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Acropolis of Athens: Tickets, Hours & Pass Compatibility

⏱️ Visit Time

2 - 3 h

🏛️ Category

Archaeological Site

⏳ Era

5th century BC

📍 Address

Acropolis of Athens, 10558 Athens, Greece

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Practical Visitor Info & Tips

💶 Box Office Price

€30.00

🎟️ Reduced Price

€15.00

🕒 Opening Hours

Seasonal - see full schedule below

📋 Entry Rules

Mandatory reserved timed-entry ticket. Free time-slot changes allowed up to 2 hours before entry (maximum 2 changes).

🗓️ Seasonal Opening Hours
1 Apr - 31 Aug Daily 08:00 - 20:00
1 - 15 Sep Daily 08:00 - 19:30
16 - 30 Sep Daily 08:00 - 19:00
1 - 15 Oct Daily 08:00 - 18:30
16 - 31 Oct Daily 08:00 - 18:00
1 Nov - 31 Mar Daily 08:00 - 17:00

Last Admission: 20 minutes before closing time

Closed On: 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 25 & 26 December

Free Admission Dates: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, last weekend of September, 28 October, and the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month between 1 November and 31 March

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What The Ticket Includes

Single ticket to the fortified Acropolis hill archaeological site (Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea and the surrounding slopes area). Does NOT include the Acropolis Museum, which is a separate institution with its own ticket.

Overview & Visitor Introduction

The Acropolis is the fortified hill at the centre of Athens that carries the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Propylaea gateway, and is administered directly by the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports through its Hellenic Heritage e-ticketing platform.

It is sold as a single, independent ticket. It does not include the Acropolis Museum, which sits at the foot of the hill but is a separate institution with its own admission and its own booking system.

What to See: Top Highlights

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Parthenon

The Doric temple to Athena that dominates the hill's summit.

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Propylaea

The monumental ceremonial gateway that forms the main entrance to the sanctuary.

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Erechtheion & Caryatid Porch

The temple famous for its six sculpted female figures supporting the porch roof.

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South Slope

The Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, viewable from the slope path.

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Location & Google Maps

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Which Athens Pass Includes the Acropolis?

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The Acropolis is included on the Turbopass Athens City Pass and Tiqets' 'The Athens Pass', and is one of the selectable attractions on the Turbopass Athens Flex Pass. All three simply pre-book the same official reserved timed-entry ticket sold by Hellenic Heritage - none provide a distinct security-bypass lane.

The Athens Pass

Included. The pass provider pre-books your entry ticket at checkout. Confirmed component of 'The Athens Pass' bundle: Acropolis entry ticket + digital audio guide.

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Turbopass Athens City Pass

Included. The pass provider pre-books your entry ticket at checkout. Confirmed on official Turbopass Athens City Pass page.

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Turbopass Athens Flex Pass

Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions. Confirmed as a selectable attraction on the official Flex Pass page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a specific entry time for the Acropolis?
Yes. The official Hellenic Heritage ticket is a reserved timed-entry ticket: you choose a 1-hour entry window when you book. You can change your slot for free up to 2 hours before entry, a maximum of 2 times per ticket.
Does the Acropolis ticket include the Acropolis Museum?
No. The Acropolis Museum is an independent institution with its own admission fee and its own booking system (etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr), separate from the Hellenic Heritage archaeological-site ticket.
Is there still a combined ticket covering the Acropolis and other archaeological sites?
As of this page's verification date, Hellenic Heritage sells the Acropolis only as a standalone ticket; no multi-site combined Athens ticket is currently listed on the official platform. Independent secondary sources report a previous combined ticket was phased out in 2025, but Local Experiences has not located an official primary announcement of that exact date.
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