Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)
Description
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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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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(11)
I have been to Athens many times, but never visited the temple of Zeus. It looked mostly like a few columns from the outside. But it is more than that, and for me who is interested in Roman Athens there were remains of a Roman bathhouse. And then you can see the remains of Themistocles walls from 478 BC
Hej 😊 Tack för din feedback! Vi är glada att du upptäckte så många intressanta detaljer vid Zeustemplet och uppskattar att du delade dina intryck 🌷 Vänliga hälsningar, Jo
Unless you want to get real..real close to these ruins, and take pictures of yourself I don't think it's worth it, you can pretty much see everything from the fence, the audio was a bit confusing unlike the one I had done at the Pantheon in Rome, ticket is not included which is something I didn't pay attention to and thats my fault, so you'll have to pay €20 to get in.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback 🙏 You chose the audio-tour-only option. There are other options that include tickets, or one to follow the audio tour without entering. We hope you still enjoyed the experience and the views 🌟 Best, Jo
More of a history of the gods than a tour of the ruins. Better to read a book about the gods and look in from the outside. It’s €20 to get inside to the construction site. We didn’t do this
Hello there, and thank you for your review! We're sorry the audio tour didn't fully meet your expectations. We'd like to clarify that our audio tour is crafted by professional authors, aiming to offer a more unique perspective and diverse information to suit all tastes. We try not only to provide historical facts but also to include captivating legends and stories to keep the audio interesting and engaging for everyone! Best regards, Olga
I feel deeply disappointed with my experience related to the Temple of Zeus visit. I purchased what I believed to be official entrance tickets through Treevisor. However, upon arriving at the site, I was shocked to find out that what I had actually paid for was only an audio guide — not valid entrance tickets. This was never made clear during the purchasing process, and the way the product was presented was extremely misleading. As a result, I had to buy new entrance tickets for both myself and my child at the gate, which turned out to be quite expensive. The overall experience was frustrating and felt like a scam. I trusted this platform to deliver what was promised, and instead, it led to confusion and additional costs. I hope this feedback helps prevent others from going through the same situation.
Dear traveler, We are sorry for this confusion! We understand that mistakes can happen, but we would like to kindly clarify that the product you purchased clearly states that it does not include an entrance ticket, as mentioned in the product title. It was not indicated that the self-guided audio tour includes a ticket, though we completely understand your disappointment. We kindly recommend reading the full product description before booking any future purchases, as we had no intention of being misleading in any way. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Best regards, Olga
The self guided tour was the best for our group. We loved the freedom to see it ourselves. Do some research before you go and it is a great time.
Dear Traveler, We are glad you enjoed our self-guided audio tour and you liked the concept of exploring at your own pace! Hope to guide you again on your next trip! Warm regards, Olga, Markeitng Dept.
Wonderful! I didn't use the audio guide. There are explanatory signs on site and today the internet helps us with accessibility to all information! It's very worth the visit!
Greetings from Clio Muse Tours! Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to welcome you back on your next travels and listen to our tour for a complete experience! Kind regards, Angeliki, Prouct Dept.
It can be avoided. Very little remains of the temple of Zeus, a couple of columns and boulders everywhere. In fact, they sell you skip-the-line tickets but it was just us who got in. Must see the Acropolis and then that's it.
Dear Patrizia, Thank you for your feedback. While the Temple of Zeus remains relatively small, it's a quick and delightful visit to experience Athens' highlights. Our skip-the-line tickets are provided proactively to ensure a smoother and faster visitor entry. Though you may not have encountered a line, queues can be substantial during peak times, making the skip-the-line option beneficial. Hope to see you on your next travel adventure! Best regards, Peri, Customer Care Dept.
Would highly recommend this audio tour, it gives great information that you would not get going alone, and is thorough without paying for a group tour.
Hello and greetings from Clio Muse Tours We are glad you had a great experience! We hope to see you again in the future.
So much history in a nutshell. The temple was beautiful and the stories of the audio guide made me travel back in time.
Greetings from Clio Muse Tours! We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with Clio Muse Tours. Hope to hear from you in the future! Best Regards
I never could access it as it never showed up in my feed. I need a refund. Who knows how it was. Not happy.
Hello, Greetings from Clio Muse Tours. We are really sorry that you didn't enjoy your visit with us. Please make a refund request to Viator, so we can process your request as soon as possible. Again our apologies for your inconvenience. Best regards