Where can I buy tickets to the Acropolis and how much do they cost?
Visiting the Acropolis is an amazing experience — but make sure you get your tickets first!
💶 Ticket Prices
- 🟢 Full Price: €30
- 🟡 Reduced Price: €15 (for people who qualify — see below)
🎟️ These prices are for a single-use ticket to enter the Acropolis and its Slopes.
🗓️ Seasonal Discount
From November 1 to March 31 every year, everyone gets a reduced price on single-use tickets for all state-run archaeological sites and museums.
That means:
- 💰 Full ticket becomes €15
- ✅ No need to prove anything — the discount is automatic during this time.
🛒 Where to Buy Tickets
You can buy tickets in two ways:
1. 🧾 At the Site
You can buy your ticket at the ticket offices near the Acropolis entrance. But during busy days, there might be long lines.
2. 💻 Online (Fast and Easy!)
Buy tickets in advance through the official website of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports:
Buying online:
- Saves time
- Lets you skip the ticket line
- Is the safest way to make sure you get in, especially in summer!
🆓 Free Admission Days
You can visit the Acropolis for free on these special days:
- 📅 6 March – In memory of Melina Mercouri
- 📅 18 April – International Monuments Day
- 📅 18 May – International Museums Day
- 📅 The last weekend of September – European Heritage Days
- 📅 28 October – Ohi Day (Greek national holiday)
🧍 Who Gets Free or Reduced Tickets?
Some people can enter for free or get a discounted ticket, such as:
- 🇬🇷 EU students
- 👶 Children under 5
- 🧓 Seniors over 65 (EU citizens)
- ♿ Visitors with disabilities (and one companion)
- 📚 Teachers, tour guides, and others
For the full list of who qualifies, get the Ministry's official guide below (or just ask at the ticket office)
📝 Tips Before You Go
✅ Buy online if you can – it’s quicker and safer
✅ Bring ID or passport if you qualify for free or reduced tickets
✅ Double-check opening hours (they change with the season)