Can you walk up to the Acropolis at night?

Visit the Acropolis late in the evening This way, you will enjoy the sunset from the Hill, admiring the panoramic view of Athens and the sweet light of the sun caressing the white marbles of the monuments. During peak season, the Acropolis site is closed at 8 pm. So the recommended starting time for your tour is 6 pm.



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Athens is generally a safe city to visit, but as with any big city, tourists should exercise caution, especially when walking around at night. Some areas of the city can be less safe than others, so it's important to be aware of your surroundings and take basic precautions to ensure your safety.

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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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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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The metro is always safe, and 21:30 is just the start of the evening in Athens. Just take normal precautions regarding pickpockets (no wallet in back pocket etc.).

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Store opening hours Large international clothing brands and smaller stores on the city's main arteries open Monday to Friday from 9am till 9pm. On Saturdays, the shops close at 6pm. Usually, the smaller and more traditional shops in Athens close at lunch time, from approximately 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

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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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Acropolis Museum Hours
  • Monday: 8 am – 4 pm / Last entry: 4:30 pm.
  • Friday: 8 am – 10 pm / Last entry: 9:30 pm.
  • Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm / Last entry: 7:30 pm.


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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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Walking around Omonia, Patissia, or Exarchia at night is a definite no. Some areas of Monastiraki, Ermou, Psiri, and Syntagma Square, although central, are also pretty sketchy. There are a lot of people sleeping rough close to Monastiraki station and petty theft increases in this area after dark.

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Athens has a relatively low crime rate (similar to London's) compared to many European, and certainly US cities.

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The most widespread crimes to affect Greece are human trafficking, people smuggling and drug crime. A number of global organized crime groups operate these trafficking rings in Greece, engaging also in large-scale theft - particularly works of art - and financial crime.

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Yes, you can purchase tickets right before you enter the site, however, we recommend you book your Acropolis skip-the-line tickets well in advance. If you wait until the day of your visit, the tickets may be sold out.

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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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