Acropolis Walk

Greece

A short walk to the top of the Acropolis a prominent limestone and schist peak in central Athens topped with an ancient citadel which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses the world famous Parthenon. Views of Athens.

Lookouts
Heritage Sites
Toilets
156m
Maximum Elevation
73m
Total Climb

Getting there

How do you get to the start of the walk?

Acropolis ticket shop and entrance. 

Maps

Which maps cover the area?

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Acropolis+of+Athens/@37.9714012,23.7252342,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x5c97c042f5eb0df6!4b1!8m2!3d37.9715323!4d23.7257492 

Route/Trail notes

A detailed description of the walk!

From the entrance head up hill and around the summit plateau area either clockwise or anticlockwise exploring the ancient ruins making sure to see the world famous Parthenon and the viewpoint on the farside of the rock.

Permits/Costs

Do you need any permits? What's the cost?

There is a fee to enter the UNESCO world heritage site.

Other References

How can I find more info? Any guide books?

GPS Tracks

  • No GPS available for this walk yet.

Comments

Not the greatest historical site in the ancient world but certainly one of the most famous. Heard a bunch of American tourists squabbling over the wi-fi password instead of enjoying the views and history that the place has to offer. Recommend in combination with Acropolis museum and the British museum in order to get the full experience.

Andy on 24 Aug, 2026

Where

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