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- Get yourself tickets to Athen’s Acropolis Museum to waltz past tiring ticketing queues and learn more about this archeological site.
- Walk past a plethora of amusing exhibits as you learn more about the Greek Acropolis.
- Tour the most famous galleries, including the Archaic Gallery and the Parthenon Gallery.
- Head out to the vast excavation site below the museum and discover a part of Athens you knew not of.
- Upgrade your ticket to include an audio tour or a 4-hour walking tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
- Get yourself tickets to Athen’s Acropolis Museum to waltz past tiring ticketing queues and learn more about this archeological site.
- Walk past a plethora of amusing exhibits as you learn more about the Greek Acropolis.
- Tour the most famous galleries, including the Archaic Gallery and the Parthenon Gallery.
- Head out to the vast excavation site below the museum and discover a part of Athens you knew not of.
- Upgrade your ticket to include an audio tour or a 4-hour walking tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
- Admission to the underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood city
- Self-guided audio tour in English, French, Italian, Spanish & German (optional)
Optional
- 4-hour guided walking tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- English or Spanish-speaking guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Parthenon
- Whisper audio set with earphones
- Tip: The best time to visit the Acropolis Museum is as early as possible when the crowd is less.
- The audio tour lasts for 2 hours.
- Guests have to carry their personal headphones or earphones if they upgrade their ticket to include an audio tour.
- The museum will stay open until midnight on the full-moon day of August and on European Museum Day.
- Pets and large baggage are strictly not allowed inside the museum.
- All packages and backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor of the museum.
- If you're an EU citizen under 25 or a non-EU citizen under 5, you get free entrance!
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combos
Combo (Save 5%): Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
from €43
€40.85
5% off
- Maximize your Athens experience and savings with this combo that includes entry to the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon, and the modern Acropolis Museum.
- Explore Athens' storied past with a multilingual audio guide in the Acropolis, an ancient citadel featuring iconic structures like the Propylaea and the Parthenon.
- Stroll across the halls of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion temples and visit the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a large amphitheater built in AD 161.
- Avoid the lines at the Acropolis Museum and explore 4 galleries filled with Greek artifacts and sculptures such as the coffered ceiling of the Propylaea.
- Explore the museum's exhibit; the excavation site of an ancient neighborhood dating back to 3000 BC.
- Maximize your Athens experience and savings with this combo that includes entry to the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon, and the modern Acropolis Museum.
- Explore Athens' storied past with a multilingual audio guide in the Acropolis, an ancient citadel featuring iconic structures like the Propylaea and the Parthenon.
- Stroll across the halls of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion temples and visit the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a large amphitheater built in AD 161.
- Avoid the lines at the Acropolis Museum and explore 4 galleries filled with Greek artifacts and sculptures such as the coffered ceiling of the Propylaea.
- Explore the museum's exhibit; the excavation site of an ancient neighborhood dating back to 3000 BC.
Inclusions
Acropolis & Parthenon
- Entry to Acropolis
- Entry to Parthenon
- Acropolis audio guide created by historians in English, French, German, Spanish & Italian
Acropolis Museum
- Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
- Entry to the underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood city
Acropolis & Parthenon
- Tip: Don't miss the Erechtheion, a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. The Porch of the Maidens with its six draped female figures as supporting columns is a sight to see.
- Infants aged 0-5 and EU citizens under 25 receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under 25 receive reduced-price entry from April to October with valid ID.
- This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
- The audio tours are not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.
- The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.
- Due to Greek Orthodox Good Friday observances, archaeological sites will have adjusted opening hours. Specifically, on Good Friday (May 3, 2024), sites will be open from noon until 6pm. Orthodox Holy Saturday (May 4, 2024) hours will be from 8am to 3pm.
- The Acropolis Museum offers free admission on March 6 (Melina Mercouri Day), March 25 (National Holiday), May 18 (International Day of Museums), and October 28 (National Holiday).
- From April to October, children under the age of 5 years and EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive reduced-price entry with valid ID.
Acropolis Museum
- Tip: Make sure to view the historic Silver Cup presented to Marathon Winner Spyros Louis at the inaugural Modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Keep in mind large baggage is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven ground.
- The museum will stay open until midnight on the full-moon day of August and European Museum Day.
Enter the Acropolis Museum anytime within operating hours with this ticket. - All packages and backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor of the museum.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Ready with your Acropolis Museum tickets but want in-depth insights? This English-guided tour will give you all the insights.
- Get the chance to see ancient objects unearthed from the Acropolis site, including statues of Athena, Poseidon, and Zeus.
- Admire antiquities used by ancient Greeks over centuries in daily life like ceremonial vases, vessels with intricate carvings, bowls, and more!
- In a one of its kind exhibit, view an intact excavation of an Athenian town displaying the ruins of roads, houses, and workshops.
- Visit the Archaic Acropolis Gallery to see statues originally commissioned by aristocrats placed under skylights to recreate their original installations.
- Ready with your Acropolis Museum tickets but want in-depth insights? This English-guided tour will give you all the insights.
- Get the chance to see ancient objects unearthed from the Acropolis site, including statues of Athena, Poseidon, and Zeus.
- Admire antiquities used by ancient Greeks over centuries in daily life like ceremonial vases, vessels with intricate carvings, bowls, and more!
- In a one of its kind exhibit, view an intact excavation of an Athenian town displaying the ruins of roads, houses, and workshops.
- Visit the Archaic Acropolis Gallery to see statues originally commissioned by aristocrats placed under skylights to recreate their original installations.
Inclusions
- 1.15-hour guided tour of the Acropolis Museum
- English-speaking guide
- Entry tickets to Acropolis Museum (optional)
- Guided tour & entry tickets to Acropolis Parthenon (optional)
- Tip: If you are traveling with children, check out the Acropolis Kids Museum which has games, videos, and fun activities like an ancient cooking class for your little ones!
- This experience does not include entry tickets to the Museum as ticket prices differ based on the type of visitor, season, and time of the year. You can purchase the tickets beforehand or from the Museum when you visit.
- The exhibition is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the information desk and strollers from the cloakroom.
- Guide dogs are permitted in the venue.
- Guests can get a short Braille guide in Greek and English from the information desk.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
1
Acropolis
Tickets included
The guide talks about historical significance & related stories.
2
Acropolis Museum
Tickets included
The guide talks about historical significance & related stories.
- Beat the crowds with a walking tour of Athens' ancient citadel, the Acropolis, and delve deeper at the Acropolis Museum with an expert guide.
- Go beyond the guidebooks with expert insights on the Acropolis and its treasures. Learn the stories behind the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and more.
- Pass along exciting sites like the Theater of Dionysus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, The Temple of Asclepius, and more.
- Explore the Acropolis Museum's modern halls, and see artifacts unearthed from beneath your feet through the captivating glass floors.
- Enjoy the tranquility of the Acropolis bathed in the soft morning light and avoid the afternoon crowds with an early morning tour.
- Beat the crowds with a walking tour of Athens' ancient citadel, the Acropolis, and delve deeper at the Acropolis Museum with an expert guide.
- Go beyond the guidebooks with expert insights on the Acropolis and its treasures. Learn the stories behind the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and more.
- Pass along exciting sites like the Theater of Dionysus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, The Temple of Asclepius, and more.
- Explore the Acropolis Museum's modern halls, and see artifacts unearthed from beneath your feet through the captivating glass floors.
- Enjoy the tranquility of the Acropolis bathed in the soft morning light and avoid the afternoon crowds with an early morning tour.
Inclusions
- 4-hour guided walking tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- English-speaking guide
- Avoid-the-line entry to Acropolis Parthenon
- Avoid-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
- Whisper audio set with earphones
- Tip: Don't miss the Caryatid Porch at the museum, a captivating display of six female statues that once supported the roof of the Erechtheion.
- The tour is not accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.
- Baby strollers, large bags, luggage and pets are not allowed.
- Due to Greek Orthodox Good Friday observances, archaeological sites will have adjusted opening hours. Specifically, on Good Friday (3rd May 2024), sites will be open from noon until 6:00 pm. Orthodox Holy Saturday (4th May 2024) hours will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Please note: On days when entrance to the Acropolis is free, the entrance ticket cost is already deducted from the tour price. These free admission days include:
- March 6th (in honor of Melina Mercouri)
- April 18th (International Day for Monuments)
- May 18th (International Museum Day)
- The last weekend of September (European Heritage Days)
- October 28th
- The first Sunday of each month, from November 1st to March 31st annually---
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tours
Combo: Acropolis + Acropolis Museum + Temple of Poseidon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
- Enjoy a perfect overview of ancient and modern Greece with this full-day, guided tour from the Acropolis to Omonia Square.
- Learn all about the world-famous archeological sites you visit with the help of your expert, English-speaking guide.
- Enjoy photo-stop opportunities at the world’s first Olympic Games stadium, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, and much more..
- Walk past Herodion and Dionysos Theater and get priority access to the Acropolis Museum.
- Wonder at remarkable marble statues and other ancient artifacts at the Acropolis Museum - deemed to be one of the world’s best!
- Relax and take in the remarkable sights of suburbian Athens on your scenic drive to Cape Sounion.
- Enjoy a perfect overview of ancient and modern Greece with this full-day, guided tour from the Acropolis to Omonia Square.
- Learn all about the world-famous archeological sites you visit with the help of your expert, English-speaking guide.
- Enjoy photo-stop opportunities at the world’s first Olympic Games stadium, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, and much more..
- Walk past Herodion and Dionysos Theater and get priority access to the Acropolis Museum.
- Wonder at remarkable marble statues and other ancient artifacts at the Acropolis Museum - deemed to be one of the world’s best!
- Relax and take in the remarkable sights of suburbian Athens on your scenic drive to Cape Sounion.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees for the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon
- English-speaking guide for Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon
- Hotel pick up/drop off service
- Transfers by luxury AC bus
- Lunch
- Headsets
- Wi-Fi on the bus
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Beverages
- Please Note: Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line and not security lines.
- Please note that a passport or ID card is required.
- This tour is wheelchair, pram/stroller accessible with appropriate wheelchair routes and elevator facility to reach Acropolis's top.
- Please note: The updated meeting point address will be emailed if the hotel is not within the pickup zone.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Top things to do in Athens
Why visit the Acropolis Museum
Ancient treasures: The Acropolis Museum showcases over 4,000 artefacts from the Acropolis of Athens, covering the Archaic, Classical, and Roman periods.
Parthenon Gallery: Experience the unique Parthenon Gallery, where the original friezes and metopes from the Parthenon are displayed.
Glass-floor atrium: Walk over the glass-floor atrium built above ancient Greek ruins. This transparent floor gives visitors a unique glimpse of the ongoing archaeological excavations below.
Caryatids Hall: Admire the Caryatids Hall, which houses the iconic Caryatid statues - marble columns fashioned in the shape of female figures. These Caryatids once adorned the Erechtheion.
Spectacular views: The museum's terrace is an excellent vantage point and provides panoramic views of the Acropolis, Athens, and the surrounding historic hills and mountains of Attica.
About Acropolis MuseumWhich Acropolis Museum ticket is best for you?
Skip-the-line tickets
Best for: Visitors who are short on time, those who want to explore at their own pace
Entry to the museum: Yes
Guide: Audio guide in 5 languages (optional)
- With these skip-the-line tickets, you can gain direct, fast-track entry to the Acropolis Museum, allowing you to spend time exploring the artifacts instead of standing in long ticket queues.
- You can upgrade your skip-the-line ticket to include a self-guided audio tour available in 5 languages. This allows you to explore at your own pace while learning in depth about this ancient historical landmark.
Recommended ticket:
- Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Guided tours
Best for: Visitors who want to explore the museum in-depth
Entry to the museum: Depends on ticket purchased
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide
- Consider taking a guided tour to explore ancient artifacts from the Athens Acropolis in depth at the Acropolis Museum.
- Understand the history and significance of this ancient archaeological site, which was built in the 5th century BCE, with an expert English-speaking tour guide.
Recommended ticket:
- Acropolis Guided Museum Tour
- Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
Combo deals
Best for: Visitors who want to explore multiple Athens attractions
Entry to the museum: Yes
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide (depends on the ticket purchased)
- Combo tickets offer great value by allowing you to see multiple Athens attractions and experiences with a single ticket. They are ideal for travellers looking to maximize their visit.
- Apart from the Acropolis Museum, you can also visit the Acropolis archaeological site, Cape Sunion, and the Temple of Poseidon.
Recommended ticket:
- Combo: Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
- Combo: Acropolis + Acropolis Museum + Temple of Poseidon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
Explore the Acropolis Museum
A thematic museum, Acropolis Museum houses the findings from a single archaeological site - the Acropolis of Athens. The exhibition sections of the Acropolis Museum are on four levels. The ground, first, and the third floor have permanent and temporary exhibitions while underground level-1 is the excavation site.
Ground Floor - Findings from the Slopes of Acropolis
The first exhibition of the Acropolis Museum on the ground floor includes the artifacts found from the slopes of the Acropolis. From cookery pots to votive offerings for the worshipping of gods, this exhibition gives you a glimpse into the ancient lifestyle of Athenians.
First Floor - The Beginning of Acropolis History
Learn about the entire history of the Acropolis starting from the 2nd millennium BC to the end of antiquity. You will find objects that show the evolution of the rock from a fortress to a place of worship, how Acropolis looked during the Archaic period and other monuments from the Pericles’ program including the Erechtheion and the temple of Athena Nike.
Third Floor - The Parthenon Hall
On the third floor, you will reach the Parthenon Gallery that shows the artifacts that were discovered inside the shrine, the pediment of the sanctuary, and the metopes. It has been placed in a lighted environment to make the visitors feel as if they are walking inside the Temple of Athena Parthenon.
Level 1 - The Archaeological Excavation
Discover the ancient neighborhood of Athens that lies under the museum to get a glimpse into how the ancient Greeks lived from the classical to the byzantine period. This includes ancient baths, streets, villas, plumbing, etc. that the settlement used in ancient Athens.
Digital Museum
Digital Museum has over 2,000 digitized objects to allow guests to enjoy the Acropolis Museum virtual tour from the safety of their homes. The artifacts of the museum have been scanned in high definition and guests can enjoy a wide range of multimedia options such as audio-visual content, 3D images, and more.
Acropolis Museum collection
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Plan your visit to the Acropolis Museum
Timings
Getting there
Best time to visit
Accessibility
Facilities
Rules
Visitor tips
Winter Season (November 1 to March 31):
- Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
- Friday: 9am to 10pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 8pm
Summer Season (April 1 to October 31):
- Monday: 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9am to 8pm
- Friday: 9am to 10pm
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Closed on: The Acropolis Museum is closed on January 1, Orthodox Easter Sunday, May 1, and December 25 and 26.
Altered timings: December 24, December 31, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, August Full Moon
Duration of visit: Approximately 2 hours.
Acropolis Museum opening hours
Acropolis Museum Address: Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
- By bus: 24, 40, 57, 103, 106, 108, 111, 126, 134, 135, 136, 137, 155, 206, 208, 227, 230, 237, 790, 856, Α2, Α3, Α4, Β2, Β3, Β4, Ε2, Ε22
Nearest bus stop: Makrigianni - By trolley: Lines 1, 5, 15
Nearest trolley stop: Makrigianni - By metro: Line M2 (Anthoupoli - Elliniko)
Nearest metro station: Acropoli - By tram: T6
Nearest tram station: Leoforos Vouliagmenis - By train: Phix is the closest train station to the Acropolis Museum. It is an 11-minute walk away.
- By car: Street parking is available on Veikou, Hatzichristou, Parthenonos streets along with Falirou Street and Rovertou Gali Street.
- By bicycle: Designated bike racks are located at the museum's main entrance and at the Acropoli Metro station entrance.
- Winter is the best time to visit the Acropolis Museum as the weather is pleasant, so you will be able to explore the archaeological sites comfortably as well.
- If you are planning a visit in the summer, then arrive at the museum after 10 AM or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowd.
- The Acropolis Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas of the museum are equipped with ramps and elevators, including all exhibition areas and galleries for the convenience of visitors with mobility issues.
- All floors of the museum have wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
- You can rent wheelchairs at the museum entrance for the duration of your visit, if required.
- You can visit the museum accompanied by your service animal.
- For visitors who are blind or have visual impairments, a Braille museum guide in Greek and English is available at the Information Desk.
- Museum map: Visitors can download and print the map of the museum for easy touring of the exhibition galleries.
- Gallery talks: The museum's Department of Educational Programs conducts various educational and informative talks, which visitors can attend to gain a better understanding of ancient Greek history and archaeology.
- Refreshments: The Acropolis Museum restaurant offers traditional meals and drinks that visitors can enjoy after exploring the museum and the archaeological site.
- Shop: The Acropolis Museum shop and bookstore allow visitors to buy souvenirs, books, and a variety of gifts.
- Photography: Visitors can take photographs and videos of the Acropolis Museum for personal use but flash photography and the use of professional equipment like tripods, flashlights, etc. is not permitted.
- No large bags: Pack light as you won’t be allowed to take large packages or backpacks inside the museum. You must deposit them in the museum’s cloakrooms.
- Security check: All visitors have to undergo a mandatory security check before entering the museum, including a check of their bags.
- No food or drinks: Visitors are not permitted to carry food or drinks inside the exhibition galleries.
- No touching: Visitors should not touch the exhibits inside the museum.
- Mobile phones: Keep your mobile phone silent inside the museum and avoid using it on the tour of the exhibition galleries.
- Arrive early at the Acropolis Museum so you can explore the site without many people around, ensuring a peaceful visit.
- Avoid wearing skirts, tunics, or dresses to the Acropolis Museum. The museum has some transparent floors, and visitors on the lower floors have unimpeded views of the floors above.
- Set aside at least two hours for your visit to the Acropolis Museum so that you can explore everything it has to offer.
- Spend time in the upper galleries that house the huge friezes and statues. They will give you an idea of how the Parthenon looked in its heyday.
- Book your Acropolis Museum tickets in advance so that you can skip the line and enter on your desired date.
- Attend gallery talks offered by the Acropolis Museum’s archaeologist-hosts and enjoy a tour of the exhibits to learn interesting facts about ancient Athens.
Frequently asked questions about Acropolis Museum tickets
How much do Acropolis Museum tickets cost?
Acropolis Museum tickets start from .
What’s included in Acropolis Museum tickets?
A standard Acropolis Museum ticket grants access to all permanent exhibitions and galleries within the museum, including the Parthenon Gallery, the Archaic Gallery, and the archaeological excavation visible beneath the atrium’s glass floor.
Do all Acropolis Museum tickets include a tour guide?
No, not all tickets include a tour guide. You can book a guided tour of the museum separately or choose a combo ticket which includes a guided tour.
Is there a way to avoid the ticket queues?
Booking skip-the-line tickets online in advance is the best way to bypass long ticket queues. These tickets give you direct entry to the museum.
Should I book Acropolis Museum tickets in advance?
Yes, it’s best to buy your tickets online in advance. They guarantee your entry, especially during the peak season, when tickets sell out quite quickly.
Is the Acropolis Museum accessible to wheelchair users?
Yes, the museum is fully accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility challenges. Guests can navigate the facility with ease using the accessible elevators, ramps, and restrooms. Wheelchairs are also available for rent.
How is the Acropolis Museum connected to the Acropolis of Athens?
The Acropolis Museum was built to house the findings excavated from the Athens Acropolis archaeological site. It is a repository of all the ancient artifacts recovered from the Acropolis hill and its slopes.