Attraction · Athens
Acropolis of Athens and Slopes: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Acropolis website. Official links are under Sources.
Acropolis is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days).
- Also free: EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport); people with disabilities (and one escort at 67%+ disability).
- Otherwise: full ticket Acropolis and Slopes — €30.
Calendar
Free days at Acropolis
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days
- SAT6MARSaturday, 6 March 2027 · in 4 months
- SUN18APRSunday, 18 April 2027 · in 6 months
- TUE18MAYTuesday, 18 May 2027 · in 7 months
- SAT25SEPTSaturday, 25 September 2027 · in 11 months
- SUN26SEPTSunday, 26 September 2027 · in 11 months
6 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- 28 October 2026 (Wednesday) is a free day - expect crowds.
- Free tickets for EU under-25s are issued at the ticket office on showing ID.
- Large luggage is not accepted at the cloakroom north of the main entrance.
- The lift for wheelchair users is near the main entrance; call the guards' office an hour ahead (+30 2131317762).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days) | everyone | Ministry of Culture free-admission days; 28 October is also listed on the same page. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days) | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport) | under 25 eu | Free ticket issued at the ticket office on showing ID or passport. | No |
| Free forFree for non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport) | under 18 non eu | — | No |
| Free forFree for people with disabilities (and one escort at 67%+ disability) | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Disability card or certificate required. | No |
Official prices
Acropolis ticket prices
| Full ticket Acropolis and Slopes — Reduced €15. Single entry: after leaving the Acropolis or South Slope you cannot re-enter. Online sales only via the Ministry service tickets.hh.gr. | €30 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full ticket acropolis and slopes). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Acropolis
Timed-entry ticketAcropolis & Parthenon Tickets with Audio Guide★★★★★ 4.5 · 41k reviewsfrom €39
Guided tourAthens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.8 · 14k reviews2 - 4 hoursfrom €29
Timed-entry ticketAthens: Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide★★★★☆ 4.2 · 14k reviews2 hoursfrom €36
Timed-entry ticketAcropolis Museum Tickets★★★★★ 4.5 · 11k reviewsfrom €25.90
Guided tourAthens: Acropolis, Parthenon Tour & Acropolis Museum Options★★★★★ 4.7 · 10k reviews2 - 4 hoursfrom €27.20
Guided tourAcropolis & Parthenon Guided Tours with Entry Tickets★★★★★ 4.5 · 9.3k reviewsfrom €60.30
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
16-31 Oct: 8:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30). Winter: 8:00-17:00, last entry 16:30. Summer: 8:00-20:00, last entry 19:30, with stepwise shorter hours in September/October. North Slope 8:30-15:30.
Dionysiou Areopagitou, 105 58 Athens, Greece (main entrance, west slope)
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FAQ
Acropolis: common questions
Is Acropolis free?
Acropolis is free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May (national free days) and on the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days). Also free: EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport); people with disabilities (and one escort at 67%+ disability). Otherwise the official ticket costs €30.
Who gets free entry to Acropolis?
Under 25 eu — free ticket issued at the ticket office on showing ID or passport.. Under 18 non eu. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — disability card or certificate required..
How much is a ticket to Acropolis?
Full ticket Acropolis and Slopes costs €30 on the official site.
Is Acropolis free on Sundays?
Yes, on Sunday, 18 April 2027.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- culture.gov.gr/DocLib/Admission_Info_07052025.pdf · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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