Parthenon Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Parthenon. 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

• Acropolis Monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour With Optional Acropolis Museum

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

• Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour

Admission to the Parthenon is included in the tickets to the Acropolis. Tickets cost €30 for adults and €15 for EU seniors. Entry is free for anyone under 18, those under 25 from the EU, and people with a disability and one companion.

Yes, it is well worth visiting the Parthenon, as it's one of the most iconic landmarks in Athens. Together with the other landmarks around the Acropolis, the Parthenon is an important ancient site in the city that offers insight into Athens' long and eventful history.

Per one customer who booked the Acropolis Monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour With Optional Acropolis Museum, "We had an amazing experience on our Acropolis and Parthenon tour, followed by the Acropolis Museum! Our guide, Lydia, was absolutely fantastic - knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating stories that brought the ancient sites to life. She made history easy to understand and truly memorable. The tour was well-organized, informative, and a highlight of our time in Athens. Highly recommend this experience!"

No, you need to purchase a Parthenon ticket to enter the Acropolis and explore the ruins in the archaeological site up close. You can buy a single-entry ticket for just the Acropolis or a combination ticket with admission to six other ancient sites in Athens.

The Parthenon sits on a clifftop, Acropolis Hill, above Athens. You can reach it on foot in about 10 to 15 minutes from the ticket offices at its two entrances just below. The main entrance to the Acropolis is on the west side of the hill. An elevator provides access for visitors with limited mobility, but all others must walk up the steady slope to the Acropolis.

Aside from a steeper stretch just before reaching the top, climbing to the top of the Parthenon is not challenging for visitors who do not have mobility issues. The route offers splendid views over Athens, so you can stop to catch your breath and snap photos.

No, there is no dress code. But remember that this open-air archaeological site can get scorching during the midday hours in summer, and there is very little shade. Wear a hat and sunblock, light clothing, and comfortable shoes that will stand up to the uneven ground inside the site.

The Parthenon gets very hot and crowded during the midday hours in summer, making exploring the ancient site a chore. Opt to visit as soon as it opens in the morning or in the final afternoon hours before closure to avoid the worst of the heat and crowds.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Parthenon. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Athens:

• Acropolis

• Odeon of Herodes Atticus

• Acropolis Museum

• Temple of Olympian Zeus

• Olympic Stadium

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Athens.