Book Acropolis Tickets & Tours

Explore Athens’ top landmarks with expert-guided tours, self-guided options, and multilingual audio guides that offer detailed historical insights.

• Everything you get: Depending on the option you choose, get entry to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and other major landmarks, a historian-crafted audio guide in multiple languages, access to the Acropolis Museum, and an audio guide for Athens’ Old Town.
• Why choose this? This gives you insight into the history, mythology, and architecture of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and other ancient sites.

Inclusions

• Entry to the Acropolis

• 2-hour expert-guided tour (based on option selected)

• Self-guided tour of the Acropolis (based on option selected)

• Historian-crafted audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish & Italian (based on option selected)

• Athens Old Town (Plaka) audio guide (based on option selected)

• Entry to Acropolis Museum (based on option selected)

• Offline access, audio narration & an online map (based on option selected)

Attractions covered:

• The Acropolis

• The Parthenon

• Temple of Athena Nike

• Odeon of Herodes Atticus

• Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus

• Erechtheion

• Propylaea

• Athens Old Town (Plaka) (based on option selected)

• Acropolis Museum (based on option selected)

• Acropolis Museum's underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood (based on option selected)

Exclusions

• Transfers

• Pick-up & drop-off facilities

• Food & drinks

• Tip: Use the lesser-known southeast entrance near the Theater of Dionysus for shorter lines and a scenic route to the Parthenon.
• A timed entry system is in place—reserve a date and time slot before visiting the Acropolis Parthenon. Arrive 30 minutes early, as entry is allowed 15 minutes before or after. Once inside, you can stay as long as you like!
• A wheelchair-accessible elevator is available for visitors with mobility issues (located near the Acropolis south slope entrance).
• Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
• The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.
• On free admission days, the Acropolis entry fee is already deducted from the tour price. These days include March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, October 28, and the first Sunday of each month from November to March.
• 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).

Concession eligibility:

• Children & young people (EU citizens): Individuals up to 25 years old from EU member-states are entitled to free admission upon presenting a valid ID or passport.
• Children & young people (Non-EU citizens): Those aged between 6 and 25 years are eligible for a reduced admission fee, and children up to 6 years old from non-EU countries are entitled to free admission upon presenting a valid ID.
• Senior citizens: Individuals over 65 years old from Greece or other EU member states are eligible for a reduced admission fee upon presenting a valid ID or passport.
• Persons with disabilities: Individuals with 80% disability or more, regardless of nationality, and one escort (if applicable), can avail of free admission upon presenting a valid disability certificate along with their ID or passport.
• Greek citizens (special categories): Greek families with many children (with children up to 25 years old, or any age if they have disabilities) are eligible for free admission upon presenting a valid large family certificate and Disability Certificate (if applicable). Greek unemployed citizens can also avail of free admission with a valid unemployment card and ID.

Enjoy a multilingual guided tour, offering in-depth insights into Athens' top landmarks in a small group of 20. Customize your experience with optional add-ons.

• Best for: Anyone looking to explore Athens’ most iconic landmarks with expert guidance, a small group setting, and flexible tour options.
• Everything you get: Depending on the ticket you choose, enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and Ancient Agora, entry to the Acropolis Museum, a visit to the Temple of Poseidon, Temple of Hephaestus, and Stoa of Attalos, plus a guided stroll through the city’s Old Town.
• Upgrade options: Private tours, luxury transfers, and lunch options available.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Acropolis & the Parthenon
• Entry to the Acropolis archaeological site
• Entry to the Acropolis Museum (based on option selected)
• Entry to the Temple of Poseidon (based on option selected)
• English, Spanish, French, or German-speaking guide (based on option selected)
• 2-hour Acropolis & Parthenon small group tour (based on option selected)
• 3.5-hour Acropolis & Acropolis Museum small group tour (based on option selected)
• 3-hour private Acropolis guided tour (based on option selected)
• Old Town (Plaka) neighborhood guided walking tour (based on option selected)
• Round-trip luxury AC bus transfers (based on option selected)
• Lunch (based on option selected)

Attractions covered:

• The Acropolis
• The Parthenon
• Temple of Athena Nike
• Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus
• Erechtheion
• Propylaea
• Acropolis Museum (based on option selected)
• Temple of Poseidon (based on option selected)
• Ancient Agora (based on option selected)
• Stoa of Attalos (based on option selected)
• Museum of the Ancient Agora (based on option selected)
• Temple of Hephaestus (based on option selected)
• Old Town (on private tour)

Exclusions

• Pick-up and drop-off facilities
  • Acropolis entry tickets (on private tour)

Inclusions

• Self-guided tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
• Entry to Acropolis
• Entry to Acropolis Museum
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, or German

Exclusions

• Tour guide
  • Headsets

• Tip: Beat the crowds at the Acropolis Parthenon by visiting early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Then, enjoy flexible entry to the Acropolis Museum, just a 10-minute walk away.
• A timed entry system is in place—reserve a date and time slot before visiting the Acropolis Parthenon. Arrive 30 minutes early, as entry is allowed 15 minutes before or after. Once inside, you can stay as long as you like!
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• On free admission days, the Acropolis entry fee is already deducted from the tour price. These days include March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, October 28, and the first Sunday of each month from November to March.
• 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).
• 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.

Concession eligibility:

• Children & young people (EU citizens): Individuals up to 25 years old from EU member-states are entitled to free admission upon presenting a valid ID or passport.
• Children & young people (Non-EU citizens): Those aged between 6 and 25 years are eligible for a reduced admission fee, and children up to 5 years old from non-EU countries are entitled to free admission upon presenting their passport.
• Senior citizens: Individuals over 65 years old from Greece or other EU member states are eligible for a reduced admission fee upon presenting a valid ID or passport.
• Persons with disabilities: Individuals with 80% disability or more, regardless of nationality, and one escort (if applicable), can avail of free admission upon presenting a valid disability certificate along with their ID or passport.
• Greek citizens (special categories): Greek families with many children (with children up to 25 years old, or any age if they have disabilities) are eligible for free admission upon presenting a valid large family certificate and Disability Certificate (if applicable). Greek unemployed citizens can also avail of free admission with a valid unemployment card and ID.

Inclusions Acropolis & Parthenon Entry Tickets

• Access to Acropolis & Parthenon

• Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus

• Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

• Athens City & Plaka audio guide in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• Sunset tour

• Roundtrip transfers

• English-speaking driver

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Russian on the bus

Acropolis & Athens City

• Tip: Look for the carving of a ship on the side of the Parthenon. This was a tribute to the maritime power of Athens.
• Have your passport, ID, and student ID ready for a seamless experience.
• 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 (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.
• 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).

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• Tip: Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy a meal with a view of Cape Sounion.
• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

Inclusions Athens hop-on hop-off tour

• 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

• Access to Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni routes

• Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian

• Free Wi-Fi onboard

• Free map of the city

• Complimentary headsets for audio guide

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Access to Acropolis site and Parthenon

• Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus

• Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

Please click here for the detailed route maps and boarding points and here for timetable.

Orange Line: Athens

• First Bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
• Last Bus: 7.30pm from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
• Frequency: every 15mins
• Popular Stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium

Blue Line: Piraeus

• First Bus: 9:30am from Acropolis
• Last Bus: 5:30pm from Acropolis
• Frequency: every 1.15 hour
• Popular Stops: Planetarium, Piraeus

Yellow Line: Glyfada

• First Bus: 10am from Acropolis
• Last Bus: 6:30pm from Acropolis
• Frequency: every 2 hours
• Popular Stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach

Green Line: Vouliagmeni

• First Bus: 10.38am from Divani Apollon
• Last Bus: 5:18pm from Divani Apollon
• Frequency: every 2-3 hours
• Popular Stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Athens hop-on hop-off tour

• Tip: If you wish to visit Acropolis during your HOHO tour, then use the Blue Line.
• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Tip: The Acropolis complex attracts tourists from all around the globe and gets crowded during peak hours. It's recommended that you visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid large crowds and enjoy a more tranquil visit.
• This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
• Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line and not security lines.

One pass for Athens: top sites, transport, mobile data, and day trips with full flexibility.

• Everything you get: Enjoy access to the Acropolis & Parthenon with an audio guide, 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, 3GB e-SIM data, and entry to 1, 2, or 3 top attractions of your choice, like the Acropolis Museum, Temple of Poseidon, or a Delphi day trip.
• Why choose this: Get unbeatable value and total flexibility with this Athens pass—it combines history, transport, and data with access to iconic sites and day trips.
• Upgrades: Choose the Premium pass for visiting 2 extra attractions or go Deluxe for 3—more sightseeing, better value!

Inclusions

• Choice of 1/2/3 of Athens' top attractions
• Museums: Acropolis & Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Athens National Archaeology Museum
• Tours: Athens to Temple of Poseidon sunset guided tour or Athens to Delphi Site guided tour
• Athens Theatre Show: Medea and Other Friends tickets
• Access to 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
• City, tram & metro map
• 3 GB internet data (e-sim)
• Get the complete list of attractions here

Exclusions

• Entry fee for Temple of Poseidon