Kerameikos: the Athenian necropolis
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.
Waltz in the Kerameikos with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into one of the most iconic landmarks of Athens. Start your tour from the entrance of the archaeological site and a small hill that has a panoramic view of Kerameikos, and then continue to explore the rich history of the site, and the archaeological museum dedicated to the objects and artifacts found here. This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the archaeological site of Kerameikos with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
Important information
- 117 stories
- 2.45 km distance
- 32 stops
Opening hours
- From April 1st to October 31st
- From 08:00 to 18:00
- Last admission 17:40
Additional admission
Entrance ticket to Kerameikos.
- From April 1st to October 31st: 8€
- From November 1st to March 31st: 4€
Know before you book
- Please consider that admission fees for the archaeological site of Kerameikos and the archaeological museum of Kerameikos are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone, accessible through our app. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included.
- 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).
- The site is wheelchair accessible.
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Cancellation policy
- In case of cancellation you are not entitled to a refund.
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- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Athina, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon
Address: 148 Ermou str, 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). 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