All Olympia Tours & Excursions in 2026

★★★★★ Outstanding Tour with an Exceptional Guide! Our tour of Olympia was one of the highlights of our trip, and Theodora was a huge part of what made it so memorable. Her knowledge of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, was incredible. She didn’t just recite facts, she brought the ancient site to life. As we walked through the ruins, she painted a vivid picture of what life was like thousands of years ago, helping us imagine the athletes, spectators, and traditions that shaped the first Olympic Games. Her passion for Greek history was contagious, and we left with a much deeper appreciation for this remarkable place. What impressed us even more was her patience and grace. We had a large family on our tour that was consistently late at nearly every stop, creating delays throughout the day. Despite this, Theodora remained calm, kind, and respectful the entire time. She never appeared frustrated or rushed and continued to treat everyone with genuine warmth and professionalism. That level of composure and kindness speaks volumes about her character. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, engaging, patient, and truly passionate about sharing the history of Greece, we wholeheartedly recommend Theodora. She turned what could have been a stressful day into a wonderful experience, and we are so grateful for everything she shared with us. Thank you, Theodora, for your professionalism, your kindness, and for making ancient Olympia come alive. We will always remember this special day! 🇬🇷🏛️

Excellent tour! Meeting point came with very clear directions. Small group transportation was clean and comfortable with safe driving. Despina provided great information on the way to Olympia. She was especially good with our kids, even though the trip was for all ages. Maria did a great job leading us through the Olympic site. The small group was a big benefit over the large tour groups at the site. The beach visit after came with reserved seating at no additional cost and was a great way to relax after visiting the ruins. Overall a great tour and excellent value especially compared to the cruise ship excursions.

To start, know that tour services were not allowed to enter the port area for pickups; so you will have to walk to the end of the pier to meet your tour service (especially if private tour is booked). Beyond that underside that Katakolon (Olympia) is all about the original Olympic games; the athletes, their training, the events, and the evolution of the games. If your goals are anything outside of those things, you might not want to book this tour. This was a privately booked tour for us, which meant that it was self guided. We toured the Museum first, and then went to the archeological site, and Wow! We were actually on the grounds where the first Olympics were held. Walking through the grounds and eventually to the stadium was unbelievable. And then...we came to the remains of the Temple of Zeus. It is difficult to explain how I felt standing at the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World...satisfying, finally, the end of a long held desire all come to mind. Afterward, we went into the archeological museum to conclude a long awaited journey. Our driver was courteous and attentive, but he had little to do with the experience. If you want someone to guide you through this tour, you should make that known before booking. We decided not to do the wine and olive portion of the tour opting instead to do a quiet lunch on the shore of the Ionian Sea...Totally Satisfying!