Akrotiri Museum Entry Ticket with Digital Companion Guide

Highlights & Description

• Immerse yourself in the preserved remnants of the Minoan civilization and experience a window into their ancient way of life.
• Explore the captivating ancient city of Akrotiri, often referred to as the “Pompeii of the Aegean,” where history comes alive.
• Secure your visit to the Akrotiri Archaeological Site with a pre-booked ticket and skip the lines.
• Stroll along the city’s edges and venture onto the suspended walkways for a unique perspective above the ancient ruins.
• Delve into the rich Minoan history of Santorini and discover its profound impact on the world.

Secure your pre-booked ticket for your chosen date and time to explore the awe-inspiring archaeological site of Akrotiri, Santorini. Step into the ancient Minoan city often hailed as Greece’s very own Pompeii, a once-thriving metropolis buried by a cataclysmic earthquake.

Experience the wonders of the prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri, one of the Aegean’s most significant historical treasures. Wander through this expansive site, where suspended walkways allow you to float above the ruins, offering an unparalleled view of the city’s remnants. As you walk along the edges of this ancient marvel, uncover the hidden gems of Santorini and experience the island from a whole new perspective.

Instructions

• Show your smartphone Akrotiri tickets at the entrance.
• You can enter between 15 minutes before and up to 15 minutes after your selected timeslot.
• Please double check the given email at your order, you will receive the tickets and the PDF guide at your email. Please give us a valid mobile/whatsapp number.

Access:

Located on the southern side of the island, between the village of Akrotiri and the famous Red beach, this site is visited by thousands of visitors every year.

Prices and Instructions:

Ticket prices for archaeological sites and museums are, as determined by the Ministry of Culture, can be found at hhticket gr.

We are a Greek Company registered under the MHTE 1476Ε70000208201. We will be happy to answer in any question regarding your visit at tickets@akrotiri-museum.com.(we always answer, so dont worry if we dont answer immediately)

Tickets, are non refundable. For rescheduling, you must contact at least 48h prior of your initialy chosen timeslot.  Please double check the given email, you will receive the tickets and the PDF guide at your email. Please give us a valid mobile/whatsapp number.  Attention: if you do not see the e-mail sent to you with your tickets, please check your spam folder. If you still do not find the e-mail, please send an e-mail in time to tickets@akrotiri-museum.com so that we can help you.*Don’t worry if the indicated time has passed. You can use your ticket up to one hour later.

Opening Hours:

Monday, Thursday
08:30 – 15:30
Last admission 15:00

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
From 1st of April until 31 of August 08:00 – 20:00
Last admission 19:30

On the 1st of September the opening hours apply, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as follows:
1st to 15th September 08:00 – 19:30
Last admission 19:00
16th to 30th September 08:00 – 19:00
Last admission 18:30
1st to 15th October 08:00 – 18:30
Last admission 18:00 and
16th to 31st October 08:00 – 18:00
Last admission 17:30

Reduced admission is granted to:

• Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union aged over 65 years old showing their ID card or passport.
• Students of Higher Education Institutes and equivalent Schools from countries outside the EU showing their student ID.
• To get your reduced admission, please refer to the entrance ticket houses.
• Free admission is granted on the following dates:
  6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri).
  5 June (International Environment Day).
  18 April (International Monuments Day).
  18 May (International Museums Day).
  The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days).
  Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st.
  National Holidays (25.03 and 28.10).
• Free admission is granted to:
  Cultural Card holders.
  Journalists with a journalist identity card.
  Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites throughout Greece with the demonstration of certified membership cards.
  Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS.
  Persons being at least 50% disabled plus 1 accompanying person.
  Persons possessing a free admission card.
  The escorting teachers of schools and institutions of elementary, middle school, high school, university, and graduate-level education during their visits.
  The official guests of the Greek government, with the approval of the General Director of Antiquities.
  Tourist guides after demonstrating their professional identity of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
  University students and students at Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent schools of Member – States of European.
  Union and students at Schools of Tourist Guides, by showing their student ID.
  All persons that are EU citizens under the age of 25 upon showing their Identity Card or passport to confirm their age.
  Children up to 5 years of age from countries outside the EU.
  Persons over 25 years who are secondary school students upon demonstrating their international student card.
  Unemployed Greek citizens, after demonstrating their OAED card.
• To get your reduced admission, please refer to the entrance ticket houses.
• If you want to get informed about the policy for the free and discounted entrance tickets you can consult the following guidelines of the Ministry of Culture: https://www.culture.gov.gr/DocLib/Admission_Info_080424.pdf