Entrance prices Acropolis & Practical Information

Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Entrance Fees 

High season admission: 1 April – 31 October: Acropolis: EUR 20 per person (25+) – full admission or EURO 10 per person –
reduced admission: 6 to 25 y.o. from non-EU countries. Free admission: 6 to 25 y.o. from EU countries | kids up to 5 years from any country  

Acropolis Museum: EUR 10 per adult (18+) – full admission or EURO 5 – reduced admission: 6 to 18 y.o. from non-EU countries. Free admission: 6 to 18 y.o. from EU countries | kids up to 5 years from any country  
*Age must be confirmed with a copy of the ID or passport

Low season admission: 1 November – 31 March: Acropolis: EUR 10 per person (25+) – reduced admission – EUR 10: 6 to 25 y.o. from non-EU countries. Free admission: 6 to 25 y.o. from EU countries | kids up to 5 years from any country  

Acropolis Museum: EUR 5 per adult (18+) – reduced admission EUR 3: 6 to 18 y.o. from non-EU countries. Free admission: 6 to 18 y.o. from EU countries | kids up to 5 years from any country  
*Age must be confirmed with a copy of the ID or passport

Opening hours of the Acropolis

Opening hours are as follows: 08:00 – 17:00 (last admission: 16:30)

Special days

Acropolis Free admission days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri), 18 April (International Monuments Day), 18 May (International Museums Day), the last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days), 28 October, every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st

The Acropolis is closed on: 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Greek Easter Sunday, 25 & 26 December

Amenities for the physically challenged

There is an elevator available for wheelchairs, people with diminished abilities and parents attending two or more infants on her/his own. The elevator is located about 350 m. far from the main entrance of the archaeological site. Users of the elevator should contact the Acropolis facilities in advance for details and terms (+30 210 3214172, +30 210 9238470). The facility is not available during extreme weather conditions and strong winds. The site is partially accessible for people with disabilities and reduced mobility. Click here for more details.

How to get to the Acropolis?

You can reach the Acropolis via metro station “ACROPOLIS”, then walk via the pedestrian road Dionysiou Areopagitou str. up to the main entrance. You can also enter at the the archaeological site of the South Slope on Dionysiou Areopagitou & Thrasyllou str. 3. A taxi or private transfer can drop you off at the beginning of Dionysiou Areopagitou or near the main entrance at the Tour Bus Parking Lot.

Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes, bring a sun hat and a bottle of water. Enjoy your visit!