Landmarks

Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2024-12-24T13:00:00
End: 2024-12-24T20:00:00
Location: Temple of Olympian Zeus

Scenic view of the Temple of Olympian Zeus

Enjoy access to the centuries-old Temple of Olympian Zeus, which was once the largest temple in Greece.

Highlights

Explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus at your own pace with a multilingual guide.
Imagine a forest of white marble as you navigate 104 massive Corinthian columns, each 17 meters tall that stand like giants.
The spot where a colossal gold and ivory statue of Zeus once stood, was once a sight to behold that would have filled the whole room
The multilingual audio guide will tell you about the temple's long construction history as you pass the Doric columns and Corinthian capitals.
Fun fact: Legend says the wind whistling through the gaps between the columns created a haunting melody, almost like a song for Zeus himself.

Inclusions

Entry to Temple of Olympian Zeus
Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese
Service fee

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Nathan

5/5

Nov, 2024

Multi site pass was easy to use and we made the most of seeing not only the Acropolis but several of the other locations. The audio guided tour of the acropolis was excellent. However, it was not made very clear that we had to download the tickets, download a different app THEN download the audio tour onto phone while on WiFi. We figured it out eventually!

Annick

3/5

Nov, 2024

Parthenon was very beautiful and good oldioguide the other attractions already closed at 3 p.m. and this was not mentioned anywhere, so this did not manage to do all after a 10 a.m. visit to the acropolis

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Nevoret

3/5

Nov, 2024

The audioguide, when it worked, was good, but when visiting it wasn't easy to find the right explanations and scroll down to access the menu. It's a pity there are only explanations for the Acropolis and the Parthenon. And it's a pity there aren't tickets for the Acropolis and Parthenon only, and an audioguide corresponding to the one for the ancient city.

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Claudio

3/5

Nov, 2024

I did not get the information and trivia from the audio guide that I expected to hear. Lots of mythology of course but too few references to architecture or historical trivia

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Washington

5/5

Nov, 2024

It's hard to say which attraction was my favorite. It was very interesting to see all the archaeological sites, but obviously the Acropolis impresses with its grandeur.

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Your experience

A temple for one of the oldest gods

Dedicated to the chief of the mighty Olympian Gods, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was envisaged to be the greatest temple in the ancient world at the onset of its construction in the 6th century BC. However, the world did not see the structure in all its glory till the construction was completed around 638 years later by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. With 104 towering columns and two colossal statues (one of Zeus and one of Hadrian himself), the temple was the largest in the country.

Explore at your own pace

Alas, its days of glory were short-lived. In the 3rd century AD, the temple was pillaged by barbarians. After this, it fell into disuse and was possibly never repaired. Even as a ruin, the temple is a sight to behold and is one of Athens' most important archaeological sites. Explore the site at your own pace, as you try to envision how magnificent the temple would have been with all its columns and statues. The multilingual audio guide delves into the temple's history and its influence on later architecture and art, highlighting its enduring influence.

Operating hours

Temple of Zeus

Monday	08:00 AM - 03:00 PM	last entry 02:30 PM
Tuesday	08:00 AM - 03:00 PM	last entry 02:30 PM
Wednesday	08:00 AM - 03:00 PM	last entry 02:30 PM
Thursday	08:00 AM - 03:00 PM	last entry 02:30 PM
Friday	08:00 AM - 03:00 PM	last entry 02:30 PM
Saturday	08:00 AM - 03:00 PM	last entry 02:30 PM
Sunday	08:00 AM - 03:00 PM	last entry 02:30 PM

Know before you go

Accessibility

This attraction is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

This ticket includes all the parts of the attraction.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.