Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour
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A great suggestion for a private day tour so as to visit some of the most interesting and impressive places in Peloponnese.
Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal and its “Isthmus” (neck in Ancient Greek). A 6km marvel of ancient and modernengineering, the Canal connects the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. After our short stop there, we continue to visit Tripoli, where we can stop for coffee, and then reach famous Ancient Olympia.
Birthplace of the Olympic Games, a religious and sports center, Ancient Olympia will take your breath away. Feel the energy of this historical site and let yourself be transported back in time. See the Temples of Hera, of Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, the Palaestra and the workshop of famed sculptor Pheidias, creator of the chryselephantine statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. In the Museum of Olympia you will see such masterpieces as the Hermes of Praxitelis, Nike of Paionios, a variety of artifacts, the drinking cup of Pheidias!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Corinth Canal
Aprox. one hour after leaving Athens we will reach our first stop, the Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal is one of the oldest man-made canals in the world and a very important navigational route in Greece, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. The canal’s position, thereby also separates the peninsula of Peloponnese – conveniently converting it into an island – with the Greek mainland. And, while the Greece canal is quite narrow, it is a fact that the canal is a vital lifeline for ships wanting to enter the Aegean Sea. Spanning a distance of 6.3 kilometres, the Corinth Canal has a depth of 26 feet and its width alters between a minimum of 69 feet and a maximum of 82 feet at the bottom and at the surface respectively. Surrounded by walls standing at a height of 170 feet, the canal helps a ship to save a journey of 185 nautical miles.
Tripoli
Half an hour later we will be at Tripoli. Tripoli is the largest city in the central part of the Peloponnese. It is the capital of the regional unit of Arcadia. We may have a short stop here for a coffe / snack or just rest for a few minutes.
What‘s Included
Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
VAT and all state taxes
Service animals allowed
FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities
Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
Flexible pick up time on request
Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus
Child seats available upon request
Parking Fees
Chiled bottled water
Entrance fees to the sites
Licensed guide in the site & the museum in Olympia, on request/availability (Additional cost - 200€)
Food and drinks unless specified
to visit the the archaeological Site of Olympia
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Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour
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Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Always ask for Apostle - the best guide in Athens
N1592KBchristopherm,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First and foremost it’s so important to have an amazing guide. Our gentlemen was Apostle and he was amazing and fun. He made our tour so much better, great ideas of what we should do and see. He was a lifeline to a great time!!
Athen half day city tour
474prueb,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Billy was a fabulous guide. The half city tour was knowledgeable & lots of fun anecdotes. Please ask for him when you're in Athens
Great trip to Olympia!
Keven K,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Makis was absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable and passionate about Greece. Amazing to see Ancient Olympia. So much history.
Athens Private Tour
Exploration729002,,May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikos was a pleasure to deal with the booking process from US was easy and tours to be customized for your group. Would highly recommend Our driver Apostle was prompt very friendly and knowledgeable. A great overall experience
The best experience in Athens thanks to Tolis.
Garrett L,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tolis, made our experience absolutely amazing. This is by far the best thing we could have done while in Athens. I recommend having him as a driver. He’s an expert in the history of Greece and is extremely personable. When you meet him, you feel that he is a friend that you’ve known for years. I can’t recommend this tour enough. It was such an amazing experience.
Great 2 day trip with very knowledgable driver.
georgieb546,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip organised by Nikos. Everything was as we had discussed covering a 2 day tour to Delphi and Olympia. Our driver George was hugely knowledgeable and helpful, and spoke perfect English. We went with two of our two sons, 15 and 9, who also had a great time. Thank you!
Wonderful Tour of the Peloponnese Peninsula
VJBRO,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I booked this 4-day tours. Spyros was our driver and did an amazing job of describing the ancient history of each location...he was extremely knowledgeable! We packed so much into 4 days...it was great! His recommendations for lodging and restaurants were spot-on! Spyros was also very courteous and friendly...and everyone in Greece seems to know him and speak highly of him! I would highly recommend using Spyros to see the highlights of the Peloponnese Peninsula. He was simply the BEST!
Best way to tour Greece!!
ellenp9263,,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You simply cannot do any better than PGT for touring while in Greece! All 14 of our group of family and friends enjoyed a total of 18 bookings with PGT. They provided private transport between Athens Airport and our rented apartments; took us on multiple tours that we were able to tailor; and transported us from our lodging in Athens to the ferry terminal so we could visit several islands during our stay in Greece. The drivers providing transport were prompt, thoughtful and knowledgeable about all things visiting Athens and Greece. The vehicles were always roomy, comfortable and air conditioned, and they were quick to ensure we were offered water to stay hydrated under the intense sun. When they tell you their tours are tailorable, they mean it. They were very quick to accommodate our requests to linger in certain places and even add a visit to a small, excusive vineyard that provides wines to our favorite restaurant in the US. The tour drivers are very engaging and knowledgeable about the locations we visited and quick to offer both well known and obscure tidbits regarding the history and significance of the many unique places we visited. Two folks at PGT, are worthy of special mention. George took us on 2 of the tours and was wonderfully informative, pointing out items of interest along the way, as well as offering up a comprehensive history of the places were were visiting. He always had great recommendations for meals, and we were delighted with every choice. George is very organized, has a vast understanding of Greece history and culture in general, as well as knowledge of obscure fascinating, facts that are not commonly known. George has a lightning fast wit, great sense of humor, and is wonderfully thoughtful. He made every tour an absolutely fabulous adventure. Anna-Marina is the one who brought everything together for our group. She was masterful in creating an itinerary that accommodated every single request made by the various folks in our group. Despite us arriving and departing on different days and different times, she ensured we never waited for our transport or tours. Being very detail oriented, she kept everything in order despite some in our group needing to adjust schedules for arrivals and departures. Anna-Marina is a big reason we all enjoyed ourselves so tremendously without any stress or delays in our myriad activities. PGT contributed in a major way to what all in our group agree has become one of our most favorite and memorable adventures together!!
Private Tour to Meteora and Delphi
amityfaith,,Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our recent tour to Meteora and Delphi was a truly unforgettable experience. Spiros, our knowledgeable guide, made every moment enjoyable and informative. His passion for Greek history and culture was infectious. The food recommendations were spot-on, and we loved trying authentic local delicacies. Traveling in an air-conditioned car was a comfortable way to explore these breathtaking destinations. Highly recommend this tour!
Amazing Tour of Olympia
M7963LPpaulc,,Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience, the wealth of knowledge of the guide was amazing, his ability to connect with the group made the day extremely enjoyable and he went above and beyond what was expected adding additional stops to make the day even more special. I would definitely use this company again
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