Can you walk up to Acropolis?

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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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 problem with the Acropolis is that it is a relatively long hike (mostly uphill) from the entrance to get to the top. There are plenty of benches along the way where one can rest, but it would still be difficult for somebody who has walking limitations.

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Know Before You Visit Acropolis There is an elevator, located about 350 meters from the main entrance, available for people in wheelchairs and those with diminished abilities. Users of the elevator should contact in advance. Visitors with diminished abilities can use the Acropolis golf carts.

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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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This is a big no-no and there are signs all over the Acropolis warning visitors not to touch the marble. As tempting as it may be to touch a piece of marble that might have been carved by the sculptor Phidias himself, please restrain yourself. For the good of international relations.

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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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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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Yes, you can skip ahead of long lines by booking Acropolis tickets online. If you book tickets on the day of your visit, it could mean a wait time of around 2 to 3 hours. Purchasing skip-the-line tickets will allow you to save time.

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Are there bathrooms at the Acropolis of Athens? Yes, there are; by the main Entrance, by the side entrance -Dionysus Theater- and on top of the Acropolis by the old Museum.

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Is the Acropolis Museum worth it? Visiting the Acropolis Museum is absolutely worth it. You will get to see and hear about the art that was made 2400 years ago and how it is taken care of. Moreover, it is ranked 11th best museum in the world and 8th in Europe.

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Best time of the day: The best time to visit Acropolis is early in the day; the Acropolis gets busy between 11 AM and 2 PM.

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Wear good shoes – avoid wearing flip-flops! The stones are pretty slippery so the best choice would be shoes with good grip. If you don't have any but still want to visit Acropolis, be careful where you walk. If you can, avoid stepping on the shiny marble stones. Instead, choose the rough-looking areas.

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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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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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