Private Tour

Private local tour of the archaeological site and museum of Olympia

Overview

Available languages

English

French

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Once in Olympia, the highlights to visit are the Archeological Museum also called the New Museum and the Archeological site.

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 all finds that were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings (tripods and figurines), armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc.

This tour is mainly designed for people staying at the hotels in the area. For cruise ship passengers this tour is subject to availability.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Licensed tour guide services

Private transportation

Entrance ticket for the archaeological site and museum

Gratuities

What To Expect

Archaeological Site of Olympia

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Private local tour of the archaeological site and museum of Olympia

Reviews

4.98

55 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

fabulous private tour of ancient Olympia with Niki Vlachou
NorthStar33578963982,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Niki gave us a FABULOUS tour of Ancient Olympia and its archaeological museum. Niki is incredibly knowledgeable about the history and the site and she conveyed the information very clearly in excellent English. She is warm, personable and professional. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to Ancient Olympia!
Sotiria is great!
Eric1682,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very considerate tour company. Founder Niki deeply cares about her customers. We had a great tour with Sotiria, a qualified archaeologist. Highly recommended
🏛 once in a lifetime
happyinparistimestwo,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Expeditionary place. We're caught up in greatness and history. For those who say that the site is degraded I find this normal considering the millennia that exist and what humans have done to it during that time. We also see that there are restorations everywhere but it takes time and money. There are also two museums to visit which gives a better understanding of the importance of this place. This site is the cradle of a very important part of human history.
Great Francophone guide
m-laure h h,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great visit, and always with humor! Nikki has a very good level of French and give excellent explanations.
Gold Medal Tour of the Original Olympic Site
travelingmusician73,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great semi private tour. (Just 16 of us.) Ioanna was superlative! Best tour guide ever. The guides were easy to find as we departed the ship in Katakolon. Then the ride over was perfectly executed with narration. We started with the museum tour, which was very informative. Then we headed out to the archaeological site. Ioanna led us expertly around the site and helped us understand how everything was laid out and the scale of the Olympic site. Then we headed to lunch. The lunch at Touris was phenomenal! Buffet style with endless wine and hospitable touches like an digestif and coffee. Following lunch we had time in the town of Olympia for shopping at the top notch first class souvenir shops. :-) I highly recommend this tour!!!
Having a professional...
James M,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Having a professional guide when visiting an archaeological site makes all the difference in the world. Our guide, Zoe, was outstanding: extremely knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend this tour and Zoe as a guide.
Fantastic tour
graeme c,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic tour with Niki. She was extremely knowledgeable and it was a pleasure for us to have her as a guide. She also engaged with a some of our group who have disabilities to ensure that everyone was engaged for the full tour. A great day out. I would highly recommend Niki and her tour to others.
Memorable
KAREN W,
Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Extraordinary experience. Our guide really brought the location to life. We could see and feel the importance of the location. Highly recommended.
Excellent tour
Rachel H,
Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had such an enjoyable morning with Niki. She was able to read the group immediately and tailored the tour to a group of 5 looking to learn but at same time havea great time. Completely worth having a private tour for this excursion.
Highly recommended
John T,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, S., was exceptional. She displayed a vast knowledge and was able to answer questions in depth. She brought the archeological site and museum to life for us. We are so glad to have paidextra for a guided tour as it made sense of the site.