Greece Athens ToursPlanning to visit Athens, Greece? You might want to avoid the lines of hundreds of people coming daily to admire the symbol of civilization. So, where to buy Acropolis tickets online? The answer is simple: type in search: www.hhticket.gr, which directs you to the official gov. site where you can purchase your tickets online. The cost for the ticket is 30 euros, for persons under 18 years old is free, as well as for those over 65 years old.
Below you will see screenshots and instructions to help you buy Acropolis tickets online.
As we are at the home page, in step one, you must choose Region>Attica&Central Greece, then you choose Site>Acropolis and Slope,s as you see from the screenshot below.
Where to buy Acropolis tickets online
After you select the date and time that you want to visit. It is necessary to be on time, and you must have your ticket on your mobile phone or printed. Remember, the ticket is valid only for one day. Please note that you have to buy your ticket in advance, as in the summertime, between 8 am and 5 pm, they are usually sold out. Alternatively, you can try to buy on acropolis-tickets.com or acropolis-athens-tickets.com.
In the next step, you must choose a time slot for your visit to the Acropolis.
After choosing the quantity, you click on: add to basket, the next step is to add your email and pay with your card as you see below. Also, don’t forget to choose your country.
After payment, you will receive your ticket to your email, where you can show it at the entrance.
Unfortunately, if you buy Acropolis tickets online, it doesn’t help to enter the site, because many people wait as well. Especially around 9 am, when many coaches arrive from the cruise ships and groups start to go up to the Acropolis Hill. But you will skip the line at the kiosk where they sell tickets.
How to skip the line at the Acropolis
So, to skip the line at the Acropolis, the best thing to do is to enter from the not-so-busy southeastern entrance, which is the theater of Dionysus. The address is Mitsaion 25, and it is located a few meters away from the main entrance of the Acropolis Museum. You can click here for Google Maps. Also, is a kiosk where you can buy your tickets if you don’t have the option to buy online Acropolis tickets.
What is the Acropolis
The Acropolis is a citadel that has many buildings inside, including altars, temples, etc. The translation is a city at the highest point. Most of the Greek cities, starting from the Mycenaean period, had an Acropolis, which was fortified with walls for the protection of the population.
What to see at the Acropolis
In the Acropolis, the buildings that have stood for 2500 years are:
- The Parthenon, it was dedicated to the patron Goddess of the city, Athena. The most important temple.
- The Propylaea, the entrance gate, was a unique design by Mnisikles.
- The temple of Nike, it was a small temple that was dedicated to the victory against the Persians.
- The Erectheion was a temple that was dedicated to Athena, Poseidon, and Erechtheus.
- The Herodion, an Odeon that was built in Roman times by the Herod of Atticus, in memory of his wife.
- The theater of Dionysus, the first theater of the world. Famous tragedies and comedies were played.
How to buy tickets for the Acropolis Museum
Visit the official page:https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/plan-your-visit, then select your language. The next step is to choose the date and time you want to visit the Acropolis Museum. After you select the number of participants, you fill out the form with your personal information, such as your address, etc. After this step, you enter your card details and buy the tickets. Your purchase will be sent to your email address.
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Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
Yes, at least one day before. Usually, in the morning hours, the booking system shows that the tickets are sold out. You can also try to go to the ticket office, which is located next to the entrance. Also, some guides are selling tickets if you buy their services.
What happens if I bought online but, email confirmation or tickets never came to me?
In that case, you have to contact customer service, and they respond immediately. Also, you have to keep the transaction number as evidence. Sometimes, the booking system get stack due to thousands of requests. Make sure that the transaction with your bank was complete, because in the past, there were some issues where people thought they bought the tickets, but the transaction failed.
How I get inside the Acropolis? Is there a line?
When you have received your ticket, be at the entrance 30 minutes before according to your time slot. Keep in mind that you might need to wait in line to get inside. You can enter 15 minutes before your time slot.
What happens if I had time slot for 9 am and I got late?
In that case, you lose your ticket and money. Unfortunately, money is not refundable. You have to buy again. Don’t try to ask to enter if you lost your entrance for 10-15 minutes, even because of the lines. The system is not automatically allowing to scan your ticket to enter.
What happens if I bought accidentally for seniors or under 18 but I am not at that age?
In that case, you lose your ticket. You can always try to sell it by yourself at the entrance area.
Is there skip the line service?
No, only time slots. That’s why they allow 2000 visitors per hour to avoid the lines.
Can I use the elevator? Is it working?
The elevator is only for disabled persons, persons that has cardio problems or mobility issues. You must show an official medical document to use the elevator. Using the elevator, you need a person to escort you.
Unfortunately, many times per year, the elevator is out of order. Check first by calling +30 210 3214172, or +30 210 9238747
These are the numbers of the Acropolis authorities.
Is it dangerous to climb up? How much time I need?
The marble stones are slippery, it is better to wear athletic shoes and avoid shoes with heels.
Usually, it takes around 20 minutes to get from the entrance up to the top, it depends on how many people are in front of you.
Is it safe or there are pickpockets?
Pickpockets can be everywhere, even inside the Acropolis. More chances to be outside the entrance area. Always be aware of your personal belongings, as they are usually target mobile phones or wallets or bags.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
Yes, at least one day before. Usually, in the morning hours, the booking system shows that the tickets are sold out. You can also try to go to the ticket office, which is located next to the entrance. Also, some guides are selling tickets if you buy their services.
What happens if I bought online but, email confirmation or tickets never came to me?
In that case, you have to contact customer service, and they respond immediately. Also, you have to keep the transaction number as evidence. Sometimes, the booking system get stack due to thousands of requests. Make sure that the transaction with your bank was complete, because in the past, there were some issues where people thought they bought the tickets, but the transaction failed.
How I get inside the Acropolis? Is there a line?
When you have received your ticket, be at the entrance 30 minutes before according to your time slot. Keep in mind that you might need to wait in line to get inside. You can enter 15 minutes before your time slot.
What happens if I had time slot for 9 am and I got late?
In that case, you lose your ticket and money. Unfortunately, money is not refundable. You have to buy again. Don't try to ask to enter if you lost your entrance for 10-15 minutes, even because of the lines. The system is not automatically allowing to scan your ticket to enter.
What happens if I bought accidentally for seniors or under 18 but I am not at that age?
In that case, you lose your ticket. You can always try to sell it by yourself at the entrance area.
Is there skip the line service?
No, only time slots. That's why they allow 2000 visitors per hour to avoid the lines.
Can I use the elevator? Is it working?
The elevator is only for disabled persons, persons that has cardio problems or mobility issues. You must show an official medical document to use the elevator. Using the elevator, you need a person to escort you.
Unfortunately, many times per year, the elevator is out of order. Check first by calling +30 210 3214172, or +30 210 9238747
These are the numbers of the Acropolis authorities.
Is it dangerous to climb up? How much time I need?
The marble stones are slippery, it is better to wear athletic shoes and avoid shoes with heels.
Usually, it takes around 20 minutes to get from the entrance up to the top, it depends on how many people are in front of you.
Is it safe or there are pickpockets?
Pickpockets can be everywhere, even inside the Acropolis. More chances to be outside the entrance area. Always be aware of your personal belongings, as they are usually target mobile phones or wallets or bags.
