Small to medium-sized backpacks are generally allowed at the Acropolis. However, large backpacks or bags that could be considered excessively bulky may need to be left at designated storage areas. It's advisable to carry only essential items and be prepared for security checks at the entrance.
No, strollers are not allowed inside the archaeological site of the Acropolis due to uneven surfaces and preservation concerns. We recommend using a baby carrier instead.
The Acropolis is open during the following hours:
Winter (November - March): 8 am – 5 pm
Last entrance 4.30 pm
Summer (April - October): 8 am - 8 pm
Last entrance to the Site at 7:30 pm
From September 1, the operating hours of the Archaeological Site will be, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as then:
1st to 15th September 08:00 – 19:30,
Last entry 19:00
16th to 30th September 08:00 – 19:00,
Last entry 18:30
1st to 15th October 08:00 – 18:30
Last entry 18:00 and
16th to 30th October 08:00 – 18:00
Last entry 17:30
The Acropolis is closed to the public on the following days:
Also on Good Friday (Orthodox Easter) the Acropolis opens at 12 pm. For 2025 Good Friday is on the 18th of April.
The Acropolis is partially accessible for people with disabilities and reduced mobility. You can see the accessible passage for people with disabilities at: http://theheartofancientathens.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Efaath_Acropolis_accessibility.jpg
There is an elevator available for wheelchairs, people with diminished abilities, and any parent attending two or more infants on her/his own. The elevator is located at about 350 m. far from the main entrance of the archaeological site.
The facility is not available during extreme weather conditions and strong winds.
No food, alcohol or refreshments are allowed inside the sites or museums. Only water.
The less crowded is our Early First Access 07:45 Acropolis group tour, which is from the Main entrance, since we reassure our hosting team and guides secure you with the first access in the Acropolis.
Also, mid-day and afternoon the less crowded Acropolis entrance is from the Southern entrance, from which we enter our groups from.
Everyday this may vary depending on different unforeseen circumstances.
Our guide Olesya was excellent. Very knowledgeable and caring for our family. She knew all the shade places to stand and the best places for photos and all the key artifacts in the musuem.
Edmund_L | Apr 2025 | Acropolis Tour
First entry tour was amazing to see Acropolis relatively empty and see the guards leaving after the raising of the flag. Highly recommend.
Lynn_T | Oct 24 | Early Access Acropolis
We entered when the Acropolis opened but there is so few crowds even compared to later in the day. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She turned the history into a story so we learned about and enjoyed our surroundings. Well worth it! She gave us plenty of freedom to take pics while the crowds were low as well :)Read more about - First Access Acropolis Tour, Beat the Crowds, Enjoy the Parthenon
Adam_G | Apr 25 | Early Access Acropolis
Cooking class was excellent. Lots of hands on and corresponding info regarding cooking the meal.
Joanne_W | Nov 24 | Cooking Lesson
Relaxing and informative tour of a beautiful and fascinating site by a guide who was clearly passionate about it.
Susan_L | Nov 24 | Acropolis Tour
Fantastic tour ! Dimitris was so knowledge and friendly ! We kept a perfect pace , stopping to hear more history! We would recommend this to everyone ! Loved it !
Trish | Nov 24 | Acropolis Tour
Fantastic setting. We had such a fun evening with Katerina who shared great stories as we cooked delicious food. They served us dinner outdoors overlooking the Acropolis, so the setting was even better than we were expecting.
Zoe | Sep 24 | Cooking Lesson
I crossed my fingers that this would be a good tour, but I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. Well I’m happy to say it exceeded my expectations and was a WONDERFUL way to spend a morning getting to know Athens.
Libby | Aug 24 | Athens Food Tour
Very interesting. Guide was great and loved that he found shade while he explained
Shamra | Aug 24 | Acropolis Tour
Amazing!!! Better than I thought it would be, so glad we went in the morning. Our guide was so passionate and informative, fantastic!!’
Sheryl D | Sep 24 | First Access Acropolis
It was an amazing experience! We were the 1st tour to enter the Acropolis! Olesya was our tour guide, she was AWESOME!!! She took the time to answer all our questions, we never felt rushed! We were able to take a lot of pictures! Thank you for the experience!
Nayelli | Sep 24 | First Access Acropolis
We enjoyed an excellent "highlights tour" through Athens Walking Tours in 2014. Based on that, we booked AGT40B (Acropolis & Parthenon... Extended Edition") for our return in 2024. The early start was worth the effort because we beat the crowds and heat. Niobe, our guide, was excellent. She was informative and easy to understand and walked at a manageable pace for the group of 15 to 20 people. She even knew a shady spot where we could get off our feet. It was particularly special to peer into the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, where we attended an outstanding concert the
garyp | Sep 24 | Acropolis & Parthenon, Extended Edition
Our guide was amazing, made a conscious effort to keep us cool. Stopping in the shade to talk and kept us engaged with relevant history/facts often relating it to where we were from.
Ryan | Jun 24 | Acropolis & Museum Tour
Niobe was fantastic, so knowledgeable and took wonderful care of us. It was warm but we always stopped in the shade. So much information on the history of Greece & the Acropolis. We had a wonderful walk. Recommend booking early morning if possible.
John | Jun 24 | Acropolis Tour
Very well organized tour. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly Guide. Seeing the temperatures and the crowds really the best way and time to visit the Acropolis.
Marco | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis Tour
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