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Administrative Information |
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| Tickets |
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Full: €30, Reduced: €15
Tickets are available at ticket offices on site as well as online.To purchase tickets online for the archaeological site of the Acropolis and its Slopes visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports at tickets.hh.gr
Dear visitors,
We would like to inform you that the Digital Tour Guide application, implemented by H.O.C.R.E.D. and the Ministry of Culture under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0” with funding from the European Union – NextGenerationEU, will be launched and made available to the public free of charge.
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| Free admission days |
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6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri) |
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18 April (International Monuments Day) |
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18 May (International Museums Day) |
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The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days) |
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28 October |
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For information about free and reduced admission to Greek State Archaeological Sites, Monuments and Museums please press here |
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Open |
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Winter:
08:00 – 17:00
Last entrance 16:30
Summer:
08:00 – 20:00 Last entrance: 19:30
From the 1st.09.2025 the opening hours apply.
1-15.09.2022: 8:00- 19:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:00
On the 1st of September the opening hours apply, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as follows:
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 and
16th to 31st October 08:00 - 18:00
Last entrance to the Site at 17:30.
Urgent announcement (31.08.2026):
As part of the preparations for the forthcoming filming on the Acropolis, which forms part of an initiative of particular historical and symbolic significance undertaken in collaboration with the Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) and international partners, a limited number of organisational and operational arrangements will be introduced at specific points within the archaeological site and along visitor routes from 1 to 6 September.
These arrangements form part of the preparations necessary to ensure that filming can proceed safely and smoothly and will primarily concern the management of visitor movement and the temporary reconfiguration of specific areas within the site. They will be implemented gradually and in a manner designed to ensure the orderly operation of the archaeological site while keeping any inconvenience to visitors to an absolute minimum.
Throughout the preparatory work, particular care will be taken to safeguard the monuments, ensure the safety of visitors, and respect the unique character of the Acropolis and its monumental ensemble. All related activities will be carried out under the supervision of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens and in coordination with the authorities, organisations, and participants involved.
Important Notifications:
1. The Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens informs you that from the 1st.11.2025 the Acropolis North Slope Site will be open from 8:30 till 15:30.
2. The restroom facilities within the Archaeological Site are currently under renovation and temporarily closed. Before entering the Site, visitors are kindly requested to use either the permanent restrooms located to the right (south) of the Main Entrance or the portable toilets located to the left (north) of the Main Entrance.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AS THE WORKS ARE CARRIED OUT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SITE’S INFRASTRUCTURE
3. All of the archaeological sites, monuments, and museums remain closed on
Easter Sunday and May Day, which are official national holidays. On Good Friday, they are open from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on Holy Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
OPERATING RULES
Please be informed that the following is strictly prohibited:
Law 4858/2021 (Official Government Gazette 220/Α/19-11-2021) & Ministry of Culture’ s Decisions (Official Government Gazette 88/Β/23-1-2004 & 3320/Β/18-5-2023)
- entrance to people under the influence of substances (intoxicants, narcotics etc.),
- to behave, dress or act in a way not compatible with the nature of the archaeological site/museum,
- to collect, remove or damage any kind of object, including ancient and contemporary works of art, as well as any natural item,
- to produce litter of any kind,
- to consume food or beverages,
- to smoke,
- the photography/videography of indecent or defamatory scenes,
- entrance to pets, except for dogs accompanying people with disabilities (the prohibition only applies to the Acropolis and its Slopes, to the Kerameikos as well as to the Museums).
Furthermore, visitors and guides are kindly requested:
- to comply with the instructions and indications of the security quards,
- to follow the signs, walk along marked routes and avoid entering restricted areas,
- not to touch any work of art,
- to be very careful whilst being near areas of high risk or areas where works are in progress.
For the archaeological sites, it is recommended to use footwear suitable for walking.
Non-compliance with the above rules can lead to the eviction of recalcitrant visitors. |
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| Holidays |
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1 January: closed |
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25 March: closed |
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1 May: closed |
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Easter Sunday: closed |
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25 December: closed |
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26 December: closed |
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Amenities for the physically challenged |
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Urgent notification (19.09.2026):
We inform you that the elevator at the Acropolis archaeological site is in order.
In any case, to ensure the smooth operation of the archaeological site, please inform interested parties to contact the Chief Guard’s Office one hour prior to their arrival.
If the situation changes, we will provide an update.
From the Chief Guard’s Office
Please note that the service is not available during severe weather or strong winds.
For further information, please contact the Acropolis Guards' Office at 2131317762.
Please be advised that ticket validation and entry for persons with disabilities are carried out exclusively at the Main Entrance of the Archaeological Site and not at the South entrance.
New Acropolis Accessibility
The Acropolis of Athens, a natural fortress of rocky outcrop, 160 m high, acquired a new special access (elevator) for people with mobility difficulties and disabilities in 2020. Access to the elevator is from a separate entrance, north of the Central Entrance (West slope) and via a 350 m long route ("Περίπατος"), which was designed - with specifications also for disabled persons in 2020.
The use of the elevator by visitors in wheelchairs is always accompanied by appropriately trained security staff. The elevator travels a distance of about 25 m and ends at the plateau of the Acropolis hill, in the area north of the Erechtheion.
The visitor then follows the specially designed routes of the archaeological site:
1. 1. A route west of the Erechtheion and the Ancient Temple of Athena towards the north side of the Parthenon. During the route, the visitor has a direct view, on his left, first of the northern projection of the Erechtheion, “the place of the sacred olive tree” and then of the architectural remains of the ancient temple of Athena. To the right, the visitor sees the pedestal of Athena Promachos and the eastern projection of the Propylaea
2. At the end of route 1, the visitor turns with his wheelchair either: a) to the left, following a route parallel to the northern colonnade of the Parthenon in an easterly direction (fig.3), or b) to the right, following a route to the Propylaea in a westerly direction. It should be noted that this route has a steep gradient of more than 6%.
3. At the end of route 2, the visitor heads southwards following the eastern aspect of the Parthenon. In addition to the Parthenon, there is a direct view to the left of the architectural remains of the Temple of Rome and Augustus. The route ends almost at the southern Kimoneion fortification wall and the western face of the old Acropolis Museum. There a second elevator has been installed to allow visitors to descend to the courtyard of the old museum (closed to the public since 2007) and to use the sanitary facilities.
Finally, visitors in wheelchairs are directed to the exit following the same routes.
You can see the route of the disabled visitors at: http://theheartofancientathens.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Efaath_Acropolis_accessibility.jpg
The elevator is also used for handicapped persons and for a parent accompanying two or more infants alone.
For the conditions of use, it is necessary to contact us by telephone before arrival at the venue (2131317762). The service is not available during heavy weather or strong winds.
Elevator available for wheelchairs, people with diminished abilities, and any parent attending two or more infants on her/his own. The elevator is located at about 350 m. far from the main entrance of the archaeological site.
The Site is partially accessible for people with disabilities and reduced mobility. You can see the accessible passage for people with disabilities at: http://theheartofancientathens.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Efaath_Acropolis_accessibility.jpg |
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Access |
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1. Metro Station "ACROPOLIS", then via Dionysiou Areopagitou str.
2. Metro Station "ACROPOLIS" then through the archaeological site of South Slope, Dionysiou Areopagitou & Thrasyllou str.
EFAPA informs the visitor of the Acropolis Archaeological Site who wishes to visit the South Slope of Acropolis the following:
After exiting the Beule Gate, special signage guides the visitor to proceed to the south, on the left, and following the ascent path to the Acropolis will take him/her to the South Exit of the Acropolis Archaeological Site and the entrance to the South Slope.
Please note that the ticket “Acropolis and Slopes” is used only once and in case of exit from either the Acropolis Site or the South Slope, the visitor cannot re-enter any Site with the same ticket.
3. Metro Station "MONASTIRAKI", then through the archaeological site of Ancient Agora, or Plaka district.
For security reasons the "Baggage-stroller check-in" service at the "Cloakroom" will not accept large luggage. Visitors are allowed to enter the archaeological site with small backpacks and handbags. The "Cloakroom" is situated to the north of the Main Entrance, outside the Archaeological Site. |
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Shop |
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The Museum Shop located at the entrance of the site is open from 8:00 till 19:30 during the summer period and from 8:00 til 17:00 during the winter period.
Tel. +30 210-3222816 |
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Suggestive Bibliography |
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Καββαδίας Π. & Καβεράου Γ., Η ανασκαφή της Ακροπόλεως, Αθήνα 1906 |
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Τραυλός Ι., Πολεοδομική εξέλιξις των Αθηνών, Αθήνα 1961 (1)/1993 (2) |
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Μπρούσκαρη Μ., Τα μνημεία της Ακροπόλεως, Αθήνα 1996 |
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Hurwit J.M., The Athenian Acropolis : history, mythology, and archaeology from the Neolithic era to the present, Cambridge 1999 |
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Schneider L., Die Acropolis von Athen: eine Kunst-und Kulturgeschichte, Darmstadt 2001 |
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