What to Bring

• Come prepared in comfortable and sturdy shoes as the terrain may be uneven, dusty, and slippery during dry months.
• A reusable water bottle is essential; refill stations are available near the Stoa of Attalos, especially useful in summer.
• Don’t forget essentials like a hat, sunscreen, and extra water since shaded areas around the ruins are scarce.
• Maintain your phone's battery to ensure it lasts for using the audio guide.

Carry headphones for an uninterrupted listening experience with the audio guide.

Prohibited Items

• Flash photography and tripods are not allowed inside. For professional filming or photography, prior approval from the Ministry is required, as staff may intervene if equipment setup occurs without a permit.
• Flying drones requires official authorization; please refrain from using them here.
• Pets cannot enter, but certified service animals are permitted on-site.

Touching or removing stones, pottery shards, or any remains is prohibited under Greek law.

Accessibility Options

• An accessible entrance for wheelchairs is available at Apostolou Pavlou near the Temple of Hephaestus. However, much of the site's terrain includes uneven gravel paths and steps, limiting full accessibility inside.
• If entering from Adrianou 24, consider having someone assist with navigating rough ground. Site staff can be reached at +30 210 3214824 or +30 210 3210180 for assistance.
• The Stoa of Attalos Museum is fully accessible and offers adapted restrooms.

Tactile maps and brochures in Braille (Greek and English) are available at the information desk.

Additional Information

• Ongoing construction has temporarily closed the main entrance of the Ancient Agora. Use the temporary entrance on Apostolou Pavlou Street, near Akamantos Street instead.
• You must enter within your reserved time slot (15 minutes before until 15 minutes after).
• Arrive about 30 minutes early for security checks; last entry is permitted 20 minutes prior to closing.
• Your e-ticket and audio guide instructions will be sent via email—check spam if necessary. Download both to your device or print the ticket for entry use.
• The audio guide does not support Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or earlier, iPod Touch 5th gen or earlier, iPad 4th gen or earlier, and the first iPad Mini.
• Opening hours change seasonally from 8am to 8pm (April to June) and gradually reduce to 8am to 5:30pm by late October. Entry is always closed 20 minutes before closing time.

If arriving between 8am and 9am, start with the Temple of Hephaestus while it's quiet, then later explore down the Panathenaic Way towards the Stoa of Attalos Museum when shaded paths are more comfortable.

Concession Eligibility

• EU citizens under 25 years, including students with valid ID or passport, enjoy free entry year-round but must queue at the ticket office for a zero-value pass.
• Non-EU citizens under 25 are eligible for discounted rates during peak season (April to October) with a valid ID and also need to queue at the ticket office.
• Children under 5 years old can enter free of charge.
• EU citizens over 65 receive discounted admission rates.
• Non-EU citizens aged 65 or older qualify for discounts during peak season (April to October).

Persons with disabilities at 67% or more and one accompanying person are granted free entry, provided they have a Disability Card, ID, or passport.