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Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets Highlights

  • Skip the line to visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of ancient Athens' most significant temples

  • Admire the 16 columns that have survived the centuries and gain an understanding of how this monument appeared when it was first built

  • Take some amazing pictures with the adjacent Acropolis and the temple ruins as your backdrop

  • Hear the story of the violent thunderstorm that caused the temple to sustain severe damage

Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets Overview

Activity Location: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens

Activity Duration: 2 Hours (Approx.)

Activity Timings: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

About Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets:

The Temple of Olympian Zeus is one of the most amazing prehistoric wonders of Athens, constructed to worship the thunder deity and lord of Olympus. These remains, which once housed one of the biggest cult sculptures of antiquity in a massive temple, are only a faint remnant of their past splendor but are nonetheless an absolutely must-see sight. Learn about the past and tales of ancient Athens while admiring the magnificence of the architecture. Seize the opportunity to find an old bathhouse and imagine what life was like thousands of years ago.

About the Activity:

  • Admire the ruins of a huge temple in the center of Athens.
  • With skip-the-line tickets, you can enter one of Greece's most iconic sites and have a one-of-a-kind experience.
  • Learn about Greek mythology while touring the Great Propylon and hearing the tale of the Great Deluge, which depicts the divine wrath that befell humanity on a day when Zeus was feeling a little stormy.
  • Explore the stormy 700-year history of the temple's construction and its fate throughout the ages by navigating the massive 17-meter pillars and taking a riotous adventure through time.
  • Seize the opportunity to learn about the glorious massacre on which the mythical Theseus established the city.
  • Hear about the attempts of an Athenian dictator and a Roman emperor to compare their control over people to Zeus' heavenly authority.

How to Reach?

  • By Car: Take the route via Stadiou and EO91 from Athens, a 7-minute drive will take you to the location.
  • By Train: Alight at Omonia, a 6-minute walk from there will take you to the location.

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Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus without the inconvenience of standing in long waiting queues, and get amazed by learning about the history of this ancient Athens temple.

Notes:

  • Children under 5 years of age have free entry.
  • People over 6 years old will be charged an adult ticket.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Skip-the-line admission to the Temple of Olympian Zeus

More Details about Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets

Know Before You Go for Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets

  • Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
  • Children under 5 years of age have free entry. People over 6 years old will be charged an adult ticket.
  • All participants are required to show ID on arrival.
  • All international participants will have to share passport and visa details on arrival.
  • Please do not carry any luggage or large bags.

Accessibility Options for Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Temple of Olympian Zeus Tickets Map

Starting Point
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens 105 57, Greece