Acropolis Entrance Ticket & Audio Guide
Want to delve into classical Greece? Then put on your headphones to explore the Acropolis as it once stood with this audio guide ticket. It'll be like travelling back in time!
Description
Grab your headphones and get ready to travel back in time to classical Greece with this ticket to the Acropolis of Athens. You can explore the most famous Greek temple complex in the world at your own pace as you learn about its history and architecture with the audio guide easily downloaded to your smartphone. The audio guide is so easy to use, so you can listen to the commentary in English as often as you like.
You'll be amazed at the magnificent Parthenon, the beautiful caryatids of the Erechtheion and the impressive temple of Athena Nike. This audio tour will take you through some of the highlights of the mythical Acropolis, including the Theatre of Dionysos, the Propylaea and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
The Greek ruins will come to life as the audio guide reveals what buildings they once housed and what important events took place within their walls and columns. You'll discover many interesting facts about Greek mythology, recalling legends of Greek gods such as Zeus, Athena and Poseidon.
Ticket to the Acropolis & the Museum + audio guide
In this option, in addition to a ticket to the Acropolis, you'll have included a ticket to the Acropolis Museum, whose exhibition will guide you on a fascinating journey through the history of democracy. This option also includes 3 audio-guided tours, which will offer you a different perspective on the history of Ancient Greece!
How does it work?
Once you have purchased your ticket to the Acropolis, we'll send you an email with your e-tickets and instructions on how to download the app on your smartphone to access the audio guide in English.
Opening hours
With this ticket, you can enter the Acropolis of Athens at any time during its opening hours:
- 1 November - 31 March: 8 am - 5 pm
- 1 April - 15 May: 8 am - 6 pm
- 16 May - 31 August: 8 am - 8 pm
- September: 8 am - 7:30 pm
- October: 8 am - 6:30 pm
Free & reduced admission
The following visitors are entitled to free admission (with supporting documentation)
- Children under 5 years old
- EU citizens under 24 years old
- Visitors over 65 years old from Greece or other EU or European Economic Area Member States
- EU and non-EU citizens with a disability (67% or more) and an accompanying person
Non-EU citizens under 24 years old can get in at a reduced rate.
These tickets must be acquired directly at the monument's ticket office with a valid ID card and do not include an audio guide.
Price
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Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
Included
Ticket to the Acropolis of Athens
Ticket to the Acropolis Museum (depending on selection)
Audio guide in English
When to book?
You can book up until 2 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What do I need to be able to use the audio guide?
A - All you need is a compatible smartphone, your own headphones and 100-150MB of free memory on your phone.
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Q - What devices is the audio guide compatible with?
A - The audio guide is compatible with Android (version 5.0 or higher) and iOS. It is not compatible with Windows, iPhone 5/5C or lower, iPod Touch 5th Generation or lower, iPad 4th Generation or lower, or iPad Mini 1st Generation.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
