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Navigate through time with a self-guided audio tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. With advance tickets paving your way, you can delve into the history of Athens at your own pace. Equipped with an intricate audio guide, you’ll unlock a wealth of information about the iconic Acropolis that dominates the city skyline. From the towering Parthenon and mysterious Erechtheion, to the priceless artifacts on exhibit in the museum, each piece of the past comes alive in vivid detail.
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€42
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Experience the marvels of Athens on a comprehensive guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum and gain in-depth knowledge of Greece’s rich history. Bypass the long queues with skip-the-line access and delve into the legacy of the ancient Greek civilization with an experienced archaeologist guide by your side. Along the way, you will visit and discover the real story of architectural and cultural masterpieces, such as the Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theater of Dionysus.
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€57
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Uncover Athens’ charm with a guided city tour paired with a visit to the acclaimed Acropolis Museum. Start your day exploring monumental sites like the Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hellenic Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Witness the Evzones changing of the guard and then head to the Acropolis hill and the Parthenon. Explore the Acropolis Museum with your guide to unravel the tales of the citadel and Ancient Athens.
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€75
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Step into history with a guided walking city tour across Athens that includes visits to the Acropolis, and the Acropolis Museum. Starting at Syntagma Square, marvel at the Hellenic Parliament and change of guard, before strolling through the National Garden and the Zappeion Megaron. After securing your tickets, your Athenian journey continues as you ascend the Acropolis hill, home to iconic wonders such as the Parthenon. Round off your walking tour of Athens with a detailed exploration the Acropolis Museum.
*this tour does not include entrance ticket to the Acropolis Museum
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€67
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Get a taste of Athenian culture and gastronomy with a private tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, which includes lunch or dinner. Get your tickets and begin your exploration at the Athenian hill and its ancient citadel, with a professional archaeologist guide by your side. Afterwards, you continue to the Acropolis Museum, where you can get a more profound understand of the UNESCO-listed site’s importance and history. End your private tour with a meal of Greek delicacies at a nearby restaurant.
*this tour does not include entrance ticket to the Acropolis Museum
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€220
A visit to the Acropolis Museum serves as an essential journey into the depth of ancient Athens and Greek culture. Spanning four levels, the museum beautifully encapsulates the evolution of the ancient Greek civilization through different eras.
Your journey begins at the museum's basement, which offers a unique glimpse into ancient Athens. Through a glass floor, you can peer at the remains of an old Athenian neighborhood that was discovered during construction, entombed in time and the building itself.
The ground floor, or “Gallery of the Slopes of the Hills” is built at an angle to mirror the climb up the hill and presents the daily artefacts of ancient Greeks living around the Acropolis. Exhibitions on this floor also reveal many details about the ambitious development of the Acropolis during the Golden Era of Athens.
Ascending to the “Archaic Acropolis Gallery” on the first floor, you are greeted by awe-inspiring statues and sculptures, hailing from 700 BC to 480 BC. This gallery also houses five of the six original Caryatids that adorned the enigmatic Erechtheion - a testament to ancient Greek craftsmanship.
The jewel of the Acropolis Museum, the “Parthenon Gallery” on the third floor, reflects the architectural prowess of the original Parthenon, while offering a captivating view of it. The gallery holds many original sculptures of the ancient temple, including a 160-meter frieze, pediments and metopes.
You can visit the Acropolis Museum every day of the year, except for a few national holidays, from 9 AM until afternoon or early evening, according to the seasonal opening hours.
The Acropolis Museum is located at Dionysiou Areopagitou 15 in downtown Athens, to the southeast of the Acropolis Hill. It is easily accessible by public transportation via the Akropoli metro station.
The Acropolis Museum is closed on the 1st of January, Orthodox Easter Sunday (16th April in 2023), 1st of May and 25th & 26th of December.
Yes, there are special ramps for wheelchairs at all entrances, as well as elevators and WCs on all floors of the museum.
Yes, the Acropolis Museum can provide visually impaired visitors with a short guide in Braille, which is available in Greek and in English at museum’s information desk.
Yes, there are two cloak rooms on the ground floor of the museum where visitors can leave personal belongings, large bags or backpacks. Any items you take with you inside will be scanned at the security point near the entrance.
Yes, photography is allowed in all areas of the Acropolis Museum, except for the Archaic Acropolis Gallery. The use of flash and professional equipment (such as portable lights, tripods, etc) is not permitted.
No, visitors are not allowed to bring any food or drinks into the museum’s exhibition galleries. The Acropolis Museum features a café with a terrace on the ground floor, offering a warm and cold refreshments, as well as light snacks. On the second floor there is a restaurant with a spectacular panoramic view of the Acropolis hill. Reservations can be made during the museum’s normal operating hours, via telephone (+302109000915) or by emailing restaurant@theacropolismuseum.gr
Admission to the Acropolis Museum is free on 6th of March (Melina Mercouri Day), 25th of March (National holiday), 18th of May (International Day of Museums) and 28th of October (National holiday).
The best way to skip the line at the Acropolis Museum is to buy your tickets in advance. Alternatively, you can also join an Acropolis Museum guided tour, which guarantees entry at a designated time.
No, pets are not allowed inside the Acropolis Museum. The only exception are guide dogs for visitors with disabilities.
General admission tickets cost €10 during winter (November to March) and €15 during the summer (April to October). Reduced ticket rates are €5 and €10 for winter and summer respectively. A full list of visitors eligible for free or reduced admission is available online.
You can get general admission tickets at the Acropolis Museum ticket desk, the museum’s official e-ticketing platform or third-party ticket and tour providers.
For reduced rate and free admission tickets you will have to visit the Acropolis Museum ticket desk in person.
Bookings for group tickets of 16 to 40 visitors can only be made online at groupbookings@theacropolismuseum.gr or via telephone by calling +302109000903 (Monday to Friday, from 9AM to 5PM).
You can buy Acropolis Museum tickets on-line via the official website, third-party resellers and tour operators.
The Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum are two distinct sites, and tickets for each need to be purchased separately. However, to simplify the experience, many tour operators offer combined guided tours of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.
No, tickets sold through the official Acropolis Museum website do not include a guided tour, meaning that they only cover entry to the museum itself. However, if you want to enhance your visit with more insight and information on the exhibits, there are numerous tour operators available offering guided tours, which can be booked separately or including museum tickets.
Acropolis Museum tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed after purchase. The only exception is when unforeseen circumstances prevent the Museum from being open to the public.