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Acropolis Entry Ticket with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Athens, Greece2–3 hours at your own paceGuided in English

Enter the Acropolis at a reserved time and explore the Parthenon, Erechtheion and slopes with a self-guided audio tour on your phone. Go early or late to avoid the midday heat.

2–3 hours at your own paceExplore at your own pace
Individual ticketKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Reserved entry time for the Acropolis
  • The Parthenon and the Propylaea gateway
  • The Caryatids of the Erechtheion
  • Views over Athens to the sea
  • Audio commentary on your own phone

Full description

This ticket gives you timed entry to the Acropolis and its slopes, the archaeological site that has looked over Athens for 2,500 years. Walk up through the Propylaea gateway, stand before the Parthenon and find the Caryatid maidens on the Erechtheion porch.

A self-guided audio tour for your smartphone explains each monument as you go, so you can set your own pace and stop for photos. Entry times and opening hours are set by the Greek Ministry of Culture and can change, especially during summer heatwaves.

Itinerary

  1. South-slope entrance

    Show your ticket and pass the Theatre of Dionysus on the way up.

  2. Propylaea

    Climb through the monumental gateway onto the summit.

  3. Parthenon and Erechtheion

    Explore the summit temples with the audio commentary.

  4. Free time

    Enjoy the views before heading down at your own pace.

Included

  • Acropolis and slopes entry ticket at a reserved time
  • Self-guided audio tour (smartphone app)
  • Booking fees

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Headphones
  • Transport to the site
  • Acropolis Museum entry

Meeting point

Your chosen entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site (main west entrance or the south-slope entrance on Dionysiou Areopagitou street).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Bring a charged smartphone and your own headphones.
  • Wear shoes with good grip; the marble paths are slippery.
  • The site may close at short notice in extreme heat or strong wind.
  • Large bags are not allowed on the site.

Frequently asked questions

Can I enter at any time on my date?

No. Entry is by time slot; arrive within your slot.

Is the audio tour a separate app?

Yes. You receive a link to download it before your visit; it works offline once downloaded.

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