| Main entrance (West Gate, Dionysiou Areopagitou Street) | Near Acropolis Metro Station, by the base of the Propylaea | General visitors, skip-the-line tickets, and most guided tours | Longest queues (20–60 min in summer); main entry for all group tours. | 
| Southeast entrance (near the Acropolis Museum) | Junction of Makrygianni Street and Dionysiou Areopagitou | Independent visitors, skip-the-line tickets, museum + Acropolis combos | Shorter waits (~15–30 min); ideal for early arrivals and those combining museum entry. | 
| North entrance (restricted) | Near the Ancient Agora and Areopagus Hill | Limited access for groups/exits only | Often used as an exit route; not always open for entry. |