Ancient Olympia Full-Day Private Tour from Athens

Athens, Greece

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Ancient Olympia lies about a 3.5-hour drive from Athens—a long way unless you’re familiar with Greece’s challenging traffic and road conditions. Skip the stress and enjoy insights from your private driver while you travel with a photo stop at the Corinth Canal. This private full-day tour includes round-trip transfers from locations across Athens and Piraeus. Tickets are at your own expense.

Step foot on the sacred ground that hosted the original Olympic games
This private tour lets you focus on the areas that interest you most
Cool water and air conditioning keep you refreshed and hydrated
Onboard Wi-Fi and USB chargers keep you connected throughout the day ;

What's Included

WiFi on board
Private transportation
Charge your devices with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple)
Mercedes Premium A/C vehicle with cool bottled water and refreshments
PDF guide for all sites & monuments of the tour
Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history (allowed to provide only exterior insights)
Pickup/drop-off transfers from/to Athens, Piraeus, Airport, ports or suburbs within reservation time

Entrance fee - Combined ticket for the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €20 per adult • €10 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18

€20.00 per person
(Optional) Licensed guide (historian-archaeologist) to accompany you inside the sites (extra fee)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Additional Pickup Information: -Pickup at any location in Athens or Piraeus. -Airport Pickup: Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos), please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at the port, please proceed to the ship's exit. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens at the scheduled time. Please ensure you are ready and waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before the pickup time. -Luggage Assistance: Our drivers will assist you with your luggage, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. -Contact Information: For urgent assistance, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in your booking or account. -Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enjoyable tour!

Itinerary

Athens

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corinth Canal

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Olympia

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of antiquity

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Archaia Olympia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Athens

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Luggage: Please inform us in advance if you have any special luggage requirements, such as large items or extra bags.
Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Travel Time: Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes each way, included in the total tour duration.
Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides, but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Get to see beautiful...

Donna_A, Sep 2025

Get to see beautiful Greek countryside, the site itself is incredible and the towns and shops were very attractive and inviting.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Donna, Thank you for sharing your experience on our Ancient Olympia Full-Day Private Tour. I’m glad you enjoyed the beautiful countryside drive, the incredible site, and the welcoming towns and shops. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your review and look forward to welcoming you again in Greece.

Bucket list experience

Jean_L, Oct 2024

Bucket list experience, in the heart of the ancient playgrounds of the gods! Best time of the year to visit!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jean! We're glad to hear that visiting Olympia was a bucket list experience for you. Exploring such a significant historical site is truly special, and it's great that you enjoyed the time of year for your visit. We appreciate you choosing us to be part of this memorable journey and hope to see you again for more incredible experiences in Greece! Safe travels!