Athens Walking Tours
About the Acropolis

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:

  • 1 January
  • 25 March
  • 1 May
  • Easter Sunday (20th April 2025) 
  • 25 December
  • 26 December

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.

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