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Athens Travel Guide 2026: Acropolis tickets, site prices and real costs
The Acropolis seen from Philopappos Hill Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0
Athens is a metropolitan area of 3.6 million people built around one limestone hill, and almost every visit is planned around the Acropolis and its timed entry slots. Since April 2025 the rules have changed more than most guides admit: the Acropolis costs €30 all year, the Acropolis Museum is a separate ticket, and the old multi-site pass has been replaced by a separate fee at every site. This guide gives the current official prices and hours, a clear answer on which sites are worth paying for, and live prices from 1,440 bookable tours.
Athens at a glance
The Municipality of Athens has about 643,000 inhabitants, but the metropolitan area holds about 3.64 million, so the city you see from the Acropolis spreads to the mountains and the sea. The ancient core is compact: the Acropolis hill, about 150 m high, with the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library and the Temple of Olympian Zeus all within walking distance of its slopes.
The Acropolis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Its temples, the Parthenon among them, were rebuilt under Pericles in roughly 460–430 BC; the Erechtheion followed in 421–406 BC.
| Population | About 643,000 (municipality), 3.64 million (metro area), 2021 census |
|---|---|
| Main sight | Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage since 1987 |
| Acropolis ticket | €30 full, €15 reduced; timed slot; single entry |
| Acropolis Museum | €20 general, €10 reduced; separate ticket |
| Public transport | €1.20 for 90 minutes; airport metro €9 |
| Hottest months | July and August, average highs about 34 °C |
| Emergency number | 112 |
Athens in pictures
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How do Acropolis tickets work in 2026?
Book a timed slot on the official site, and treat it as final
The Acropolis ticket costs €30 full and €15 reduced, the same price in summer and winter since the general fee rose from €20 on 1 April 2025. It covers the Acropolis and its Slopes. Tickets are sold at the ticket offices on site and online on the Ministry of Culture's official e-ticketing service, tickets.hh.gr.
Every ticket carries an entry hour. The site has a daily cap of 20,000 visitors split into hourly slots, and the cap counts tour groups too; once inside, nobody times your visit. Tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, and the slot can only be changed up to 14 days before the visit. Last-minute tickets can sell out at the booths, so buying online is the safe choice.
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Price | €30 full, €15 reduced; free for EU visitors aged 25 and under and non-EU visitors aged 18 and under (bring ID) |
| Where to buy | tickets.hh.gr or the on-site ticket office |
| Entry | One timed slot; 20,000 visitors a day split by hour |
| Re-entry | None: leaving the Acropolis or the South Slope ends the ticket |
| Changes | Slot changes up to 14 days before; no refunds |
| Hours in October | 1–15 Oct 08:00–18:30, 16–31 Oct 08:00–18:00; winter 08:00–17:00 |
| Closed | 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Easter Sunday, 25 and 26 December |
| Free days | 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, last weekend of September, 28 October |
The ticket is strictly single-use: if you walk out of the main site or the South Slope, you cannot come back on it. Plan the South Slope as part of one continuous visit rather than a separate outing. Inside, food, drink and smoking are banned, nothing may be picked up or removed, and strollers stay at the entrance.
Go at opening time or in the last two hours
The summer timetable runs 08:00–20:00, with last entry 30 minutes before closing, and from September the closing time moves earlier every two weeks. Midday is the worst choice in summer: during heatwaves the Ministry has closed the site from 12:00 to 17:00. The restrooms inside the site are closed for renovation, so use the toilets by the main entrance before going in.
Visitors who need the lift should know that on 13 October 2026 the Ministry announced the Acropolis elevator was out of order and asked people to call the Chief Guard's Office an hour ahead. Entry for visitors with disabilities is only through the Main Entrance, not the South entrance.
Verdict: Book the first slot of the day (08:00) or one in the last two hours before closing, on tickets.hh.gr, as soon as your dates are fixed. A guided tour is worth it only if you want the stories; the entry fee is €30 whether you buy it yourself or it comes inside a tour price.
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Is there still a combined ticket for the Athens sites?
Not on the Ministry of Culture's own pages. Each listing for the Athens sites now says its ticket is valid only for that site, and most multi-site combination tickets were ended in the 2024–2025 pricing reform. Some travel sites still describe a €36 seven-site ticket; we found no official page that sells it, so budget site by site.
| Site | Full / reduced | Summer hours | Winter hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis and Slopes | €30 / €15 | 08:00–20:00 | 08:00–17:00 |
| Acropolis Museum | €20 / €10 | Tue–Sun 09:00–20:00, Fri to 22:00, Mon to 17:00 | Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00, Fri to 22:00, Sat–Sun to 20:00 |
| Ancient Agora (with museum) | €20 / €10 | 08:00–19:30 | 08:00–16:30 |
| Olympieion (Temple of Olympian Zeus) | €20 / €10 | 08:00–20:00 | 08:00–15:00 |
| Roman Agora | €10 / €5 | 08:00–20:00 | 08:00–15:00 |
| Hadrian's Library | €10 / €5 | 08:00–20:00 | 08:00–15:00 |
| National Archaeological Museum | €12 / €6 (check: one guide reports €20) | 08:00–20:00, Tue from 12:30 | 08:30–16:00, Tue 12:30–20:00 |
Hours on the outdoor sites shorten through September and October in two-week steps, so in autumn check the closing time for your exact date. State sites close on Easter Sunday and 1 May, open 12:00–17:00 on Good Friday and 08:30–15:30 on Holy Saturday.
The National Archaeological Museum is the one price we could not settle: the Ministry page shows €12 (€6 from November to March), while a 2026 museum guide says the ticket became €20 on 1 January 2026. Carry enough for the higher figure.
Verdict: With limited time and budget, pay for three things: the Acropolis (€30), the Acropolis Museum (€20) and the Ancient Agora (€20). Add the Olympieion (€20), Roman Agora (€10) and Hadrian's Library (€10) only if ruins are what you came for.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
April to May and late September to October are the best months
Athens has hot, almost rainless summers and mild, wetter winters. In the 1991–2020 averages for downtown Athens, highs climb from 21 °C in April to about 34 °C in July and August, and fall back to 24 °C in October. Most of the year's rain falls from November to February.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 °C | 7 °C | 56 mm | Cool and wet; short site hours (08:00–17:00) |
| February | 14 °C | 7 °C | 44 mm | Quiet, good for museums |
| March | 17 °C | 9 °C | 46 mm | Mild; 6 March and 25 March bring free days and closures |
| April | 21 °C | 12 °C | 28 mm | Excellent; Easter weekend closures |
| May | 27 °C | 17 °C | 21 mm | Excellent; warm, still long days |
| June | 32 °C | 22 °C | 12 mm | Hot; start sightseeing at 08:00 |
| July | 34 °C | 24 °C | 11 mm | Hottest; heatwave closures possible |
| August | 34 °C | 24 °C | 5 mm | Hottest and driest |
| September | 30 °C | 20 °C | 26 mm | Very good after mid-month; free last weekend |
| October | 24 °C | 16 °C | 39 mm | Very good; sites close 18:00–18:30 |
| November | 19 °C | 12 °C | 71 mm | Rain returns; winter hours from 1 Nov |
| December | 14 °C | 9 °C | 76 mm | Wettest; closed 25–26 December |
Heat, not crowds, is the real problem in high summer. The Ministry has closed the Acropolis from 12:00 to 17:00 during heatwaves, and wildfire risk across Greece is high from April to October. If you can only come in July or August, plan outdoor sites for 08:00 and the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum for the afternoon.
Verdict: Come from mid-April to the end of May, or from mid-September to late October. Avoid planning a first visit for July or August unless you are happy to sightsee at dawn and dusk.
How do you get from Athens airport to the centre?
The metro is the default; the taxi makes sense for three or four people
The metro airport ticket costs €9 (€4.50 reduced) and works for 90 minutes on all city transport after you first tap it, so a change of line is included. A two-way airport ticket costs €16 and lasts 30 days, but it is for one person only. Airport express buses cost €5.50 one way and are valid for a single journey.
The airport taxi fare is fixed. Greek news reported in September 2026 that it rises to €50 by day and €65 between 00:00 and 05:00, and a fare guide checked on 24 September says it has applied since 18 September; older guides still quote €40 and €55. Taxis wait at Exit 3 on the arrivals level.
| Option | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Metro (airport ticket) | €9 one way, €16 return (one person) | Most visitors, any time the metro runs |
| Airport express bus | €5.50 one way | Budget travellers |
| 3-day tourist ticket | €20 with one airport round trip | Stays of three days |
| Taxi (fixed fare) | €50 day, €65 night (since Sept 2026) | Groups of three or four, late arrivals |
In the city, a 90-minute ticket costs €1.20, a daily ticket €4.10 and a 5-day ticket €8.20, valid on metro, buses, trams and trolleybuses — but none of them covers the airport stretch of the metro. The 3-day tourist ticket at €20 is the one to buy for a short stay, because it includes a round trip to the airport.
Verdict: For two or three days, buy the €20 tourist ticket on arrival. Take a taxi only when three or more people share it or you land after midnight.
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What are the best things to do in Athens?
The Acropolis and the Parthenon Must do· 08:00 or the last two hours
Nothing in Athens replaces it. See the Propylaea, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the South Slope in one continuous visit, since the ticket does not allow re-entry. Wear shoes with grip: the Ministry asks visitors to wear suitable footwear and stay on marked routes.
The Acropolis Museum Must do· Friday evening, open to 22:00
The museum sits apart from the hill on its own ticket, and it stays open until 22:00 on Fridays, which makes it the best evening plan in the city. General tickets are sold online or at the desk; reduced and free tickets only at the desk with proof. It is closed on 1 January, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25–26 December.
The Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus Must do· Morning, after the Acropolis
The €20 ticket covers the site and its museum. Two changes catch visitors out: since 1 July 2025 the entrance is the Thiseio gate, and since 1 November 2025 the upper-floor exhibition of the Stoa of Attalos and the Church of the Holy Apostles have been closed.
The National Archaeological Museum Must do· Afternoon; Tuesday opens 12:30
The national collection is the best rainy-day or hot-afternoon plan. It opens 08:00–20:00 in summer except Tuesday, when it opens at 12:30; in winter it closes at 16:00 on most days. It is near Omonia and Victoria metro stations.
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Plaka and Anafiotika Worth it· Early morning or evening
Plaka is the best-known neighbourhood of Athens and also the most given over to tourism, so come before the shops open or after dark. Anafiotika, the village-like cluster of small houses on the slope under the Acropolis, is the part worth seeking out.
The changing of the guard at Syntagma Worth it· Sunday 11:00
The Evzones of the Presidential Guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in front of Parliament, every hour on the hour. The full ceremony, with the whole guard and a military band, takes place on Sunday at 11:00. Note that Syntagma Square is also the usual place for demonstrations.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus Worth it· Late afternoon
The temple costs €20 and keeps long summer hours (08:00–20:00) but closes at 15:00 in winter. On a short stay it is the easiest ticket to drop; pay it if you want to walk among the columns.
The Roman Agora and Hadrian's Library Worth it· Any time, next to Monastiraki
Both cost €10 and sit between Plaka and Monastiraki. If you choose one, make it the Roman Agora.
Mount Lycabettus Worth it· Sunset
A funicular climbs from Aristippou Street in Kolonaki to the summit, where there is the 19th-century Chapel of St George, a theatre and a restaurant. Go for the view at the end of the day.
The Panathenaic Stadium Worth it· Daily 08:00–19:00
The stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and opens daily from 08:00 to 19:00, later than most ancient sites in winter.
A food tour or a cooking class Worth it· Late morning or evening
Food walks are a large share of what is sold in Athens: there are 149 in the catalogue, typically $103. Cooking classes run around $113 and usually end with a meal.
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Worth skipping
- Paying for every fenced site on day one. The Olympieion, Roman Agora and Hadrian's Library are separate tickets (€20, €10, €10); leave them for a second day.
- A midday Acropolis slot in July or August. Heatwave closures have hit exactly the 12:00–17:00 window.
- Unofficial ticket resellers. The official channels are tickets.hh.gr for the sites and the Acropolis Museum's own e-ticket shop.
- Plaka's main lanes at lunchtime. It is the most crowded part of the centre; come early or late.
What are the best day trips from Athens?
Sounion and Delphi are the classic day trips; Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio make a strong third. Meteora is sold as a day trip but is better as an overnight.
| Trip | Getting there | Site ticket | Typical tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Sounion (Temple of Poseidon) | About 2 h by KTEL bus from Pedion Areos | €20; open 09:30 to sunset | $206 |
| Delphi | About 3 h by KTEL bus from Liosion terminal | €20 | $263 |
| Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio | About 2 h 10 min by bus to Nafplio (Kifissos terminal) | €20 each for Mycenae and Epidaurus | $263 |
| Ancient Corinth | Tours from Athens | €15 | $259 |
| Aegina | 35–40 min by fast boat from Piraeus, around €18 one way | — | Island cruise $183 |
| Meteora | About 4 h 30 min by coach; direct train suspended | €5 per monastery, cash | $401 |
Sounion is the easy half-day; go for sunset
The Temple of Poseidon opens at 09:30 and closes at sunset, with last entry 20 minutes before. KTEL buses from Pedion Areos, near Victoria metro, take about two hours along the coast. The site is free on the first and third Sunday from November to March.
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Delphi is the best full day
Delphi costs €20 and opens 08:00–20:00 in summer, with shorter hours from September and 08:30–15:30 in winter. The KTEL bus from the Liosion terminal takes about three hours each way, so a tour or a car saves real time.
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Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio work as one long day
Mycenae's €20 ticket includes the site, the museum and the Treasury of Atreus; Epidaurus's €20 covers the theatre, the sanctuary and the museum. In late October both close at 18:00.
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Meteora deserves a night, not a day
Meteora is about 360 km from Athens by road, and the direct train to Kalambaka has been suspended since the 2023 floods; the options are a train to Palaiofarsalos with a connecting bus, or a coach of about 4 hours 30 minutes. Each monastery charges €5 in cash and closes on a different weekday.
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Verdict: With one spare day, choose Delphi; with half a day, choose Sounion at sunset. Do Meteora only if you can stay a night there.
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How many days do you need in Athens?
Two full days cover the essentials; a third or fourth day is for a day trip. These budgets use official ticket prices for one adult.
1 day
Acropolis at 08:00, Acropolis Museum, lunch in Koukaki, Ancient Agora in the afternoon, Plaka and Anafiotika at dusk.
Tickets ≈ €70 · Acropolis tour ≈ $157
2 days
Day 1 as above. Day 2: National Archaeological Museum, the changing of the guard at Syntagma, the Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus at sunset.
Tickets ≈ €82–90 plus the stadium · food tour ≈ $103
3–4 days
Add Delphi as a full day and Sounion for an evening, or a Saronic island cruise.
Tickets ≈ €122–130 plus the stadium · Delphi ≈ $263, Sounion ≈ $206
How much do tours in Athens cost?
The table shows live prices from 1,440 Athens tours in our catalogue. Remember that a tour price usually does not include the €30 Acropolis ticket or the €20 site tickets unless the listing says so.
| Activity | Tours | From | Typical | Top end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis tours | 142 | $28 | $157 | $359 |
| National Archaeological Museum | 4 | $171 | $252 | $309 |
| Walking tours | 47 | $8 | $86 | $309 |
| Bike, e-bike and Segway | 49 | $29 | $63 | $103 |
| Food tours | 149 | $15 | $103 | $470 |
| Cooking classes | 25 | $68 | $113 | $206 |
| Saronic and Riviera cruises | 79 | $22 | $183 | $2,005 |
| Cape Sounion | 132 | $22 | $206 | $458 |
| Delphi | 86 | $29 | $263 | $676 |
| Meteora | 40 | $82 | $401 | $939 |
| Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio | 73 | $27 | $263 | $529 |
| Ancient Corinth | 92 | $40 | $259 | $481 |
| Pub crawls | 4 | $14 | $21 | $22 |
“Typical” is the median price; “top end” is the 90th percentile (private and premium versions). 97% of the tours offer free cancellation.
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Where should you stay in Athens?
Koukaki is the best base for a first visit
Koukaki sits beside the Acropolis Museum and the pedestrian street that links the ancient monuments, and it has become one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods of the city. You can walk to the Acropolis main entrance from Acropolis metro station along Dionysiou Areopagitou.
| Area | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Koukaki / Acropolis | First visits; next to the Acropolis Museum and the pedestrian street of the monuments | Popular, so book early |
| Plaka | Postcard lanes under the Acropolis | Crowds; the most touristy area |
| Monastiraki / Psyrri | Trade and craft workshops in the historic centre | Busy streets |
| Kolonaki | Upmarket quarter below Lycabettus, funicular start | Further from the Acropolis |
Verdict: Choose Koukaki for a first trip. Choose Monastiraki or Psyrri if you want workshops and markets on your doorstep, and skip Plaka unless you want to be inside the postcard and accept the crowds.
What should you know about money, rules and safety in Athens?
Expect a climate fee per room on top of the hotel rate
Since 1 January 2025 Greek accommodation charges a Climate Crisis Resilience Fee per room per night, higher from April to October. Hostels, campsites and listed heritage buildings are exempt.
| Accommodation | April–October | November–March |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 star hotel | €2 | €0.50 |
| 3 star hotel | €5 | €1.50 |
| 4 star hotel | €10 | €3 |
| 5 star hotel | €15 | €4 |
| Short-term rental | €8 (€15 for houses over 80 m²) | €2 (€4) |
Restaurants must give you an itemised bill, so ask for it. Tipping is customary but modest: around 10–15% in restaurants, or rounding up by a euro or two.
Watch for pickpockets on the metro and around the big sights
The UK government warns that thefts of passports, wallets and handbags are common on the Athens metro and in crowded tourist places. Watch drinks in bars, and use licensed taxi apps or pre-arranged transport at night.
Demonstrations often gather on Syntagma Square, especially on 1 May, 17 November and 6 December, and police may use tear gas; keep away from them. Carry your passport, because police may not accept a copy, and do not photograph military sites.
Entry: biometric registration has replaced passport stamps
Greece is in the Schengen area. Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System is fully operational: non-EU visitors register fingerprints and a facial image at the border instead of receiving stamps, and registration is free. Visa-free visitors can stay 90 days in any 180, and passports must have been issued within the last 10 years and be valid three months after you leave.
What mistakes do visitors to Athens regret?
- Budgeting for the old €20 Acropolis ticket or a €30 combined pass. The Acropolis alone is €30, and the other sites are paid separately.
- Leaving the Acropolis to fetch something. The ticket is single-use; once out, you need a new one.
- Booking an Acropolis slot you might miss. Tickets are non-refundable and slots can only be changed up to 14 days ahead.
- Assuming the museum is included. The Acropolis Museum is a separate €20 ticket on its own website.
- Using a €1.20 ticket for the airport. The airport stretch needs the €9 airport ticket or the €20 tourist ticket.
- Planning Meteora by direct train. The line to Kalambaka is suspended; it is a bus or a train-and-bus journey.
- Walking to the old Ancient Agora entrance. Since July 2025 visitors enter by the Thiseio gate.
- Climbing to the Acropolis at noon in July. Heatwave closures have shut the site from 12:00 to 17:00.
Athens FAQ
How much is the Acropolis ticket in 2026?
€30 full and €15 reduced, the same price all year since 1 April 2025. EU visitors aged 25 and under and non-EU visitors aged 18 and under enter free with ID. Buy it on tickets.hh.gr or at the on-site ticket office.
Do I need to book the Acropolis in advance?
It is strongly advised. Entry is by hourly slot under a daily cap of 20,000 visitors, and last-minute tickets can sell out at the booths. Tickets cannot be refunded, and the slot can only be changed up to 14 days before the visit.
Is the Acropolis Museum included in the Acropolis ticket?
No. The Acropolis Museum is a separate ticket: €20 general and €10 reduced, sold on its own e-ticket site or at the desk. Reduced and free tickets are only issued at the museum desk.
Is there a combined ticket for Athens archaeological sites?
Not on the Ministry of Culture's official pages: the Acropolis (€30), Ancient Agora (€20), Olympieion (€20), Roman Agora (€10) and Hadrian's Library (€10) are each sold separately. Some travel sites still describe a €36 combined ticket, but we found no official source for it.
Is the Acropolis free on some days?
Yes, on 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September and 28 October, according to the Ministry of Culture. Some guides add the first Sunday of each winter month, but the official Acropolis page does not list it.
How do I get from Athens airport to the city centre?
The metro is simplest: the airport ticket costs €9 and is valid for 90 minutes on all city transport, including a change of line. Airport express buses cost €5.50. For a stay of three days, the €20 tourist ticket includes an airport round trip.
How much is a taxi from Athens airport?
The fixed fare to the centre rose in September 2026 to €50 by day and €65 between midnight and 05:00; older guides quote €40 and €55. Taxis wait at Exit 3 on the arrivals level.
What is the best month to visit Athens?
May and early October are the best balance: average highs of about 27 °C in May and 24 °C in October, little rain, and long site hours. July and August average about 34 °C, and heatwaves have closed the Acropolis at midday.
Can I visit Meteora as a day trip from Athens?
It is possible on a tour, but Meteora is about 360 km away and the direct train to Kalambaka is suspended, so the coach alone takes about 4 hours 30 minutes each way. An overnight stay is the better plan.
Is Athens safe for tourists?
Generally yes, but pickpocketing is common on the metro and around crowded sights, according to the UK government. Avoid demonstrations around Syntagma Square, carry your passport, and use licensed taxis or apps at night.
Sources and how this guide is made
Written by the Excurgo editorial team with AI assistance. We are a tour comparison site, not a tour operator, and we have not personally tested every tour. Every fact was researched in official and specialist sources and checked against them before publication; prices, ratings and tour counts come from our live catalogue of 1,440 Athens tours. Ratings and review counts are collected by Viator and Tripadvisor. Tours are picked by rating weighted by number of reviews (at least 20); we earn a commission from Viator when you book, and it does not affect the order.
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture — Acropolis of Athens: tickets, hours, free days, notices (Oct 2026)
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture — South Slope of the Acropolis: single-use ticket (Oct 2026)
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture — Ancient Agora: ticket, hours, Thiseio entrance (Oct 2026)
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture — Olympieion: ticket and hours (Oct 2026)
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture — National Archaeological Museum: ticket and hours (Oct 2026)
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture — Delphi: ticket and hours (Oct 2026)
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture — Sounion: ticket and hours (Oct 2026)
- Acropolis Museum — plan your visit: prices, hours, free days (Oct 2026)
- OASA — Athens public transport and airport fares (Oct 2026)
- This is Athens (City of Athens) — changing of the guard (Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK — Greece travel advice: safety, laws, protests (Oct 2026)
- European Commission — Entry/Exit System fully operational from 10 April 2026 (Mar 2026)
- Newsit — airport taxi fare raised to €50 / €65 (Sep 2026)
- Greek City Times — climate resilience fee rates from 2025 (Jan 2025)
- Wikipedia — Athens climate normals 1991–2020 (National Observatory of Athens data) (Oct 2026)
Photos come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences (CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC0 or public domain); the author and licence are shown under each one. They show the places described, not the exact tours listed.
Changelog. 14 October 2026: guide published.
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