Is there an entry fee for the Parthenon?

One-day tickets to the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, cost 20 euros (about $22) per person; five-day unified tickets are 30 euros (or about $32.50) each. Visitors are not permitted to enter the Parthenon due to its fragile state, but you can look at and take photos of the attraction's exterior.



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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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It is possible to buy tickets for the Acropolis at the site itself. There are two entrances to the Acropolis, and at both you can buy tickets.

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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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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.

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Wear good shoes – avoid wearing flip-flops! The stones are pretty slippery so the best choice would be shoes with good grip. If you don't have any but still want to visit Acropolis, be careful where you walk. If you can, avoid stepping on the shiny marble stones. Instead, choose the rough-looking areas.

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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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You are not allowed to walk onto the Parthenon but you can walk around the entire circumference of it.

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Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum: Ancient Athens Guided Tour. 3 hr. 30 min.

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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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At the centre of the Acropolis is the Parthenon or Temple of Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin). East of the entrance and north of the Parthenon is the temple known as the Erechtheum.

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How long does it take to tour the Parthenon? On average, typical visitor spends 60 minutes in the museum. Some visitors spend 15 - 30 minutes, while others spend a few hours in the museum and Centennial Park.

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