Akrotiri Archeological Site Tickets

With this ticket to the Akrotiri archeological site, you'll explore a city from the Minoan civilization dating back 3000 years.

Why Visit Akrotiri?

Located in the south of Santorini, Akrotiri is one of the most significant prehistoric settlements in Europe and a well-designed archeological site. This ancient city existed before the volcanic eruption around 1600 B.C. Akrotiri is often referred to as the "Minoan Pompeii,” as it was found mostly intact under ash in 1866, with excavations starting in 1967. The site has revealed numerous artifacts, including decorative pieces, tools, and well-structured buildings, some reaching three floors. Visitors can view Minoan sanctuaries and elaborate frescoes during their tour.

Akrotiri Schedule

The Akrotiri scheduled opening days are as follows:

April 1 to August 31: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm; final admission at 7:30 pmSeptember 1-15: Daily from 8 am to 7:30 pm; final admission at 7 pmSeptember 16-30: Daily from 8 am to 7 pm; final admission at 6:30 pmOctober 1-15: Daily from 8 am to 6:30 pm; final admission at 6 pmOctober 16-31: Daily from 8 am to 6 pm; final admission at 5:30 pmNovember 1 to March 31: Monday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; final admission at 3 pm

Skip-the-Line Ticket

This skip-the-line ticket is available for all ages, facilitating quicker access to the site. Free entry is granted to the following groups upon presenting valid documents:

Children and youths up to 25 years from EU member statesChildren up to 5 years from non-EU countriesAdults over 25 enrolled in secondary education or vocational training in EU member states and the European Economic Area