Citorah PickSight · Athens
Acropolis
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Citorah says
The Acropolis at 08:00, when it opens, before the heat builds.
From 10 Days in Greece 2026: Athens, Naxos, Santorini and Mykonos, Day by Day, under “Day 1–2: Athens”.
The catch
Large luggage isn’t allowed.
Good to know
- Price
- Tickets cost €30, or €15 reduced
- Booking
- entry is timed: book a slot on Hellenic Heritage, the Ministry of Culture’s ticket site. You can change the slot up to two hours before your visit.
- When
- 08:00 to 20:00 from April to August, then closing earlier each fortnight, at 18:30 from 1 to 15 October and 18:00 from 16 to 31 October. From November to March, it’s open from 08:00 to 17:00. It’s closed on 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Easter Sunday and 25 and 26 December.
- Directions
- Google Maps Apple MapsLocation from © OpenStreetMap contributors
As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.
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Where it is
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