
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Highly recommended and no defects! Everything went excellently. On this excursion we used the south gate as our entrance which was great because we were able to see the Dionysus Theater first and then the Acropolis. The excursion was really worth the money and I recommend using their service.

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Sergio
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

It was simple. The closing time of the Acropolis was not clear. When we arrived there we were informed that the Acropolis closed at 5:00 p.m., so having booked for 4:00 p.m. we had little time for a thorough visit.

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Lika
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

My friends and I enjoyed the fact that we booked and entered by the time we reserved which makes easier to walk around and contemplate the sites. That was a good way to explore the area!

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Lisa
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Since the negative aspects that we encounter on the Hop On Hop Off bus are not mentioned above, I would like to use this space to mention our 'not so favourable' issues. The audio on our bus was not at all good. It was as though the connection in our earphones was at fault, but on moving seats and getting new earbuds, we could tell that the fault was definitely in the sound system itself. Very crackly and very muffled. The seats on the bus were far too small for two people to sit on but the seats were very limited in number. We sat downstairs as the bus was full upstairs. With my husband and I in the seat, I was literally sitting with my bottom on the windowsill of the bus. Not very comfortable at all, and it resulted in me getting a nasty bruise on my thigh. We sat on the bus for about 4 stops until we decided to get off as I we were so uncomfortable. Some people from our group were actually forced to sit on a parcels shelf at the back of the bus, just so that they had somewhere to sit! We had the tickets for a two day pass but after less than a half day, we never got back on. This was the biggest disappointment and waste of money for our whole two weeks holiday. We did take advantage of the 10% discount on the Acropolis and Parthenon tickets and we thoroughly loved every bit of this self guided tour. I do not however, recommend this particular HOHO bus operator at all. Perhaps there are better ones, but it was a big expense and it did not live up to expectations at all.

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Carolina
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

It's practical for getting to the cruise port, but this company was the most disorganized, with the guides giving contradictory information. There were few buses to get back, which meant that we arrived at the boat very late.

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Judith
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Clear information was not given by drivers. Drivers were mostly not able to converse in English or not interested. Not professional enough for a tourist spot like Athens..

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John
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Re the audio guide, I bought Akropolis tickets, so expected Akropolis audio guide. Instead, it was the MUCH cheaper guide for sites I had visited already. Also, going first day of lower off-season prices was a mistake - many did the same so crowds were HUGE.

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Cesar
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

We went relatively early, before 09:00 hrs and until 10:00 hrs, we could walk around and admire the whole Acropolis without any inconvenience, then, after 10:00 hrs. the amount of people and agglomeration was such that we had to leave the place.

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John
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

The hoho bus driver with sight seeing tours did not accept our vouchers and did not allow us on the bus. We missed the acropolipse tour . 20 min later a guide from another tour company explained to the same driver when he returned on his route that we should be allowed entry. However it was too late as we missed the last tour of the day. Fortunately we got there the next day and the skip the line tickets saved quite a bit of time.

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Frank
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Akropolis is great. The communication with headout was perfect. Especially the additional directions were great. Any time again!

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Remo
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

When booking, I was told that the tickets would be sent to my email address. This was not the case, I had to download the Headout app. Very stupid, as I don't trust the app. And the ticket prices were far too expensive. On site, an adult ticket only costs €20.

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Jewels
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

My visit to Acropilis was amazing. I went by myself around 5pm. The views were absolutely breathtaking although it was a little crowded. Nonetheless, I got some great photos and people offered to take photos for me. However, I never received the audio equipment. When I arrived at the ticket window, someone pointed me in the directed to get my ticket scanned. I was never offered audio equipment.

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Ashleigh
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

We were really impressed by the acropolis. The walking routes were well laid out and the boards informative. Incredible restoration work has been done since I last saw the Parthenon 25 years ago! I would highly recommend visiting. Staff were also helpful and queues managed effectively.

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Dathuy
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

The convenience of getting on and off any stations you like. Also the 2nd day free with 1 price. Love the views of Athens from the top levels on the Bus.

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Dal
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Correct logistical directions, consistent timing, beautiful day, Acropolis as the centerpiece of our civilization, experience I would repeat

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Horst
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Acropolis is unbeatable, a must in Athens. Completely smooth process, audio guide not clearly recognizable how it works, reference to original ticket confusing

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Ghada
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

I was disappointed in the audio content. There was hardly any historic facts shared. 80% of the ride was music playing.

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Aneta
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Great experience to see this ancient wonder, we opted to visit the Akropolis first thing in the morning at 8am which was perfect as the crowds were still small the weather was nice but cool and after we finished exploring it was only 10am so plenty of time to do other things during the day, highly recommend and of course you can't be in Athens and don't visit Akropolis so you really don't have a choice but to do it! Well at least I believe so, it is worth it definitely as you can literally feel the energy when you are there.

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BAKHAT-HABIBI
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Good morning, Sir or Madam, Thank you for conducting this satisfaction survey. Unless I'm mistaken, the ticket is sold as "Acropolis and Parthenon with audio guide". However, on my e-ticket, the audio guide to download was "Exploring PLAKA: the old town of Athens." I looked for the audio guide for the Acropolis, but it was not free. I continued my visit without an audio guide. The staff on site are professional and welcoming. Best regards, Imad

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Maria
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Easy to access mobile tickets and we are able to use our tickets to Acropolis entrance and HOHO bus. Well worth it. My visit to Athens was awesome. The employees of HOHO bus was knowledgeable.

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The Acropolis of Athens | Architectural masterpiece of Ancient Greece

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel situated on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the city. It served as a point of worship and a political and religious center in ancient Greece, particularly from the 6th to 1st centuries BCE. Inside the Acropolis, you can marvel at the architectural brilliance of ancient Greek architects and craftsmen, and look at several notable monuments and buildings such as the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. The Acropolis symbolizes the birthplace of democracy and stands as a testament to the intellectual and cultural achievements of ancient Greece. Read on to learn more about the Acropolis of Athens, its opening hours, how to book Acropolis tickets, and other details to plan a seamless visit.

Things to know before you buy your Athens Acropolis ticket

  • Guided tours for an enhanced visit: Consider booking a guided Acropolis tour or buying Acropolis tickets with an audio guide so that you can better understand the history, myths, and culture associated with the ancient monument.
  • Fast track tickets to save time: The site can get quite crowded, especially during the peak season, and is busiest between 10 AM and 2 PM. We recommend visiting early in the morning or later in the afternoon or evening to avoid large crowds. You can save time by booking Acropolis fast track tickets, which allow you to bypass long ticket queues and gain direct access to the attraction.
  • Combo tickets for a comprehensive experience: With Acropolis combo tickets, you can explore other sites in addition to the Acropolis of Athens under a single ticket. Visiting the Acropolis Museum or the Ancient Agora of Athens will give you a thorough understanding of the ancient Greek sites.
  • Visit the Acropolis Museum: The Acropolis Museum, located at the foot of the Acropolis Hill, houses all the archaeological findings from the Acropolis site and the slopes. Don't miss visiting the museum as it is full of ancient artifacts, statues, friezes, and other archaeological marvels.
  • Factor in time for the security check: All visitors, including those with fast track tickets, have to go through a mandatory security check before being allowed to enter the Acropolis. So factor in the time to wait in the security lines.
  • Discounted entry: Admission to the Acropolis is free for children between 0 to 5 years old and EU citizens under the age of 25 years with a valid ID. Between April and October, non-EU citizens under 25 also get discounted entry with a valid ID.
  • Carry valid ID: A valid ID such as a passport is required to enter the site.

Which Athens Acropolis ticket is best for you?

Acropolis Combo Tickets

If you are on a budget

Go for: Combo tours
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Audio guide

  • Combo tickets are ideal if you want to explore many attractions on a limited budget, as they allow you to cover multiple sites and experiences with a single ticket.
  • Use the audio guides in a language of your choice to make your visit to the Acropolis, Parthenon, and other historical sites more informative. 

Recommended tickets:

Acropolis Tickets

If you have limited time

Go for: Fast access tickets
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Guide: English-speaking guide

  • If you have only a few hours for your visit and want to minimize unnecessary delays, opt for fast access tickets, which give you direct entry to both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.
  • An expert English-speaking guide will show you around the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, and tell you everything about the intriguing history of this Ancient Greek monument over the centuries.

Recommended ticket:

  • Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
Acropolis Tickets

If you’re a history enthusiast

Go for: Guided tours
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Guide: English-speaking guide

  • Go on a comprehensive exploration of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and other historical sites with guided tours.
  • With an expert English-speaking guide, you’ll learn all about the history, culture, architecture, and art of these ancient sites. 

Recommended tickets:

  • Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
  • Acropolis & The Plaka Old Town Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
Acropolis Tours

If you want to explore in depth

Go for: Day tour
Duration: 10 hours
Guide: English-speaking guide

  • Take a full-day guided tour of iconic ancient Greek archaeological sites such as the Acropolis Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Poseidon.
  • The tour includes transport by an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring you can travel to all the locations in comfort.

Recommended ticket:

Highlights of the Acropolis of Athens

Parthenon in Athens Acropolis
Temple of Athena Nike in Acropolis Athens
Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Acropolis Athens
Propylaea in Acropolis Athens

Propylaea

When you enter the Acropolis, you will be greeted by a massive getaway, an ancient citadel, that guards the entrance of the Acropolis. The Propylaea showcases the mastery of ancient Greek architectural design and leads you into the grandeur that awaits within. Pause and admire the commanding presence of this entrance, which serves as a fitting prelude to the wonders inside. 

Erechtheion in Acropolis Athens

Erechtheion

Built between 421 to 406 BC, the Erechtheion is another magnificent temple adjacent to the Parthenon. It is dedicated to both Goddess Athena and Sea God Poseidon. The Erechtheion is known for its Porch of Caryatids. These are columns shaped into graceful female forms to add a touch of elegance and poise to the structure. 

Areopagus in Acropolis Athens

Areopagus

The Aeropagus, also known as the Hill of Ares, is a rock formation situated on the northwest section of the Acropolis in Athens. It is believed that God Ares stood trial for the murder of Poseidon’s son on that hill. In ancient times, it served as a significant judicial and legislative site, where matters of law and justice were deliberated upon by the aristocratic council known as the Areopagus. 

Plan your visit to the Acropolis of Athens

Timings
Getting there
Best time to visit
Entrances
Accessibility
Facilities
Visitor tips
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Acropolis Opening Hours

Weekdays vs weekends: To explore the Acropolis without the crowds, avoid weekends and visit on weekdays before 10am or after 2pm.

Best time of the year: The off-peak season months from April to mid-June and mid-September to the end of October (spring and autumn) are the best time to visit the Acropolis of Athens. The number of visitors is lower and the weather is better during these months compared to the peak summer season.

Acropolis Entrances
The Acropolis of Athens accessibility

The Acropolis of Athens is partially accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility.

  • There is a special elevator located near the main entrance that wheelchair users and those with mobility issues can use to reach the top of Acropolis Hill.
  • At the archaeological site, there are wheelchair-friendly routes that can be used to navigate the attraction. But certain buildings or structures might still be inaccessible.
  • Restrooms for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility issues are located at the main entrance.
Facilities Available at the Acropolis
  • Wear comfortable footwear: When visiting the Acropolis, you have to climb across uneven spaces and ascend stairs, so wearing comfortable shoes with a good grip will ensure a more enjoyable and safer experience.
  • Protect yourself from the sun: The Acropolis is located on a rocky hill with very little shade. You will be exposed to direct sunlight for most of your time. Consider taking a hat, wearing sunscreen, and carrying a water bottle to stay hydrated.
  • Take your time: The Acropolis is steeped in historical myths and legends. It is best not to rush through it. Keep a few hours on hand, read the information signs, explore the details, and absorb the atmosphere of the place.
  • Respect the historical site: Do not touch or climb on the ancient structures. Most of the citadels were once revered and are dedicated to specific deities. Follow the staff guidelines and respect the site.
  • Explore beyond the Acropolis of Athens: The Acropolis is the main highlight of Athens, but there is much more to the city. Visit other nearby attractions like the Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, and the historical neighborhood of Plaka.
Restaurants near Acropolis

Acropolis Museum Cafe and Restaurant: Located on the Acropolis Museum’s second floor, the Acropolis Cafe & Restaurant whips up a wonderful selection of Mediterranean and European cuisine.

Aspro Alogo (White Horse): Aspro Alogo (White Horse) is a family-run restaurant offering authentic Greek cuisine.

Geros Tou Moria restaurant: A cozy and rustic taverna located 10 minutes away from the Acropolis of Athens, Geros Tou Moria is ideal for a lovely meal after exploring.

Electra Roof Garden: Enjoy Mediterranean fusion cuisine and spectacular views of Acropolis Hill at Electra Roof Garden, a trendy rooftop eatery.

Maiandros Restaurant: Enjoy a hearty and comforting meal of Mediterranean classics at Maiandros Restaurant, which offers breezy open-air seating.

Explore beyond the Acropolis of Athens

Acropolis Museum
South slope of the Acropolis
Roman Agora of Athens
Hadrian’s Library

Frequently asked questions about Athens Acropolis tickets

Should I buy Acropolis tickets in advance?

Yes, it is recommended that you book your Acropolis tickets at least four days to one week in advance. The Acropolis is one of the most important landmarks of Athens, and attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year, especially during the peak season in the summer.

How much do Acropolis tickets cost?

Athens Acropolis tickets start from . Prices vary depending on the type, duration, and any inclusions you opt for with your ticket. You can also enjoy a guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum at €85. If you’re on a budget, the multipass for the Acropolis and 6 other historical sites in Athens, which costs €36, is ideal for you.

Do all Acropolis tickets include a tour guide?

No, a tour guide is not included with the general admission ticket. However, you can book a guided tour separately, or opt for a combo ticket that includes a guided tour. These tours are led by knowledgeable guides who bring the history of the Acropolis to life.

Is there a way to avoid the ticket queues?

The best way to bypass long ticket lines is to book fast-track tickets online in advance. These tickets give you direct entry to the site.

How long does the security check take before entering the Acropolis?

If you visit the Acropolis during the off-peak season, it takes about 15 minutes to clear the security check. However, you may have to wait in line for 30 to 45 minutes during the peak season due to the large crowds.

How far is the Acropolis Museum from the Acropolis?

The Acropolis Museum is located at the foot of the Acropolis Hill. It will take you about 10 minutes to get to the museum from the top of the monument. If you are near the side entrance of the Acropolis, at the end of the Southern Slope, the museum is directly opposite it.

Is the Acropolis of Athens accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, the Acropolis of Athens site is accessible by wheelchair. A special elevator near the main entrance takes wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility up to the hill. There are also wheelchair-friendly routes for comfortable navigation around the site.

Is photography allowed at the Acropolis of Athens?

Yes, you can take pictures with or without flash. However, you need to get prior permission from the authorities if you want to use a drone to take videos inside the site.

Is there a dress code for visiting the Acropolis?

There is no dress code to visit the Acropolis. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.

Are there any other notable landmarks or points of interest near the Acropolis of Athens?

Yes, there are several other ancient monuments and other attractions located near the Acropolis. For instance, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora of Athens, and the Museum of Illusions are all located a 10-15 minute walk away.