Olympia Private Tour: Birthplace of the Ancient Olympics
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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.
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Eric1682, 11/3/2025 9:49:34 AM
Very considerate tour company. Founder Niki deeply cares about her customers. We had a great tour with Sotiria, a qualified archaeologist. Highly recommended
travelingmusician73, 6/25/2025 11:38:29 AM
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!!!
James_M, 5/27/2025 3:07:01 PM
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.
graeme_c, 11/28/2024 5:41:42 PM
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.
KAREN_W, 10/20/2024 1:43:26 PM
Extraordinary experience. Our guide really brought the location to life. We could see and feel the importance of the location. Highly recommended.
Rachel_H, 9/27/2024 1:13:23 AM
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.
John_T, 9/23/2024 6:03:45 AM
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.
charlotte2go, 9/7/2024 10:29:11 AM
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!
Hilary_k, 8/21/2024 1:48:47 AM
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
Hil17ker, 8/19/2024 7:29:04 AM
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
- 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
Departure point
You will be met at the entrance of the archaeological site of Olympia by the ticket booth.No redemption information available
24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund

