Question 1

When is Acropolis closed?

Accepted Answer

• 1 January

• 25 March

• 1 May

• Easter Sunday

• 25 December

• 26 December

• During summers if the temperature rises above 37 Celsius, Acropolis is closed during the afternoon for five hours from 12:00-17:00

• In winter, during extreme weather conditions like heavy rain, wind, and snow Acropolis is closed.

• For crowd control reasons only 20 000 visitors are allowed each day. So book your ticket in advance.

Question 2

When is Acropolis free to visit?

Accepted Answer

• 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.

• On free days, tickets can't be booked in advance.
And they sold out quickly. So try to be there before 14:00.

• The following visitors are entitled to FREE ADMISSION:

• All children under 5 years of age (with current identification to prove age)

• Young European citizens under 25 years of age (with valid identification to prove age and nationality)

• Archaeologists, with a valid license

• Journalists by presenting their valid work permit.

Question 3

What is the best time to visit the Acropolis?

Accepted Answer

To make the most of your visit to the Acropolis, aim to arrive either at opening or near closing time. This will help you avoid the crowds and fully immerse yourself in the site's grandeur. Spring and autumn are ideal times for visiting due to the comfortable weather and fewer tourists.

Question 4

How much do Acropolis tickets cost?

Accepted Answer

• General Ticket to Acropolis cost: 30 Euro.

• Reduced ticket to Acropolis cos: 15 Euro:

• 10€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31

• 10€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 10€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round

• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year round
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

• Athena's Combined Ticket €35 for 5 days from November 1 to March 30. Access to:

• Acropolis & Slopes, Ancient Agora, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos, Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora.

• Timed entry tickets are required for all visitors.

• Entry is only possible during the selected time slot.

• The ticket is valid from 15 min. before to 15 min. after the selected time slot.

• Visitors are advised to arrive 30 minutes before their selected timed entry slot.

• Regarding the combined ticket, the mandatory selection of the date and time of visit only applies to the Acropolis & Slopes.

• Within 5 days you can visit the rest of the Archaeological Sites.

• For crowd control reasons only 20 000 visitors are allowed each day. So book your ticket in advance.

• Book your ticket online here.

Question 5

What are the Acropolis Museum opening hours & ticket costs?

Accepted Answer

Winter season:

• 1 November - 31 March:

• Monday- Thursday 9 am - 5 pm / Last entry: 4:30 pm

• Friday 9 am - 10 pm / Last entry: 9:30 pm

• Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 8 pm / Last entry: 7:30 pm

Summer season:

• 1 April - 31 October:

• Monday 9 am - 5 pm / Last entry: 4:30 pm

• Tuesday - Sunday 9 am - 8 pm / Last entry: 7:30 pm

• Friday 9 am - 10 pm / Last entry: 9:30 pm

Tickets cost:

• 15€ for adults 25+, covering all the sites that will be visited

• 10€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 10€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round• Free entrance for guests under 24 years and students from EU countries (with current student ID) all year-round.

• Free for children up to 5 years old

Question 6

What are the National Archaeological Museum Opening hours & tickets cost?

Accepted Answer

Opening hours:

• Tuesday 13:00 – 20:00. Last admission 19:30

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 08:00 - 20:00. Last admission 19:30.

Tickets:

• 12€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31

• 6€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31

• 6€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 6€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all year-round

• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year round

• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Question 7

What are Ancient Agora's opening hours and ticket costs?

Accepted Answer

• Opening hours: 8:00-17:00

Tickets:

• 10€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31

• 5€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31

• 5€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 5€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all year round

• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year round

• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Question 8

What are Roman Agora's opening hours and ticket costs?

Accepted Answer

Opening hours: 8-15

Tickets:

• 10€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31

• 5€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31

• 5€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 5€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round

• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year round

• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Question 9

What are Hadrian's Library opening hours & ticket costs?

Accepted Answer

Opening hours:

From 1st of April until 31 of August: 08:00 - 20:00.Last entrance to the Site at 19:30

• From 1st to 15th September 08:00 - 19:30. Last entrance to the Site at 19:00

• 16th to 30th September 08:00 - 19:00. Last entrance to the Site at 18:30

• 1st to 15th October 08:00 - 18:30. Last entrance to the Site at 18:00

• 16th to 31st October 08:00 - 18:00Last entrance to the Site at 17:30

Tickets:

• 6€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31

• 3€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31

• 3€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 3€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round

• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year round

• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Question 10

What are the Temple of Zeus opening hours & ticket cost?

Accepted Answer

• Opening hours: 8:00-15:00

Tickets:

• 8€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31

• 4€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31

• 4€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 4€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round

• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year round

• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Question 11

What are Keramiko's opening hours & ticket costs?

Accepted Answer

• Opening hours: 8:00-15:00

Tickets:

• 8€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31

• 4€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31

• 4€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round

• 4€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round

• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year round

• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Question 12

Please note:

Accepted Answer

Please note that while we strive for accuracy, opening hours and ticket prices may change unexpectedly. We'll provide the most current details when you book your tour.

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