Theatre of Epidaurus Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Theatre of Epidaurus. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

• 3-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi

• Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full-Day Private Tour from Athens

• Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full-day private tour from Athens

• Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Day Trip w/ Audio Guide

Tickets for the Theatre of Epidaurus cost €20, which includes entry to the whole archaeological site and the museum. Free entry is offered to all young people under the age of 18, EU residents aged 25 and under, students, and visitors with disabilities with a companion.

Yes, visiting the Theatre of Epidaurus is worth it. As the centerpiece of the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—it’s a masterwork of Greek architecture that hosted some 12,000 people in its prime. Beyond the theater, the whole site is an enduring monument to the art and science of healing.

Yes, you can see performances at the Theatre of Epidaurus, typically on Friday and Saturday nights through July and August. The shows are the classical Greek comedies and tragedies that were historically performed there. Please note that high heels are not permitted, and children under the age of 5 cannot attend.

Yes, the Theatre of Epidaurus is reasonably wheelchair accessible. There are access routes to most of the Epidaurus site, including within the theater, with signage at wheelchair-friendly levels and accessible bathrooms. There are also wheelchair-accessible areas for performances, with additional portable bathrooms.

The Theatre of Epidaurus is about a 90-mile (140-kilometer) drive southwest of central Athens. The trip takes 2–3 hours by car, but considerably longer on public transport. You can visit on a day trip or as part of a multi-day tour of the Peloponnese, perhaps with a night in the pretty city of Nafplio.