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Enjoy the art and history of the ancient Greece at the Acropolis, a world heritage site.

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How Skip the Line works?

Skip the Line tickets for the Acropolis provide a streamlined entry experience that eliminates the frustration of waiting in long queues. Here’s how the system works:

Time-Specific Entry Requirements: Your Skip the Line ticket is valid for a specific date and time slot that you select during booking. It’s essential to arrive at your designated time, as these tickets operate on a strict schedule to manage visitor flow effectively. This timed entry system ensures that the site doesn’t become overcrowded while guaranteeing your access without the typical waiting periods.
Direct Access to All Acropolis Attractions: Once you arrive at your scheduled time, you can bypass the standard ticket purchase lines and proceed directly through the dedicated Skip the Line entrance. This grants you immediate access to the entire Acropolis complex (except the museum), including all its magnificent monuments and historical points of interest, without enduring the lengthy queues that regular visitors face.
Advanced Booking Advantages: Booking online is highly recommended as tickets often sell out quickly, particularly during peak tourist seasons. Reserving in advance not only guarantees your access but also saves valuable time by eliminating the need to wait at ticket office lines.
Pricing and Discounts: The price of Acropolis tickets may vary depending on the day and time of your visit. Special discounts are available for eligible visitors: EU citizens up to 25 years old and non-EU citizens up to 5 years old can enjoy reduced admission prices. When purchasing your ticket, ensure you have valid identification ready to verify your age and citizenship status for discount eligibility verification at the entrance.

What you can see with a Skip the Line ticket?

Main Acropolis Complex

Your ticket to Acropolis grants you full access to the Acropolis hilltop, where you can marvel at these iconic ancient structures:

The Parthenon – The crown jewel of ancient Greek architecture, this magnificent temple dedicated to Athena stands as a symbol of classical civilization.

Temple of Athena Nike – A small but exquisite Ionic temple celebrating Athena as the goddess of victory.

Erechtheion – Famous for its elegant Caryatid Porch, this sacred temple honors both Athena and Poseidon.

Propylaea – The monumental gateway that serves as the grand entrance to the Acropolis sacred precinct.

Additional Archaeological Areas

Beyond the main hilltop monuments, your ticket also includes access to:

North and South Slopes of the Acropolis – These areas contain important archaeological remains and offer different perspectives of the main monuments

Theater of Dionysus – The birthplace of Greek drama, where the works of Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus were first performed

Odeon of Herodes Atticus – A beautifully preserved Roman theater still used for performances today

* Important Museum Information

Please note that the Acropolis Museum requires a separate ticket and is not included with your Skip the Line admission. However, the museum offers free entry on specific national and cultural celebration days: March 6th – Melina Mercouri Memorial Day; March 25th – Greek Independence Day; May 18th – International Museum Day; October 28th – Greek National Day (Ohi Day).

Is it Worth It?

Skip the Line tickets are absolutely worth the investment, especially when you consider the alternative of waiting in standard admission queues. The waiting experience can significantly impact your visit, particularly during certain times of day and weather conditions.

Peak hours and crowd management

The Acropolis experiences its heaviest crowds between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, when tour groups and independent visitors converge on the site simultaneously. During these peak hours, standard ticket holders can face waiting times of 45 minutes to over an hour, which can be particularly uncomfortable in Greece’s intense heat. Summer temperatures often exceed 35°C (95°F), making prolonged exposure in direct sunlight while waiting in line an unpleasant and potentially dangerous experience.

If you want to minimize crowds regardless of your ticket type, the least busy periods are at 8:00 AM when the site opens and during the traditional Greek lunch hours between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. However, even during these quieter periods, Skip the Line tickets ensure you can proceed directly to exploring rather than dealing with any potential delays.

Opening hours

Summer Season (April to October)
April – August

– Monday – Sunday: 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM

September (1st to 15th)

– Monday – Sunday: 08:00 AM to 07:30 PM

September (16th to 29th)

– Monday – Sunday: 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM

October (2nd to 15th)

– Monday – Sunday: 08:00 AM to 06:30 PM

October (16th to 31st)

– Monday – Sunday: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Winter Season (November to March)
November – March

– Monday – Sunday: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

* Visitors who have selected the final time slot of the day will be permitted to enter during the first 30 minutes of their designated slot. This policy ensures that all ticket holders have adequate time to explore the site before closing.