Aristotle's Lyceum Guide: Tickets, Hours & Pass Compatibility
Representative image of ancient archaeological ruins — not necessarily a photograph of the actual Aristotle's Lyceum site.
30 - 45 min
Archaeological Site
4th century BC
Rigillis 3, 106 75 Athens, Greece
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€5.00
€3.00
Seasonal — see table below. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Mandatory reserved timed-entry ticket. Free time-slot changes allowed up to 2 hours before entry (maximum 2 changes).
| 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 - 15:00 |
Closed On: 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 25 & 26 December
Access to the archaeological remains of Aristotle's Peripatetic School.
| Season | Hours | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr - 31 Aug | €5.00 | 08:00-20:00 | tickets.hh.gr, mandatory timed entry |
| 1 - 15 Sep | €5.00 | 08:00-19:30 | tickets.hh.gr, mandatory timed entry |
| 16 - 30 Sep | €5.00 | 08:00-19:00 | tickets.hh.gr, mandatory timed entry |
| 1 - 15 Oct | €5.00 | 08:00-18:30 | tickets.hh.gr, mandatory timed entry |
| 16 - 31 Oct | €5.00 | 08:00-18:00 | tickets.hh.gr, mandatory timed entry |
| 1 Nov - 31 Mar | €5.00 | 08:00-15:00 | tickets.hh.gr, mandatory timed entry |
Ticket Options
€5.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & Visitor Introduction
Aristotle's Lyceum preserves the archaeological remains of the Peripatetic School, where Aristotle taught and walked with his students in the 4th century BC.
Standard admission is €5.00 adult / €3.00 reduced. Unlike the nearby Roman Agora and Hadrian's Library, entry here requires a mandatory reserved timed-entry ticket via tickets.hh.gr — last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and changes to a booking are allowed up to 2 hours before entry, with a maximum of 2 changes.
The site is closed on 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and 25-26 December.
History & Significance
Founded in the 4th century BC, the Lyceum was where Aristotle established his Peripatetic School, so named for his habit of walking ('peripatos') while teaching.
The site was rediscovered and excavated in the late 20th century, revealing the remains of a palaestra (wrestling school) and gymnasium that formed the core of Aristotle's teaching grounds.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Palaestra Remains
Foundations of the ancient wrestling school and gymnasium where Aristotle taught.
The Peripatetic Walkways
The grounds associated with Aristotle's habit of teaching while walking with his students.
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