Kerameikos Entry and Greek Panorama Guide
Secure your entry ticket to Kerameikos, the ancient district of Athens known for its historical significance as the city’s first public cemetery and the location of the famous Dipylon Gate. Explore this archaeological site that spans 40 acres, offering a unique glimpse into ancient Athenian life and funerary practices.
Discover the ancient world of Athens with an entry ticket to Kerameikos, a significant archaeological site located at the northwest edge of the historic city. Once home to two districts, the Inner and Outer Kerameikos, this area served as Athens' first public cemetery and housed the Dipylon Gate, the primary entrance to the ancient city. Spanning approximately 40 acres, Kerameikos was uncovered from layers of earth up to 9 meters deep, revealing a treasure trove of artifacts and monuments. As you walk through the site, you'll gain insights into the art of pottery and the life of ancient Athenians, from the craftsmen who lived and worked there to the city's illustrious citizens who were laid to rest in its burial grounds.
From 1st of April until 31 of August 08:00 - 20:00 - Last entrance to the Site at 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 entrance to the Site at 19:00
- 16th to 30th September 08:00 - 19:00-Last entrance to the Site at 18:30
- 1st to 15th October 08:00 - 18:30-Last entrance to the Site at 18:00 and
- 16th to 31st October 08:00 - 18:00-Last entrance to the Site at 17:30
The Kerameikos Archaeological Museum will not be open daily during the hours 12.00 - 17.00
The archaeological site of Kerameikos is accessible for the most part to visitors with reduced mobility and wheelchair users [assistance by a companion is recommended], via the main entrance at 148 Ermou str.
The archaeological museum of Kerameikos is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. A WC for the physically challenged is also provided.
At the site information desk, at the entrance, tactile site plans and brochures in Braille in Greek and English are available for visually impaired visitors.
A guide for visitors on the autism spectrum will also be available soon.
Moreover, our internet site presenting the Archaeological Sites that have been awarded the European Heritage Label http://theheartofancientathens.gr, is fully accessible to blind and partially sighted people in Greek, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
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Reschedule and Cancellation Policy
- Full Refund: Tickets and purchases are non refundable
- No Rescheduling: Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
- Reschedule and Cancellation Policy
- Full Refund: Tickets and purchases are non refundable
- No Rescheduling: Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
- 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.
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*Don't worry if the indicated time has passed. You can use your ticket up to one hour later.
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
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