Private Olympia tour (4.5 hours)
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Archaeological Site of Olympia
You will see among other things the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Phillipion, 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.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
You will see among other things 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
Options
Private Olympia tour (4.5 hours)
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Officially licensed English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
Food and beverages are not included
Gratuities
Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia
Pickup points
Katakolon
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous personal tour for our family
Mobile27453010693,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikki was outstanding! We were on a cruise and booked this tour because we never like the big group tours that the cruise ships offer. What a fantastic experience. We arrived on the Friday before (Orthodox) Easter, so Nikki had to make some adjustments for opening times. Our first stop was a family-run vineyard and winery. Incredible. The people were so gracious. The Grandfather was the wine maker. We got a tour of his very small production and bottling facility. We got to taste his wines, all of which were excellent. His wife brought multiple platters of Greek goodies to taste while sampling the wine. She made her own phyllo dough, picked greens from the field behind the house to stuff the phyllo and made her own bread that she used to make bruschetta. All absolutely wonderful. It is hard to find experiences like this - once in a lifetime. Nikki then took us on to Olympia where we walked around the town with her for a bit and got to sample some Greek iced coffee drinks. Then on to the ancient Olympic stadium. We felt so fortunate to be with Nikki on a private tour as we watched the ship-organized tour groups of 25+ people being led around like sheep. Nikki was very knowledgeable about the Olympic site. It was a real joy. The weather was perfect - sunny and around 68 degrees. Then, unfortunately, it was back to the ship. Nikki is a fabulous tour guide and we highly recommend her. You will not go wrong!
Great experience highly recommend!
Laurie G,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nikoleta was fantastic. She taught us more than we expected. Really enjoyed the learning and fun experience in Olympia. Thank you Nikoleta!
Olympia with the best!
Gisela S,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had our own archeologist as a guide! She was fantastic. The birthplace of the Olympics is a must see. A great way to see Olympia!
Excellent tour
Sue S,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour and guide were excellent. We opted not to go to a winery or olive oil refinery. The ruins were amazing and we all learned so much! Our guide was great and coordinated well with the driver. The vehicle was fine though not as nice as other tours. Something that could improve the tour would be a microphone in the car. Our guide was very soft spoken so it was hard yo hear her with the air conditioner on in the car.
Great historic tour!
Lisa M,Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver & guide picked us up from the port in a spacious minibus in Katakolon for the 30+ minute drive to Olympia. Stavros, our guide, was so informative by creating visions of what the historic area was like back in the day with the gymnasium, stadium, temple and baths. If only we could have been here just a few short months ago to see the lighting of the torch for the Olympic games preparation. Be sure to add Olympia to your "must see" list and ask for Stavros as your guide.
Loved Olympia Tour
Debbie R,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed visiting Olympia. Our only criticism would be that it would have really helped if we would have audio headsets so we could have all heard better.
Majestic Olympia
Elizabeth P,Jun 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was our tour guide at the Olympia site. She has superb knowledge of the history of her area. She gently guided us through the ruins and made it came to life. Dmitris provided smooth transport to and from the site. We learned more about Olympia during our drive with him. For a seamless time in Olympia, we recommend this tour group.
Worth the drive out there!
V1146GUellens,Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We found Niki's info through a Rick Steves book and immediately reached out! She was very responsive via email and got us set up for pick up from our hotel in Athens for a day trip to Olympia and organized the guide with payment amount that would be due to the tour guide (which as a tourist was very helpful for me so I didn't have to question what's the normal amount, tip? etc). Our driver was amazing as well and the tour itself was very thorough and at a pace that worked for us. Our guide even encouraged us to race on the Olympic track, and I'm glad we did. Would definitely recommend spending the day here and learning about the history.
The PERFECT way to go for Olympia
Richard B,Sep 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an exceptional tour of Olympia. It started with Zoie meeting us at the pier with a warm smile and a beautiful minibus that was well air-conditioned and in pristine condition. She is an archeologist, which was wonderful for explaining the process of finding the site and for the history. We left with a wonderful knowledge of life in ancient Olympia and a visual sense of the Olympic Games. I cannot recommend this tour more!!! Pro tip: book at 10:00, as the ship’s groups all leave at 8:00. This gives time for the crowds to dissipate before you arrive. We got back to the ship an hour before All Aboard time, which was perfect for souvenir shopping at the port town.
Good exposure to different parts of Corfu
caldar3,Jul 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We particularly enjoyed the monastery and beautiful surroundings. Our guide Sophia was very knowledgeable and helpful particularly with my husband who had to use a walker to get around.
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