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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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. If you only want to visit Acropolis Hill without the Acropolis Museum, this Acropolis Skip the Line Ticket is perfect.
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.
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.
In summer, the height of the tourist season (May to September), you can wait up to two hours in a queue to buy tickets. You will probably have read that the south entrance is much quicker. This advice is usually coming from people who visited the Acropolis five or more years ago.
Acropolis Main EntranceThis 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.
Acropolis Entrance FeesThe 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.
You can visit the Museum before or after the Acropolis (do note you'll need a separate ticket). It comes down to personal preference, however, if you only have one day, I'd recommend visiting the Acropolis first to avoid the crowds. Only after, move on to the Museum.
Can I book a combined ticket for my visit to the Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis site? The Museum's ticket is independent from the ticket to the Acropolis and other associated archaeological sites. You can acquire general admission tickets either from the Museum's Ticket Desk or via the e-ticketing service.
WE RECOMMEND YOU BUY YOUR ACROPOLIS TICKETS ONLINEMake 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.
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.
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.
The ancient citadel known as Acropolis is undoubtedly the most famous attraction in all of Athens. One of the main draws of the complex is the Parthenon, a historic temple that was built in honor of the goddess Athena. However, visiting this world-renowned site is not possible on a rainy day.