We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the above information. Visiting hours, dates, entrance fees, etc might change without any prior notification. We are not responsible for any changes or, errors.
Please note that all Greek tour operators and travel agencies need to be licensed as such with a valid license number from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). We are a licensed travel agency.
License Number: 0261E70000951700
ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ ΓΕΜΗ: 157196003000
The professional licensed tour guide will ride in the vehicle and will visit all the archaeological sites and museums with you. It is highly recommended to hire a professional licensed tour guide so as to get a better understanding of Greek history and mythology.
The driver will drive you from one site to the other and will be waiting for you at a designated area. He will not accompany you to the archaeological sites and museums because he is not a professional licensed tour guide.
You can buy the entrance tickets online:
All archaeological sites at https://hhticket.gr/ print them and have them with you. Free Entrance:
The entrance fees for kids up to 18 y/o old are free.
Children up to 25 y/o old from E.U Countries, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
Children up to 18 y/o old outside the E.U, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
The Acropolis museum https://etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr/
Children up to 18 y/o, half price at the Acropolis museum.
Children up to 5 y/o old Free at the Acropolis museum, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin. Reduced Entrance Fee:
Children up to 18 yo y/o, half price at the Acropolis museum. Citizens over 65 y/o from E.U Countries, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
Acropolis [30 Euros], Acropolis Museum [20 Euros], Greek Agora [20 Euros], Roman Agora [10 Euros], National Archaeological Museum [12 Euros], Cape Sounion [20 Euros], Ancient Corinth [15 Euros], Mycenae [20 Euros], Palamidi [20 Euros], Nemea [10 Euros], Delphi [20 Euros], Epidaurus [20 Euros], Ancient Olympia [20 Euros], Mystras [20 Euros], Meteora [3 Euros per monastery], Eleusis [10 Euros], Brauron [10 Euros], Marathon [10 Euros], Rhamnous [5 Euros].
6 March [in memory of Melina Mercouri]
18 April [International Monuments Day]
18 May [International Museum Day]
The last weekend of September annually [European Heritage Days] October 28 [National Holiday]
The first and third Sunday of every month from 1 November to 31 March
Children up to 18 y/o old outside the E.U, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
Children up to 25 y/o old from E.U Countries, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. The Acropolis museum: https://etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr/
Children up to 18 y/o, half price at the Acropolis museum.
Children up to 5 y/o old Free at the Acropolis museum, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin. Reduced Entrance Fee:
Children 6 y/o to 18 y/o, half price at the Acropolis museum.
Citizens over 65 y/o from E.U Countries, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
Citizens over 65 y/o from E.U Countries, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
Escorting teachers during educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area.
Persons with disabilities and one escort (only in the case of 80% disability), irrespective of the country of origin, upon presentation of their ID card or passport and Disability Certificate issued by the Single Body of Social Insurance (decision of the Disability Certification Center-KEPA) for Greek citizens or similar certificates issued by a corresponding authorised foreign body.
Greek parents of families with many children, the children being up to the age of 25 y/o and irrespective of age if they have disabilities, upon presentation of their ID card and a valid certificate of a large family status by the Greek Supreme Confederation of large family parents and the Disability Certificate (issued by the Disability Certification Center).
Greek parents of families with three children, the children being up to the age of 25 y/o and irrespective of age if they have disabilities, upon presentation of their ID card and a valid family status certificate issued by the Municipality and the Disability Certificate (issued by the Disability Certification Center).
Greek single parent families with children up to the age of 25 and irrespective of age if they have disabilities, upon presentation of their ID card and a valid family status certificate issued by the Municipality and the Disability Certificate (issued by the Disability Certification Center).
Refugees, upon presentation of the International protection applicant card or a Travelling document of the 28th July 1951 Convention (a passport of recognized refugee) or a Foreign travelling document (a passport of recognised holder of subsidiary protection) or residence permit.
Greek citizens performing their military service, with valid military service identification card.
Greek -Olympic Winners upon presentation of their ID card and membership card of the Hellenic Olympic Winners Association.
Official guests of the Greek State, after request of the competent Ministry (Directorate/Office for Protocol) and approval by the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage.
Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), upon presentation of their ID card or passport and their valid membership card.
Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of State Museums and Archaeological Sites, managed by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, upon presentation of their valid membership card.
Active employees of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Archaeological Resources Fund, the Acropolis Museum and the Kanellopoulos Museum, upon presentation of their service ID card.
Scientists licensed for purposes of photographing, studying, designing or publishing antiquities, upon presentation of the relevant license.
Members of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece, upon presentation of their valid membership card.
Greek tourist guides, upon presentation of their professional ID card.
Journalists, upon presentation of a valid journalist ID card.
Winter:
08:00 – 17:00
Last entrance 16:30
Summer:
08:00 – 20:00 Last entrance: 19:30
From the 1st.09.2025 the opening hours apply.
1-15.09.2022: 8:00- 19:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:00
On the 1st of September the opening hours apply, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as follows:
1st to 15th September 08:00 – 19:30
Last entrance to the Site at 19:00,
16th to 30th September 08:00 – 19:00
Last entrance to the Site at 18:30,
1st to 15th October 08:00 – 18:30
Last entrance to the Site at 18:00 and
16th to 31st October 08:00 – 18:00
Last entrance to the Site at 17:30.
It really all did start here. The seat of democracy. The history and the culture is so rich you will never get bored or tired of learning and being amazed. Athens is a must during the summer but it is also becoming a very popular winter destination as the climate is excellent and there is lots to do and see. English is spoken by the vast majority of the local inhabitants, who are very helpful and warm. Crime rate in Athens is the lowest in the whole of Europe. You see few policemen and you can feel free and safe at all times. That is not to say some things do not happen – they do, but rarely do they involve the Greek people who are honest and very friendly. Actually the only crime to worry about is pick-pockets.
There is a huge variety of choices for you. The entire city was basically overhauled and fabulously improved for the Olympic Games in 2004, so you can now reap the benefit of the hotels which have raised their standards dramatically. The best locations to stay are Plaka, Syntagma Square, and Acropolis area. For the overnight stays outside Athens you can either book the hotels on your own or I can book them for you (within your budget range, of course). The hotels that I recommend are family owned, clean and not very expensive.
You can wear whatever you like. Casual clothing will be fine. If visiting a religious place of worship you will need to be guided on attire, but generally speaking even there, there is no problem.
