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Acropolis Museum tickets & tours
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- 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
- Self-guided audio tour in English, French, Italian, Spanish & German (optional)
Optional
- 4-hour guided walking tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- English or Spanish-speaking guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Parthenon
- Whisper audio set with earphones
- 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.
Combo: Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets
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€53.50
- 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
- Athens Old Town & Plaka audio guide in English
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).
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.
- 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.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 mins
MODE OF TRANSFERBus/Coach
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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tours
Combo: Acropolis + Acropolis Museum + Temple of Poseidon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
- 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
- Full-day guided tour of Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Cape Sounion
- English-speaking guide
- Luxury AC coach hotel transfers from central Athens
- Lunch
- Entry to Acropolis
- Entry to Acropolis Museum
- Entry to Temple of Poseidon
- Whispers audio set
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 get to the top of Acropolis.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Top things to do in Athens
Why visit the Acropolis Museum
Ancient treasures: The Acropolis Museum showcases over 4,000 artefacts from the Acropolis of Athens, covering the Archaic, Classical, and Roman periods.
Parthenon Gallery: Experience the unique Parthenon Gallery, where the original friezes and metopes from the Parthenon are displayed.
Glass-floor atrium: Walk over the glass-floor atrium built above ancient Greek ruins. This transparent floor gives visitors a unique glimpse of the ongoing archaeological excavations below.
Caryatids Hall: Admire the Caryatids Hall, which houses the iconic Caryatid statues - marble columns fashioned in the shape of female figures. These Caryatids once adorned the Erechtheion.
Spectacular views: The museum's terrace is an excellent vantage point and provides panoramic views of the Acropolis, Athens, and the surrounding historic hills and mountains of Attica.
Which Acropolis Museum ticket is best for you?
If you are short on time
Go for: Skip-the-line tickets
- With skip-the-line tickets, you can gain direct, fast-track entry to the Acropolis Museum, allowing you to spend time exploring the artefacts instead of standing in ticket lines.
- 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.
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If you want to explore in-depth
Go for: Guided tours
- Consider taking a guided tour to explore ancient artefacts from the Acropolis in Athens in depth at the Acropolis Museum.
- Understand the history and significance of this ancient archaeological site, which was built in the 5th century BC, with an expert English-speaking tour guide.
Recommended ticket:
If you want to explore beyond
Go for: Combo tickets
- With combo tickets, you can visit multiple attractions and experiences with a single ticket.
- Apart from the Acropolis Museum, you can also visit the Acropolis archaeological site, Cape Sunion, and Temple of Poseidon, or take a 2-day hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Athens.
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Explore the Acropolis Museum
A thematic museum, Acropolis Museum houses the findings from a single archaeological site - the Acropolis of Athens. The exhibition sections of the Acropolis Museum are on four levels. The ground, first, and the third floor have permanent and temporary exhibitions while underground level-1 is the excavation site.
Ground Floor - Findings from the Slopes of Acropolis
The first exhibition of the Acropolis Museum on the ground floor includes the artifacts found from the slopes of the Acropolis. From cookery pots to votive offerings for the worshipping of gods, this exhibition gives you a glimpse into the ancient lifestyle of Athenians.
First Floor - The Beginning of Acropolis History
Learn about the entire 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 rock from a fortress to a place of worship, how Acropolis looked during the Archaic period and other monuments from the Pericles’ program including the Erechtheion and the temple of Athena Nike.
Third Floor - The Parthenon Hall
On the third floor, you will reach the Parthenon Gallery that shows the artifacts that were discovered inside the shrine, the pediment of the sanctuary, and the metopes. It has been placed in a lighted environment to make the visitors feel as if they are walking inside the Temple of Athena Parthenon.
Level 1 - The Archaeological Excavation
Discover the ancient neighborhood of Athens that lies under the museum to get a glimpse into how the ancient Greeks lived from the classical to the byzantine period. This includes ancient baths, streets, villas, plumbing, etc. that the settlement used in ancient Athens.
Digital Museum
Digital Museum has over 2,000 digitized objects to allow guests to enjoy the Acropolis Museum virtual tour from the safety of their homes. The artifacts of the museum have been scanned in high definition and guests can enjoy a wide range of multimedia options such as audio-visual content, 3D images, and more.
Acropolis Museum collection
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Plan your visit to the Acropolis Museum
Timings
Getting there
Best time to visit
Facilities
Rules
Visitor tips
Winter Season (1 November - 31 March)
Monday to Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM. The last entry is at 4:30 PM.
Friday: 9 AM - 10 PM. The last entry is at 9:30 PM.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM - 8 PM. The last entry is at 7:30 PM.
Summer Season (1 April - 31 October)
Monday: 8 AM - 4 PM. The last entry is at 3:30 PM.
Tuesday to Sunday: 8 AM - 8 PM. The last entry is at 7:30 PM.
Friday: 8 AM - 10 PM. The last entry is at 9:30 PM.
Closed on: 25th and 26th December, 1st January, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and 1st May.
Altered timings: 24th December, 31st December, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, August Full Moon
Duration of visit: Approximately 2 hours.
Acropolis Museum Address: Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
- By bus: 24, 40, 57, 103, 106, 108, 111, 126, 134, 135, 136, 137, 155, 206, 208, 227, 230, 237, 790, 856, Α2, Α3, Α4, Β2, Β3, Β4, Ε2, Ε22
Nearest bus stop: Makrigianni - By trolley: Lines 1, 5, 15
Nearest trolley stop: Makrigianni - By metro: Line M2 (Anthoupoli - Elliniko)
Nearest metro station: Acropoli - By tram: T6
Nearest tram station: Leoforos Vouliagmenis - By train: Phix is the closest train station to the Acropolis Museum. It is an 11-minute walk away.
- By car: Street parking is available on Veikou, Hatzichristou, Parthenonos streets along with Falirou Street and Rovertou Gali Street.
- By bicycle: Designated bike racks are located at the museum's main entrance and at the Acropoli Metro station entrance.
- Winter is the best time to visit the Acropolis Museum as the weather is pleasant, so you will be able to explore the archaeological sites comfortably as well.
- If you are planning a visit in the summer, then arrive at the museum after 10 AM or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowd.
- Museum map: Visitors can download and print the map of the museum for easy touring of the exhibition galleries.
- Gallery talks: The museum's Department of Educational Programs conducts various educational and informative talks, which visitors can attend to gain a better understanding of ancient Greek history and archaeology.
- Refreshments: The Acropolis Museum restaurant offers traditional meals and drinks that visitors can enjoy after exploring the museum and the archaeological site.
- Shop: The Acropolis Museum shop and bookstore allow visitors to buy souvenirs, books, and a variety of gifts.
- Photography: Visitors 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.
- No large bags: 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.
- Security check: All visitors have to undergo a mandatory security check before entering the museum, including a check of their bags.
- No food or drinks: Visitors are not permitted to carry food or drinks inside the exhibition galleries.
- No touching: Visitors should not touch the exhibits inside the museum.
- Mobile phones: Keep your mobile phone silent inside the museum and avoid using it on the tour of the exhibition galleries.
- Arrive early at the Acropolis Museum so you can explore the site without many people around, ensuring a peaceful visit.
- Avoid wearing skirts, tunics, or dresses to the Acropolis Museum. The museum has some transparent floors, and visitors on the lower floors have unimpeded views of the floors above.
- Set aside at least two hours for your visit to the Acropolis Museum so that you can explore everything it has to offer.
- Spend time in the upper galleries that house the huge friezes and statues. They will give you an idea of how the Parthenon looked in its heyday.
- Book your Acropolis Museum tickets in advance so that you can skip the line and enter on your desired date.
- Attend gallery talks offered by the Acropolis Museum’s archaeologist-hosts and enjoy a tour of the exhibits to learn interesting facts about ancient Athens.
Frequently asked questions about Acropolis Museum tickets
Q. How much do Acropolis Museum tickets cost?
A. Acropolis Museum tickets start from at €12.
Q. What is the best way to buy Acropolis Museum tickets?
A. The best way to purchase Acropolis Museum tickets is by booking them online.
Q. Why should I buy Acropolis Museum tickets online?
A. Buying your Acropolis Museum tickets online saves you the time of standing in long ticket queues on the day of your visit. You can enjoy the convenience of booking from your home, and you don’t have to worry about ticket availability. You can also get vouchers for amazing discounts and deals.
Q. Is it possible to book Acropolis Museum tickets on the same day?
A. We recommend that visitors buy their Acropolis Museum tickets online in advance as the slots are usually booked for a month or so in advance. Moreover, tickets are subject to availability at the ticket counter. So, if you don’t wish to be disappointed, then we recommend you book your tickets online in advance.
Q. Who can avail the Acropolis Museum discount, if any?
A. For Acropolis Hill tickets - Senior citizens aged 65 years or above from Greece and other EU member states and the European Economic Area can get discounted tickets on the presentation of an ID or passport (valid from 1 Apr to 31 Oct). For non-EU citizens aged between 6-25 years, ticket prices are reduced on presentation of passport (valid from 1 Apr to 31 Oct).
For Acropolis Museum tickets - Senior citizens from Greece and EU countries can get reduced ticket pricing on ID verification. Citizens from non-EU countries aged below 18 years can avail discounted tickets too.
Q. Who can enter the Acropolis Museum for free?
A. For Acropolis Hill tickets - European citizens aged between 0 to 25 years can avail themselves of free admission.
For Acropolis Museum tickets - EU citizens aged between 0-18 years can enjoy free admission.
Q. What is the cancellation policy for Acropolis Museum tickets?
A. Skip the Line Acropolis Museum Entrance tickets cannot be amended, canceled, or rescheduled once booked. You can cancel the Skip the Line Acropolis Museum & Athens City Tour and Acropolis Hill, Museum & Parthenon Tickets With Mobile Audioguide tickets 24 hours prior to the schedule.
Q. Do I need to print my Acropolis Museum tickets?
A. No, you do not need to print the Acropolis Museum tickets. You can show the tickets on your mobile to gain entry into the museum.
Q. How long do I need to spend at the Acropolis Museum?
A. Visitors will need at least two hours at the Acropolis Museum to explore the area and make the most of their visit.
Q. Do you need an ID to enter the Acropolis Museum ?
A. Yes, you need to bring a photo ID to gain entry into the Acropolis Museum. Any photo ID with a clear picture of the ticket holder will work.
Q. What can I see with my Acropolis Museum tickets?
A. There are three Acropolis Museum tickets available for visitors. With Skip the Line Athens Acropolis Museum Entrance Tickets, you can see the Acropolis Museum. The Skip the Line Acropolis Museum & Athens City Tour will take you on a tour of both the Acropolis Museum and the Athens City. Finally, with Acropolis Hill, Museum & Parthenon Tickets With Mobile Audioguide, you can see the Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis archaeological site (with Parthenon).