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The birthplace of the Olympic Games
Visit Ancient Olympia, the most famous archaeological site of the Peloponnese and the birthplace of the Olympic Games! Walk the streets of the ancient Olympic victors and enter the magnificent stadium like a real athlete!
Meeting Point
Olimpia (archaeological site) Parking Lot
Archaeological site of Olympia Parking Lot
We can meet at the parking lot of the archaeological site of Olympia. From there we have to walk around 5 minutes on foot in order to reach the entrance of the site
Archaeological site of Ancient Olympia
In the archaeological site we’ll see the ruins of the great temple of Zeus, the largest ancient Greek temple of Southern Greece, the stadium, were all the athletic contests were taking place, and the altar of Hera, where the Olympic Flame is lit, several months before the beginning of the modern Olympics
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
You’ll be able to see some of the finest pieces of ancient Greek art, including the sculptures of the Temple of Zeus and the statue of Nike of Paionios. The central piece of the collection is the statue of Hermes and the infant Dionysus, widely considered to be the greatest sculptural group of Ancient Greece
Archaeological site of Olympia Parking Lot
End of our tour
Ending Point
Olimpia (archaeological site) Parking Lot
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
I can pick you up at the hotel but if it's far away I will need an extra fee
Transportation fee
Entrance Fees
Tour Important Information
There is no water available in the archaeological site of Olympia
There is a staircase outside the museum of Olympia
Entrance fees to Ancient Olympia and the museum : 12 euros per person (European Union citizens over the age of 65 have a 50% discount for all archaeological sites and museums. For EU students under the age of 25 the entrance is free to all archaeological sites and museums)
Important message from the guide
No Special Conditions
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Olympia Tour Reviews
“Excellent Guide”
Ioannis was an excellent guide who provided an engaging tour at Mycenae and Epidaurus. I would be pleased to go on a tour with him again!
Ioannis M.
(1 reviews)Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you had a good time!
