Can you buy Acropolis tickets in person?

While you can purchase your tickets on-site, if you don't wish to waste your time standing in long queues, it is best to purchase your tickets online. Make sure to check Acropolis timings before you make your visit, as their closing times change between winter and summer.



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It is possible to buy tickets for the Acropolis at the site itself. There are two entrances to the Acropolis, and at both you can buy tickets.

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Although the tickets usually don't sell out, we recommend you buy your tickets in advance and online, so you can skip the long waiting lines at the ticket booth.

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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.

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Acropolis Main Entrance Because of its popularity and visibility, visitors should expect to wait anywhere from 20-30 minutes at the main gate, depending on when they visit.

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Choose between a combo ticket, skip-the-line entry, or a guided tour. While you can purchase your tickets on-site, if you don't wish to waste your time standing in long queues, it is best to purchase your tickets online.

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When visiting the Acropolis, only bring the essentials with you, like your wallet, documents, phone, and water bottles. Any backpack or a larger bag will have to be left at the check-in before entering the Acropolis.

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To avoid the crowds, consider adjusting your visit times. The ideal moments to explore the Acropolis with fewer people are early mornings or later afternoons. Plan to arrive shortly after the site opens at 8 am, or visit in the late afternoon, taking advantage of the extended summer closing time of 8 pm.

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The Acropolis is a hill of 156 meters/ 512 feet high and there is no lift. This means you have to walk all the way up on foot. Usually, it's not a problem, when you take your time at the several monuments you pass. The Acropolis has about 2 million visitors a year, who all walk up the hill.

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Walk to Athens Acropolis Except for the final ascent from the Parthenon's entrance, the trek takes 20-30 minutes and is not particularly difficult.

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Plan to arrive by 7:30 a.m. to be close to the start of the line. From November through March, the Acropolis is open from 08:30 a.m until 5:00 p.m. Although it's not open for as long at this time of year, you've actually got more flexibility about when you go due to the reduced visitor numbers.

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A. If you're visiting Athens Acropolis during peak hours, you should choose the side entrance located on the southern side of the hill.

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Some people like to visit after they see The Acropolis, others before. That really is a personal choice. Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission: 4:30 p.m.)

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The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.

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  • From Philopappou hill. From its rocky boom to 156 m above sea level, the Acropolis dominates Athens. ...
  • From the hill of the Lycabette. ...
  • Anafiótika at the foot of the Acropolis. ...
  • From the café in the Acropolis Museum. ...
  • Along the Dionysiou-Areopagitou promenade.


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Even with just one day in Athens, you'll be pleased to know you can visit the Acropolis and many of the main historic sites in this time. The city is of course one of the oldest in the world, and no visit is complete without visiting some of the ancient sites.

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Athens is one of the best cities in Europe to explore on foot. Even with just one day in Athens, you'll be pleased to know you can visit the Acropolis and many of the main historic sites in this time.

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