Ancient Agora of Athens Tickets

• Discover the birthplace of democracy in the West – the Agora was a public gathering space where ancient Greek citizens met, debated, gossiped, and shopped

• Take a walk through the sites where great thinkers, including Aristotle, Plato, Protagoras, and Socrates delivered speeches to the public

• Visit the Museum of the Ancient Agora to learn about the history of the public meeting square and see recovered artifacts

• Marvel at the Temple of Hephaestus, a beautifully preserved classical Greek temple. The Tholos (council house) and the Bouleuterion (senate house) are also on site

• At the entrance to the Gynmansium, don't miss four colossal statues depicting giants and tritons that were restored in the 19th century

• Other must-see historical sites are nearby – the Acropolis and Temple of Olympian Zeus are both a 15-minute walk away

Spend your time soaking up history instead of worrying about tickets when you book online in advance.

There is plenty to see at the Ancient Agora – but if you're feeling adventurous, explore the other ancient sites nearby!

Select the right Ancient Agora tickets for you:

• Skip-the-line tickets to the Ancient Agora include admission to the Temple of Hephaestus, the Tholos, the Bouleuterion, and the Museum of the Ancient Agora

• Take a guided tour and skip the line at the Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Acropolis with the Athens Mythology Pass

• Opt for skip-the-line combi tickets for the Agora of Athens, the Acropolis, Hadrian’s Library, the Olypieion, Kerameikos, and Aristotle's School

General information:

• The Ancient Agora is closed on 25 and 26 December, 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, and on Easter Sunday

• Except for bottled water, you may not bring food or drinks into the Agora

• You may qualify for free admission to the Ancient Agora of Athens – check here to find out

• Athens has two Agoras – one is Roman, the other is Greek, and each have a seperate ticket. Double-check the address to make sure you arrive to the right site.

Accessibility information:

• The Agora recommends wheelchair users bring a companion with them for assistance

• There is a recommended visiting route for wheelchair users

• The Agora's Northern entrance on Adrianou street is wheelchair accessible and includes a 15 m ramp

• To access the Temple of Hephaistos, use the Thiseion Square entrance by Apostolou Pavlou Street

• The Museum of the Ancient Agora is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator and a wheelchair-accessible bathroom

• If you are visually impaired, the museum provides Braille site plans and brochures in Greek and English