What should I wear to visit the Acropolis Athens?

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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As long as you are wearing clothes you'll be fine. August may be the hottest time to be on the Acropolis and most people should dress lightly, shorts, short sleeve shirts, hat and bring lots of water.

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Shoes with Good Traction I recommend shoes with good traction to have sure footing as you're looking up at the striking columns and carvings on the Parthenon. During my visit I was wearing cheap and slippery shoes.

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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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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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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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10. Schedule enough time for your visit. 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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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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Here are some tips for visiting the Acropolis of Athens: Dress appropriately: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that covers your shoulders and legs, as revealing clothing is not allowed.

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Water – make sure you have enough water with you as you can't buy bottled water on the top of the Acropolis. There is a drinking water fountain though. 6. Bathrooms – I did not notice any bathrooms on the site, but I might have missed them with all the crowds around.

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What's the difference between Acropolis and the Parthenon? 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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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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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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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 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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