Acropolis tickets cost €30 for a full ticket and €15 for a reduced ticket, and a timed entry zone may be required when you book. The Acropolis of Athens archaeological site sits on a rocky hill above the city, with seasonal opening hours.
- Location: 10558 Athens.
- Ticket prices: €30 full; €15 reduced.
- Opening pattern: Open daily
- Metro: Acropolis station is on Line 2; Monastiraki is served by Lines 1 and 3.
Choose the right Acropolis ticket
Acropolis ticket prices are €30 for a full ticket and €15 for a reduced ticket. Hellenic Heritage ticket terms require you to select a time zone where the booking system asks for one, and admission is allowed only during that selected zone.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 8:00–17:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
If your plans change, the selected entry time zone can be changed up to two times without charge, provided you make the change no later than 120 minutes before the scheduled visit. Check the terms as you book so you know whether your ticket requires a time selection.
Free-admission days include March 6, April 18, May 18 and October 28, as well as the last weekend of September. From November 1 through March 31, admission is also free on the first and third Sundays of each month.
The nearby Acropolis Museum can be part of a wider visit to the area.
Timed entry and opening hours
Acropolis opening hours change across the year, and last admission is 20 minutes before closing. Daily hours are 08:00–20:00 from April 1 through August 31; 08:00–19:30 from September 1–15; 08:00–19:00 from September 16–30; 08:00–18:30 from October 1–15; and 08:00–18:00 from October 16–31. Winter hours, from November 1 through March 31, are 08:00–17:00.
The site is closed on January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, and December 25 and 26. Leave enough time to arrive within your selected entry zone and before the last-admission cutoff. For current ticket terms and hours, check the official site before you go.
How do you get from central Athens to the entrance?
You can reach the Acropolis by metro or bus. The site address is 10558 Athens, and it is a 12-minute walk from Acropolis Metro station. Line 2 serves Acropolis station, while Lines 1 and 3 serve Monastiraki station; bus line 230 stops at the Acropolis bus stop.
For an Acropolis visit, consider Hermes Hotel as a central Athens base. Monastiraki station is about a seven-minute walk from the hotel.
Allow time to walk between the metro stations and the Acropolis entrance when planning a wider route through central Athens.
Syntagma and Monastiraki are connected by Lines 3 and 1 respectively, and Athens Metro links these central stations.
Access, terrain and visitor facilities
The Acropolis stands on a rocky hill 156 metres above sea level, so expect a site with uneven stone paths and changes in level. An elevator reaches the plateau north of the Erechtheion. From there, visitors can follow a route toward the Propylaea or a route between the Parthenon and the Erechtheion.
The North Slope is wheelchair accessible through a specially designed entrance-exit north of the main entrance on the West Slope; an attendant is advisable. The South Slope is wheelchair accessible via the main entrance at the junction of Dionysiou Areopagitou and Thrasyllou streets, and an attendant is also advisable there.
What to see on the Acropolis
The Parthenon and the western slope are among the features identified for the archaeological site. The hill has been inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC, and by the 8th century BC it had become exclusively sacred, with the cult of Athena Polias.
The site also has a Hellenic Heritage museum shop. You can plan your route around the plateau’s landmarks, including the Parthenon and Erechtheion, while keeping the terrain and your entry time in mind.
FAQs
How much are Acropolis tickets?
Tickets cost €30 for a full ticket and €15 for a reduced ticket.
Do Acropolis tickets have timed entry?
You must select an entry time zone where the booking system requires one, and admission is limited to that zone. You can change the selected zone up to two times without charge, no later than 120 minutes before your scheduled visit.
Which metro station serves the Acropolis?
Acropolis station is on Line 2, and the site is a 12-minute walk from the station. Monastiraki station is served by Lines 1 and 3.
Is the Acropolis wheelchair accessible?
The North and South Slopes have wheelchair-accessible routes. An attendant is advisable for both.