Tours and Tickets to Experience Propylaea

There are plenty of ways to experience the Propylaea. 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 All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

• Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

• Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

The Propylaea is located inside the Acropolis archaeological site. Admission tickets to the general site cost €30 for adults and include access to all the ruins inside, such as the Propylaia, the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. Children under the age of 18 can visit for free.

Yes, this monumental gate, dating back to the sixth century BC, is an Acropolis headliner and one of the most striking ancient structures in Athens. The Propylaea remains the primary gateway to the Acropolis, and many of its original Doric columns and walls are still intact.

The Propylaea follows the opening times of the Acropolis, which vary by season. Midday is the busiest time to visit, so time your tour for early morning or late afternoon. The Acropolis is open for free on a handful of dates, when the site bursts with tourists—avoid visiting then.

It takes about 15 minutes to admire the ruins of this monumental gate, and you'll likely stop here on an Acropolis tour that covers the Propylaea along with the Parthenon and other ruins in several hours. Plan to spend half a day (or more) if you visit the Acropolis Museum.

Yes, the Acropolis is accessible via an elevator on the north side of the Acropolis, and a wheelchair-friendly route leads to the Propylaea from there. Alternative accessible routes approach the Parthenon and Erechtheion, and the archaeological site also has adapted restrooms.