Winter:
08:00 – 16:30
(Last entrance 16:10)
Summer:
08:00 – 19:30 Last entrance: 19:00
1st to 15th September 08:00 - 19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30,
16th to 30th September 08:00 - 18:30
Last entrance to the Site at 18:00,
1st to 15th October 08:00 - 18:00
Last entrance to the Site at 17:30 and
16th to 31th October 08:00 - 17:30
Last entrance to the Site at 17:00.
Important Notice:
In the framework of the project "SUB 1: Improvement of accessibility infrastructure in the archaeological sites and museums of the Ancient Agora of Athens and Kerameikos" implemented with funding from the Recovery and Resilience Fund of the European Union, the renovation works of the central entrance of the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora on Adrianou Street and the restoration of the roadsurface of Panathenaic Way are progressing intensively.
We would like to inform the public that for reasons of visitor safety, the archaeological site will remain closed on Sundays 16.11.2025, 7.12.2025 and 21.12.2025 due to the scheduled renovation and maintenance works.
These works are carried out with the aim of improving the visitor service infrastructure and upgrading the experience in the area. We kindly ask for your understanding for any inconvenience caused until the completion of the project expected at the end of 2025.
From November 1, 2025, the exhibition on the floor of the Stoa of Attalos and the Church of the Holy Apostles will remain closed to the public.
Please be informed daily on the official Ministry's official hub (odysseus.culture.gr) of any changes.
RENOVATION OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF THE ANCIENT AGORA-AREIOS PAGOS
In the framework of the project "Regeneration of the main entrance of the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora-Areopagus" from March 2025, a construction site will be installed in the area of the entrance of the archaeological site on Hadrianou Street. The works will run until the end of 2025. Visitors are kindly requested to enter and exit with the utmost care following the signage and instructions of the Site's guards.
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. |
