Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Let's Book Travel on Tripadvisor. The ‘library’ where the papyrus books were stored is on the eastern side. A voucher will be sent via e-mail. This is another reason why we recommend buying tickets via our GetYourGuide partners – you can reserve your tickets in advance. })(document, 'script', '//aff.bstatic.com/static/affiliate_base/js/flexiproduct.js'); Having visited over 100 countries on six of the seven continents I am often surprised by the limited information available for archaeological sites in many travel guides. Fax: +30 210 9239023, 210 3214173 (������������ ������������� ����� ����������) That has obviously changed since I originally write the article. These days are: 6 March (Melina Mercouri Remembrance Day), 18 April (International Monuments Day), 18 May (International Museums Day), the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days), 28 October (Oxi Day), the first Sunday of each month from November 1st to March 31st. Just a straight-forward, regular priced, skip-the-line ticket. I spent a pleasant day on a Friday walking around all the sites. It’s a modern museum hosting finds from all buildings on the Acropolis plateau, as well as its slopes. But it is also the site of the oldest and largest Attic cemetery. During the summer period (1 April to 31 October) certain groups of people can get a 50% reduction on the entry fee for archaeological sites. Yes, the combo ticket does not include guided tours. This is because of the difference in price for winter and summer tickets. The Herodion is also ideally situated for easy, walking access to all the best sites and museums in central Athens, and the metro for those that are further away. Hi, planning to visit Athens this April with 3 children and granny. But be advised, buying a single entry or combination ticket online only enables you to avoid having to queue for tickets at the ticket office. At the Acropolis, however, the queues at both entrances can be long – and not only during the summer months. Hi Ana, you will not find long queues in April. ► Holders of an ICOM-ICOMOS membership card Tickets: Full: €20, Reduced: €10 Valid for the archaeological site of the Acropolis and its Slopes. Thanks, Thomas… very helpful as always! Tickets can be booked in advance, online as a single entry or a combination ticket that includes other archaeological sites in Athens. In the winter months (1 November to 31 March) everyone pays the reduced rate (50% of the standard cost) at each of the seven sites, unless you are entitled to free entry (see the list below). You can only buy a ticket at the Acropolis ticket office, or at the entrance to the other participating sites (all those sites listed above). If you are booking online (a step-by-step account is given below) and are eligible for a reduced or free ticket, make this choice while booking your ticket. Let me answer your questions, as this will give you a better idea: 1. There are a number of religious buildings on top of the Acropolis, the most iconic of which is the Parthenon. Getting to the islands is very easy and highly recommended. The reduction only applies in the summer, during the winter the entry fees are reduced for everyone. We’re going to be in Athens on our Honeymoon cruise in September and I’m using your guide as we plan our itinerary for the day. 3. Besides being able to avoid standing in a queue, you can also cancel this booking up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund. Your email address will not be published. recovered at the west of the Asclepieion and from the cave north of the Theater of Dionysos. I’m going to Athens for the first time in a few months and I’m quite excited about it. Tickets: Full: €20, Reduced: €10 Valid for the archaeological site of the Acropolis and its Slopes. Yet other websites claim they are open on Mondays from 8am. P.S. For an additional €2, buy a ticket for the Acropolis Museum and the Archaeological Excavation from Get YourGuide >>, If you only want to visit both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum (and not the other sites), there is an option to skip-the-line at both attractions and explore both in your own time: Acropolis and Museum >>, Another popular option for the Acropolis Museum is a Skip-the-Line Ticket for the Acropolis Museum with Audio-Guide >>. About the student discounts, I have one doubt: I’m mexican but I’m currently studying a MSc in UK, I have my student ID from the University. The conflicting information on different websites may be because the information is out of date (I think the museum was closed on Mondays up until last year), or because the information is from another time of year (there are differing opening hours in summer and winter). For this reason the ticket is only available for purchase at the entrance to each of the participating sites, or on the Ministry of Culture and Sports website (link below). Data protection and privacy prevents me showing actual screencaps of these emails I receive. Although the queues at the Acropolis are only really bad in the morning. At the Acropolis there are two queues, one for the ticket and one to get into the site. Admission ticket for Acropolis and Slopes includes Skip the ticket office line! The information on this page was last checked and/or updated on 7 September 2020. The other sites then stamp the back of the ticket – as you are only allowed in each of the participating sites (listed at the bottom of the ticket and on this page) once over 5 consecutive days. It will be my first time in Greece. I hope that helps Jackie – Please do come back and tell us how you got on :). When I left after 3 hours there were 200+ (and the heat was fierce). I would not miss Kerameikos and the Ancient Agora. This is available for both Android and iOS devices, but only available in English, French and Spanish. I knew about the multi ticket from a friend who recently visited but I I like having as much detail as possible. Despite its size, you can not gaze at this monument through the fence, you have to stand at the foot of these massive columns (16 of the 104 are still standing) to appreciate just how big they are. The monuments we visit today are much more recent, dating to the 5th century when Athens was at the height of its power. Can I purchase the multi-site ticket online ahead of time? The best way to learn about the Acropolis’ rich past is by opting for a guided Acropolis tour. The hotel is literally a stone’s throw from the Acropolis Museum, so take advantage of the late night openings. ► Seniors citizens 65 years and older from Greece and EU Member States and the European Economic Union ► Members of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece, as well as equivalent bodies of other EU countries In fact, I wanted to give you a shout out on our own blog that we’ve started to keep track of all the adventures that we will see in our travels. And of course there is so much more to see and do in Athens than this list of amazing sites. I can not believe that anyone will only be able to buy tickets for April to October 2019 from 1 April. And there is the Hop-on-Hop-Off bus – a great way to see the city from an open air bus. If you are also going to be visiting some of the other main archaeology sites in Athens, then I recommend getting yourself a Combined or Special Package Ticket. The elevator is located about 350 m. far from the main entrance of the archaeological site. Having read reports and seen photographs of the Acropolis on ‘Free Entry for all’ days, I would not waste my time. More Details and to Book Your Ticket Online >>. There is the Athens Museum Unlimited Pass, which gives you three days access to 15 different museums and galleries, including the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum. Booking.com Discover and book Skip the Line: Admission Ticket for Acropolis and Slopes on Tripadvisor $ Ticket for the Acropolis with North and South Slope Book now your Athens City Pass all-inclusive and benefit from free and priority access to the Acropolis archeological site (not included in the Athens City Pass Mini). You then go to the entrance of the Acropolis, following the fast track lines. Where are the ticket Offices for the Acropolis? To avoid that queue, you have to purchase a skip-the-line ticket or take a guided tour. The Acropolis is busiest during the summer months, between April and October. Very easy to do and nicer at your own pace. I live close to NYC, so between living close to there and my trips to Chicago, Philly, DC, and many other parts of America and the world, I’ve been into archeology for a long time. The pass is valid for five days. Combination Ticket. Having worked it all out, they are a waste of money. And the web designers have just not managed to work out how you (and many others) can buy tickets now but pay the summer prices. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. Often made worse by misleading and/or out-dated details posted on websites and internet forums. So you would only save money with the Combo Ticket (€30) if you visited each of the seven sites (€32). The queues here tend not to be as long as those at the main entrance. The mulitpass does not included guided tours, but I could pay for that separately – however I’d have to stand in a queue? And the older I get (I’m in my mid 30’s now) and the more I travel, the more I marvel at what is out there and all I still need to see. These tickets will help you save time and money as you tour the Acropolis. There is a booth in the harbour on Mykonos where you buy the ticket – which costs about €18, and depending on the weather the boat-ride takes anything between 20 and 30 minutes. Here I share my experiences of seeing truly spectacular places, as well as offering my tips and recommendations. These are not scare tactics. ► Our recommended skip-the-line ticket provided by KeyTours in Athens. Also, the readers mentioned above were lucky to get a reply. These include children between the ages of 6 and 25 who are not from the EU and people over 65 from the EU and European Economic Area. Athens Acropolis and The Acropolis Museum Tour with entrance tickets; The Athens Acropolis Museum. Winter: a full ticket is 10 euro and a reduced ticket is 5 euros. Choose your date. Beyond the area of the enormous temple are the the remains of other urban structures, including a Roman bath house, various residences, a 5th century basilica, and remnants of the city’s fortification wall. You buy the tickets at the ticket kiosks that are at the entrances to the sites. Thank you too for coming back to let me know about the reduction. Avoid the Queues with Skip-the-Line Tickets. May this ticket is not valid because fee changed to 20€? I was disappointed to see that the most famous one, the archeologic museum, was not included in the list ! If you change your mind on the restaurant suggestions, we also would love a recommendation! Posted by Thomas Dowson | Greece Travel Tips, More Travel Tips | 41. Thomas, Your email address will not be published. Then click continue. Thanks. So far I didn’t think of others Athens would have other than possibly museums. But, it is not that far from the Acropolis Museum – which is just opposite the entrance to the South Slopes of the Acropolis and the Theatre of Dionysios. For something really different see the Acropolis of Athens by Segway on a 2-hour tour, led by a local guide! The preservation is excellent, and the site is often likened to Pompeii. For €30 ticket-holders get one entry to the Acropolis (which includes the Parthenon and the Erechtheion) with its North and South Slopes (Oden of Herodes Atticus and Theatre of Dionysus), as well as some of the other main archaeological sites in Athens (Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, Archaeological Site of Lykeion, Kerameikos and the Olympieion; see full details below). If you are sure of your dates, however, and you are careful – the following is a step-by-step guide to assist you through the process, taking you from the Greek language landing page to the final page in the process. There are so many wonderful restaurants in the area of Hadrian Street you will not have any difficulty choosing one. Taking these does allow you to skip the lines, but entry fees are not always included. The second queue goes quite quickly though. YES! If you skip, for example, the Roman Agora you will have paid €2 more than you would have done paying for each site separately. On site, and included in the entry fee is the Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos. Does the mulitpass include transport, and if not, is there a transport card for the metro/train/tram/bus, or is it better just paying for it each time? Just outside the site, next to one of the busiest streets in Athens is Hadrian’s Arch.Single Entry: €8 (reduced €4), During recent rescue excavations the remains of an ancient palaestra were discovered. Are there long queues to buy tickets and enter? For a small additional cost you can buy a skip-the-line ticket that comes with an audio tour of the Acropolis. I do not normally do food recommendations, but there are some great restaurants along the northern edge of the Ancient Agora, on Adrianou Street (Hadrian Street), have a look at the map above. How about: Museum of Cycladic Art, Museum of Greek culture, Museum of Islamic Art to start with. Yes, you do get the student reduction of 50%, you just need to make sure you have your Student ID on you – it does not matter whether you are a UK national or not. Step Five: a SELECT THE DATE box will appear bottom left, click the box to open the calendar. Quick Links: This is also where you can purchase the special package ticket. Entry to the Acropolis gives you access to the ancient citadel (and so includes the Parthenon and the Erechtheion among other monuments at the top), as well as the North and South slopes (from where you can look into the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and explore the Theatre of Dionysus – amongst other features). You will have an awesome day in Athens. These include, children under 25 from EU countries and children under 5 from all other countries. I think that is the best you can do in a day. Tickets are available at ticket offices on site as well as online. Others include the Museum of Cycladic Art and the Museum of Islamic Art. And all but the cemetery site of Kerameikos are close to each other. Again, be sure to have valid documents and ID to demonstrate you are eligible for such a discount. Acropolis Tickets But, besides ancient history and culture, Athens has a lot to offer visitors who know what they are looking for. The reason being some people might already have a multi-site pass, or be eligible for discounts. I was wondering if you can help share light on the opening hours of these sites on Mondays. ► Greek families with three or more children During summer, it is another story – so follow these tips if you want to avoid the 2-hour plus queues. During summer months (starting 1 April) the archaeological sites are open daily from 8:00 am until 19:00 pm. It is a small, but archaeologically very important island nearby. As would visiting the Acropolis and any two of the other seven sites included in the scheme. Follow this link for information about the best guided tours of the Acropolis and Athens > >. During the winter months between 8:00 am and 17:00 pm. I am heading to Greece in two weeks. Activities, Guided Tours & Other Things to Do in Athens, Archaeology Travel Tip – Accommodation in Athens, Five Highlights of My Trip to Greece, April 2014, Statue of King Louis XIV as Roman Emperor, Caen. ► Refugees At the smaller sites, you could use your ticket stubs for the same site as they are not named tickets and can only be used for the smaller sites. The oldest traces of human presence in the South Slope of the Acropolis, dated from the Neolithic period (4th millennium B.C.) The main entrance is on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street. This is an ‘official’ ticket – in that it is produced and sold by the Greek Ministry of Culture, the body that manages these sites. Visit: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece The sacred rock of the Acropolis was for many centuries a place of worship of Athena, the city's patron goddess. Being in the centre of Athens, there are many restaurants and cafés, as well as street vendors selling refreshments, close to the sites – and not all seem to be taking advantage of tourists. Step Four: a box to the right will open that allows you to choose the site you want to visit. Set B Where is your next adventure to? 2. From 1 April to 31 October, a standard ticket costs €20. We are also visiting Santorini and Mykonos. So, yes I believe you will get in for free with your ISIC card. As the name suggests this was an area that was once inhabited by potters. But bear in mind that the special ticket is also on sale at the entrances to each of the participating archaeology sites. You will then be able to enter that site and visit the Acropolis when it suits you, without having to wait in any queues. That amazing citadel at the heart of the Greek capital with the remains of spectacular temples, the most well known of which is the Parthenon. Do you know when September dates will be available for online Acropolis purchase? Thomas, thanks for the great guide! Follow this link to the Viator Website for More Details and to Book Online. ► Anyone aged between 6 and 25 from non-EU countries 3. Do I have the discount? Or do I have to queue anyway? Summer: April 1 to October 31: €20 Winter: November 1 to March 31: €10. The ticket is €12 (unless you qualify for the various reductions), that gives you entrance to the Acropolis and 6 of the other sites (all listed above). So, for example, visiting the Acropolis (€20) and the Ancient Agora (€10) would cover the cost of the Combo Ticket. Anyone could be forgiven for thinking the ‘official website’ would be safe to purchase from. There are museums in the Ancient Agora and the Kerameikos cemetery, and these are included in the entrance ticket for these sites. The main ticket office for the Acropolis is below the main entrance to the Acropolis itself. During winter months queues at the Acropolis are not big, you will probably wait at most 20 to 30 minutes at busier times and on the weekends. The Combo Ticket includes SEVEN sites, and is valid for five days. ► Tourist guides The reason it is has survived so well is because it became a church in the 7th century AD. s.type = 'text/javascript'; I would just like to clarify though, so I know I have understood you correctly: For example, in January it is not possible to buy tickets online via the official website for June. Besides the relatively well preserved Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus, both slopes have a number of sanctuaries, churches and sacred caves. We recommend using the GetYourGuide platform, as all providers are rigorously checked, they have a 24/7 customer service team, and most importantly you can cancel your tickets up to 24 hours in advance. Good to know you managed to beat the queues at the Acropolis – they can get crazy! How can these vendors get a refund and you can’t? There are some beautiful, well preserved frescoes. That is only €2 more than the cost of the Combo Ticket. The mornings are terrible on the Acropolis. I am not sure when that will get resolved as this website only came into being in September 2018. :). They are mean if they don’t ;-), Hi! Glad to know you find the information useful. After the Acropolis itself, the Slopes were the most important religious centre of ancient Athens. 4. If not, where do you recommend we purchase? Metro Station "ACROPOLIS", then via Dionysiou Areopagitou str. For those who like to plan well in advance, it is not possible to buy tickets online for entry in the next season. I like to visit the museums and archeological sites on holiday and I can read that you advise to take the Athens Museum unlimited pass at 55 euro for 3 days. Hadrian’s Arch is right next to a busy street and it is not fenced off in anyway, and so you can walk right up to it without having to pay to see it. Athens (Prefecture of Attiki) If you buy your ticket at one of the other sites, you still get the old ticket, a central image with stubs that are removed at each site you visit. I went to Athens in June and found visiting a lot easier having read the information here beforehand. But even if you have unused entries at the new price they would be invalid anyway as the multi-ticket is only valid for 5 consecutive days. p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p); Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed blog, I really enjoyed reading this. Opening Hours for the Acropolis and other Archaeological Sites. Their in-house map of the city centre is one of the best I saw. I was wondering if there are other sites in Athens or other parts of Greece that also give out nice ticket stubs with a picture image of the site (like you showed the Parthenon ticket which had a picture of it). Step One: click on the EN to change the website to English. I’m pretty picky about food, so I’m not sure how I’ll feel about the food, but I have plenty of great food where I live, and when I travel I just care about the sites (so great food would be nice, but it won’t hurt my trip if I just kind of eat whatever I find to be edible for my tastes.). Once purchased, the multi-site ticket is valid for five days. All the other sites are to the north of the Acropolis. To get your tickets online ticket, visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports. Nothing. Buying genuine Skip-the-Line Tickets for the Acropolis is possible, and can be done quite easily and safely online. I will only be in Athens for that one day and departing early morning the following day. The museums in the Ancient Agora; The Kerameikos cemetery. 3. Thanks for the question. Email: efaath@culture.gr, IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: The Archaeological Site will remain closed due to the new measures implemented in order to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens, Ancient Iera Odos (Sacred Way) - Estavromenou Square, Athens METRO - "Aigaleo" Station, Archaeologcal Exhibition in the METRO Station "Akropolis". 2. Walls surround an enormous archaeological site that has a wide range of ancient funerary monuments and structures, from a tumulus mound to family tombs and individual columns. Because I am not so fit physically, knowing that the sites may be visited seperately, is very helpful! Here it says the special ticket to the Ancient Agora costs €12 and includes access to the Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum. YES. Thank you, With appreciation, JoAnn Balzer. It is a sad truth, buying from the official website is not reliable. Buying your tickets online does not give you any special privileges – you join the queue along with everyone else to enter the site. If you buy the combo ticket at the Acropolis, this is what you get (ticket is pictured to the right of the photograph). Much appreciated. ► Parents accompanying visits for primary schools from within the EU and EEA, ► Anyone under 25 years of age from the EU, or under 5 years of age from the rest of the world Thank you very much for this helpful post! If you would like to go when there are fewer tourists, the off-season months are best. In the 5th c. BC, due to the ambitious artistic program of Pericles, the site was adorned with the monumental Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and of course the Parthenon, eternal symbol of Greek and European civilization. I own a 12€ ticket from spring visit with 4 unused entries, but seems that since 1. This service currently has a review score of 4.2 out of 5 from well over 1000 reviews. But sadly this temple was not found during the archaeological investigation of this site. ► Greek citizens doing military service So I will keep an eye out on this issue and keep you all updated. Best, Markus (Vienna). Experience the grandeur of the Athenian Golden Age as you unlock the secrets of the city’s illustrious ancient sites with three fascinating self-guided tours designed by an accredited expert. ► Teachers from within the EU on educational visits for primary, secondary or tertiary education The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world, houses the findings of only one archaeological site, the Athenian Acropolis and its slopes. If you are eligible for a 50% reduction in summer (see the list below below), this only entitles you to a reduction when purchasing a ticket for a single entry at each site. So buying a combo ticket would save €6 – helps with the National Archaeological Museum! Take this voucher to the ticket office of the site you are visiting, and with proof of eligibility you will be given your ticket. Visit: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece The sacred rock of the Acropolis was for many centuries a place of worship Listed below are the single-use entrance ticket costs to the Acropolis during the summer and winter seasons: • Summer (1st April to 31st October): An entrance ticket to the Acropolis during the summer season costs 20 … The Olympeion Zeus is fenced off in a large area, and entry to that is part of the Acropolis multi-ticket scheme. The tower has some exquisite carvings that depict the ‘eight winds’.Single Entry: 8€ (reduced €4), On the northwestern fringes of the ancient city of Athens is Kerameikos. Historical sources suggest this area was an idyllic grove, it is best known to us as the location of Aristotle’s school of philosophy. Great to hear from Vienna! The Greek capital has so much more to offer visitors than spectacular ancient ruins. 2. But I agree about the archeology, I can’t wait to see all that Greece has to offer. Hadrian was an ardent cultural Hellenophile, and he did much to leave his mark here. Get More Information and Many More Tips in the Athens City Guide >>, The sacred rock in the city of modern day Athens is one of the most well known archaeological sites in the World, and the most visited attraction in Athens. Can I Buy a ticket for the Acropolis online, in advance? There is no need to pick up your ticket. Certain groups of people qualify for 50% reduction during the summer, from 1 April to 31 October. I am confused as some websites say they are closed (like the Acropolis Museum), others say opening only at 11am (for Acropolis). I would start on the southern side of the Acropolis, more specifically at the Olympeion, it opens at 8.00 am (buy your tickets there and then you are good for the day). You mentioned there were many places that had nice ticket stubs with images of that place on it, do you recall which ones in Athens and Greece overall had that? From 1 November to 31 March, a standard ticket costs €10. If you buy your ticket online you get to skip the queue for purchasing a ticket – but you still need to queue to get in to the site. So that means if your plans change, you can not change your tickets either. ► Single parent families Have fun, and congratulations in advance! During designated Open Days all visitors have free access to all archaeological sites, monuments and museums in Greece. I will go in two week to Athens and I have some doubts regarding the ticket for the Acropolis. That is really only a long one in the mornings. Escape the city for a peaceful break and a luxury, day cruise with lunch. Once you purchase your ticket on the GetYourGuide website, a voucher will be emailed to you. The Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis (and other sites) are open on Mondays from 8 am. Likewise, in the Acropolis Museum skip also the main ticket line and proceed directly to the expedited line to get your ticket scanned; Please note that upon arrival at the Acropolis Museum, visitors go … Thank you in advance. For these reasons, I strongly recommend buying a ticket from our recognised partners on the GetYourGuide website (see the ‘Skip-the-line’ section below). Enjoy Athens, and come back and tell us how you enjoyed it! (because you mentioned the other 5 or 6 sites from the parthenon do not have a stub). For some (not all) of the products recommended on this page, Archaeology Travel will earn a commission at no extra cost to you should you decide to purchase them. There is also a €5 entry fee for the island. For reliability and security, we recommend our Partners via GetYourGuide, for the reasons stated above. Thank You for your informative site. ► Journalists But check out similar tickets and other great locations below. 2. Its cost varies according to the season: Summer: a full ticket is 20 euro and a reduced ticket is 10 euros. You need to decide whether the time saved and peace of mind is worth €5 – only you can make that decision. Although a relatively new ticket combination, there are already close to 150 reviews and a score of 4.3 out of 5. Yes. So 1) be careful entering the dates/number of tickets you want, and 2) be sure you have the final date. Hi Jackie, Or experience the beauty of Athens by night with sightseeing and food. ► Unemployed Greek citizens, or people claiming Social Solidarity Income If you visit all but the Archaeological Site of Lykeion, you will break even. ► Members of Associations of Friends of Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites You will be able to join a fast-track line at the ticket office. Thank you for your kind words Alex. What are the top 5 sites you recommend for someone who is visiting for the first time? Yes, the price increased to 20€ for the Acropolis or 30€ for all the sites in April. For ticket purchases for your trip in winter (1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021), you will have to try again from 1 November when the ticket pricing changes. So in summer, if you want to avoid the queues at the Acropolis ticket office, go to one of the other sites listed below (there are never long queues at these sites). Everyone visiting Athens wants to climb the Acropolis. If you do not have a mobile device, you can purchase the same ticket suggested above but with the option of picking it up in person before going to the Acropolis. 4. Quite simply, they are taking your reservation, they are buying in bulk and they buy as required on the day.

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