Kerameikos: E-Ticket with Audio Tour on Your Phone
Activity Description
The Athenians chose the most beautiful suburb of their city as a cemetery for their glorious dead heroes, their families, and the occasional blood-thirsty tyrant. And because they were Greeks, they made sure to adorn their tombs with exquisite works of art that remain elegant and poignant, capturing our imagination with their timeless beauty.
Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the must-see ancient landmarks of Athens, the archaeological site of Kerameikos, with a time-slotted entry e-ticket and discover its riveting stories with an audio tour, downloadable on your phone.
Notes
- Duration: 3h 10min
- 117 stories
- Distance: 2.45km
- 32 stops
Areas
- The Themistoclean wall
- The Z, Y and X buildings
- The Sacred Gate
- The proteichisma
- The Dipylon Gates
- The Pompeion
- The fountain
- Demosion sema
- The Tomb of the Lacedaemonians
- The Tritopatreion
- West tumulus
- The Grave Stele of Dexileos
Opening hours
From April 1st to October 31st: From 08:00 to 18:00
Last admission to the site at 17:00
From November 1st to March 31st: From 08:00 to 17:00
Last admission to the site at 16:00
Know before you book
- This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app) and an entry ticket for the archaeological site of Kerameikos.
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.
- Book per device to be used, not per participant.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB).
- Free and reduced admission tickets do not have pre-booking privileges and can only be acquired at the ticket booth on-site.
Know before you go
- Download the ticket(s) & audio tour while on Wi-Fi prior to your visit. Mobile signals may be weak at the site(s).
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones.
- Large backpacks and bulky bags/ luggage might be not allowed in the archaeological site.
- Wear sunscreen, a hat (during the hot days).
- Wear comfortable shoes.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 24 hours before the start date of the agreed activity. You will be automatically refunded for the full price of the activity.
- Cancellation 24 hours or later before the start date of the agreed activity is what we call last minute cancellations. No refunds will be made.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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- Many activities are based on the weather, so it is recommended that you contact the company before the activity.
- It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
- After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
- Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Kerameikos
Address: Ermou 148, Athens
Notes: The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the archaeological site of Kerameikos (148 Ermou str, Athens). The easiest way to get there is by train (the green line, Thiseion station), or by metro (blue line, Kerameikos station).