Kourion Cyprus Ruins Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.
Overview
With this GPS-enabled tour, you’ll be able to discover the stories behind how these ruins were created—simply by walking. The area was first settled in early Neolithic times. Around 4000 BC! Think stone tools and early farming. Kourion passed under the rule of the great emperors of times past, including Alexander the Great, the Assyrians, and the Romans, until it was finally destroyed by an earthquake in 365 AD.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No pickup — please meet at the designated start point.
Stop 1
This house once belonged to Eustolios, a wealthy nobleman living in the 4th century. He built it to have panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and lined the floor with beautiful mosaic tiles, many of which are still intact today. NOTE: The tour is over 2 miles long, with more than 51 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
10 Minutes
Stop 2
At 720 feet in diameter, this huge amphitheater is pretty hard to miss! People used to flock here to see performances and take in the views of the sea and surrounding landscape. Its maximum capacity was 3,500 spectators! You won't just be viewing this landmark from afar but will actually get to enter the amphitheater itself.
10 Minutes
Stop 3
The Nymphaeum is an elaborate structure containing public bathhouses, an enormous fountain, shrines dedicated to the nymphs of Roman mythology, and more. Of the many such buildings across the Mediterranean, this was the largest and most impressive of its day.
10 Minutes
Stop 4
This small, humble building has perplexed archaeologists for years. The truth is, no one knows exactly what it was used for! Odds are, it was likely utilized for many different purposes over the years, mainly as storage or utility space.
10 Minutes
Stop 5
This basilica was built in the fifth century, about a hundred years after Christianity was declared the state religion of the Roman Empire. As you explore, you'll hear about how Christianity became the dominant faith in Kourion and what can be learned from this basilica.
10 Minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
Select Date and Travelers
On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.