Museums & art galleries

Audio tour of the Temple of Olympian Zeus of Athens

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 1 hour

Safety measures applied

INSTANT CONFIRMATION

Do this because

Enjoy a digital audio tour on your Android or iOS smartphone
Gain insight into the history and myths of ancient Athens
Discover an ancient bathhouse and picture what everyday life must have been like thousands of years ago

What to expect

Step inside one of the most potent landmarks of Greece, The Temple of Olympian Zeus and enjoy a unique experience provided by a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone.

As you approach the Great Propylon, you will have the chance to listen to the story of the Great Deluge, the divine wrath that fell upon humankind on a day when Zeus felt a 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.

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 near the temple, where you will discover the relics of an ancient bathhouse and learn about the rejuvenating benefits of public baths.

COVID-19 information

The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

The experience complies with government regulations

What's included

Self-guided audio tour in English for your smartphone (Android & iOS)
Secure promo code to access the tour
Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges

What's not included

Entrance fee to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
Live guide
Smartphone or headphones
App not compatible with Windows phones

Where

Vasilisis Olgas Avenue, 105 57, Athens, Greece

Meeting point:

At the entrance of the Temple of Olympian Zeus

What to remember

This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone. No live guide will accompany you
Please consider that admission fees are not included in the price
Opening hours in low season (1/11 - 31/3) 8am - 3.30pm. High season (1/4-31/10) 8am - 8pm
After booking, you will receive an email from the local supplier with instructions for the audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
An Android or iOS smartphone is required. (Windows phones are not compatible with the app)
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 (100-150 MB)

When

Please check the calendar for updated availabilities and start times

Provider

Clio Muse

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the activity begins.

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