Acropolis
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This ancient citadel, built in the fifth century B.C., towers over the city and is home to some of the most impressive ancient ruins, buildings, and artifacts. The most famous temple, the Parthenon, was dedicated to the goddess Athena and is considered the peak of Greek art. You can avoid long lines by joining a walking tour of the site. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, as the walk up the hill can be steep and exposed to the sun. For the best experience, visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat and for fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor
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- Adventurers049Brisbane, Australia3,450 contributionsIconic spotThere is no more that I can add to this iconic spot. Apparently, there are two routes you can use to get to the top. Unfortunately, the map you get from the tourist information office doesn't show where they are! So you could walk a long way to get to the one you want.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2023
- Carrie0727Wayne, New Jersey24 contributionsPhysically Demanding Historical SiteWent here as part of a tour. Wasn't originally happy that we had to arise so early but, in the end, it was a wise decision since it was cooler and less crowded. Our tickets were pre-purchased which is a good idea. Lots of climbing stone steps and stairs to get to the top. I'm a Senior and was able to do it but with caution. A cafe was located right off the parking lot and we went there afterwards for a cool drink.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 16 September 2023
- Kapil SoodBengaluru, India413 contributionsIncredible experience on our date with history!Incredible experience on our date with history! The ruins of this historic site are truly magnificent. It'll get you a good understanding of the life and times of the era and you'd have immense appreciation. Few important tips: 1. Book your tickets in advance. You can buy combo ticket as it saves you lot of money. 2. Do take the audio guide if you are not taking a conducted tour. Knowing the history of the place is important for you to be able to appreciate all that is there. Audio guides are relatively inexpensive and you can download on your mobile phone in advance. 3. Pls do visit FIRST thing in the morning as the monument opens. At this time the crowds are still manageable. The crowds swell during the mid day and this place does get a loooot of people. Also, it's very sunny and hot during mid day. 4. Do carry water. If you get it there you'll be paying 5 times the price. 5. Sun caps and shades are a must. Umbrella / raincoats if the forecast is for rains. Do remember to wear comfortable footwear, high heels are a no no as it's a climb on uneven surface. Lot of restoration / renovation work was going on when we visited in Jun'23. Not an issue otherwise but this hampered our photos though :( To conclude, if need be, visiting Athens just to see Acropolis is also worth it!Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2023
- DAK830Kamloops, Canada27 contributionsAcropolis on our ownWe purchased our tickets on line prior to our visit and although we still had to line-up for entry it reduced the time to also line-up for entry! GO when it opens and arrive early the line grows VERY quickly! By going early you can avoid the massive crowds and beat the heat! It did not disappoint and we were there for 2 hours ,Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 September 2023
- kerrih431Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom87 contributionsIncredible site and an achievable walk!This place was amazing! It was busy but felt there was plenty of space to see everything and get photos. The new timed entry system seems to be working well. There were also plenty of toilets and plenty of places to get water. Before coming I was nervous about the walk up, especially as some of the reviews and comments here and online generally made it sound like a prison march! If you're also nervous let me reassure you, it was absolutely fine. No one was forcing you up to the top and there were plenty of places to stop and rest. I would say it was more hill than stairs but with most of the stairs at the beginning and the end. I don't like walking up hills and I generally choose a lift of stairs. I'm also not particularly fit but this was honestly fine. Wear trainers rather than sandals, it can be slippery on the smooth marble and in areas it's uneven.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 September 2023
- GaryandLesleyTravelAuckland Central, New Zealand7,687 contributionsStill a must do when in Athens.Even in the shoulder season of mid September this site is popular so queues and waiting is the nature of the visit. The site itself is special and really is one of the wonders of the past so well worth the effort. Great views of the city and the ancient Agora from here as well. As mentioned earlier the queues to buy enter tickets can be very long, the 30€ 5 day 7 sites entry ticket which unless you only want to do the Acropolis Slopes in 1 day (20€) is what you are looking for we brought ours at the Columns of the Olympian Zeus one of the 7 sites where there was no queue.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 September 2023
- fryzaSheffield, United Kingdom83 contributionsCut the queueWe went here around 4pm, prebooked through a bus company for cheaper tickets for the site. Grabbed a bottle of water, which was 75cents, which was very cheap. Headed to the gate with our skip the line tickets. There were a few who had to wait, but we got straight in, which was great. The site was massive and worth the money! We spent about 2 hours exploring all the sites and because it wasn't as busy as usual it was a nice calm atmosphere! Really worth a visitVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 September 2023
- Kathryn CWinter Garden, Florida29 contributionsCrowded, but a “Must See”There is a lot of good information in the reviews below. The only recommendations that I would like to add is to wear sneakers (athletic shoes) because the terrain is rough in spots and the steps can be slippery. It was windy at the top, so I was glad my hat had a draw string on it to keep it from blowing off. Bring water as suggested. It’s definitely worth seeing, even with all the crowds. After all, it’s the Acropolis!Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 20 September 2023
- Slimbo50 contributionsVery easy processWe booked tickets through ‘Headout’ online and the process was so easy. The tickets we bought were no more than that they sell direct, we had to download audio guides which was fine. No queues when we arrived (2pm) (was hot but water refill at the top). The views are amazing, this is a must do.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 September 2023
- Carol OSan Diego, California20 contributionsWonderful!Go early in the day to avoid the crowds and heat. Get your tickets online, don't wait to buy them there. The line was really long. (We had our tickets in advance and walked right past everyone else.) Once up to the top, it was a sight I'd been waiting my whole life to see. So historic, so beautiful, and a dream realized for me. they are still (and maybe forever) reinforcing areas to keep it standing, so construction noises and workers are in most of my pictures. But, I'm glad they are trying to preserve it for generations to come.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 September 2023
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davidoloughlin88
Urbandale, IA20 contributions
Jan 2020
We visited in January 2020 and entered the site at opening. We were able to get in and visit the site with fewer than 20 people for the first hour. Nothing beats the sun rising over the city as seen from the Acropolis. I would recommend visiting the museum for a full understanding of the importance and history prior to visiting the Acropolis.
Written 19 February 2020
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Johan176
Birmingham, UK81 contributions
Mar 2020
Visiting the Acropolis to see the Parthenon was the main reason we wanted to travel to Athens, it did not disappoint the views were amazing.
We booked a 1.5 hour group tour with Get Your Guide which was a huge disappointment, the information delivered by our guide was muddled and rushed. It would have been better to read from our guidebook as we saw the sights on the way to the top.
We visited Athens in March, the weather was great but more importantly the volume of people was much more manageable to see the sights without huge crowds.
The Acropolis was one of the highlights of our holiday to Athens but maybe think about exploring yourself or with a private guide.
We booked a 1.5 hour group tour with Get Your Guide which was a huge disappointment, the information delivered by our guide was muddled and rushed. It would have been better to read from our guidebook as we saw the sights on the way to the top.
We visited Athens in March, the weather was great but more importantly the volume of people was much more manageable to see the sights without huge crowds.
The Acropolis was one of the highlights of our holiday to Athens but maybe think about exploring yourself or with a private guide.
Written 1 May 2020
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aclayr
Arizona298 contributions
May 2019
We arrived shortly before opening to purchase tickets & were not surprised to see a line already formed. We utilized one of the side entrances though, so with only about 10 parties ahead of us, the line moved rather quickly. Once we entered & made our way around to the main entrance, we were met by hordes of people pushing their way up the steps. With our Rick Steves guide book in tow, we decided to take on the monument without a tour guide. (& I’m glad we went this route as being in a tour group just looked like a hassle.) We found it fairly easy to navigate around, & while there were informative plaques throughout, we opted for the descriptions in our book instead. The massive crane inside the main structure was an unfortunate eyesore, but I believe they are currently working on a preservation/restoration project. The views of the city were spectacular though. The ground was very uneven throughout & even slippery in some places, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes. I’d also recommend bringing water & patience as it warms up early in the morning & the number of clueless tourists is absurd.
Written 2 January 2020
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Rosh145
London, UK1,751 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Entrance is open from 8am. I highly recommend getting there then as it is a lot cooler and a lot less busier. Wear comfortable (ideally sports shoes) footwear as the ground is very rocky and take water. The exhibition takes about 90-120 mins to complete.
Buy the package ticket for €30 as this allows you to see 6 other sites across the city. If this is the only site you want to see then the cost is only €20.
Buy the package ticket for €30 as this allows you to see 6 other sites across the city. If this is the only site you want to see then the cost is only €20.
Written 29 August 2020
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caysera
Bournemouth, UK82 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We visited the Acropolis today. I was really apprehensive about the visit as we were going as a family with 2 young children who don't do well in the summer heat.
Read up a lot of reviews as wanted our experience to be the best it could be without a guide and decided an early morning visit would best suit us. We picked up the combi tickets of €30 per adult (the children went free as under 18 and British passports) the previous evening at Hadrian's library. No que which was brilliant.
Got to the Acropolis via the South eastern gate at 9am. Skipped the ticket ques(hurray!!). Walked through the entrance check barriers. Got up the hill and visited all the 8 structures within an hour and 10 minutes, with several little water breaks and several photos at each spot.
By the time We finished and got back down the sun was getting hotter and more people were flowing in.
The climb was easy and the break after each structure made it enjoyable for the children too.
Carry water, hats, sunblock and aim to get there early.
Read up a lot of reviews as wanted our experience to be the best it could be without a guide and decided an early morning visit would best suit us. We picked up the combi tickets of €30 per adult (the children went free as under 18 and British passports) the previous evening at Hadrian's library. No que which was brilliant.
Got to the Acropolis via the South eastern gate at 9am. Skipped the ticket ques(hurray!!). Walked through the entrance check barriers. Got up the hill and visited all the 8 structures within an hour and 10 minutes, with several little water breaks and several photos at each spot.
By the time We finished and got back down the sun was getting hotter and more people were flowing in.
The climb was easy and the break after each structure made it enjoyable for the children too.
Carry water, hats, sunblock and aim to get there early.
Written 29 July 2020
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Krishhere
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India1,412 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
A few tips first. (1) Suggest you visit the Acropolis museum before visiting the Acropolis, to get a feel of the history of the ancient city. (2) Read up on the Acropolis online and download a map of the Acropolis on your mobile, before your visit. You don't need a tour guide. (3) if you are visiting Greece during summer like we did, keep in mind it is going to be very hot. Carry water and use sun cream. Proper walking shoes is a must since you have to climb stairs to reach the site. The climb is easy. No worries on that at all. (4) visit Acropolis in the evening, after 5.30 pm so that you can see the Parthenon lighted up. Also a good idea to escape the heat. (5) Buy a ticket online in advance, to beat the queue. Buy either a solo ticket or a combo ticket which covers Acropolis plus other historical sights of Athens
The visit to the Acropolis would take one and a half to two hours. Amazing to think how the Greek built a city on a hill, with such imposing structures with huge columns and beams, centuries ago
The visit to the Acropolis would take one and a half to two hours. Amazing to think how the Greek built a city on a hill, with such imposing structures with huge columns and beams, centuries ago
Written 25 February 2020
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tessa
Tempe, AZ172 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
So worth every dollar, no matter what age. Here are some tips from my experience.
1. Download the Rick Steves Free Audio Tour of the Acropolis on your phone before heading to the site. This was a perfectly paced walk through the site and so informative. Rick Steve’s tours are far and away the best. There is supposedly wifi at the site, but it doesn’t work so don’t rely on that to stream.
3. Allow at least 20 minutes of walking time to just get to the ticket booth.
2. Either wake up REALLLLLY early and be in line to buy tix/enter the park at 8am EXACTLY, or go for the last two hours that the site is open. End of day is probably best because the site starts getting super crowded by 9am-9:30am.
3. Be mindful of if there are performances at the Acropolis that night, in case the regular hours are changed and the park closes early. My brother went when he thought he had two hours to explore, but ended up only getting 20 minutes for this reason.
4. Make sure you have ID so that you can receive a discounted ticket, if you qualify.
5. West shoes with grip…it’s slippery up there!
6. I would even recommend going alone or exploring somewhat alone to really take in the incredible nature of this site. I was really glad about this part of my visit.
Enjoy!
1. Download the Rick Steves Free Audio Tour of the Acropolis on your phone before heading to the site. This was a perfectly paced walk through the site and so informative. Rick Steve’s tours are far and away the best. There is supposedly wifi at the site, but it doesn’t work so don’t rely on that to stream.
3. Allow at least 20 minutes of walking time to just get to the ticket booth.
2. Either wake up REALLLLLY early and be in line to buy tix/enter the park at 8am EXACTLY, or go for the last two hours that the site is open. End of day is probably best because the site starts getting super crowded by 9am-9:30am.
3. Be mindful of if there are performances at the Acropolis that night, in case the regular hours are changed and the park closes early. My brother went when he thought he had two hours to explore, but ended up only getting 20 minutes for this reason.
4. Make sure you have ID so that you can receive a discounted ticket, if you qualify.
5. West shoes with grip…it’s slippery up there!
6. I would even recommend going alone or exploring somewhat alone to really take in the incredible nature of this site. I was really glad about this part of my visit.
Enjoy!
Written 18 June 2022
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A_Amri
Manama, Bahrain113 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
What an amazing part of history! I suggest really researching it before visiting to really appreciate it, otherwise you can always follow a tour guide. It is quite a walk up, so be prepared and wear comfortable shoes and take plenty of water. It makes a big difference if you go off season or early enough to beat the crowds.
Written 20 June 2020
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In-Yong H
London, UK658 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We felt very privileged to be here when there really weren't many people due to the ongoing Covid situation. We visited early afternoon, which in any other year would have meant long queues and sharing the site with many other people. Instead, it felt pretty quiet, and you could really take your time over it. It was extremely hot, and there is not much shade at the top, so please bring a hat and a water bottle (there is a drinking fountain where you can refill). The scale of the whole site (not just the Parthenon) is very impressive and there is really detailed information boards through the place to tell you about the history. The views of the city is amazing too. If you plan to be in Athens for a few days, definitely get the €30 combo ticket which also gives you access to loads of other historical sites.
Written 17 August 2020
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Connor G
Belfast, UK35 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Looking at the acropolis from a distance you can see it’s significance towering over the city of Athens with the national flag blowing in the breeze. When you make the slightly sweaty climb to the top it’s worth every step. We bought our entrance tickets in advance from the Tiqets app for skip the queue, scanning and walking right through no problem. The acropolis area is epic with panoramic views of Athens. I would highly recommend downloading Ricks Steve’s audio Europe tour for free. This way we could walk around the various structures picking up some facts along the way. FYI the frozen lemonade as you head towards the exit may be 5 euros but helps to cool down before making a much easier decline back into the shaded streets of Athens. Enjoy your trip, it’s a must for taking in the city and Greek history.
Written 21 June 2022
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Ciao, il 1 settembre abbiamo una mattina per visitare l’ Acropoli con 2 bambini di 4 e 7 anni. Cosa mi consigliate come ingresso e per avere una guida ? Grazie
Written 29 August 2024
Posso chiederti come hai contattato una guida ? ne cerco una in italiano (ho due bimbe) ma non riesco; grazie
Written 19 June 2024
Cerca in rete Roberto Cortese, fondatore di Grecia Vera. Ci siamo trovate benissimo con lui e abbiamo partecipato a due visite guidate. Buon viaggio.
Written 22 June 2024
Does EEA citizens count as EU citizens for the free tickets? (When they are under 25)
Written 26 May 2024
I don’t think so / it is Athens citizens that can get a free ticket.
Written 23 June 2024
Jean J
Black Forest, Colorado
I’d like to buy the combo ticket on the Hellenic Heritage website. I’d like to visit the Acropolis on the second day of my trip. Is this possible? The website asks you to choose a date and time for entry, and says the combo ticket is valid for 5 days afterwards. But what if I don’t want to visit the Acropolis on the first day?
Written 23 April 2024
Salve, settimana prossimo andrò ad Atene. Vorrei sapere se ho diritto al biglietto gratuito per l'Acropoli avendo già compiuto 25 anni (sono nato nell'agosto del 98). Grazie per la comprensione.
Written 22 April 2024
Bonjour,
Avec quel guide avez-vous visité l'Acropole?
Cordialement
Hervé Lefèvre
Written 4 April 2024
bonjour,
avant de arriver j'ai acheté (en ligne) un ticket d'entrée avec audioguide que j’ai présente à l’entrée e j’ai réçu l’appareil d’ecout avec m’as langue
Written 6 April 2024
What website is best to buy tickets? We're a group of 4 going on June 23rd and would like to go as late as possible in the day. I'm looking at 2 websites ... Hellenic Heritage (tickets not available for our date yet and looks like later entrance times compared to the other website) and Acropolis Tickets & Tours by Headout (available for purchase now - latest time is 5pm).
Any suggestions of where to buy the tickets? Also can't find what time it closes on June 23rd and the last possible entrance time.
Suggestions?
Written 2 April 2024
@Craig. Sorry but I am a professional guide for the Acropolis and the crowds are in the morning- NOT IN THE AFTERNOON.
PLEASE watch out for the HEADOUT. It’s a fraud. People cannot find the QR code in the tickets so they have to buy new ones. My advice is from the official Hellenic side or the best is to buy tickets at the cashier immediately.
Written 29 August 2024
Buongiorno, dove si trovano i due ingressi dell'Acropoli?
Written 31 March 2024
Salve,
gli ingressi sono due.
Noi, avendo l’albergo nelle vicinanze, siamo entrati dall’ingresso situato dal lato della via pedonale. Tale ingresso si trova nei pressi della fermata “Acropoli”, mentre l’altro è all’incirca dalla parte opposta, dove ho visto esserci ampio parcheggio, ma non saprei indicartelo, immagino ci sia apposita segnaletica. Noi abbiamo girato tutto a piedi. Spero di essere stata utile…
Written 31 March 2024
Does anyone know what time the acropolis opens on Tuesdays in September? Some websites say 8am. Others say on Tuesdays it doesnt open until 1pm, which seems unusual when it opens 8am the other days of the week. Can anyone advise? I plan on visiting on a Tuesday but dont want to get there for 7:30am if it doesnt open until 1pm. Thanks
Written 10 March 2024
I am pretty sure it opens at 08.00 every day apart from the few days a year that it is shut. It is only the closing time that varies and that is with the seasons (available daylight).
Would recommend getting there as early as possible as it gets very crowded. We went in mid September and it was packed by 10.00.
Written 11 March 2024
Buonasera, ci sono visite guidate in lingua italiana sia dell'Acropoli che di altri luoghi di Atene? Grazie per l'eventaule risposta.
Written 17 February 2024
Ci sono sia guide che parlano Italiano, che tour specifici in Italiano ad orari prestabiliti a volte con extra costo. Io ho usato le app ufficiali (gratuite) e non per farmi da audio guida.
Written 18 February 2024
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