Tickets to Temple of Olympian Zeus

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Entrance tickets

Description

Secure your access to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a key landmark that represents one of the greatest architectural achievements of Ancient Greece. This is an essential visit for anyone exploring Athens!

Reasons to Explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus

For those fascinated by history eager to delve deeper into Ancient Greece, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, commonly referred to as the Olympieion, is a must-see. Constructed between 470 and 456 BC, this grand temple was one of the largest religious edifices in antiquity.

The temple was originally supported by 104 Corinthian columns, though only 15 remain today. It boasts impressive dimensions of 180 meters (590 feet) in length and 40 meters (131 feet) in width. In its prime, it featured a magnificent gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which has unfortunately not endured through time.

With this ticket, you can step into history while marveling at the intricate architectural features of this monumental site dedicated to the ruler of the gods in Greek mythology. From this vantage point, you will also enjoy striking views of other notable Athenian attractions such as Syntagma Square, the Zappeion Gardens, and the Panathenaic Stadium.

Opening Hours

The Temple of Olympian Zeus maintains the following visiting hours:

  • April 1 to October 31: 8 am to 8 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)
  • November 1 to March 31: 8 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2:30 pm)

Fast-Track Entry

This ticket is applicable for visitors of all ages, allowing you to bypass the lengthy lines at the ticket counter. Moreover, the following individuals can enter the temple without charge by presenting their documentation at the ticket counters:

  • Individuals over 25 enrolled in secondary education or vocational training from EU Member States and countries within the European Economic Area
  • Starting from April 1, 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 will qualify for free entry upon showing their identification at the ticket office.

Key Information

  • The date of your visit and/or the selected entry time slot is non-transferable.
  • This offer pertains strictly to regular admission at the standard adult price, allowing anyone of any age to enter at the full rate.
  • A 50% discount is available for visitors over 65 years of age, applied only at the ticket counter or through the official website.
  • As the site operates on a time-slot basis, availability of free tickets at the counter for your chosen time slot is not guaranteed.
  • Entry is restricted to the chosen time slot or within 15 minutes before or after.
  • Individuals with disabilities may gain free entry upon presenting their disability certificate at the ticket office.

What's included

  • Admission to the Temple of Olympian Zeus

Cancellation policy

Non rimborsabile

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Important information

Before the day of the activity, you'll receive an email from the local supplier with your ticket and all the instructions you must follow. On the day of the activity, you must present your ticket either printed or in electronic PDF format

Opening Times

The Temple of Olympian Zeus has the following opening times:

  • April 1 to October 31: 8 am to 8 pm (final admission at 7:30 pm)
  • November 1 to March 31: 8 am to 3 pm (final admission at 2:30 pm)

Partial Closures

Please note that monuments in Greece are closed on the following local public holidays:

  • January 1
  • March 25
  • April 12
  • May 1
  • December 25 and 26

Skip-the-Line Tickets

This ticket is valid for ages and allows you to avoid the long queues at the ticket office. Nevertheless, the following people can access the temple for free by showing their accreditation document on-site at the ticket counters:

  • Over 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and European Economic Area countries
  • From 1 April 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 will be able to enter free of charge on presentation of their ID at the ticket office.

Important Info

  • The travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed for any reason.
  • This offer only includes normal admission at adult price and can be used by people of all ages to enter at full price.
  • For those over 65, a 50% discount will be granted. This discount will only be applied at the ticket office or on the website.
  • As the monument operates in time slots, there is no guarantee that free tickets will be available at the ticket office for the time slot of your choice.
  • Entry is only permitted during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after.
  • People with disabilities can enter free of charge on presentation of their disability certificate at the ticket office.
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