How do you get to the Acropolis for free?

Entrance is free to all visitors on the following days:
  1. 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)
  2. 18 April (International Monument Day)
  3. 18 May (International Museum Day)
  4. The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)
  5. October 28th.
  6. Every first Sunday of the month, from November 1st to March 31st annually.




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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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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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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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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 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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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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The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world.

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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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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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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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There are on-site toilets on Acropolis Hill. 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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4. Wear a hat – Summer in Greece is hot so remember to wear a hat or cap when visiting Acropolis (especially when you arrive after 10 am). 5. Water – make sure you have enough water with you as you can't buy bottled water on the top of the Acropolis.

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Inclusions
  • Adult entry e-ticket for Acropolis Hill (with a time slot of your choice)
  • Entry to 6 archaeological sites: Acropolis and Slopes, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Olympieion Kerameikos, and Aristotle's School (Lykeion)
  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian & Spanish (optional)


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Athens Walking Tours. Is there an elevator to the Acropolis? who is entitled to use it ? Yes, there is an elevator at the Acropolis but only wheelchair or other other kinetic equipment users or doctor's certificate holders (certifying that there is a disability) are entitled to use it.

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All in all, the best time to visit the Acropolis during peak season is either early in the morning (8 am or 8.30 am) or late in the evening (6 pm). Note: The above recommendations apply for the peak season in Athens (May-October).

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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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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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