Erechtheion Tours and Tickets

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

• Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

• Athens Full-Day Private Tour

• Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

• Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

• Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

The Erechtheion is located inside the Acropolis archaeological site, and tickets to enter the site cost €30 for adults. Admission includes access to all the ruins inside, including the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Parthenon, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Free entry is offered to anyone under the age of 18 and EU citizens under the age of 25.

The opening times for the Erechtheion are the same as those for the Acropolis, which change seasonally. The middle of the day is typically the busiest time to visit, so arrive in the early morning or late afternoon to bypass the throngs. Avoid visiting on the few dates each year when Acropolis admission is free, as the ruins are usually overrun.

Yes, this temple, which dates from the fifth century BC, is one of the highlights of the Acropolis and a must-see for anyone visiting Athens’ ancient treasures. It is known primarily for its south porch, which once featured a roof supported by the six Karyatids statues—the original statues are now displayed inside the Acropolis Museum.

Yes, visitors with limited mobility can reach the Erechtheion via an elevator on the north side of the Acropolis and a wheelchair-accessible route that passes between the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. The site has alternative wheelchair-accessible routes to approach the other main ruins, plus accessible restrooms.

Visitors cannot enter the Erechtheion, so it only takes about 15 minutes to admire the temple from outside. Most people include a stop at the Erechtheion as part of an Acropolis tour that covers the Parthenon and other highlights in 2–3 hours. Consider at least half a day if you also plan to explore the Acropolis Museum.