Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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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Licensed tour guide services
Private transportation
Entrance fees for the archaeological site and museum
Gratuities
Departure Point
Unnamed Road, Archea Olimpia 270 65, Griekenland
You will be met at the entrance of the archaeological site of Olympia by the ticket booth.
Archaeological Site of Olympia, Olympia, Greece 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. 90 minutes
Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia, Greece 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. 60 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Traveling_ML_Mama
21 Jan 2023
Niki absolutely saved the day for us, managing to get even my less than enthusiastic preteen to engage and shed her morning grumpiness. Niki knows how to talk to all ages. She was a friendly peer to my husband and I, and as a mom, really knows how to engage with children. After many tours, this was by far our best one. Olympia was a surprise family favorite! We learned quite a lot with Niki, but most importantly had fun!
PS - She recommends that you go early and you absolutely want to do this to avoid the cruise ship crowds.
Nancy_W
12 Dec 2022
Our wonderful guide at Olympia. Very informative and fun to spend our time with. Our guide had a solid foundation of knowledge of Olympia and was able to relate it to us in a very understandable way.
Marcia_S
08 Oct 2022
Niki was an excellent guide who made the story of Ancient Olympia come to life. She obviously was quite knowledgeable about the site and added a lot of additional information to her commentary. She related very well to us and had quite a sense of humor.
This tour in
Greece
is organized by
Niki Olympic Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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