How much does it cost to climb the Acropolis?

Acropolis Entrance Fees The 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.



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Average speaking you need around 1.5 - 2 hours to ascend the hill and see the monuments of the Acropolis. Of course, you can spend as long as you want and taking as many pictures as you wish, then add some extra strolling and picture time to it.

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Acropolis Entrance Fees The 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.

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Experience this 1.1-mile loop trail near Athens, Attica. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Be prepared to walk up the Acropolis hill 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. It's definitely worth it!

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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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