University of Athens Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the University of Athens. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Athens Full-Day Private Tour

• Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)

• Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

• Essential Athens Full-Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion

• Panorama of Athens in 6 Hours

There isn’t a cost to visit the University of Athens as a tourist. However, many travelers visit the university during guided city tours. Small-group tours of Athens start at around US$85, while private half-day tours are upwards of US$100.

The University of Athens offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines, including arts, humanities, economics, business, law, and sciences. There are 42 different departments, and over 200 graduate programs. Examples include geology and geoenvironment, philosophy, theology, archaeology, history, and literature of ancient Greece.

Yes, the public can visit the University of Athens to view its exterior. The neoclassical building was completed in 1864, and today it attracts architecture and history fans alike. The Athens University History Museum is also open to the public.

Yes, the University of Athens is accessible. Efforts have been made to ensure that the campus is accessible to wheelchair users via lift access and ramps. There is also an Accessibility Unit for Students with Disabilities, which helps with academic support, transportation services, and inclusive learning resources.

Notable landmarks at the University of Athens include the main building, with its neoclassical design and H-shaped architecture. Nearby, the National Library and the Athens Academy complete the neoclassical trilogy of buildings. The campus also features lecture halls, statues, and the Propylaea area, known for public rallies and demonstrations.