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Contents
1. Introduction
I researched the history of Tiryns and there is a lot of conflicting information. It seems that the impressive fortifications were built in the 13th century BC to protect the palace complex. The palace was destroyed and only the ruins remain. Tiryns was one of the most important centres of the Mycenaean world.
If you stay in Nafplio it is only a 7 minute drive to Tiryns. It is on the way to Mycenae (see my blog Mycenae, Greece: Travel Guide) so you can combine the 2 sites. There is plenty of free parking and toilets before you enter the site.
Tiryns isn't visited by tour groups so there are very few visitors. Although the walls are very impressive there isn't much else to see. However, the entry fee is only Eur 4 in summer. We visited on one of the 6 free admission days - see the section on tickets.
It takes about 30 minutes to see Tiryns' archaeological site.
2. Opening Hours at Tiryns
Winter & Summer: 08:30-15.30 Good Friday: 12.00-17.00 Holy Saturday: 08:30-15:30
Closed on the following holidays:
1 January
25 March
1 May
Easter Sunday
25 December
26 December
3. Tickets for Tiryns
Tickets cost Eur 4 from April to October and Eur 2 from November to March.
Admission to Tiryns is free for children up to the age of 5, under 25's and students. The latter 2 categories must provide documentary proof that they reside in the EU.
Admission is free on the following days:
6 March
18 April
18 May
The last weekend of September.
28 October
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st.
4. What to See at Tiryns
From Tiryns' entrance there is an ancient ramp that was built wide enough for chariots. The remains of impressive fortified walls are on either side.
The ramp leads to a large area with the remains of the palace. The remains are no higher than about 1 metre.
From the palace you can descend to the other side of the site to admire the high fortified walls. You can return to the entrance along these walls.
