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Enjoy access to the centuries-old Temple of Olympian Zeus, which was once the largest temple in Greece.
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Explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus at your own pace with a multilingual guide.
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Imagine a forest of white marble as you navigate 104 massive Corinthian columns, each 17 meters tall that stand like giants.
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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
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The multilingual audio guide will tell you about the temple's long construction history as you pass the Doric columns and Corinthian capitals.
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Fun fact: Legend says the wind whistling through the gaps between the columns created a haunting melody, almost like a song for Zeus himself.
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Entry to Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese
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Service fee
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 38 countries have loved this experienceJavier
May, 2025Verified booking
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Seeing the ruins with my familyHérico
Jun, 2025Verified booking
I found it a bit disappointing, you can see the temple of Zeus from the outside, so it's not worth the ticket.
Sandelia
May, 2025Verified booking
Marisa
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Too difficult the download of the ticket
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.
Accessibility
- This attraction is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional Information
- This ticket includes all the parts of the attraction.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Redeem your ticket at ** Temple of Olympian Zeus**.
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Address: Athens 105 57, Greece .
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