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The 15 most popular olympia tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
VR glasses and an audio guide turn Ancient Olympia into a self-paced walk, bringing Zeus, the stadium, and the flame to life.
“Seeing Ancient Greece come to life. The glasses gave us an insight and understanding that we wouldn’t otherwise have had.”
Private half-day Olympia tour from Katakolon with port pickup, Zeus Temple, museum highlights, Klio’s honey farm, and a quick beach break.
“Tina and our driver were very professional, friendly, informative and knowledgeable about the area. Our family really enjoyed our tour.”
Private Katakolon shore day to Olympia, a family winery tasting with snacks, and Saint Andrew beach, with port pickup and skip-the-line access.
“Status was amazing and catered this trip to what we wanted to do. I was pleasantly surprised that he remembered towels for our teenagers since I forgot them. He even bought us souvenirs out of his own pocket since it was his son’s birthday and said it was b/c of that. Very sweet ❤️ he…”
Shore-day in Ancient Olympia: guided ruins, Klio’s honey farm treats, and an olive oil market tasting. Small-group, 4–5 hours.
“This tour was booked as a honey, farm and olive oil and a tour of the Olympic site. We were disappointed that when we got to the honey farm there was an additional charge of €10 each and when we got to the Olympic site, there was a charge of €20 per person or we…”
Private English-led tour of Olympia’s museum and archaeological site with a licensed guide. See Zeus, Hermes, Nike, and more in 2.5 hours.
“Nikki was the absolute best. She engaged my kids in a way that made the whole place of come to life. Her English is superb, but her knowledge and pace of explanation were beyond! I’ve hired many guides all over the world. This one will forever be a top! So worth it”
Private half-day Olympia tour from Katakolon with licensed English guides, museum highlights, and stadium ruins plus round-trip transport.
“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!”
Private 7-hour Katakolon day trip to Olympia, Klio’s Honey Farm, Magna Grecia tasting, and Saint Andrew Beach with port pickup and English commentary.
“What a great day we had with Dora! She was waiting for us when we disembarked our cruise and we hit the ground running. Dora gave us background/history of the area during the drive to Olympia and had all of the details of our entry to the historic site taken care of. Ancient Olympia was…”
Katakolon shore excursion blending a guided visit to Ancient Olympia with free time at Kourouta Beach, plus smooth port pickup.
“Driver Andreas was excellent driver and guide. Loved the olive oil tasting stop as an extra. Beach was beautiful and refreshing. Great archeologist guide at Olympia site. Highly recommended”
Private Olympia tour with a licensed guide. See gymnasium, temples, Philippeion, Phidias workshop and stadium in about 90 minutes.
“Our guide, Sotiria, was absolutely fantastic! She led us first through the Olympic ruins. She took her time, thoroughly explaining everything in detail and answering our many questions with ease. Her historical knowledge was very impressive. She then led us through the museum, relating everything we were seeing to where it would have been located…”
Private Olympia day trip with UNESCO ruins, museum highlights, honey and wine tastings, a monastery view, and a beach swim.
“This was a first class experience. The driver was incredible and he has great relationships built at the places you visit and therefore they take great care of you at each stop. We were on a cruise and we booked multiple tours through Viator and this was my favorite. This was so much better than…”
Pre-book your entry to Ancient Olympia and its museums. See the temples, stadium, and Olympic history in 1–3 hours.
“There are no ticket machines at this site so you will not skip the line. When at the ticket office it took 3 members of staff to try and process the tickets. They couldn’t so we had to buy new tickets to get in. So all in all it took longer to get in and…”
Private Katakolon to Olympia shore excursion with line-skipping, air-conditioned transport, ruins and museum time, honey farm treats, and beach break.
“Dore picked up the four of us in a large mini bus. So comfortable and air conditioned! She took us first to the sight of the Olympic birthplace, arriving before the throngs of buses. While three of us toured on our own, she recommended a nearby cafe. The perfect way to see the sights, unencumbered…”
Private Katakolon shore excursion to ancient Olympia, the museum, a honey farm, and a quick beach stop, with skip-the-line help.
“Incredibly enjoyable day. Our driver took us to Olympia where we had plenty of time to explore on our own. He gave us the opportunity to shop in town for a little while instead of going to the beach, as we were the only family on the tour. We then had the choice to either…”
Explore Olympia’s sacred ruins and museum with a private guide, from the Temple of Zeus to Hermes, Nike, and the Olympic stadium.
“Natalia was fabulous and so knowledgeable. We learned a lot. It is well with taking her tour. Highly recommended”
Explore Olympia with an English audio tour, offline maps, and timed entry to the stadium, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, and more.
“Overall this was a good way to tour Olympia on my own. I wasn't always able to match up what I was seeing with what I was hearing. Likely that was my fault. Maybe if the tour included directions. I'm not sure if I missed a map download or something that would have directed where…”
