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Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens: Explore the Birthplace of the Olympic Games
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Embark on this brief tour of Peloponese to visit some of the significant locations of the peninsula in just a day. Explore the origins of the Olympic Games and run on the same track where the ancient athletes once competed, their only reward being an olive crown. Immerse yourself in the experience of the location where the Olympic flame is ignited.
Embark on this brief tour of Peloponese to visit some of the significant locations of the peninsula in just a day. Explore the origins of the Olympic Games and run on the same track where the ancient athletes once competed, their only reward being an olive crown. Immerse yourself in the experience of the location where the Olympic flame is ignited.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corinth Canal - Start with a scenic drive along the coast, offering views of charming Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis, known for the historic naval battle between the Athenians and Persians. The first stop is the Corinth Canal, which opened in 1892, separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece and linking the Saronic Gulf to…
- Corinth Canal - Start with a scenic drive along the coast, offering views of charming Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis, known for the historic naval battle between the Athenians and Persians. The first stop is the Corinth Canal, which opened in 1892, separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece and linking the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Visitors can walk across a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal up close, and on certain days, bungee jumping is available for the adventurous.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - Explore the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s largest sites, known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. As you walk through the site, you’ll see the Gymnasium, the Palaistra, Phidias’ workshop, the Temple of Zeus, and end at the Stadium, where Greeks competed every four years for glory and spiritual elevation in honor of their cities.
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia - This unique museum features the famous statue “Hermes of Praxiteles,” known for its perfect proportions, and tools used by Phidias to create one of the seven wonders of the world, “the gold ivory statue of Zeus.”
- Museum of the Olympic Games - The Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games showcases 463 ancient works from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia and other Greek museums. The exhibits span from the 2nd millennium BC to the 5th century AD, presented in thematic units that illustrate the history of the Olympic Games, the longest-standing ancient institution. Visitors can also access detailed information through rich visual materials. After walking in the footsteps of ancient athletes, lunch will be enjoyed in the village.
- Athens - The journey concludes with a drive back to Athens.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability (Additional cost- 390 €)
- Entrance fees
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability (Additional cost- 390 €)
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Voyage51530296756
Jun 8, 2025
Exactly the experience we wanted - We went to so many places. It was an ideal day for us. We only had one full day in Athens. We feel like we saw everything we wanted to see. Talis was a great driver and told us about everything. He was very good. Would highly recommend him. Lunch was really good. All in all it was a perfect day.
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V7275mgsandrab
May 17, 2025
Awesome experience with Alexander. He made this tour exciting for the family. - Alexander was incredible. Highly recommend. Very passionate about the history of Greece. Very humble and polite. Very pleasant and polite.
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Leighbh949uw
Apr 30, 2024
First time visitors from US - Stephanos MALATOS was a great guide- he briefed us on the various sites just prior to entering and oriented us on where we entered and where we would exit. He gave us enough time to explore on our own and kept in touch via what’s app. The lunch was wonderful and he picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. Very knowledgeable and very personable.
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Michellehawaii2013
Mar 25, 2024
Great time in Olympia - The 6 of us- grandparents, parents, kids- all enjoyed the trip. Anthony shared his knowledge and the drive was interesting. We had a great day!
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Nancyno8073jn
Oct 26, 2023
Amazing - This tour was amazing and a must do for anyone visiting Greece. It is a bit of a drive from Athens but definitely worth the trip. Our driver, Nasos, was wonderful. He has a detailed and thorough knowledge of the site. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. I highly recommend this tour company, and be sure to request Nasos as your driver!
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Ruth_lcl
Oct 13, 2019
Ancient Olympia Private Tour From Athens - The private tour by Olive Sea Travel is excellent! It was a great way to end our 14-day Greece holiday. Highly recommend the trip to Ancient Olympia. It is such a massive, awesome archaelogical site! Get the combined ticket that include admission to the 2 museums - it's well worth it. And do race down the 600 ft track at the stadium when you get there! Super fun!
A special mention on Yannis, our tour guide. He is so warm, friendly and accommodating. Despite the long drive from Athens, it was never boring as we could chat with Yannis and learn from him much about Greece. Thanks Yannis for suggesting the little village (can't recall the name) you brought us for lunch. Such a peaceful village and cosy family restaurant. Great food and good value! --(Ruth, Karen and KC from Singapore)
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Arundhati_k
Dec 1, 2018
Ancient Olympics - We had a private tour from Athens anf the drive itself was scenic. We could see the Corinth canal and the seat of Ancient Olympics. The two museums are a must see.
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