Acropolis

Archaeological site Athens, Attiki, Greece

What to expect

The Acropolis is a sacred precinct in the heart of Athens, dominated by the Parthenon and other unique masterpieces of ancient architecture, reflecting the splendour and power of Athens at its peak

Plan your family visit to the Acropolis with these blog insights 👇

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What to Know When Visiting Athens, Greece With Kids

What to Know When Visiting Athens, Greece With Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Acropolis, which includes several ancient buildings, including the Parthenon, the temple of Nike, and more

Highlights: The sheer magnitude of its history was a must-see for us ✨

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ATHENS with family, Athens with children

ATHENS with family, Athens with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Acropolis, an emblem of the Greek capital, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We focused on the Parthenon and the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids. We also enjoyed the panoramic view of Athens. We bought tickets in advance to avoid the long wait

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the visit to the Acropolis. It was a beautiful site, and we enjoyed the panoramic view of Athens. The free entry for children and young people from the EU was a bonus! ✨

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Athens, Greece with Little Kids

Athens, Greece with Little Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the morning doing a private mythological tour by Kids Love Greece at the Acropolis to see the Parthenon. We started out at the Acropolis to see the Parthenon

Highlights: Our daughter didn’t find the uphill walk that hard ✨

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Best Things to Do in Athens, Greece with Kids of All Ages

Best Things to Do in Athens, Greece with Kids of All Ages
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a private guided tour of the Acropolis, exploring its centuries-old monuments like the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike and others

Highlights: My daughter was delighted by the stories of Poseidon, Athena, Asclepius, Zeus, Arachne and more, and I was impressed by the expertise of our guide ✨

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Athens with family: top visits and activities

Athens with family: top visits and activities
This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed the propylées, the monumental entrance, to reach the platform of the Parthenon. We admired the massive and airy colonnades and the panoramic view of Athens. We also visited the Akena Polias, a temple with beautiful cariatides, statues of women serving as columns

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the vast site and learning about the history of the Acropolis. They especially enjoyed the view from the Parthenon and the cariatides ✨

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(Tip!) Athens with kids: 12 family activities!

(Tip!) Athens with kids: 12 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Acropolis, the most famous sight to visit in Athens with kids. We took the metro to metro station 'Acropoli' and walked 300 meters to the mountain

Highlights: We had a great view of the city from the top and saw the famous Parthenon, the temple of Erechtheion and the Niké temple ✨

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A Visit to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum, Athens

A Visit to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum, Athens
This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed to the top and explored the ancient buildings, including the Parthenon, an open-air theatre, and a sanctuary

Highlights: We were amazed by the views across Athens and the ongoing restoration work, making the site feel alive ✨