Religious Sites

Temple of Olympian Zeus Ticket and Audio Tour

Explore the colossal monument dedicated to Zeus, one of the largest temples in the ancient world. Listen to the audio tour while taking in the intricate architecture!

4.1/5(972)

Shannon N

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

I've always loved Greek mythology, and the Zeus temple had an easy to follow audio guide about what was there. I did wish for a person to guide instead of listening to the audio, but it was very informative.

Ananya D

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The Headout team was extremely helpful in fixing a date issue with the booking. Special mention to the Headout customer support agents - Harshraj and Ayesha. Their patience and support was commendable.

Enjoy entry to the Temple of Olympian Zeus with a riveting multilingual audio tour.

Explore the architectural intricacies of the ancient Greek temple.

Listen to narrative storytelling that will pique your interest in Greek mythology.

Learn about the legendary Theseus, who founded Athens after a gory bloodbath.

Imagine the history of the city come to life at the site dating back over 2000 years.

Picture what everyday life looked like in ancient Athens while visiting the balaneion, an ancient Greek public bath.

Entry to the Temple of Olympian Zeus

Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android and iOS)

Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges

Live guide

Smartphone or headphones

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Shannon N
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
I've always loved Greek mythology, and the Zeus temple had an easy to follow audio guide about what was there. I did wish for a person to guide instead of listening to the audio, but it was very informative.
Ananya D
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The Headout team was extremely helpful in fixing a date issue with the booking. Special mention to the Headout customer support agents - Harshraj and Ayesha. Their patience and support was commendable.
Francesca M
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
The temple is completely under renovation, it's not worth it.
Claire M
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Angel F
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago

See one of the most important monuments from ancient Greece while listening to a gripping storytelling session from your audio tour. This experience is sure to fire up your imagination. You will watch the history of classical Athens come to life listening to the myths about Greek legends like Zeus and Theseus.

You will learn about the story of the Great Deluge, the stormy wrath that fell upon humankind by Zeus. Among other stories, you will also indulge in the tale of how Theseus founded Athens after a gory bloodbath. You will get a chance to marvel at the intricate architecture of this Greek wonder. Ending your walk with a stop at the balaneion, you will learn more about the cultural and historical significance of the Greek public bath.

Important Information

Headphones and a charged smartphone are mandatory for this tour.

The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

It is recommended to download the e-ticket and audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline.

Ensure your smartphone is fully charged prior to your visit.

Audio Tour Languages

English, French, Italian, and German.

Operating hours

8 am - 3 pm

My Tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Address: Vasilisis Olgas Avenue, 105 57, Athens.

To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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Getting There

By bus

The nearest bus stop is Makrygiannē.

The stop is 3 minutes away from the redemption point.

Buses #227, #790, #856, and more will get you there.

By subway

The nearest subway station is Acropoli.

The station is 4 minutes away from the redemption point.

The M2 subway will get you there.

Validity

This ticket is valid on the date and time selected during checkout.