Is the Acropolis Museum separate from the Acropolis?

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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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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The Athens Acropolis Combo ticket includes entry to iconic sites such as the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, The Erechtheion, The Propylaea, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Olympieion, Kerameikos, Aristotle's Lykeion, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Poseidon, ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Although there are water fountains in the Acropolis, we highly recommend that you always carry with you a water bottle as it can get very hot during the summer months. Note that you can only take water inside the Acropolis, other types of drinks are not permitted.

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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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You can get to the main entrance by walking about 12 minutes from the Monastiraki metro station or if you prefer to catch a bus, Number 230 stops at the foot of Acropolis hill. From here it takes about 6 minutes to reach the entrance.

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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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