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Olympia Half-Day Tour: Discover the Birthplace of the Olympic Games
4.8
132 Ratings
Katakolo
Embark on a half-day tour of Olympia, where you can marvel at the remarkable cultural wonder that served as the origin place of the Olympic games. Experience the grandeur of the Olympia site while also visiting a local farm and the most attractive beach in the area, all within a 4 hour journey.
Embark on a half-day tour of Olympia, where you can marvel at the remarkable cultural wonder that served as the origin place of the Olympic games. Experience the grandeur of the Olympia site while also visiting a local farm and the most attractive beach in the area, all within a 4 hour journey.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Katakolon Taxi - This is the most popular tour for visitors arriving in Katakolon via the numerous cruise ships that dock in the area. The tour highlights the essential attractions to see upon arrival in Katakolon and lasts about 4 hours.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - The visit to Olympia lasts approximately 1 hour, offering the…
- Katakolon Taxi - This is the most popular tour for visitors arriving in Katakolon via the numerous cruise ships that dock in the area. The tour highlights the essential attractions to see upon arrival in Katakolon and lasts about 4 hours.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - The visit to Olympia lasts approximately 1 hour, offering the opportunity to explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the Temple of Zeus, and the stadium. Visitors can explore the site independently with the assistance of an English guidebook. A licensed guide is not included in the tour price but can be arranged for an additional fee upon request. Please contact us before booking if needed.
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia - Visitors will see unique artifacts, including the renowned statue of Hermes by Praxiteles.
- Klio’s Honey Farm - The next stop is Klio’s Honey Farm, where guests will visit a charming rural house and meet the friendly owners who will explain the local honey production process. Visitors can explore the farm fields and enjoy a delightful treat of local pancakes with honey. Relax under the garden trees’ shade and experience Greek rural life. The visit lasts approximately 1 hour.
- Agios Ilias Beach - Also known as Saint Andrew Beach, this stop offers a refreshing swim under the Greek sun, with the cleanest waters and the option to enjoy a coffee or light lunch. This stop lasts about 1 hour and showcases why Greece is a top summer destination.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- English Olympia guidebook
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- English Olympia guidebook
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Licensed guide within the site and museum of Olympia
- Souvenirs
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Licensed guide within the site and museum of Olympia
- Souvenirs
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Location
J8V9+XF Katakolo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(132 Ratings)
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Jocelyn_g
Nov 3, 2025
My great Olympia experience - I had a wonderful tour guide who had great knowledge about the history of the sites and took us to great places that we never knew about.
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Alberto_m
Oct 27, 2025
A tour and a guide to remember all your life! - The attention and punctuality was amazing, our driver Etaohe Napaekeyonoyaoe was the best !!, an excellent attitude and always with the right information and answer, plus he took us to eat at a delicious local place and an olive oil factory, I highly recommend it!!!, it really was an unforgettable visit!!!
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Patricia_w
Oct 27, 2025
Best way to experience Olympia, Tina is a must! - The private tour was the best choice, Tina made sure we saw everything we wanted to and that the day ran very smoothly. We skipped lines, tasted the local specialties and experienced the best of Olympia. Tina and Costa made us feel very welcome!
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Tyrus_t
Oct 16, 2025
Personal Half Day Olympia Tour - We had a delightful private tour with George in his personal vehicle. He took us to the usual museum sites of Olympia and saw the ruins where the first Olympian’s competed. We also especially enjoyed the visit to the honey farm and he added in a visit to ann olive oil pressing facility for that region. It was quite interesting and very helpful for understanding the economy in that region and how olive oil is created. George was enthusiastic and really wanted us to have a great experience!
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Joyce_d
Oct 8, 2025
Day in Olympia - "Our day with Stathis was simply perfect! He was knowledgeable, professional, and made every stop special - from Olympia to the honey bee farm and olive press company, ending with a delicious lunch by the sea at Agios Andreas Beach. We couldn't have asked for a better or more attentive guide who deserves many more stars than five!!!!!!!
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Marcus_d
Sep 27, 2025
Outstanding small group Olympia tour - Stasis was an excellent driver and guide for our group of four. He not only took us to Olympia ( with hints to make it a better experience), but also to some places only locals would know about, like Klios Honey farm ( a small family run business). He shared a lot of information about the Greek people and their lifestyles, especially the local people. This was an amazing tour and I highly recommend it.
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Linda_h
Sep 18, 2025
Best time ever! - Tina and our driver were very professional, friendly, informative and knowledgeable about the area. Our family really enjoyed our tour.
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Shari_w
Sep 12, 2025
A great excursion. Nancy... - A great excursion. Nancy was so nice and informative. She shared much information about Katakalon and the surrounding areas. Olympia was very interesting and great to see where the Olympics began and continue to begin. Klios Honey Farm was great! We loved hearing about the family business and master beekeeping. Nancy then brought us to beachfront family run restaurant for a traditional Greek meal. She gave us the option of this or a hotel “higher end” restaurant but we chose traditional family run. Highly recommend.
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Jacque_f
Oct 13, 2025
Andreas is a very nice man, not a very good guide. - I hate to leave this review, but as someone who reads reviews before I buy or book anything, I felt it is my duty.
First of all there are 9 of us in our group. Youngest is 9, oldest is 77 and a range in between.
Pro:
1. Great What's app communication prior to and up to the meeting time.
2. The guide (Andreas) and driver (Hercules) met us with my name as stated.
3. They were on time, the van was clean and maintained.
4. They brought several umbrellas for us, because it was a rainy day.
5. Andreas is a very nice man.
6. I liked the honey farm, but you have to pay 5 euros per person and I swear it said no charge before.
CONS:
1. Andreas did not introduce himself to us, I had to ask him his name.
2. We were hot and I had to prompt them to turn the AC on several times.
3. Andreas told us about himself, he owns an olive farm, his kids etc. But not much else. The ride was in silence for a great portion.
4. At Olympia, I didn't get any book as stated in the description.
5. Andreas didn't tell us anything about it either, as stated in the description. Going to the archaelogical site is not much fun not knowing what you're looking at and the site itself doesn't have much to read to tell you about what you're looking at.
6. They didn't offer us any waters.
7. They took us to an olive oil processor which was not on the itinerary, but we liked that.
8. They did not take us to the beach as stated in the description, but we were fine with that, we just wanted to get out of the van because of the awkward silence.
I would not recommend this tour due to the CONS. I have had great guides before so I know what one looks like. I read the reviews and some people had Andreas or someone with the same name, and that Andreas seemed spectacular. Maybe we had a different one.
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Ellen_m
Oct 15, 2025
Disappointing tour - Advertised as a driver/guide. Though it said the guide couldn't go into Olympia archeology center with us, we thought it was because they weren't allowed only to find out he wasn't licensed as a guide and that's why he couldn't go in. He was just a taxi driver. He Didn't tell us anything about any history at all and just asked us a lot of personal questions about ourselves. I don't recommend this tour at all.
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