Private Olympia tour (4.5 hours)
Overview
Departing from the port with your private vehicle and driver you will travel through the rich countryside to Olympia, where you will embark a guided tour of the archaeological site and museum.
In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.
In the archeological museum are housed finds things were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings, armor, vases, the tools and cup of Phidias, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc.
After all that you can have a short break in the modern town of Olympia for coffee or shopping and then you will be returned back to the port.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Officially licensed English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- Snacks Food and beverages are not included
- Gratuities
- Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia
Meeting and Pickup
We will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point at the port of Katakolon with a sign with your name on it
What To Expect
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Archaeological Site of Olympia
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operated by a business
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Private transportation.
- Officially licensed English speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
- Snacks. Food and beverages are not included.
- Gratuities.
- Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Olympia tour (4.5 hours) is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Private transportation
- Officially licensed English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- SnacksFood and beverages are not included
- Gratuities
- Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operated by a business
