Private Tour of Olympia Archaeological Site and Museum: Journey through Ancient Greek History

Embark on a private tour of the Olympia Archaeological Site and Museum, immersing yourself in the rich history of Ancient Greece. Explore the ruins of temples, stadiums, and workshops, and marvel at the impressive collection of artifacts in the museum. Perfect for hotel guests and cruise ship passengers (subject to availability).

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia - 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…
What's Included
  • Licensed tour guide services
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees for the archaeological site and museum
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Upon your arrival in Olympia, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Archeological Museum, also known as the New Museum, and the Archeological site.
Within the archeological site, you’ll discover a plethora of significant structures, including the gymnasium and palaestra, the circular Philipeion, and Phidias’s studio where the marvel of the golden and…

Location
Unnamed Road
You will be met at the entrance of the archaeological site of Olympia by the ticket booth.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rachel_h
Sep 27, 2024
Excellent tour - 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.
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John_t
Sep 23, 2024
Highly recommended - 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.
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Charlotte2go
Sep 7, 2024
Simply The Best! - Simply the Best! My husband and I always arrange private tours when traveling. I do a great deal of research on tour companies because I believe that when you travel, learning about the places you go is the point of your journey and doing it in a fun, relaxing way makes it so much more enjoyable! Without question, I chose Niki Olympic Tours. It was a great decision! Joanna was our guide and we thought she was amazing. Her knowledge is extensive and added so much to our wonderful stop in Olympia. She provided information on Greek history including their society, culture, architecture, ingenuity, and included many bits of information that actually brought them to life as real people not just something you read about in history books. Secondly, on a more personal level, Joanna is just a pleasure to be around. We really enjoyed our time with her. Additionally, our driver, Sakis, was very personable and incredibly thoughtful. My husband has a disability and Sakis always did his best to park as close as he could to all the sites to make it easier for him - he was always there to help my husband get in and out of the car. Joanna as well, made sure that the walking on the tours was a pace that was comfortable for him. Just can't say enough about them - We recommend the company, our Joanna and Sakis. Thank you so much - it couldn't have been any better!
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Hilary_k
Aug 21, 2024
History brought to life - Both the tour of the site and the museum were excellent . Zoe our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining . I don’t think the trip would have been the same without a guide . The tour whilst not cheap was well worth the money and would recommend without hesitation
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Hil17ker
Aug 19, 2024
Well worth it ! - Excellent tour of the site and the museum. Very glad we had a guide to understand the full picture and history of this place . Would definitely recommend particularly if you have teenage children in tow. Would definitely recommend Zoe our tour guide for today
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Sara_f
Aug 6, 2024
So worth it. - Nikki was the absolute best. She engaged my kids in a way that made the whole place of come to life. Her English is superb, but her knowledge and pace of explanation were beyond! I’ve hired many guides all over the world. This one will forever be a top! So worth it
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Demetri_m
Jul 21, 2024
Olympian treasure - Informative and well run tour by Zoe who is an extremely knowledgeable and personable guide. We were able to truly experience Olympia, the grounds, the museum and the majesty that it is. Truly enjoyed our afternoon there.
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Alveretta_s
Apr 29, 2024
History Alive - Georgia did an incredible job showing us the ruins of Olympus. She was very fun to talk with and made history come to life. Her expansive knowledge was impressive and we could not have been happier with our afternoon spent with her.
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A9296hrjeffb
Oct 25, 2023
Niki created a very special day for our family. - The tour was awesome, and Niki was fantastic. She immediately blending into and became a part of our family. Both Niki and the driver took special care to make sure we had a wonderful day, giving us the history on the drive from katakalon and taking us to see the entire site…… the ruins at Olympia are inspiring. We even ran on the track. The tour was perfect, the visit to the museum was great, and the stop for lunch was special. Thanks Niki!!
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01skigal
Sep 29, 2023
Amazongly knowledgeable English speaking guide - Our tour of the Archialogical site and the museum was fantastic. Niki is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. Several local people told us how good she was and they were right.
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From $35
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).