Ancient Greece for Kids in Athens, 2 of 14
Ancient Greece for Kids in Athens, 2 of 14: Acropolis
Acropolis
AttractionAthens
Area
Athens
Good for
6–16
Cost
Under 18 free, adults €30
Setting
Outdoor
Updated
Oct 29, 2026
What you need to know
- Caryatid porch on the Erechtheion, where huge carved stone women stand in for columns; the ones on the rock are copies, and five originals are in the Acropolis Museum
- A hilltop site: the temples stand on a rock 150 m above sea level, so plan for a climb
- Book a time slot first on the Hellenic Heritage ticket site, even for kids' free tickets, and bring ID for anyone entering free
About
A flat-topped rock 150 m above sea level, crowned by temples built in the fifth century BC: the Parthenon, the Propylaea gateway, the Erechtheion and the small Temple of Athena Nike. Kids can spot the Erechtheion porch held up by stone women (the caryatids), and the ancient Theatre of Dionysus sits on the south slope.
Suits school-age kids who know a few Greek myths more than toddlers.
Outdoor
Under 18 free, adults €30
Adults €30 all year. Free for all under 18s and for EU citizens under 25 (bring a passport or ID). Reduced €15 only for EU citizens 65+, October to May. Everyone, free tickets included, books a timed entry slot.
Until 31 Mar
Open8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
From 1 Apr
Open8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Last entry 20 minutes before closing.
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Location
Acropolis
Athens 105 58, Greece
