Mythical site of Athens, the Acropolis is a must-see when visiting the Greek capital. But if you’re planning to visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon, it can be hard to keep track of all the different prices. Especially after recent increases in entrance fees. What’s more, the official websites are not always regularly updated. So, to make your life easier, here’s a quick summary of the Acropolis rates.
Acropolis rates: full price tickets
From April 1, 2025, the Acropolis will charge €30 for the full summer rate. We don’t know yet whether the reduced rate will apply to next winter. But rumor has it that the full rate will now apply all year round, regardless of period.
The full rate ticket allows access to the Acropolis and the monuments on the site: Parthenon, Ereichteion, Odeon of Herod Atticus, Dionysos temple…
Acropolis rates: reduced tickets
Between October 1 and May 31, European Union citizens over 65 benefit from a reduced fare at 15€.
Reduced-rate tickets can be purchased on the official Hellenic Heritage e-ticket website. At the entrance, you’ll still need to show proof of identity: ID card or passport. Make sure you have it with you!
It’s also worth noting that between June 1 and September 30, citizens EU over 65 pay the full price of 30€.
Find out more about Acropolis prices on Hellenic Heritage or Odysseus Culture.
Free tickets
For people in the following cases, it is possible to visit the Acropolis completely free of charge:
- Children and young people under 25 years of age from EU Member States, upon presentation of their identity card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. Please note that if you do not have an ID for children, you will be charged a full price ticket.
- Children under 18 from non-EU countries
- Students from EU member states on presentation of their student card
- Disabled persons and an accompanying person (only in the case of a disability of 80% or more), regardless of the country of origin, upon presentation of their identity card or passport and a disability certificate
- Journalists under presentation of a press card
- EU teachers accompanying a school field trip (no free fares on personal vacations).
You can also visit the Acropolis for free on certain dates:
- March 6 – Melina Mercouri tribute day
- April 18 – International Monuments Day
- May 18 – International Museum Day
- The last weekend of September each year (European Cultural Heritage Days)
- October 28 – ochi day
- Every first and third Sunday of the month from November 1st to March 31st
For these specific dates, it is not possible to reserve admission online. You’ll have to go to the site and wait 😉
On the other hand, outside the dates when the Acropolis is open to everyone free of charge, it’s advisable to book your free ticket online on the official website. Don’t forget your identity papers, as you’ll be asked to show them at the entrance to the Acropolis.
Combined tickets
Combined ticket Acropolis + sites
Since April 1, 2025, the €30 Acropolis + 6 sites combined ticket no longer exists. A new combined ticket from 48€ to 85€ is available on Get Your Guide. This ticket has several options and allows you to visit either only the Acropolis, or the Acropolis + 1 archaeological site, or the Acropolis + 5 archaeological sites. The 5 archaeological sites that can be visited with the Acropolis (€30) are the Ancient Agora and Museum (€20), the Roman Agora (€10), the Temple of Zeus (€20), the Lyceum of Aristotle (€5) and the Panathenaic Stadium (€10).
In addition, this combined ticket does not include the Acropolis Museum.
Combined ticket Acropolis + Acropolis Museum
You can also buy a combined ticket Acropolis + Acropolis Museum on the Get Your Guide website which offers this package for €62, including admission to the Acropolis (normal rate €30), admission to the Acropolis Museum (full rate €20) and an audio guide to the old town of Athens and the Plaka district (this is not an audio guide to the Acropolis or the Acropolis Museum).
For more information about the Acropolis museum, see our article The Acropolis museum: a must-see when visiting Athens.
Where to buy tickets for the Acropolis?
Tickets are available at the on-site box office and online. Warning regarding tickets purchased online:
- For free and discounted tickets, you will need to go to the cashier upon arrival at the site and present your credentials.
- You must indicate a date of visit that cannot be changed. Tickets purchased on the official website are non-changeable and non-refundable.
You can also buy your tickets online on Civitatis or on the Get Your Guide website. These are full-fare, non-refundable tickets. The price is slightly higher but the online booking is much easier than on the official website.
More information on our article Buy your Acropolis tickets online.
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For more information about visiting the Acropolis and the Parthenon, please read our article Practical tips for visiting the Parthenon and the Acropolis of Athens.
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