TEMPLES & SHRINES · AUDIO TOURS
The dawn slots and the capped tickets go weeks ahead. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are inside.
Ride from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, then spend 90 minutes near Poseidon’s Temple before sunset. An escort, air-conditioned coach, photo stop, and audio guide in six languages are included. Entry to the temple costs extra.
“Tour was an amazing experience and George was very funny and made the travel very informative and entertaining”
Collect your ticket and audio guide at OhMyGuide, a short walk from the Pantheon, then enter through the designated reservation line. Inside, 15 listening points explain the dome, oculus, Raphael’s tomb, and the building’s changing roles. Bring an original photo ID for the headset deposit.
“Worthwhile to visit as part of your visit to Rome. The cost of the self guided tour can be skipped. Skipping the line was not necessary as it’s not a problem with a manageable crowd.”
Visit Jerónimos Monastery at your own pace with an adult entry ticket and smartphone audio guide in English, French, Spanish, or German. Download everything before arriving, then follow stories through the Southern Portal, cloister, Chapter Room, and monastery complex. Some options also include Belém Tower.
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Ride from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, stopping for photos near Lake Vouliagmeni before reaching the cliff-top Temple of Poseidon. An English-speaking escort, multilingual audio commentary, and three central pickup points make this a simple half-day outing.
“The location of pickup was a little hard to sort out so leave a little time for that.. if we hadn’t asked a story owner we would have never found it and we have plenty of time to look for it. The tour itself wasn’t great. Our tour guide was new - second tour ever and she did a great job, the buses were older and I didn’t like th headset version. The sunset was nice”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Athens to Thorikos theater, the old silver-mining area, and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. An archaeologist guide, audio app, WiFi, and round-trip transport are included. Bring headphones and budget €20 for site entry.
“It was a brilliant trip. Great guide and unbelievable sunset. Do not miss this if you are in Athens!”
Walk through Agrigento’s UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples at your own pace with entry included and an audio guide in eight languages. See the temples of Hera, Concordia, Heracles, and Zeus, plus ancient fortifications and Christian tombs. Bring headphones and a charged phone.
“la visite est parfaite. a faire au coucher du soleil magnifique. cependant l audioguide n est pas top. 1es explication par temple ne dure qu une minute du mal a trouver la position exacte sur le site. et comme l appli est sur le téléphone, quand on prend des photo il faut se remettre sur l appli.... donc je recommande cette visite bien sûr mais sans l audioguide un manuel a vendre a l entrée est presque mieux”
Visit Epidaurus at your own pace with a timed entry ticket to the ancient theater, Sanctuary of Asclepius, and archaeological museum. Choose an audio tour in nine languages, but bring your own headphones and phone. No live guide or hotel transfer is included.
Visit the Olympieion independently with a $30 e-ticket and smartphone audio tour. Follow stories of Zeus, Theseus, rulers, storms, and ancient bathing as you walk among 17-meter columns and finish at the Balaneion. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and comfortable shoes.
“Great experience. The monument itself is very impressive and the audio tour brought it to life. Definitely recommend it as an accompaniment.”
Sunrise, sunset, on foot or by tuk-tuk.
