Acropolis Museum Tickets & Tours

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Visitors exploring the Athens Acropolis Museum with Parthenon artifacts, using skip-the-line tickets.
Parthenon gallery at Acropolis museum Athens
Greek statues in the Archaic Gallery.
Archives at Acropolis Museum
Visitors exploring exhibits inside Athens Acropolis Museum, Greece.
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens with visitors exploring the modern architecture.
Visitors exploring the Athens Acropolis Museum with Parthenon artifacts, using skip-the-line tickets.
Parthenon gallery at Acropolis museum Athens
Greek statues in the Archaic Gallery.
Archives at Acropolis Museum
Visitors exploring exhibits inside Athens Acropolis Museum, Greece.
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens with visitors exploring the modern architecture.
Visitors exploring the Athens Acropolis Museum with Parthenon artifacts, using skip-the-line tickets.
Parthenon gallery at Acropolis museum Athens
Greek statues in the Archaic Gallery.
Archives at Acropolis Museum
Visitors exploring exhibits inside Athens Acropolis Museum, Greece.
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens with visitors exploring the modern architecture.
Tickets
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Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

from
€25.90
Mobile ticket
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Guided tour
  • Get yourself tickets to Athen’s Acropolis Museum to waltz past tiring ticketing queues and learn more about this archeological site.
  • Walk past a plethora of amusing exhibits as you learn more about the Greek Acropolis.
  • Tour the most famous galleries, including the Archaic Gallery and the Parthenon Gallery.
  • Head out to the vast excavation site below the museum and discover a part of Athens you knew not of.
  • Upgrade your ticket to include an audio tour or a 4-hour walking tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Get yourself tickets to Athen’s Acropolis Museum to waltz past tiring ticketing queues and learn more about this archeological site.
  • Walk past a plethora of amusing exhibits as you learn more about the Greek Acropolis.
  • Tour the most famous galleries, including the Archaic Gallery and the Parthenon Gallery.
  • Head out to the vast excavation site below the museum and discover a part of Athens you knew not of.
  • Upgrade your ticket to include an audio tour or a 4-hour walking tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
  • Admission to the underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood city
  • Guided tour of underground ancient neighborhood city (as per option selected)
  • Self-guided audio tour in English, French, Italian, Spanish & German (as per option selected)
  • 4-hour guided walking tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entry tickets to Acropolis Parthenon (as per option selected)
  • Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus & Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus (available in the combo)
  • Whisper audio set with earphones

Exclusions

  • Entry tickets to the Acropolis Museum (Acropolis Museum guided tour)
  • Tip: The best time to visit the Acropolis Museum is as early as possible when the crowd is less.
  • The audio tour lasts for 2 hours.
  • Guests have to carry their personal headphones or earphones if they upgrade their ticket to include an audio tour.
  • The museum will stay open until midnight on the full-moon day of August and on European Museum Day.
  • Pets and large baggage are strictly not allowed inside the museum.
  • All packages and backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor of the museum.
  • If you're an EU citizen under 25 or a non-EU citizen under 5, you get free entrance!
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Acropolis & Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Tickets
View of the Propylaea during Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Tour
Erechtheion temple with iconic Caryatids at Acropolis, Athens.
Entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens with visitors exploring the modern architecture.
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Tourist entering Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece
Temple of Athena Nike
Parthenon gallery at Acropolis museum Athens
Archives at Acropolis Museum
Acropolis & Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Tickets
View of the Propylaea during Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Tour
Erechtheion temple with iconic Caryatids at Acropolis, Athens.
Entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens with visitors exploring the modern architecture.
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Tourist entering Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece
Temple of Athena Nike
Parthenon gallery at Acropolis museum Athens
Archives at Acropolis Museum
Acropolis & Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Tickets
View of the Propylaea during Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Tour
Erechtheion temple with iconic Caryatids at Acropolis, Athens.
Entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens with visitors exploring the modern architecture.
Excavation Site Below the Museum
Tourist entering Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece
Temple of Athena Nike
Parthenon gallery at Acropolis museum Athens
Archives at Acropolis Museum
Combos
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Combo (Save 9%): Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

from €44.90
€40.84

9% off

Mobile ticket
Audio guide
  • 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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Ancient artifacts displayed inside Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece.
Guide explaining about exhibits to Tourists
Visitors exploring ancient artifacts inside Acropolis Museum, Athens.
Guide explaining about exhibits to Tourists
Visitors examining artifacts in Athens Acropolis Museum exhibit hall.
Tourist and guide inside Acropolis Museum
Excavation site at the Acropolis Museum, Athens, showcasing ancient artifacts and ruins.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.
Guide interacting with Tourists
Ancient artifacts displayed inside Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece.
Guide explaining about exhibits to Tourists
Visitors exploring ancient artifacts inside Acropolis Museum, Athens.
Guide explaining about exhibits to Tourists
Visitors examining artifacts in Athens Acropolis Museum exhibit hall.
Tourist and guide inside Acropolis Museum
Excavation site at the Acropolis Museum, Athens, showcasing ancient artifacts and ruins.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.
Guide interacting with Tourists
Ancient artifacts displayed inside Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece.
Guide explaining about exhibits to Tourists
Visitors exploring ancient artifacts inside Acropolis Museum, Athens.
Guide explaining about exhibits to Tourists
Visitors examining artifacts in Athens Acropolis Museum exhibit hall.
Tourist and guide inside Acropolis Museum
Excavation site at the Acropolis Museum, Athens, showcasing ancient artifacts and ruins.
Visitors exploring exhibits at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.
Guided Tours
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Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

from
€84
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Mobile ticket
3 hr. 30 min.
  • Ready with your Acropolis Museum tickets but want in-depth insights? This English-guided tour will give you all the insights.
  • Get the chance to see ancient objects unearthed from the Acropolis site, including statues of Athena, Poseidon, and Zeus.
  • Admire antiquities used by ancient Greeks over centuries in daily life like ceremonial vases, vessels with intricate carvings, bowls, and more!
  • In a one of its kind exhibit, view an intact excavation of an Athenian town displaying the ruins of roads, houses, and workshops.
  • Visit the Archaic Acropolis Gallery to see statues originally commissioned by aristocrats placed under skylights to recreate their original installations.
  • Ready with your Acropolis Museum tickets but want in-depth insights? This English-guided tour will give you all the insights.
  • Get the chance to see ancient objects unearthed from the Acropolis site, including statues of Athena, Poseidon, and Zeus.
  • Admire antiquities used by ancient Greeks over centuries in daily life like ceremonial vases, vessels with intricate carvings, bowls, and more!
  • In a one of its kind exhibit, view an intact excavation of an Athenian town displaying the ruins of roads, houses, and workshops.
  • Visit the Archaic Acropolis Gallery to see statues originally commissioned by aristocrats placed under skylights to recreate their original installations.

Inclusions

  • 1.15-hour guided tour of the Acropolis Museum
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entry tickets to Acropolis Museum (optional)
  • Guided tour & entry tickets to Acropolis Parthenon (optional)
  • Tip: If you are traveling with children, check out the Acropolis Kids Museum which has games, videos, and fun activities like an ancient cooking class for your little ones!
  • This experience does not include entry tickets to the Museum as ticket prices differ based on the type of visitor, season, and time of the year. You can purchase the tickets beforehand or from the Museum when you visit.
  • The exhibition is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the information desk and strollers from the cloakroom.
  • Guide dogs are permitted in the venue.
  • Guests can get a short Braille guide in Greek and English from the information desk.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Acropolis ruins in Athens with guided tour group exploring ancient citadel.
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View of Athen ruins
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Archives at Acropolis Museum
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Parthenon ruins with tourists on a guided tour in Athens, Greece.
Acropolis ruins in Athens with guided tour group exploring ancient citadel.
Athens tour of Theater Dionysus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
View of Athen ruins
Acropolis Museum Athens guided tour with view of ancient artifacts and Parthenon.
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Archives at Acropolis Museum
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Parthenon ruins with tourists on a guided tour in Athens, Greece.
Acropolis ruins in Athens with guided tour group exploring ancient citadel.
Athens tour of Theater Dionysus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
View of Athen ruins
Acropolis Museum Athens guided tour with view of ancient artifacts and Parthenon.
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Archives at Acropolis Museum
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Guided Tours
4.5(2,593)

Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

from
€84
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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3 hr. 30 min.
Itinerary
START POINT

Athens

1

Acropolis

Tickets included

The guide talks about historical significance & related stories.

2

Acropolis Museum

Tickets included

The guide talks about historical significance & related stories.
  • Beat the crowds with a walking tour of Athens' ancient citadel, the Acropolis, and delve deeper at the Acropolis Museum with an expert guide.
  • Go beyond the guidebooks with expert insights on the Acropolis and its treasures. Learn the stories behind the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and more.
  • Pass along exciting sites like the Theater of Dionysus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, The Temple of Asclepius, and more.
  • Explore the Acropolis Museum's modern halls, and see artifacts unearthed from beneath your feet through the captivating glass floors.
  • Enjoy the tranquility of the Acropolis bathed in the soft morning light and avoid the afternoon crowds with an early morning tour.
  • Beat the crowds with a walking tour of Athens' ancient citadel, the Acropolis, and delve deeper at the Acropolis Museum with an expert guide.
  • Go beyond the guidebooks with expert insights on the Acropolis and its treasures. Learn the stories behind the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and more.
  • Pass along exciting sites like the Theater of Dionysus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, The Temple of Asclepius, and more.
  • Explore the Acropolis Museum's modern halls, and see artifacts unearthed from beneath your feet through the captivating glass floors.
  • Enjoy the tranquility of the Acropolis bathed in the soft morning light and avoid the afternoon crowds with an early morning tour.

Inclusions

  • 4-hour guided walking tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
  • English-speaking guide
  • Avoid-the-line entry to Acropolis Parthenon
  • Avoid-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
  • Whisper audio set with earphones
  • Tip: Don't miss the Caryatid Porch at the museum, a captivating display of six female statues that once supported the roof of the Erechtheion.
  • The tour is not accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.
  • Baby strollers, large bags, luggage and pets are not allowed.
  • Due to Greek Orthodox Good Friday observances, archaeological sites will have adjusted opening hours. Specifically, on Good Friday (3rd May 2024), sites will be open from noon until 6:00 pm. Orthodox Holy Saturday (4th May 2024) hours will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • Please note: On days when 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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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Parthenon temple, Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Panathenaic stadium in Athens
Exterior of The Academy of Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins with columns in Athens, Greece, under a clear blue sky.
Hadrian’s Arc in Athens
Exterior of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens
Visitors strolling through the National Garden of Athens, Greece, surrounded by lush greenery and pathways.
Acropolis Museum
Acropolis and Parthenon tour
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Parthenon temple, Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Panathenaic stadium in Athens
Exterior of The Academy of Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins with columns in Athens, Greece, under a clear blue sky.
Hadrian’s Arc in Athens
Exterior of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens
Visitors strolling through the National Garden of Athens, Greece, surrounded by lush greenery and pathways.
Acropolis Museum
Acropolis and Parthenon tour
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Parthenon temple, Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Panathenaic stadium in Athens
Exterior of The Academy of Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins with columns in Athens, Greece, under a clear blue sky.
Hadrian’s Arc in Athens
Exterior of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens
Visitors strolling through the National Garden of Athens, Greece, surrounded by lush greenery and pathways.
Acropolis Museum
Guided Tours
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Combo: Acropolis + Acropolis Museum + Temple of Poseidon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

from
€175
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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10 hr.
Transfers included
Meals included
  • Enjoy a perfect overview of ancient and modern Greece with this full-day, guided tour from the Acropolis to Omonia Square.
  • Learn all about the world-famous archeological sites you visit with the help of your expert, English-speaking guide.
  • Enjoy photo-stop opportunities at the world’s first Olympic Games stadium, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, and much more..
  • Walk past Herodion and Dionysos Theater and get priority access to the Acropolis Museum.
  • Wonder at remarkable marble statues and other ancient artifacts at the Acropolis Museum - deemed to be one of the world’s best!
  • Relax and take in the remarkable sights of suburbian Athens on your scenic drive to Cape Sounion.
  • Enjoy a perfect overview of ancient and modern Greece with this full-day, guided tour from the Acropolis to Omonia Square.
  • Learn all about the world-famous archeological sites you visit with the help of your expert, English-speaking guide.
  • Enjoy photo-stop opportunities at the world’s first Olympic Games stadium, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, and much more..
  • Walk past Herodion and Dionysos Theater and get priority access to the Acropolis Museum.
  • Wonder at remarkable marble statues and other ancient artifacts at the Acropolis Museum - deemed to be one of the world’s best!
  • Relax and take in the remarkable sights of suburbian Athens on your scenic drive to Cape Sounion.

Inclusions

  • Entrance fees for the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon
  • English-speaking guide for Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon
  • Hotel pick up/drop off service
  • Transfers by luxury AC bus
  • Lunch
  • Headsets
  • Wi-Fi on the bus
  • All taxes

Exclusions

  • Beverages
  • Please Note: Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line and not security lines.
  • Please note that a passport or ID card is required.
  • This tour is wheelchair, pram/stroller accessible with appropriate wheelchair routes and elevator facility to reach Acropolis's top.
  • Please note: The updated meeting point address will be emailed if the hotel is not within the pickup zone.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Acropolis Museum ticketsAcropolis Museum

Acropolis Museum | Unveiling the legacy of Ancient Athens

Situated at the foot of the Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece, the Acropolis Museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. With its stunning collection of more than 4,000 sculptures, friezes, pottery, and other archaeological finds, including the famed Parthenon Marbles, it brings ancient Greek civilization to life. Its sleek design and interactive exhibits provide a dynamic and engaging experience, allowing you to connect with the stories and masterpieces from one of history’s greatest civilizations.

Know before you book your Acropolis Museum tickets

  • With over 4,000 artifacts spanning several centuries, there’s a lot of ground to cover. An Acropolis Museum guided tour with an expert guide is your best bet to understand the history and significance of the ancient relics displayed here. 
  • Guided tours are often offered separately from admission tickets and do not necessarily include access to the museum. While booking your tour, make sure you purchase entry tickets so that you don’t have to wait in long ticket queues on the day of your visit. 
  • The Acropolis Museum often sees long ticket queues, particularly during the peak summer season. Skip-the-line tickets will save you an hour or more of waiting time. With these tickets, you can explore the galleries at your own pace or upgrade to include a guided tour or a multilingual audio guide for an enhanced experience. Remember, you’ll still need to go through the security check, though.
  • In Athens on a short visit or looking for a budget-friendly way to see the attractions? Opt for combo tickets where you can pair your Acropolis Museum visit with other top attractions like the Acropolis and Parthenon or the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Save time and money and maximize your Athens experience!

Which Acropolis Museum ticket is best for you?

The Acropolis Museum

Skip-the-line tickets

Best for: Visitors who are short on time, those who want to explore at their own pace
Entry to the museum: Yes
Guide: Audio guide in 5 languages (optional)

  • With these skip-the-line tickets, you can gain direct, fast-track entry to the Acropolis Museum, allowing you to spend time exploring the artifacts instead of standing in long ticket queues.
  • You can upgrade your skip-the-line ticket to include a self-guided audio tour available in 5 languages. This allows you to explore at your own pace while learning in depth about this ancient historical landmark.

Recommended ticket:

  • Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Guided tours

Best for: Visitors who want to explore the museum in-depth
Entry to the museum: Depends on ticket purchased
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide

  • Consider taking a guided tour to explore ancient artifacts from the Athens Acropolis in depth at the Acropolis Museum.
  • Understand the history and significance of this ancient archaeological site, which was built in the 5th century BCE, with an expert English-speaking tour guide.

Recommended ticket:

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

Combo deals

Best for: Visitors who want to explore multiple Athens attractions
Entry to the museum: Yes
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide (depends on the ticket purchased)

  • Combo tickets offer great value by allowing you to see multiple Athens attractions and experiences with a single ticket. They are ideal for travellers looking to maximize their visit.
  • Apart from the Acropolis Museum, you can also visit the Acropolis archaeological site, Cape Sunion, and the Temple of Poseidon.

Recommended ticket:

  • Combo: Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
  • Combo: Acropolis + Acropolis Museum + Temple of Poseidon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

Explore the Acropolis Museum

A thematic museum, the Acropolis Museum, Athens, houses the findings from a single archaeological site – the Acropolis. The museum’s exhibition sections are on four levels. The ground, first, and third floors have both permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions, while the underground Level 1 is the excavation site.

The Acropolis Museum

Findings from the Slopes of the Acropolis

Location: Ground floor
Major exhibit: Loutrophoros

The Acropolis Museum’s first exhibition includes the artifacts found in the sanctuaries, theaters, and religious structures built on the slopes of the Acropolis Hill. From cookery pots to votive offerings for the worshipping of gods, this exhibition gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of the ancient Athenians.

The Acropolis Museum

The beginning of Acropolis History

Location: First floor
Major exhibits: Moschophoros, Caryatids

Learn about the history of the Acropolis starting from the 2nd millennium BC to the end of Antiquity. You will find objects that show the evolution of the citadel from a fortress to a place of worship, how the Acropolis looked during the Archaic period, and other monuments from Pericles’ building programme including the Erechtheion and the temple of Athena Nike.

The Acropolis Museum

The Parthenon Gallery

Location: Third floor
Main exhibit: Fragments of the Parthenon Frieze

The Acropolis Museum Parthenon Gallery houses the artifacts that were discovered inside the main shrine, including the pediment of the sanctuary and the metopes. Its layout and lighting will make you feel as if you are walking inside the Parthenon yourself.

The Acropolis Museum

The Archaeological Excavation

Location: Level 1
Major exhibits: Architectural fragments of ancient buildings, daily use pottery and items

Discover the ancient neighborhood of Athens that lies under the museum and get a glimpse into how the ancient Greeks lived from the Classical to the Byzantine periods. You can see the ancient baths, streets, villas, plumbing, etc. laid out, which was used by the settlement in ancient Athens.

The Acropolis Museum

Digital Museum

Location: Online

The Digital Museum has over 2,000 digitized objects that you can view on a virtual tour of the Acropolis Museum, Athens, from your home. The museum’s artifacts have been scanned in high definition, allowing you to enjoy them in a wide range of multimedia options such as audio-visual content, 3D images, and more.

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  • The Acropolis Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas of the museum are equipped with ramps and elevators, including all exhibition areas and galleries for the convenience of visitors with mobility issues.
  • All floors of the museum have wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
  • You can rent wheelchairs at the museum entrance for the duration of your visit, if required.
  • You can visit the museum accompanied by your service animal.
  • For visitors who are blind or have visual impairments, a Braille museum guide in Greek and English is available at the Information Desk.
The Acropolis Museum
  • Information Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Reading lounge
  • Multimedia center
  • Parents’ room
  • Children’s corner
  • Downloadable museum map 
  • Cafe and restaurant
  • Gift and souvenir shop
The Acropolis Museum
  • All visitors have to undergo a mandatory security check before entering the museum, including a check of their bags.
  • You can take photographs and videos of the Acropolis Museum for personal use but flash photography and the use of professional equipment like tripods, flashlights, etc. is not permitted. 
  • Photography and video filming are not allowed inside the Archaic Acropolis Gallery to prevent damage from light to sculptures that still retain traces of ancient colors.
  • You are not permitted to carry food or drinks inside the exhibition galleries.
  • Don’t touch the exhibits inside the museum. They’re centuries old and any handling might damage them.
  • Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode while inside the museum.
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  • Download and print a map of the museum so that you can easily navigate and explore the exhibits.
  • Avoid wearing skirts, tunics, or dresses. The Acropolis Museum has some transparent glass floors, and visitors on the lower floors have unimpeded views of the floors above.
  • Spend time in the upper galleries, especially the Acropolis Museum Parthenon Gallery which houses the huge friezes and pediments. They will give you an idea of how the Parthenon looked in its heyday.
  • The museum conducts various educational and informative talks, known as Gallery Talks, which you can attend to gain a better understanding of ancient Greek history and archaeology as well as the museum’s exhibits.
  • Pack light as you won’t be allowed to take large packages or backpacks inside the museum. You must deposit them in the museum’s cloakrooms.
Acropolis Museum Cafe patrons dining with view of ancient ruins in Athens, Greece.

Whether you’re looking to grab a bite between touring the galleries or want a full meal after your visit, the on-site Acropolis Museum cafe and restaurant have you covered.

  • Acropolis Museum cafe: Located on the ground floor, the cafe offers hot or cold drinks and traditional light snacks, with views of the museum’s underground archaeological excavations.
  • Acropolis Museum restaurant: From 12 noon onwards, the museum’s 700-square-meter restaurant offers a selection of traditional Greek dishes like stuffed vine leaves, taramosalata with shrimp, loukoumades, and grilled seafood. Its dining hall and terrace both provide unparalleled views of the Acropolis.

Other nearby restaurants:

  • Arcadia Restaurant: Just across the road from the Acropolis Museum, Arcadia Restaurant offers classic Greek dishes, with crowd favourites like fried calamari, lemon hummus, and traditional moussaka.
  • stork rooftop bar restaurant: Enjoy great cocktails and Greek-Mediterranean cuisine at the stork rooftop bar restaurant, a trendy eatery that offers unbeatable views of the Acropolis Hill.
  • Gargaretta | All Day Street Bistrot: For something slightly upscale, head to Gargaretta, an artsy bistro serving contemporary Greek cuisine with a twist. Don’t miss their calamari risotto and goat cheese croquettes.

Frequently asked questions about Acropolis Museum tickets

What’s included in Acropolis Museum tickets?

A standard Acropolis Museum ticket grants access to all permanent exhibitions and galleries within the museum, including the Parthenon Gallery, the Archaic Gallery, and the archaeological excavation visible beneath the atrium’s glass floor.

Are audio guides available? Are they included in the ticket?

Yes, you can learn more about the exhibits with an Acropolis Museum audio guide. They are not included in all tickets, so ensure you purchase a ticket that includes an audio guide.

Do all Acropolis Museum tickets include a tour guide?

No, not all tickets include a tour guide. You can book an Acropolis Museum guided tour separately or choose a ticket that includes one.

Is there a way to avoid the ticket queues?

Booking Acropolis Museum skip-the-line tickets online in advance is the best way to bypass long ticket queues. These tickets give you direct entry to the museum.

Should I book Acropolis Museum tickets in advance?

Yes, it’s best to buy your tickets online in advance. They guarantee your entry, especially during the peak season, when tickets sell out quite quickly.

Do I need to pay additional fees to visit any temporary or special exhibitions?

Your admission tickets include access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions within the Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece. You don’t need to pay any separate entry fees to see the special exhibits.

Can children visit the Acropolis Museum?

Yes, there are many activities for children to make their visit interesting. The museum offers educational booklets, a children’s map, stickers, drawing and painting supplies, puzzles, games, and toys to encourage their interaction with the exhibits. Children can play digital games and watch videos in the Kids Corner. There’s also a LEGO model of the Acropolis at the museum, made with 120,000 LEGO bricks.