Temple of Olympian Zeus - e-Ticket and Audio Tour - Athens

Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus with a time-slotted e-ticket combined with an inspiring self-guided audio tour on your smartphone.

Marvel at the remains of a colossal temple at the pulsating heart of Athens and end your walk with a stop at the balaneion, the Greek public bath. Step inside one of the most potent landmarks of Greece and enjoy a unique experience!

As you approach the Great Propylon,you will have the chance to freshen up your Greek Mythology and listen to the story of the Great Deluge, the divine wrath that fell upon humankind on a day when Zeus felt kind of stormy! Weaving through the enormous 17 metre-high pillars, you will set on a riotous journey back in time to learn about the turbulent 700-year history of the construction of the temple and its fate throughout the centuries.

At the same time, this is a gripping coming-of-age story of the city itself as it is rolled into a brilliantly tied narrative. Among many other stories, you will learn about the gory bloodbath upon which the city was founded by legendary Theseus, the attempts of an Athenian tyrant and a Roman emperor to juxtapose their rule over men to the celestial power of Zeus, as well as the event of a ferocious thunderstorm that brought about terrible damages to the temple and premonitions of imminent disaster among the locals in 19th century Athens.

Finally, you will end your tour in close proximity to the temple, where you will discover the relics of an ancient bathhouse and learn about the rejuvenating benefits of public baths.

This is an unmissable opportunity to explore the largest temple of Ancient Greece and to see the city’s history coming to life through an award-winning storytelling concept!

Important Information:

• An Android or iOS smartphone is required
• The App is not compatible with Windows phones.
• Internet access is unavailable at certain sites and venues, so prior to your visit and while you have wifi access, please make sure to download your ticket(s), app and audio tours for offline use
• Audio guide is available in Spanish, Greek, French, German, Italian, English.