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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Step inside one of the most potent landmarks of Greece and Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion), and enjoy a unique experience with a fascinating audio tour on your smartphone. Marvel at the remains of a colossal temple at the pulsating heart of the city and gain invaluable insight into the history and myths of ancient Athens. End your walk with a stop at the balaneion, the Greek public bath and discover an ancient bathhouse to picture what everyday life must have been like thousands of years ago. 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!
* Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included.
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Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS)
Secure promo code to access the tour after downloading the app
Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
Entrance fee for the Archaeological site of the Olympieion
Live Guide
Smartphone or headphones
App not compatible with Windows phones
Food and drinks
Departure Point
Athens 105 57, Greece
There is no meeting point. The tour starts at Vasilisis Olgas Avenue, 105 57, Athens at the entrance of the Olympieion.
How to get there: The site is a mere 4 minutes from the Acropolis metro station.
Return Details
Athens 105 57, Greece
There is no meeting point. The tour starts at Vasilisis Olgas Avenue, 105 57, Athens at the entrance of the Olympieion.
How to get there: The site is a mere 4 minutes from the Acropolis metro station.
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece Temple of Zeus
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. This is also a perfect 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!
Temple of Apollo Delphinios
Gazing at the ruins of the temple of Apollo Delphinios, learn how god Apollo earned his nickname and became associated with dolphins in Greek mythology. The site is also home to many brutal stories, including a gory bloodbath upon which the city was founded by Theseus, one of the city’s legendary kings.
Roman Bathhouse
At close proximity to Olympieion, you will end your walk in front of the balaneion to discover the relics of an ancient bathhouse. You will learn about the rejuvenating benefits of public baths and how the Greeks and the Romans ritualized the act of bathing turning it into an integral part of their everyday life. 45 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
After booking, you will receive an email through Viator, from our local supplier, Clio Muse Tours with further instructions about your tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
Keep in mind that internet access might be unavailable in the archaeological site & mobile signal may be weak. So, please download the app and the tour on your smartphone to enjoy it offline
Please consider that is an audio tour & tickets/admission fees are not included in the price
The audio tour can be used repeatedly both online and offline. Use your headphones to best enjoy
An Android or iOS smartphone is required. 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
Please ensure you have enough storage space. (required size for the app & tour: 100-150 MB)
Book per device to be used, not per participant
Please wear sunscreen and a hat during the hot summer months
Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes
Temple of Olympian Zeus hours of operation: 1 November - 31 March 8:30 - 16:00, 1 April - 15 May: 8:00 - 18:00 p.m, 16 May - 31 August: 8:00 - 20:00, September: 8:00 - 19:30, October: 8:00 - 18:30
Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged prior to your visit and you have got a pair of earphones with you
Non - refundable once activated
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Simone_K
17 Mar 2023
Der Sprecher liest Geschichten vor. Wir hatten uns fundiertere Informationen zur Location erwartet. Da reicht es auch, wenn man die aufgestellten Schilder liest.
Chryssa_T
08 Mar 2022
So much history in a nutshell. The temple was beautiful and the stories of the audio guide made me travel back in time.
Mika_P
18 Oct 2021
I never could access it as it never showed up in my feed. I need a refund. Who knows how it was. Not happy.
This tour in
Athens
is organized by
Clio Muse Tours
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