With this ticket to the archaeological site of Mycenae, you'll witness the artistic and architectural innovation of Mycenaean society. An unforgettable journey back in time!
Why Visit Mycenae?
On the Peloponnese peninsula lies one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe: Mycenae. This ancient city, home to the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon, gives its name to the Mycenaean period from 1600 to 1200 BC.
With this ticket, you'll be transported to the scenes from the pages of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to discover all the secrets of one of the greatest centres of Greek civilisation. You'll cross the Lion Gate, the majestic entrance to the city, more than 3 metres (9.8 feet) high, crowned by a monolith with two lions facing each other.
From there, you'll pass the ruins of the royal Palace of Agamemnon and the Treasury of Atreus, also known as the Tomb of Agamemnon. This circular building is an emblem of Mycenaean architecture, characterised by the "Tholos" shape, like most Greek funerary monuments. You'll also see that Mycenae is surrounded by a great wall which, according to local tradition, was built by the Cyclops.
In addition, this ticket gives you access to the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae, where you can learn more about the importance of this city in the ancient world through its photographic exhibition. You'll learn about the history of the excavations that gave life to this space while you observe a collection of over 2500 objects from the Mycenaean civilisation.
Mycenae Archaeological Site Opening Times
The Mycenae Archaeological Site is open at the following times:
- March: 8 am to 5 pm
- April and September: 8 am to 7 pm
- May to August: 8 am to 8 pm
- October: 8 am to 6 pm
- November to February: 8 am to 3 pm
Skip-The-Line Ticket
This ticket is valid for all ages and allows you to skip the long queues at the ticket office. However, the following people can enter free of charge on presentation of their ID at the ticket office:
- Over 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and European Economic Area countries
- From 1 April 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 will be able to enter free of charge on presentation of their ID at the ticket office.
Important Info
- The travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed for any reason.
- This offer only includes normal admission at adult price and can be used by people of all ages to enter at full price.
- For those over 65, a 50% discount will be granted. This discount will only be applied at the ticket office or on the website.
- As the monument operates in time slots, there is no guarantee that free tickets will be available at the ticket office for the time slot of your choice.
- Entry is only permitted during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after.
- People with disabilities can enter free of charge on presentation of their disability certificate at the ticket office.
