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
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Air con on bus, bottle of...
NIKKI H,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Air con on bus, bottle of water, plenty of time to see around and get back to cruise ship. Staff very good
The Best Deal Around
THOMAS H,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00I cannot believe what a deal this is. Our guide, Chris, telephoned me and texted me to make sure we could meet at the designated spot. After a 30 minute air conditioned bus ride, we were escorted to the ticket booth to procure entrance tickets. Three hours later we were returned to the ship. Simple. CHEAP, comfortable!!!!
Just enough to see Olympia!
Kiersten D,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The company was very friendly and the transfer service from the port was easy, clean, and inexpensive. The day we were there was very hot so the museum was a cool interesting place to hang out. We walked the archeological site for a short time and then headed to the Main Street for souvenirs and lunch. The time there was just enough. We had read another review ahead of time that said to look for the light blue building at the port to find the tour and that was very helpful as the tour address on our phone map didn’t match our location in person. We would recommend!!!
Got us there but chaotic.
Karen F,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
3.00Had to wait in the hot sun before walking to the bus. Not organized well. Somewhat chaotic. Bus was comfortable. Driver was skilled. Time allowed on-site was adequate.
Take the Local Bus
Leigh W,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00Extremely disappointing experience from the time we arrived at the storefront and check-in ordeal until the end waiting for time slot to be able to return! There is NO information provided - this is just a crowded bus ride!
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