The 11 Olympia Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Tour with Virtual Reality and Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 505 reviews · from $28Our pick

Rebuild Ancient Olympia in 3D with VR glasses, audio guidance, and 15 monuments, from the gymnasium to the Olympic Stadium.

“My journey through the site of Olympia with the virtual reality headset was simply incredible. I found myself immersed in the heart of history, walking among the ancient ruins and feeling the unique energy of this place. The staff remain open to feedback, and future improvements are sure to make this experience even more captivating. It'll certainly be worth another visit 😊”

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2.Katakolo Port: Transfer to Ancient Olympia and VR Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 403 reviews · from $13

Review of the Katakolo to Ancient Olympia shore excursion, with VR audio guide, transport details, costs, tips, and honest pros and cons.

“This place was cool but the guide needs improvement ! We couldn’t get to the places via the map since they were not in order but we managed to find a map that showed us what everything was! The place is awesome and I recommend this tour !”

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3.Archaeological Site & Museum E-Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 272 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Review of Olympia’s e-ticket, archaeological site, museums, and smartphone audio guide, with practical tips on timing, access, value, and what to expect.

“Great attraction. Audio guide was easy to follow and the app it was presented through was great. Would recommend!”

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4.Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $14

Review of the affordable Katakolo to Ancient Olympia bus tour, with practical timing, costs, site tips, guides, and cruise-day advice.

“You need to be there 10 minutes before, otherwise you will miss the bus. Its not really a tour, its a ride to Olympia.”

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5.Pyrgos and Katakolo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 196 reviews · from $11Best value

Explore Katakolo and Pyrgos by open-top bus, with five stops, multilingual audio, cruise-port pickup, and flexible all-day rides.

“Glad we decided to take this bus tour. The towns were so busy due to a few cruise ships, we were glad we could just stop when we wanted.”

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6.Olympia Tour and Archeological Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $129

Visit Ancient Olympia from Katakolo with guided ruins, the original stadium, Temple of Zeus, Archaeological Museum, and free village time.

“The guide on the bus from cruise port to Olympia spoke in both English and German, didn't need the German part however the tour through Olypia was 100% English. Kathlina, our guide through Olympia was very knowledgeable and personable. Very good tour. I got to run the 200 metre track just to say I did it.”

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7.Private Guided Tour of Ancient Olympia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 day Top rated

Explore Ancient Olympia with a private guide, from Zeus’s temple and Olympic stadium to the museum and Olympic flame site.

“The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The extra information made for a more complete and enjoyable experience.”

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8.Katakolon: Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Visit Olympia from Katakolon by air-conditioned coach, explore its ancient temples and stadium, and enjoy free time in town.

“This tour was essentially a transfer from port to Olympia and back.”

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9.Olympia’s Ancient Site and Museum Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews

Explore Olympia’s ancient stadium, Temple of Zeus, and museum treasures with a private English-speaking guide in two focused hours.

“Excellent guided tour of Olympia and the museum. The guide was very informative and spoke excellent English. Olympia is fascinating and has a very tranquil feel even with the tourists.”

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10.Katakolon and Olympia Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 4 hours

Review of a private Katakolon and Olympia shore excursion with ancient ruins, honey tasting, Saint Andrew’s Beach, and practical tips.

“Firstly I would like to say that we had a fantastic tour. Our driver, Dimitris, drove us well from place to place and acted as a tourist guide in between. The description in the version when we booked the tour was a bit confusing. It says "skip the ticket lines". The tickets are valid for the museum and the archaeological site. Tickets can be purchased at the museum ticket office or online. Our tour started very early, so there was no queue at the ticket desk. There were no queues to speak of at the entrance to the archaeological site. My recommendation: If you also want to visit the museum,…”

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11.Short Tour of Olympia, an Olive Oil Press & St. Andrew Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4.5 - 5 hours

Review of a private Olympia shore tour with ancient ruins, olive oil tasting, Saint Andrew Beach, and practical tips on costs and timing.

“Phenomenal tour and tour guide. Harry was phenomenal. He went above and beyond to make our trip wonderful. I will recommend to everyone.”

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