Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide
Makrygianni, Athens
Experience the Acropolis of Athens with a pre-booked ticket sent directly to your phone and two audio guide options. Explore at your own pace and see the UNESCO-listed Parthenon Temple.
Acropolis Self-Guided Audio Tour in Athens
Explore the Acropolis in Athens at your own pace with a pre-booked entry ticket and optional audio guide, suitable for independent travelers interested in ancient history.
Highlights
- Hassle free entry with a pre-booked ticket sent by email
- Explore a landmark of western civilization independently
- Choose between an Athens Old Town Plaka audio tour or a full audio guide upgrade
- Listen to expert-created and narrated audio commentary
- Visit the Theater of Dionysus and the UNESCO-listed Parthenon Temple
Description
Visit the Acropolis, Greece’s most significant landmark and a globally visited historic site. Your ticket and audio tour download instructions arrive via email, allowing direct entry at the South Entrance near the Acropolis metro station.
Spend as much time as needed exploring the Theater of Dionysus, the Parthenon Temple dedicated to Athena, the Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Walk around the hill to enjoy views of Athens, the surrounding mountains, and the Aegean Sea.
Includes
- Acropolis entry ticket (time and date specific)
- Self-guided audio tour for Athens Old Town on your mobile phone (all options)
- Self-guided audio tour for the Acropolis on your mobile phone (if selected)
- Live guide option (if selected)
Excludes
- Option for reduced admission
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Physical audio device
- Headphones
Important Information
- Ticket date and entry time cannot be changed
- Two ticket options: Adult (18-99 years) and Child (under 18). Children under 18 enter free but must purchase the audio tour for €6 during booking
- Valid ID proving age and identity is required on site
- No free admission tickets for EU citizens aged 18-24; eligible visitors may obtain these onsite with valid ID, subject to availability
- No physical audio devices provided
- Entry allowed only during the selected time slot or within 15 minutes before or after
- Acropolis closing times vary seasonally:
- November 1 - March 31: 5:00 PM
- April 1 - September 15: 7:30 PM
- September 16 - 30: 7:00 PM
- October 1 - 15: 6:30 PM
- October 16 - 31: 6:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
Book ahead to secure your preferred entry time. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and your mobile device with headphones to use the audio guide effectively.
