Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Drive through the scenic and beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese Peninsula to reach the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Admire the emblematic temples and athletic facilities and feel the era of the ancient classical period. Visit the modern Village of Olympia for shopping, traditional Greek food and refreshments.
Save time and money with our fast drive to Olympia. For your convenience and comfort departures just outside the cruise Terminal of Katakolo.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking staff and drivers
Roundtrip transportation
Tolls and taxes
Food and drinks
Licensed tour guide in the monuments
Ancient Olympia
What To Expect
Katakolo Port
Fresh of your cruise ship just 2 min away from the Katakolo cruise Terminal meet our multilingual staff and start your adventure to explore the birth place of the Olympic Games. We need approx. 1 hour to reach Ancient Olympia
Olympia
Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for hosting the Olympic Games in classical times. Join us in reliving the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC. to 393 AD. as you explore the ruins of the great monuments. Enter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera, in front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games. See the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, monuments unlike any other, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the rules. We stay at Ancient Olympia 3 hours when you can visit the Archeological Sites and the modern village of Olympia for shopping, souvenirs, lunch and snacks.
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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port
Reviews
200 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding tour of ancient Olympia
Lisa G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was very educational and very humbling, our guide, George, was fantastic, very, very knowledgeable and helpful. So much information to take in! Highly recommend.
Very helpful and friendly...
annefairweather,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very helpful and friendly staff approached us and helped us throughout trip, Clean and very comfortable bus and operated to advertised schedule. Bottle of water also provided
Olympia bus service
Louis D,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent service. Guide Crystie was really friendly and informative. Well worth the price. If you’re going to see Olympia this is a great way to go without having to join a large tour group. I highly recommend Viator tour service.
It was a great experience...
Thomas D,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great experience to step back into history. The museum was brilliant and I would highly recommend the trip
Very convenient bus, the...
Yafa b,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very convenient bus, the driver was very kind. Everything went on time. Very good experience. Well done.
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