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Step inside one of the most potent landmarks of Greece, the Olympieion, and enjoy a unique experience provided by a time-slotted e-ticket combined with an 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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
There is no meeting point. The audio tour is designed to begin at the entrance of the archaeological site of Olympieion. How to get there: The temple of Olympian Zeus is a mere 4 minutes from the Acropolis metro station. You’ll take the exit towards Makrigianni street and walk up the road until you reach Dionysiou Areopagitou. From there, you’ll turn right and walk about 40 meters to arrive at Vasilissis Amalias avenue. Just behind Hadrian’s Arch, you will see the imposing view of the Temple of Zeus. Alternatively: By metro: Acropolis Metro station (Red Line), Syntagma station (Red & Blue Line Junction)
Itinerary
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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!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- After booking, you will receive an email from Clio Muse Tours with further instructions about your e-ticket and audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well. Ticket(s) will be sent to your email 24 hours prior to you visit
- As internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak at the Temple, prior to your visit and while you have wifi access, download on your smartphone, your e-ticket and audio tour to enjoy it offline. The required size for the app & the tour is 100-150 MB.
- No live guide will accompany you. No AR/VR is included.
- 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.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- After booking, you will receive an email from Clio Muse Tours with further instructions about your e-ticket and audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well. Ticket(s) will be sent to your email 24 hours prior to you visit
- As internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak at the Temple, prior to your visit and while you have wifi access, download on your smartphone, your e-ticket and audio tour to enjoy it offline. The required size for the app & the tour is 100-150 MB.
- No live guide will accompany you. No AR/VR is included.
- 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).
- The audio tour can be used repeatedly. Use your headphones to best enjoy.
- Please wear sunscreen and a hat during hot months.
- Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes.
- EU citizens aged 0-25 are entitled to have free admission tickets. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- Children up to the age of 5, from non-European Union countries, are entitled to have free admission tickets upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October Non-EU citizens, between 6 to 25 years old, upon presentation of their passport, are entitled to 50% reduced admission. However, they have to wait in line.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states and the European Economic Area are entitled to 50% reduced admission, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. However, they have to wait in line.
- Ensure your device is fully charged prior to your visit
- Please be aware that there may be long queues at the entrance, so you might need to wait before entering.
- From 22/11/21 to 6/12/21, all visitors should provide a Covid-19 vaccination or immunity certificate at the entrance due to government restrictions.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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