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Mycenae tickets cost €20 (about $23) for the full fare and €10 (about $11) for the reduced fare. One Mycenae ticket opens the archaeological site, the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae and the Tholos Tomb of Atreus. In winter, Mycenae is open 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027) every day except the closing days. Tickets are booked on the ticket store of Hellenic Heritage at tickets.hh.gr, with a timed entry. Mycenae is 1 hour 30 minutes from Athens by car.
How much do Mycenae tickets cost?
Mycenae tickets cost a full fare or a reduced fare, according to Hellenic Heritage. Hellenic Heritage is the official visitor and ticketing site of the Ministry of Culture and ODAP. The table lists both fares with what each one opens.
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Full ticket | €20 (about $23) | The ticket opens the Tholos Tomb of Atreus, the archaeological site of Mycenae and the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae. |
| Reduced ticket | €10 (about $11) | The ticket opens the same three places as the full ticket. Visitors with a reduced ticket show valid ID or documentation at entry, and the pages read do not list who qualifies. |
The reduced ticket needs valid ID or documentation at entry, and the pages read give no list of who qualifies. Do not select the reduced ticket unless a document proves that you qualify, because the terms of use refuse entry without it and give no refund. The ticket covers three places.
What does a Mycenae ticket include?
A Mycenae ticket includes the archaeological site of Mycenae, the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae inside the site and the Tholos Tomb of Atreus.
Other names of the Tholos Tomb of Atreus are the Treasury of Atreus and the Tomb of Agamemnon. The Mycenae page of Hellenic Heritage links its ticket buttons to the ticket store page of the Tholos Tomb of Atreus. That store page shows the price but not the places the ticket opens, which the Mycenae page lists. The next step is to book the ticket.
How to book Mycenae tickets
To book Mycenae tickets, buy them online on the Hellenic Heritage ticket store at tickets.hh.gr in five steps.
- Open the ticket store listing for the Tholos Tomb of Atreus, which the Mycenae page links to.
- Choose the fare and the number of tickets, one for each visitor.
- Select the date and the entry time, because Mycenae tickets need a timed entry. The terms of use admit visitors only within the time slot selected.
- Pay with a debit or credit card that you hold.
- Save the PDF ticket from the confirmation email on a phone, or print it, and show it at the entrance.
Visitors with a reduced or free ticket show valid ID or documentation at the entrance. Some reduced and free tickets need supporting documents beyond an ID, according to the terms of use. For those tickets the store sends a proof of purchase, and the ticket office of the site issues the ticket on the day of the visit. The ticket store allows two changes per ticket, until 2 hours before the visit for a paid ticket.
The entry time on the ticket sets the hours that matter for the visit.
What are the Mycenae opening hours?
The Mycenae opening hours change seven times a year, from the short winter day to the longest days from May to August, according to Hellenic Heritage. The last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. The table lists the hours of each period.
| Period | Hours | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mycenae, winter hoursNov 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 | 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. The site opens every day of the period except the closing days. |
| Mycenae, AprilApr 1–30, 2027 | 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. |
| Mycenae, May to AugustMay 1 – Aug 31, 2027 | 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. |
| Mycenae, September 1 to 15Sep 1–15, 2027 | 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. | Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. |
| Mycenae, September 16 to 30Sep 16–30, 2027 | 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. |
| Mycenae, October 1 to 15Oct 1–15, 2027 | 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. | Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. |
| Mycenae, October 16 to 31Oct 16–31, 2027 | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. |
| Last admission | 20 minutes before closing time | The rule holds for winter and summer hours. |
Hellenic Heritage gives the periods without a year, so check its Mycenae page before a visit in 2027. The site stays closed on some dates, as the next section shows.
Which days is Mycenae closed?
Mycenae is closed on January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 and December 26. Hellenic Heritage gives Easter Sunday without a date. The closing days differ from the free-entry days, which come next.
Is Mycenae free on any day?
Yes, Mycenae is free on First and third Sunday of each month from November 1 to March 31, March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September and October 28. The terms of use of Hellenic Heritage name these days as National Day, International Monuments Day, International Museum Day, European Heritage Days and Melina Mercouri Memorial Day. The Mycenae page and the terms of use list the days without a year.
On free-entry days the ticket offices issue the tickets, and the ticket store sells none, according to the terms of use. A free ticket needs valid ID or documentation where the ticket store asks for it. The way to the site depends on where the visit starts.
How to get to Mycenae
To get to Mycenae, drive from Athens, Argos or Nafplio, the three starting points that Hellenic Heritage gives. The table gives the drive time from each.
| From | Drive time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| By car from Athens | 1 hour 30 minutes | The page gives the drive time without a route. |
| By car from Argos | 20 minutes | The page gives the drive time without a route. |
| By car from Nafplio | 30 minutes | The page gives the drive time without a route. |
Hellenic Heritage lists parking among the amenities of Mycenae, next to a café or restaurant, a shop, restrooms and accessibility. Its Mycenae page gives drive times only, without bus or train connections. What the visit offers comes next.
What is there to see at Mycenae?
The things to see at Mycenae are the Cyclopean walls, the Lion Gate, Grave Circle A, the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae and the Tholos Tomb of Atreus.
The jewelry, vases, weapons and the golden mask of Agamemnon from Grave Circle A are on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, according to Hellenic Heritage. Other finds from Mycenae are in the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae inside the site. The myths, the history and the excavations of the citadel are told in Nigel Copage’s page on Mycenae.
Mycenae tickets: frequently asked questions
Is the Tholos Tomb of Atreus included in the Mycenae ticket?
Yes, the Tholos Tomb of Atreus is included in the Mycenae ticket. The same ticket opens the archaeological site and the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae.
Can you change the time of a Mycenae ticket?
Yes, you can change the time of a Mycenae ticket, and the ticket store allows two changes per ticket, until 2 hours before the visit. The ticket store changes only the entry time, and tickets are non-refundable.
What is not permitted at Mycenae?
Not permitted at Mycenae are large luggage, food, and professional photo shooting or filming, according to the ticket store.
Does Mycenae have a café, a shop and restrooms?
Yes, the Hellenic Heritage page for Mycenae lists a café or restaurant, a shop, restrooms and parking among the amenities.
Who do you contact about Mycenae tickets?
Contact the ticket support of Hellenic Heritage at +30 210 7000 740 for a purchased ticket. The Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolis, at +30 27520 27502, [email protected], is the contact for the site itself.
Sources
Also checked: Hellenic Heritage: Mycenae, Greek page (Nov 4, 2026); Hellenic Heritage: terms of use (Nov 4, 2026); Hellenic Heritage: help (Nov 4, 2026); Hellenic Heritage: announcements (Nov 4, 2026).
Dollar amounts are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of Nov 4, 2026 (€1 = $1.1267). You pay in euros; your card issuer sets the final rate.
Before you go
Prices and hours can change. Confirm them on the official ticket site of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Official tickets and opening hours