BASSAE / VISITOR GUIDE
A journey
to Bassae.
Everything you need to plan your visit: opening hours, tickets, directions and contact details.
◷ Opening hours
→ Tickets
10 € standard / 5 € reduced
⌖ Getting here
→ Contact
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT
Your visit at a glance
Opening hours
| Dates | Hours |
| 1 April – 31 August | 08:00–20:00 |
| 1–15 September | 08:00–19:30 |
| 16–30 September | 08:00–19:00 |
| 1–15 October | 08:00–18:30 |
| 16–31 October | 08:00–18:00 |
| 1 November – 31 March | 08:30–15:30 |
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing.
Please contact the site before visiting for temporary changes or special holiday opening hours.
Tickets
10 € standard · 5 € reduced
Buy tickets online through Hellenic Heritage →
Closed on
The site is closed on 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and 25 and 26 December.
DETAILS OF THE MONUMENT
Centauromachy & Amazonomachy · details of the sculpted frieze.
02 / GETTING HERE
The landscape. The journey. The destination.
Bassae · Skliros · Andritsaina, Ilia. Find the site on the map and plan your route.
By car: approximately 20 minutes from Andritsaina, 1 hour 30 minutes from Pyrgos and 1 hour 40 minutes from Tripoli.
| From | Distance | Approx. time |
| Olympia | 62 km | 1 hr 17 min |
| Athens | 230 km | 3 hr 10 min |
| Kalamata | 87.4 km | 1 hr 17 min |
| Patras | 170 km | 2 hr 43 min |
Travel times and distances are indicative and depend on the route and conditions.
03 / AT THE SITE
Make the most of your visit
Parking & accessibility
Toilets and parking are available. Hellenic Heritage lists the site as accessible.
Visitors with mobility difficulties are kindly asked to call +30 26260 22275 before visiting for information and assistance.
Before you set off
There is no café or refreshment kiosk. Bring a snack or a drink to enjoy before or after your visit in the designated outdoor areas.
Pets are not permitted in the covered area. Guide dogs accompanying visitors with disabilities are welcome.
04 / USEFUL INFORMATION
Before your visit
When is admission free?
6 March · 18 April · 18 May · the last weekend of September · 28 October.
The first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Who is eligible for reduced admission?
Greek citizens and citizens of other European Union member states aged over 65, from 1 October to 31 May, on presentation of an identity card or passport confirming their age and nationality.
Parents accompanying educational visits by primary schools from European Union and European Economic Area countries. Teachers accompanying educational visits by primary, secondary and higher education institutions from countries outside the European Union.
See the Ministry of Culture’s current conditions and required documentation.
Photography, filming and specialist recording
For personal photography, follow the instructions of site staff and respect other visitors’ privacy. If recording is considered intrusive, you may be asked to stop or leave.
Contact the Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia before professional or commercial photography, filming, 3D recording, sound recording, or use of a tripod, special lighting or other equipment. Permission requirements depend on the equipment, intended use and publication of the material.
Where can I find the full conditions for free admission?
Eligible visitors may receive free or reduced admission on presentation of the required documents. Conditions are subject to change.
Official Ministry of Culture information →
Consult the official information for eligible categories, age limits and free admission passes. For clarification, contact the Ephorate.
05 / GET IN TOUCH
Contact
Archaeological Site of Bassae
Temple of Apollo Epicurius
Skliros, Andritsaina, Ilia · 270 61
Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia
For administrative matters and special requests
Ancient Olympia · 270 65
Ministry of Culture
20–22 Bouboulinas Street, 106 82 Athens
Tel.: +30 2131322100, +30 2131322421 · grplk@culture.gr