Frequently asked questions
Is this a skip-the-line ticket?
Your hourly slot is reserved before you arrive, so you walk straight to the site gate instead of queuing at the Ancient Corinth ticket office. On busy days that queue can take a while as tour groups and cruise coaches arrive from Athens and the port, so coming with your ticket already in hand saves the wait in the sun.
How does the timed entry work?
You choose the date and an hourly time slot, and your ticket is valid for a single entry during that hour on that day. Just arrive within your slot window and show your mobile ticket at the gate; last entry is about 30 minutes before closing.
What's included in the ticket?
Full admission to the Ancient Corinth archaeological site — the Temple of Apollo, the Roman forum, the Lechaion Road, the Peirene Fountain and the Bema — and the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, which stands on the site and is covered by the same ticket. It does not include the Acrocorinth citadel above, which is a separate site.
Is the site museum included?
Yes. The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth is on the grounds of the archaeological site and is included in your entry ticket. It holds the sculpture, mosaics, pottery and everyday finds recovered from more than a century of excavation, and makes a natural indoor complement to the open-air ruins.
Is Acrocorinth included in this ticket?
No. Acrocorinth, the great fortified citadel on the rock above the city, is a separate site reached by a road up the hill, and it is not covered by this ticket. Our ticket is entry to the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth on the lower ground, together with its on-site museum.
How and when do I get my ticket?
We send your ticket to your email as a mobile ticket once your booking is confirmed — there's nothing to print, just show it on your phone at the gate. You'll also receive a short 5-minute audio history to listen to before you go.
How do I get to Ancient Corinth from Athens?
Ancient Corinth is about 80 km west of Athens. The suburban railway (Proastiakos) runs to Corinth station, from where a local bus or a short taxi reaches the ancient site about 7 km away; intercity KTEL buses also serve Corinth. By car it is roughly an hour, and the drive passes the Corinth Canal, a popular stop on the way.
What is the connection to the Apostle Paul?
The Apostle Paul spent around eighteen months in Corinth in the first century AD, founding one of the early Christian communities and later writing his letters to the Corinthians. In the forum stands the Bema, the raised speaker's platform where, according to the Acts of the Apostles, Paul was brought before the Roman proconsul Gallio — one of the reasons the site draws many visitors interested in early Christian history.
When is the best time to visit?
Book the first hourly slot after opening, or one of the last slots before closing, and travel outside the July–August peak if you can. The ground is largely unshaded, so the middle of a summer day is both the hottest and the busiest stretch, when day-trip coaches from Athens and cruise groups overlap. An early or late slot gives cooler air and a calmer walk among the ruins.
How long should I allow for the visit?
Most visitors spend about 1.5 to 2 hours on site, taking in the Temple of Apollo, the forum and its monuments and the museum. Add more time if you want to linger over the museum's collection or climb to the Acrocorinth citadel above, which is a separate site and a longer half-day.
Do I need to bring my passport or any ID?
No. The standard entry ticket is not personalised and needs no passport or name — just show your mobile ticket at the gate. (Reduced and free-entry categories set by the operator may require ID at the gate; our ticket is standard full admission.)
Is the site wheelchair accessible?
Partly. Ancient Corinth is an open archaeological site with gravel paths, ancient paving, steps and uneven ground, though the central forum area and the museum are reachable with care. Visitors with limited mobility can see a good deal of the site but should allow extra time and expect rough or stepped surfaces in places.
Is Ancient Corinth open all year?
Yes — the site is open daily, year-round. Only the daily hours change with the season: longer in summer (roughly 08:00–20:00) and shorter in winter, with timed entry by the hour and last entry about 30 minutes before closing. Hours can change on public holidays, so confirm on the day.
Can I change my slot after booking?
Changes are allowed up to 2 hours before your visit, with a maximum of 2 changes per ticket, provided your preferred new slot is still open. If your plans shift, contact our team and we'll help where the operator's rules allow. See our terms for the full policy.
Can I get a refund?
All bookings are final once confirmed; we only issue a refund in the rare event the operator cannot honour a validly issued ticket. Timed-entry tickets are non-refundable, but you can change your slot up to 2 hours before your visit within the operator's rules. See our terms for details.
Are you the official Ancient Corinth ticket office?
No. We're an independent concierge service for international visitors. We buy genuine tickets on your behalf from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture's official ticketing service and handle the booking in your own language, and our service fee is included in the price shown. You can always buy directly from the operator if you prefer.
What currency am I charged in?
The price you see is the price you pay — we show it in your local currency where we can and charge exactly that amount, with no surprise fees at checkout. Payment is by card on a secure page.
Why book with you instead of buying at the gate?
Two reasons: you skip the on-the-day queue by reserving your hourly slot in advance, and you get it all handled with 24/7 human support and a pre-visit audio history. Our service fee is included in the price — there are no extras at checkout.