Can you just walk to the Acropolis?

You can get to the main entrance by walking about 12 minutes from the Monastiraki metro station or if you prefer to catch a bus, Number 230 stops at the foot of Acropolis hill. From here it takes about 6 minutes to reach the entrance.



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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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You are not allowed to walk onto the Parthenon but you can walk around the entire circumference of it.

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WE RECOMMEND YOU BUY YOUR ACROPOLIS TICKETS ONLINE Make the most of your Acropolis visit and skip the long lines by purchasing your tickets online in advance! Enjoy priority entry and a stress-free experience.

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Acropolis Main Entrance This is the entryway you'll get access to if you buy a normal Acropolis ticket online. 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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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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It was not easy, but it was not overly difficult. The angles were somewhat steep and it was a near consistent climb, but something almost anyone could do. You do not need to be in peek physical condition to make the trek. The key is always to take your time and move at your own pace.

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It depends on several factors. If there are lots of cruise ships in port, there can be may thousands of visitor; the Parthenon gets 1 million a year. If you have no mobility problems, then the assent may take you around 15 minutes but you will want to stop a couple of times to take photos.

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The inclined elevator leading to the Acropolis of Athens The lift, with a change of inclination ranging from 38 to 78 degrees, connects Peripatos (an ancient road located at the foot of the Acropolis) with Erechtheus (the temple of the famous Caryatids), on the north side of the Acropolis, in less than a minute .

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Entrance is free to all visitors on the following days:
  • 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)
  • 18 April (International Monument Day)
  • 18 May (International Museum Day)
  • The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)
  • October 28th.
  • Every first Sunday of the month, from November 1st to March 31st annually.


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Acropolis is the area the Parthenon sits on. The Acropolis is the high hill in Athens that the Parthenon, an old temple, sits on. I originally thought they were different ancient structures, but I was incorrect. Acropolis is the hill and the Parthenon is the ancient structure.

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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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Here's what you need to know.
  • The Best Time to Visit the Acropolis Is as Early as Possible.
  • Don't Use the Main Entrance.
  • Buy Your Acropolis Tickets in Advance.
  • Pay Attention to the Opening Hours.
  • Wear Appropriate Clothing.
  • Head Straight to the Top, Then Work Your Way Back.
  • Don't Forget the Acropolis Museum.


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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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