Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket w/ self guided audio tours
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a pre-booked ticket for your selected date and time and visit the Acropolis, the most famous and most visited monument in the world, dating back to antiquity.
Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world come to admire this symbol of ancient Greek civilization and enjoy breathtaking views of Athens from the rocky outcrop.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This ticket is for travelers over 25 years. The reduced-price tickets are not available online
Infants aged 0-5, and EU citizens under 25 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth at the Acropolis site. Non-EU citizens under 25 receive a reduced-price entry (April-October) upon providing their ID at the ticket booth.
To experience your free audio guide please download in your phone KEY TOURS app from App Store or PLAY Store. Choose "Acropolis Of Athens & Parthenon" and "Exploring Plaka: The Old Town of Athens" audio, login to download with the KEY23 code
If you select the option with audio guide, please follow the instructions attached to your tickets
Please be prepared to walk uphill on uneven & slippery surfaces
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Entrance to Acropolis & Parthenon on the date and time you choose upon booking
Downloadable audio guide in English, French, German or Spanish (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Earphones
Any type of audio equipment
Live guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Acropolis
Acropolis is an archaeological wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks of Athens. Skip the long lines and see the ancient Greek temple of Parthenon which is dedicated to Athena, the goddess of war as well as Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, Erecheion and Herodes Atticus from the top. Marvel Parthenon and its amazing views on your own pace on this solo exploration of the very cradle of Western civilization. Towering over the capital, Acropolis is a very impressive sight, and walking around on its grounds, gives the visitor a feeling of awe and a true sense of the greatness of the ancient Greeks.
Options
Ticket with 2 SG Audio Tours
2 SG audio mobile tours: Self guided audio tour for the Acropolis & Plaka neighborhood
Ticket with Plaka audio
SG audio tour for Plaka: This option includes SG audio tour for the Old Twn of Athens (Plaka) and not the Acropolis
Reviews
153 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Adequate but not ready for prime time
Patrick D,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00The instructions given with the purchase are incomplete. You need to determine the entrance location with the provided map which is the same entrance everyone else is using. Join the line to be at the main entrance at your assigned time. There may be people ahead of you with later entry times so you may need to go past them. HOWEVER, if you need to use the toilet or think you might while you are on the acropolis, you need to use the OUTSIDE the main entrance on the right hand side. There could be a line for the toilets so get there early and then get in the admission line. When they call your time, you may enter. Press start on your audio tour at this time as they are a bit wordy. If you enjoy the audio, continue playing it. You can replay or jump around but I found it cumbersome and frustrating. I ended up turning off the tour and viewing the various sites on top and reading the English descriptions of what I was viewing. There were a few tour groups you could glean some information from but most of my time was spent viewing the various locations. You cannot enter any of them as they are roped off. Some have scaffolding for repairs or support. There are only a few benches on top to rest at. The climb can be strenuous if you are out of shape. I recommend 2 bottles of water at least (.5 liter). The nice thing about this ticket is that you can proceed at your own pace and not be tied to a tour group. You can find one of the few benches and sit for an hour if you like and then continue without pressure. You can also read the dialogue of the tour as opposed to listening to it or you can play it as many times as you like to enhance your understanding. I’d suggest doing your own research about the Acropolis before going to have a better idea of what you are supposed to be looking at. We spent a total of 2 hrs and 15 minutes from the time we entered until we left. Other than the cheesy dialogue, the lack of concise instructions, and a warning about lack of facilities on top, the tour accomplished what I needed it to.
You’re paying the premium...
Nicholas O,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00You’re paying the premium for the early entry/ skipping the lines. The audio tour is awful - Viator should be more transparent about what this is
Very busy - audio is pants
Lisa f,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00Very busy even at 8am - don’t bother with audio when so busy , as rubbish ! Either go without or get a guide !
No direction
Bryan M,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
2.00No direction after booking. We were told it was an audio tour and to meet at 11:00am. We arrived at 10:25am, sent messages with no response.
It is very simple just...
Rubs145,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is very simple just follow the directions in the email. Definitely made entry simple and not too mu Cu description that it bored you
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