Visit Acropolis, the most famous and most visited monument in the world from the antiquity. Every year millions of visitors from all over the world come to admire this symbol of the Ancient Greek civilization and enjoy breathtaking views of Athens from the rocky outcrop.
Acropolis is an archaeological wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks of Athens.Visit the ancient Greek temple of Parthenon which is dedicated to Athena, the goddess of war as well as Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, Erecheion and Herodes Atticus from the top.
Marvel Parthenon and its amazing views on your own pace on this solo exploration of the very cradle of Western civilization. Towering over the capital, Acropolis is a very impressive sight, and walking around on its grounds, gives the visitor a feeling of awe and a true sense of the greatness of the ancient Greeks.
We would like to inform you that from the 5th of September 2023, the Ministry of Culture decided to implement timeslots as far as it concerns the visit to the Acropolis archaeological site, aiming to control the number of visitors per hour for the protection of the monument.
Therefore, we kindly ask you to inform us with the desired time for your visit to the Acropolis (ie. 8am - 9am/ 9am - 10am etc.).
Cancellation Policy: This activity is non-refundable
Cancellation Policy: This activity is non-refundable
Acropolis' opening hours: April to 15 September between 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (last admission at 7:30 PM), 16 to 30 September between 08:00 AM - 7 PM (last admission at 6:30 PM), October between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last admission at 5:30 PM), November to March 8:00AM - 5PM (last admission at 4.30PM).
Child policy: For infants aged 0-5 years old and for EU citizens aged less than 25 years old you must go to Acropolis ticket booth directly to receive a free ticket.
Audio guide:
The instructions on how to download your audio guide can be found on your voucher.There is no network signal at the Acropolis. Therefore, download your free audio tour before you reach the site. After that, you can enjoy your audio tour offlineYou should bring your own headphones.Each audio tour stop is geo-located, so to listen to all the information provided, please wait for the narration to be finished before you move forward to the next stop.A booking fee is applied to this service.
We would like to inform you that from the 5th of September 2023, the Ministry of Culture decided to implement timeslots as far as it concerns the visit to the Acropolis archaeological site, aiming to control the number of visitors per hour for the protection of the monument.
Therefore, we kindly ask you to inform us with the desired time for your visit to the Acropolis (ie. 8am - 9am/ 9am - 10am etc.).
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The best time to visit the Acropolis of Athens, is during the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and the heat, especially during the summer season.
During summer season, the archeological site of Acropolis closes at 08:00 pm, and the last entrance is at 07:30 pm.
During winter season it closes at 05:00 pm.
You will need 2 to 3 hours to explore the archaeological site of Acropolis.
Yes, Acropolis has a timed entry system, and guests can visit the archaeological site only on their selected timeslot during the operating hours. However, there is no time limit on the duration of your visit.