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Acropolis Tickets
The Acropolis' reputation precedes it. Plunge right into the heart of Ancient Greek culture as you explore historic structures that served as citadels, administrative buildings, and even royal residences. Browse our collection of Acropolis tickets for skip-the-line entry, guided tours, early access tours, and combo experiences.
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Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion
Book day trips to see one of the most picturesque coastal views of Greece at Cape Sounion, and the famous Temple of Poseidon that looms over it.
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Ancient Agora of Athens Tickets
Book tickets to the magnificent Ancient Agora of Athens, where bygone citizens used to come together for commercial, assembly or residential gatherings.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
Explore ticket options to visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples in the ancient world!
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- The most famous Landmarks in Athens are:
- Acropolis Athens: The most famous landmark of the city, the Acropolis in Athens, is a high citadel that comprises ancient ruins and architectural remains of statues, forts, and more.
- Mount Lycabettus: Mount Lycabettus is a 277 meters high Cretaceous limestone hill whose summit is the highest point in Athens.
- Parthenon: The most iconic structure from ancient Greece, the Parthenon was originally a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It is one of the most visited sites in Athens today.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Also known as Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Zeus is a colossal temple located at the heart of Athens, built in the 6th century BC.
- Ancient Agora of Athens: Known as Agoraios Kolonos, or Market hill, the Agora of Athens was an open space that served as a meeting ground for various activities of the citizens in ancient Greece.
- The Parthenon which was built in 432 BC (2,467 years old) is the oldest structure in Athens. It was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and is considered the zenith of the Doric architectural style.
- The most visited landmarks in Athens are the Acropolis, bringing in more than 1.5 million visitors a year, and the Acropolis Museum which last drew in 2.9 million visitors before the pandemic. Due to their historical significance and awe-inspiring stories, these attractions are almost always busy throughout the year.
- The 5 landmarks that you must visit in Athens are:
- Acropolis of Athens
- Acropolis Museum
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Mount Lycabettus
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Some of the underrated landmarks in Athens are:
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus: This is a stone Roman theater located very close to the Acropolis that was built in 161 AD to host music concerts.
- Athens War Museum: A war museum that displays an exhibition of weapon artifacts and the elaborate history of all Greek wars.
- Hadrian's Library: An ancient Roman library consisting of rolls of papyrus "books", reading rooms, and lecture halls that date back to AD 132.
- Valanari Waterfall: Located in Drafi, Penteli, the Valanari is an oak forest. The waterfall in the heart of the forest is about six meters high and a hidden treasure trove that most tourists often miss out.
- You can visit the following landmarks in Athens for free on the specific days:
1. Acropolis Athens: 6 March, 18 April, the last weekend of September, October 28th, every first Sunday of the month, and from November 1st to March 31st annually.
2. National Historical Museum: Every Sunday
3. Benaki Museum of Greek Culture: Every Thursday
- Here are the top 10 landmarks that are free to enter in Athens:
- National Garden
- Plateia Syntagmatos
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- The Academy of Athens
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
- Church of Kapnikaréa
- Hellenic Parliament
- First Cemetery of Athens
- National Library of Greece
- Prison of Socrates
- Most landmarks in Athens offer skip-the-line tickets. Since the waiting lines for most of these attractions are hours long, it is best to buy skip-the-line tickets and save time. If you are purchasing a guided tour of the landmark, skip-the-line access will be given by default. You can enjoy skip-the-line tickets with Acropolis Museum Tickets, National Archaeological Museum skips the line e-ticket, Delphi Museum tickets, Athens to Meteora tours, Temple of Olympian Zeus tickets & tours, and Day Trip to Mycenae.
- Yes, if you purchase the Athens unlimited attractions pass, you are offered free admission to the most popular landmarks such as Acropolis Hill, Parthenon, Agora, Stoa of Attalos, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Aristotle's Lyceum, Kotsanas Museum, Herakleidon Museum, Museum of Illusion, and more! You also enjoy a free interactive map of the city, a guide, and access to the city app with this pass. You can choose between 2-7 days of validity depending upon how long you are staying in Athens.
- Landmarks you can find within 2 kilometer distance from each other are:
- Acropolis of Athens
- Acropolis Museum
- Parthenon
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Theater Exhibits of Dionysus
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
- Roman Forum of Athens
- Ancient Agora of Athens, and
- Temple of Hephaestus
Just a kilometer from them lies:- Hadrian's Arch
- National Garden
- The Jewish Museum of Greece
- The Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Most of the landmarks are located in the central part of Athens, namely:
1. Acropolis of Athens
2. Temple of Hephaestus
3. Acropolis Museum
4. National Historical Museum
5. National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens
6. Temple of Olympian Zeus
7. Benaki Museum
8. National Observatory of Athens
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- Buying Combo tickets: Athens combos are best suited for anyone who is short on time and has a day to spare and see the city. The tickets will allow you to see the closely-knit landmarks and explore them, while also saving a few euros.
- City Pass: Buying a city pass will offer great discounts and some free entrances to the major attractions of Athens. They also included discounts on guided tours in Athens, restaurants, free hop-on-hop-off bus tours in Athens, and cruises in Athens for a great price.
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Miguel
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Yes, the Acropolis and its history is impressive. The experience is a journey into the past in which you understand the greatness of the Greek people and the devastation that humans are capable of producing without contemplation to the conquered.
Chan
Singapore
We love the flexibility that this entails. Tickets were pre-arranged by Headout 👍🏼. Audio guide in English was clear and made use of GPS. This flexibility allowed us to spend whatever amount of time that we'd wanted at each exhibit and at Acropolis itself, since it was extremely warm.
Lorna
United States
The Walking Tour to the Acropolis was very interesting and educational for me. I learned a lot of good information from our tour guide Constantine. The head phone was working very well. Minus the heat, the Tour was perfect !!!
Divyamary
United States
Our tour guide was sooooo friendly and helpful. We had a prompt and smooth pick up from Old Parlliament and a smooth ride with audio out of Athens to Cape Sounion Attica region. The sunset was beautiful and we got back to Athens after 5 hours in a timely fashion. The tickets into the Temple of Parthenon cost 20euros extra
Tina
Australia
The engineering of the way the Parthenon was built and how it was made to withstand earthquakes yet look so beautiful was amazing
Abhijit
United Kingdom
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Visiting the Acropolis Museum was an awe-inspiring experience- like stepping into the soul of ancient Greece. The carefully curated artifacts, marble masterpieces, and immersive storytelling brought to life the grandeur of a civilization I had only admired through books and lectures. Being fascinated by Greek mythology and philosophy, it was surreal to finally see the Parthenon sculptures and artifacts in person-each piece whispering tales of gods, heroes, and timeless ideas. It’s more than a museum; it’s a philosophical journey carved in stone and light!
Kerryn
Australia
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Ticketing experience with Headout was great - downloaded easily on app, then scanned easily to get into the ancient Agora.
The site was incredible. We actually took it really slowly, over 2 1/2 hours, stopping to rest and stay cool in the shade of the trees, frequent bench spots, and to appreciate the sites and atmosphere. It is a beautiful site, so well preserved. It was incredibly interesting and fascinating!
Karen
Canada
Seeing the original statues from the Athena Nike Temple in the museum was a highlight. Also fantastic video that outlined the history of the site and the metropoles and architecture.