Private Olympia tour (4.5 hours)
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Olympia, Greece
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Olympia Archaeological Site is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and home to sights, artworks, and monuments with histories not always apparent to independent travelers. This private tour offers round-trip transportation from Katakolon and visits the archaeological site with a local guide who can give historical context. Then, visit the Archaeological Museum nearby, home to statues, tools, ceramics, and weaponry excavated from the site.
- A half-day private tour of the Olympia Museum and Archaeological Site
- Travel with a guide: Dive deep into ancient Greek history
- Visit the remains of ancient gymnasiums, workshops, and temples
- Round-trip transportation from the port of Katakolon
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Officially licensed English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- SnacksFood and beverages are not included
- Gratuities
- Admission Fee - Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia€20.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Katakolon
Pickup details
We will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point at the port of Katakolon with a sign with your name on it
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Site of Olympia
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 54 reviews
Laurie_G, Oct 2025
Nikoleta was fantastic. She taught us more than we expected. Really enjoyed the learning and fun experience in Olympia. Thank you Nikoleta!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much!
Gisela_S, Oct 2024
We had our own archeologist as a guide! She was fantastic. The birthplace of the Olympics is a must see. A great way to see Olympia!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you very much for your review!
Sue_S, Sep 2024
The tour and guide were excellent. We opted not to go to a winery or olive oil refinery. The ruins were amazing and we all learned so much! Our guide was great and coordinated well with the driver. The vehicle was fine though not as nice as other tours. Something that could improve the tour would be a microphone in the car. Our guide was very soft spoken so it was hard yo hear her with the air conditioner on in the car.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share all the details of your experience with us. We will take all comments under consideration and work into improving the details about the microphone and Ac sound in the car.
Lisa_M, Jun 2024
Our driver & guide picked us up from the port in a spacious minibus in Katakolon for the 30+ minute drive to Olympia. Stavros, our guide, was so informative by creating visions of what the historic area was like back in the day with the gymnasium, stadium, temple and baths. If only we could have been here just a few short months ago to see the lighting of the torch for the Olympic games preparation. Be sure to add Olympia to your "must see" list and ask for Stavros as your guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We are so happy to hear that your have enjoyed the tour we organized for you and indeed Stavros is a great guide. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Debbie_R, Jun 2024
Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed visiting Olympia. Our only criticism would be that it would have really helped if we would have audio headsets so we could have all heard better.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your review. We would love to provide you with audio whispers if you have asked us to, but usually they are required for groups larger than 12 people, since in small parties like yours , a private tour with a guide is more personal without them. We will have this in mind for the next time you visit, since it's an easy thing to arrange.
All the best.
Elizabeth_P, Jun 2024
Maria was our tour guide at the Olympia site. She has superb knowledge of the history of her area. She gently guided us through the ruins and made it came to life.
Dmitris provided smooth transport to and from the site. We learned more about Olympia during our drive with him.
For a seamless time in Olympia, we recommend this tour group.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the tour we organized for you.
Richard_B, Sep 2023
This is an exceptional tour of Olympia. It started with Zoie meeting us at the pier with a warm smile and a beautiful minibus that was well air-conditioned and in pristine condition. She is an archeologist, which was wonderful for explaining the process of finding the site and for the history. We left with a wonderful knowledge of life in ancient Olympia and a visual sense of the Olympic Games. I cannot recommend this tour more!!!
Pro tip: book at 10:00, as the ship’s groups all leave at 8:00. This gives time for the crowds to dissipate before you arrive. We got back to the ship an hour before All Aboard time, which was perfect for souvenir shopping at the port town.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for choosing us. We continuously work on choosing the best professionals to deliver our tours. We are happy to hear that everything we arranged for you was enjoyable and that the tour met your expectations.
caldar3, Jul 2023
We particularly enjoyed the monastery and beautiful surroundings. Our guide Sophia was very knowledgeable and helpful particularly with my husband who had to use a walker to get around.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to post your review on your experience with us.
Susan_C, Apr 2023
My husband and I loved our tour! Both the driver and guide were excellent. I did not feel like I was being talked to by a robot. It was more on a personal level. Highly recommend it.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you!!
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