Hey Fodorites! I noticed in Fodors that backpacks are not allowed on the Acropolis. Does this rule apply to purses? I'm planning on taking an average size purse on my trip to Greece. I checked previous talk threads and could not find an answer to my question. Any help will be appreciated! Happy Travels!

Hi Museumlover, I took a small travel purse that and that wasn't a problem at all. From memory my husband would have taken our small backpack that we took everywhere with a couple of bottles of water and maps etc.

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You will not have a problem taking a purse up to the Acropolis. If you are going in the height of summer, go early in the morning...it's hot up there.

i carried the same tote everywhere
i dont remember any warning about backpacks either

Thanks for the info! I had read about the ban on backpacks so that's the reason I was asking. I may go ahead and take a daypack. Thanks again!

I think they are gettng tough on backpacks... they don't seem to look at shoulder-bags ... I use a SportSac that holds a ton but doesn't look big. Those tear-drop travel shoulder bags are good too.

If you are taking a backpack up there, I would try to make it look smallish as you pas the gate.. Tie your big sweater around your waste put your camera and guidebook in your hands... after you pass the gate you can stuff them back into the backpack.

I meant, your WAIST. Getting late.

Thanks Travlerjan! I'm thinking about dropping the purse idea and take a very small Rick Steves daypack (about 1000 cubic). I will follow your advice and take as much out of it before entering the Acropolis. By the way, I'm staying at the Hotel Philippos which is very close to the Herodion theatre. Do you know this place?

No, but I've heard good things and it's in a nice area. Check trip advisor for traveler comments.

On a tour of the Vatican in 1995, I suggested to a young tourmate that she put her backpack on her shoulder and carry it under her arm like a purse. It got her through Vatican security.

How about a using a snap on shoulder strap (from your luggage?) and attaching it to your small backpack?

Linda...thanks for your tip! Great idea! Happy Travels!