- Visit the majestic Temple of Olympian Zeus, once the largest temple in ancient Greece
- Admire the towering Corinthian columns, some of the tallest in the ancient world
- Learn about Emperor Hadrian’s role in completing and dedicating the temple to Zeus
- Enjoy views near the Acropolis and Hadrian’s Arch
- Explore a key site from Athens’ classical and Roman eras
Temple of Olympian Zeus Admission Ticket
Highlights
Activity info
Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples of the ancient world and a must-see landmark in Athens. Dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, this monumental site once featured towering marble columns that showcased the power and ambition of ancient Greek architecture.
Construction began in the 6th century BC and was completed nearly 700 years later under the Roman Emperor Hadrian, whose influence remains visible throughout the site. Located near the Acropolis and Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus offers visitors a striking glimpse into Athens’ classical and Roman past.
Today, the remaining colossal columns stand as a dramatic reminder of the temple’s original scale and grandeur, making it one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the city.
Please note: Admission may be free on select dates throughout the year. We recommend checking official schedules in advance.
What’s included
- Temple of Olympian Zeus entrance ticket
- Enjoy entrance at the selected time and slot
- Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Athens Old Town (Plaka)
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Food & Drinks
- Earphones
- Personal expenses
Important information: Please go directly to the entrance and scan the ticket (printed or on your phone) at the validating machines places on the archeological site. Travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be amended.
Archaeological sites may be free on certain days therefor please verify beforehand which dates have free admission.
Operating hours: Monday-Sunday: 08:00 am - 18:00 pm
From April 1st, 2025, EU citizens under 25 years old & NON-EU citizens under 18 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth
Since the monument operates under time slots, there is no guarantee that the ticket office will have free tickets available for your preferred time slot.
Entrance is permitted only at the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after
People with disabilities receive free admission upon providing their Disability Certificate at the ticket booth