Ancient Olympia: Immersive Smartphone Audio Tour of Archeological Sites
3.5
6 Ratings
Archaia Olympia
Immerse yourself in the magic of Ancient Olympia with a fascinating audio tour on your smartphone. Discover the secrets of this archaeological site tied to the birth and evolution of the Olympic Games!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia - Ancient Gymnasium: Your tour begins by introducing you to the Ancient Gymnasium of Olympia, where you will gain valuable insights into the values of the ancient Greeks and their attitude towards health and wellbeing.

Temple of Hera: As you explore the archaic Temple of Hera, you will learn about the Heraean games, an ancient female running event lost in the mists of time. You will also discover the famous setting where the Olympic fire is lit every four years.

Ancient Stadium: Obviously, one of the highlights of your visit will be the Ancient Stadium. You’ll walk through the monumental portico, the so-called Krypte, which has been crossed by countless ancient youths dreaming to meet glory and you’ll step in the celebrated stadium to listen to the riveting stories of real and mythical athletic events tied to the history of Olympia.

Temple of Zeus: Now it’s time to experience the imposing Temple of Zeus! Once home to the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, listed among the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the temple will generously treat you with wonderful stories about Centaurs and Lapiths, as well as the founding myth of the Olympic games!

What's Included
  • Activation link for audio tour access
  • Self-guided smartphone audio tour (Android & iOS) in English
  • Offline content including interactive map to prevent roaming charges
What's Not Included
  • Live Guide
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Indulge in the enchantment of Historic Olympia with an engaging audio guided visit on your mobile device and explore the mysteries of a historic area associated with the inception and progression of the Olympic Games! Begin your exploration from the Old Gymnasium and embark on an amazing walk amongst the remnants of a Unesco World Heritage Site steeped in myth and legend. After a comprehensive walk covering the key points of the historic location, you’ll conclude your journey in front of the Prytaneion’s remnants, where victors of the games once partied in the middle of the fertile Alpheios valley. This journey, merging an absorbing audio guided tour with a comprehensive map of the area, is your ideal friend for a memorable trip to one of Greece’s most significant landmarks.

  • Entry/Ticket cost for the historic location is not covered.
    ** The tour is structured to encompass the historic Olympia area but omits narratives for the site museum.
  • No live guide or meeting point provided.
  • You will receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions. on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
  • Book per device to be used, not per participant
  • An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
  • You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
  • Please note that your Viator Voucher is not your entry ticket.
  • Receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions. Check your spam folder as well.
  • Keep in mind that internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak. So please download the mobile app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline
  • Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
  • Non refundable once activated
Location
Archaeological Site of Olympia
There is no meeting point. The tour is designed to start at the entrance of the archaeological site of Olympia (Archaia Olympia 270 65).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Yvonne_b
Jun 7, 2023
Olympia Greece - It took a bit getting used to but worth the experience. The information seemed to align with the information provided on each platform.
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Recruising
Oct 22, 2022
Great experience! - Our driver, Akis, was great! Very accommodating, pleasant, professional and most of all, a safe driver! He picked us up on time, gave us plenty of time in Olympia and returned us safely to Athens. I highly recommend Akis!
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George_s
Apr 29, 2022
Very good experience - It was very informative and very helpful to understand what you were seeing and where all the sites where. Very interesting stories too. It's a very good choice if you dont have the money to pay for a your guide.
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Gary_s
Jul 31, 2023
This tour is overall good... - This tour is overall good but the map is not a good guide to complete this tour. Updating the map would make this a very good tour.
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Laurablack4
Nov 13, 2023
Waste of money - I never received the download tour in my app, just a couple of messages that said firstly something positive about clicking here having followed the required steps, then a second saying there was an error and to contact Clio Support by email. As I purchased on the morning of the tour and spent half an hour trying to access, I didn’t have time before entering and waiting for a reply. I’ve read that lots of others have a similar problem and recommend whether it’s Clio Muse or another provider they put something in place to identify download errors as they occur and proactively fix them rather than ask purchasers to contact them by email.
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