What are Athens Acropolis opening hours?

Today

Open 08:00–17:00

Last Admission

16:30

Acropolis

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday08:00–17:0016:30
Tuesday08:00–17:0016:30
Wednesday08:00–17:0016:30
Thursday08:00–17:0016:30
Friday (Today)08:00–17:0016:30
Saturday08:00–17:0016:30
Sunday08:00–17:0016:30

Apr 1 TO Aug 31 Timings

Days (Apr 1 TO Aug 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday08:00–20:0019:30
Tuesday08:00–20:0019:30
Wednesday08:00–20:0019:30
Thursday08:00–20:0019:30
Friday08:00–20:0019:30
Saturday08:00–20:0019:30
Sunday08:00–20:0019:30

Sep 1 TO Sep 15 Timings

Days (Sep 1 TO Sep 15)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday08:00–19:3019:00
Tuesday08:00–19:3019:00
Wednesday08:00–19:3019:00
Thursday08:00–19:3019:00
Friday08:00–19:3019:00
Saturday08:00–19:3019:00
Sunday08:00–19:3019:00

Sep 16 TO Sep 30 Timings

Days (Sep 16 TO Sep 30)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday08:00–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:00–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:00–19:0018:30
Thursday08:00–19:0018:30
Friday08:00–19:0018:30
Saturday08:00–19:0018:30
Sunday08:00–19:0018:30

Oct 1 TO Oct 15 Timings

Days (Oct 1 TO Oct 15)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday08:00–18:3018:00
Tuesday08:00–18:3018:00
Wednesday08:00–18:3018:00
Thursday08:00–18:3018:00
Friday08:00–18:3018:00
Saturday08:00–18:3018:00
Sunday08:00–18:3018:00

Oct 16 TO Oct 31 Timings

Days (Oct 16 TO Oct 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday08:00–18:0017:30
Tuesday08:00–18:0017:30
Wednesday08:00–18:0017:30
Thursday08:00–18:0017:30
Friday08:00–18:0017:30
Saturday08:00–18:0017:30
Sunday08:00–18:0017:30

Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday08:00–17:0016:30
Tuesday08:00–17:0016:30
Wednesday08:00–17:0016:30
Thursday08:00–17:0016:30
Friday08:00–17:0016:30
Saturday08:00–17:0016:30
Sunday08:00–17:0016:30
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Last entry: Half an hour before closing time

Acropolis of Athens is closed on:

Temple Of Athena Nike

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday08:00–18:30
Tuesday08:00–18:30
Wednesday08:00–18:30
Thursday08:00–18:30
Friday (Today)08:00–18:30
Saturday08:00–18:30
Sunday08:00–18:30

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Best time to visit the Acropolis

Weekday vs Weekend

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Peak season vs low season

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How long does it take to tour the Acropolis of Athens?

  • To explore the Acropolis of Athens properly, plan to spend 2–3 hours at the site itself. This allows enough time to walk up from either entrance, admire the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike, and take in the panoramic views of Athens.
  • If you include nearby attractions like the Theatre of Dionysus and Odeon of Herodes Atticus, extend your visit to 3–4 hours. Visitors who pair their Acropolis visit with the Acropolis Museum should plan for 5–6 hours total, as the museum’s artifacts provide valuable context to what you’ve just seen on the hill.
  • For a deeper dive, ideal for history enthusiasts, spend a half-day (around 6 hours) exploring at a relaxed pace, pausing for photos, and tracing the paths of ancient Athenians across this legendary archaeological complex.

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Frequently asked questions about the Athens Acropolis opening hours

Yes, the Acropolis of Athens is open daily. It is closed only on certain holidays like 1st January, 25th March, 1st May, Easter Sunday, and 25th and 26th December.

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