Is it worth going to Acropolis Museum?

Definitely yes. The Acropolis Museum is one of the most intriguing attractions in Athens and one of the most important museums in Europe.



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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.

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The Acropolis Museum is something different from the Acropolis. The Acropolis, in fact, is an ancient citadel that sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking Athens. There you can visit the remains of numerous ancient buildings of historical significance. The most well-known building is the Parthenon.

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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 Museum is focused on the finds from the Acropolis, while the National Archeological Museum collects major finds from all over Greece. The Acropolis Museum has a unique design and better views of Athens and the Acropolis. The NAM is much bigger and way more interesting. Do both if you can.

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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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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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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.

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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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Avoid long lines: Buying skip-the-line tickets guarantees priority access to the Acropolis, which means you can skim past huge crowds and enter straight into the attraction. Reduce waiting time: Your waiting time gets reduced from a few hours to a few minutes because you get priority entry.

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


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