With this ticket to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, you'll get to know one of the most important architectural gems in Ancient Greece. An unmissable experience in Athens!
Why Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus?
If you're a history lover and want to find out more about Ancient Greece, then you can't miss out on the chance to visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion. This spectacular temple built between 470 and 456 BC, was one of the biggest religious structures in the ancient world.
Initially, it was held up by 104 Corinthian columns, only 15 of which remain, and had some impressive dimensions: 180 metres (590 feet) long and 40 metres (131 feet) wide. Back in the day, a huge gold and ivory statue of Zeus was also erected, but it has sadly not survived the passage of time.
With this ticket, you will be able to travel back in time while you admire the fascinating architectural details of this impressive building dedicated to the king of the gods in Greek mythology. From here, you'll also be able to enjoy spectacular views of other Athenian landmarks like Syntagma Square, the Zappeion Gardens, and the Panathenaic Stadium.
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)
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.
