If you find yourself in Athens, you cannot miss visiting its crown, Acropolis! The ‘’sacred rock’’ of Acropolis offers a majestic view of the city while being surrounded by the classical elegance of the Parthenon and the Erectheion temples.

It remains open from 8:00 am to the sunset time which varies, of course, depending on the season. During summer you can surely visit it until 8:00 pm while in winter until 5:00 pm. 

There are two entrances to the Acropolis: the main one which is in the west and the side entrance (known as Dionysus Theater entrance), which is located in the southeast.

If you use the main one, you should know that it is usually very crowded. You should be prepared to wait long in the line to enter the site.

We, at the Athens Walking Tours, use only the Dionysus Theater entrance for all the advantages it offers us:

• Using the Dionysus Theater entrance you have the opportunity to see much more than the visitor using the main entrance. You will see the Dionysus Theater –the oldest and most important theater in Europe, the Thrasylus sponsor’s monument, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary and many more sites and monuments.

• The Dionysus Theater entrance is never as busy and crowded as the main one.

We, at the Athens Walking Tours, do take care though and purchase the tickets in advance for all our guests so, no lining up at all!

• By the Dionysus Theater entrance, there are many stores where you may get a snack or a coffee or a drink.

• Restroom facilities and Tourism Info just next to the Dionysus Theater entrance.

Acropolis Entrance Fees

The admission  for the Acropolis is: 

• 20€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 10€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• Free for children up to 18 years old (with valid ID or passport) and students from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round
• 10€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 10€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
  Free for all children up to 5 years old

Entitled to free admission are: 

• Tour Guides with professional license from the Hellenic Ministry of Development
• Teachers or parents accompanying children on primary and secondary education school visits
• Official guests of the Greek Public
• Visitors with disabilities from EU and non-EU countries and people accompanying them
• Archaeologists, with a current working identification card
• Journalists with a current identification card

Entrance is free to the Acropolis to all visitors on the following days:

• 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)
• 18 April (International Monument Day)
• 18 May (International Museum Day)
• The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)
• October 28th
• Every first Sunday of the month, from November 1st to March 31st annually

ENTRANCE FEES TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MUSEUMS OF ATTICA

(VALID AS OF JANUARY 01, 2022)

Below you can find information for the tickets and entrance fees for the major archeological sites of Athens. 
From November 1st to March 30th (01/11-31/03) of each year, a reduced rate applies exclusively to single-use tickets for all archaeological sites and museums belonging to the State.

Special Combo Ticket

There is a Special ticket package (combo) that covers 7 archaeological sites in Athens.

The cost is 30 € and there is only a Full Version. 

• It is valid for 5 days. It can be used for 5 days after the first entrance, which must have been realized within 5 days from the selected date.
• It is valid for
  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Ancient Agora of Athens Museum
  • Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos
  • Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos
  • Lykeion Archaeological Site
  • North slope of the Acropolis
  • Olympieio (Zeus Temple)
  • Roman Agora of Athens
  • South Slope of Acropolis
• It is valid for one admission per site 

Acropolis Northern and South Entrance

• 20€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 10€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 10€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 10€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Ancient Agora & Agora Museum

• 10€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 5€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 5€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 5€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Roman Agora

• 10€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 5€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 5€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 5€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Hadrian Library

• 6€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 3€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 3€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 3€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)

• 8€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 4€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 4€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 4€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Keramikos (site & museum)

• 8€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 4€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 4€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 4€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Aristoteles Lyceum

• 4€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 2€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 2€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 2€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

National Archaeological Museum

• 12€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 6€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 6€ for students outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• 6€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Entrance is free to all visitors on the following days:

• 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)

• 18 April (International Monument Day)

• 18 May (International Museum Day)

• The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)

• October 28th

• Every first Sunday, from November 1st to March 31st annually.

The following visitors are entitled to FREE ADMISSION:

• Tour Guides with a professional license from the Hellenic Ministry of Development

• Teachers or parents accompanying children on primary & secondary education school visits

• Official guests of the Greek Public

• Visitors with disabilities from EU and non-EU countries and people accompanying them

• Archaeologists, with a current working identification card

 B). The following visitors are entitled to FREE ADMISSION to the Acropolis Museum:

• Young persons under 24 years of age, from EU countries, with a current identification card

• Children under 5 years of age, from non-EU countries

• Students from Higher Education Institutions and Tour Guide Training Institutions, from EU countries, with current student identification card or International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

• ΙCOM and ICOMOS cardholders

• Teachers accompanying children on primary & secondary education school visits

• Journalists, with current journalists’ identification card

• Members of the ‘Friends of the Acropolis’ (EFA), with current membership card

• Visitors with disabilities (67% or more) from EU and non-EU countries and person accompanying them, with disability certificate by the Health Ministry or public sector medical report, clearly indicating disability and its percentage.

• Professors of Archaeology, with a current identification card

• Tour Guides with a professional license from the Hellenic Ministry of Tourism

• Greek unemployed citizens, with an identification card and current unemployment card

• Greek citizens performing their military service, with a current military service identification card

• Employees of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, with a current working identification card

• Members of the Greek Parliament

• Official guests of the Greek Public

Disclaimer: We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but opening hours and ticket prices might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors.

Entrance is free to all visitors on the following days:

• 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)
• 18 April (International Monument Day)
• 18 May (International Museum Day)
• The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)
• October 28th
• Every first Sunday of the month, from November 1st to March 31st annually

The following visitors are entitled to FREE ADMISSION: 

• All children under 5 years of age (with current identification to prove age)
• Young European citizens under 25 years of age (with valid indentification to prove age and nationality)
• Students from Higher Educational Institutions and Tour Guide Training Institutions, from EU countries, with valid student identification card or International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
• Tour Guides with professional license from the Hellenic Ministry of Development
• Teachers or parents accompanying children on primary & secondary education school visits
• Persons with disabilities (67% or over) and one escort, upon presentation of the certification of disability
• Archaeologists, with valid license
• Journalists by presenting their valid work permit.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but temrs and conditions might change without any prior notification. We assume no liability for changes or incorrect information. Please call the Acropolis Archaeological site to confirm at +30 210 3214172.

Entrance to the Acropolis Museum is free on:

• 25 March
• 18 May (International Museum Day)
• 28 October 

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but conditions might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors. Please call the Acropolis Museum to confirm at +30 210 9000900

The multi site (combo or combined) ticket is available at the cost of 30€. It is valid for 5 days and includes entrance to the Acropolis and 6 more Archaeological sites: Temple of Zeus, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Keramikos Cemetery and Lyceum of Aristotle. 

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but conditions might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors.

If you have already purchased a multi site (combined) 30€ ticket then you may also use it to visit the Agora and the Attalos Museum. This is a combined ticket, which, apart from the Acropolis, also includes entrance to 6 more Archaeological sites: Temple of Zeus, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos Cemetery and Lyceum of Aristotle. 

If you haven't purchased the combined ticket, then, the admission is: 

10€ for adults over 25 years of age from April 01 to October 31

5€ for adults over 25 years of age from November 01 to March 31

Free for young European citizens up to 25 years old (with valid proof of age and nationality) all year round

5€ for non European citizens up to 25 years old (with valid proof of age and nationality) all year round

5€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year round

Important Notice: We purchase tickets for you in advance, so you don’t have to wait in line. This complimentary service gives you immediate access to the sites listed on the tour. We ask that you please make sure you have enough cash (Euros) with you to purchase (commision free) the tickets on the spot.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but admission fees might change without any prior notification. We assume no liability for changes or incorrect information. Please call the Αncient Agora Archaeological site to confirm at +30 210 3210185.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but admission fees might change without any prior notification. We assume no liability for changes or incorrect information. Please call the Acropolis Museum to confirm at +30 210 9000900.

If you have already purchased a multi-site (combined) 30€ ticket then you may also use it to visit the Acropolis. This is a combined ticket, which, apart from the Acropolis, also includes entrance to 6 more Archaeological sites: Temple of Zeus, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos Cemetery and Lyceum of Aristotle. 

If you haven't purchased the combined ticket, then, the admission fee is: 

20€ for adults over 25 years of age from April 01 to October 31

10€ for adults over 25 years of age from November 01 to March 31

10€ for non European youth up to 25 years old (with valid proof of age and nationality) all year round

10€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all year round

Important Notice: Admission fees are not included in our tours' prices. We purchase the tickets for you in advance, so you don’t have to wait in line. This complimentary service gives you immediate access to the sites listed on the tour. We ask that you please make sure you have enough cash (Euros) with you to purchase (commission free) the tickets on the spot.

Entitled to free admission are:

• Young European citizens up to 25 years old (with current identification to prove age and nationality) all year round
• Children up to 5 years old
• Students from Tour Guide Training Institutions, with valid student identification card
• Tour Guides with professional license from the Hellenic Ministry of Development
• Teachers or parents accompanying children on primary and secondary education school visits
• Official guests of the Greek State
• Visitors with disabilities from EU and non-EU countries and person accompanying them
• Archaeologists, with valid license
• Journalists by presenting their valid work permit

Entrance is free to the Acropolis to all visitors on the following days:

• 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)
• 18 April (International Monument Day)
• 18 May (International Museum Day)
• The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)
• October 28th
• Every first Sunday of the month, from November 1st to March 31st annually

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but conditions might change without any prior notification. We assume no liability for changes or incorrect information. Please call the Acropolis Archaeological site to confirm at +30 210 3214172.