Archaeological Site and Highlights Olympia Museum Tour

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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the rich history of Ancient Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this engaging 2.5-hour tour. Join a local expert to explore the Olympic site, which resembles a beautiful park, and admire ancient facilities like the gymnasium and palestra.
Experience the thrill of running on the Olympic track and reflect on the wonders of the ancient world beneath the shade of historic trees.

The tour also includes a visit to the exceptional archaeological museum, showcasing original antiquities unearthed from the site, making it a must for history enthusiasts.

- 2.5-hour guided tour of Ancient Olympia and its archaeological museum
- Visit the historic Olympic site, including ancient training facilities and the temple of Zeus
- See the place where the Olympic flame is lit for each Olympiad
- Run on the famous Olympic track
- Explore the museum filled with original artifacts from the site

What's included

  • Official tourist guide throughout the tour
  • Admission to Olympic site/Museum
  • Hotel pick-up upon request

What to expect

  1. Archaeological Site of Olympia
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the land where the Olympic torch is lit and the original Olympic stadium at the archeological site.

    Join your local expert on a private tour to all the Highlights of the Olympic site.
    Ancient gymnasium and palestra – The ancient athletic facilities
    Temple of Hera – Where the Olympic Torch lighting ceremony takes everytime
    Temple of Zeus – The largest temple in the area, where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world stood: the gold and ivory statue of Zeus
    Olympic stadium – The largest ancient Greek stadium

    This beautiful open-air archaeological park, a UNESCO monument, is sure to reward you!
  2. Archaeological Museum of Olympia
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Continue your journey back in time by visiting the Archeological museum. A 5-minute walk will bring you to the treasures of the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia. The museum is a real revelation!
    It houses the antiquities from the site excavations and Everything is ORIGINAL!
    Hermes of Paxiteles statue
    The statue of Nike
    The Pediments of the Temple of Zeus

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point:
You meet your tourist guide at the ticket kiosk of the archaeological site - there you may purchase your tickets which are valid for the whole area ( site & museums).

End point

Meeting point:
You meet your tourist guide at the ticket kiosk of the archaeological site - there you may purchase your tickets which are valid for the whole area ( site & museums).

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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