Olympia Half-Day Tour: Discover the Birthplace of the Olympic Games

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 - The most common tour for people visiting the area of Katakolon by one of the plenty of cruise ships that arriving at the area. This tour contains the basic important spots one should visit upon his/her arrival at Katakolon. The tour has a duration of approximately 4 hours
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
What's Not Included
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Juli_j
Aug 19, 2025
Excellent driver and experience! - Our guide was excellent! We chose this over the more expensive shore excursions available from our cruise. It worked out really well. We loved chatting with our driver, Stathis. He was so nice, shared interesting information, and knew exactly what would be fun for us. He watched the time and made sure he brought us back in time to shop a little before embarking upon the boat again.
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G6767uamanuelc
Aug 18, 2025
Good Times in Olympia - Stathis was a super friendly and super knowledgeable private Tour Guide. He provided us a well balanced tour of the sites. We went to Lunch at PHEIA and it was outstanding ! 10 stars for Stathis !!!
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Edwardchristine
Aug 18, 2025
Perfect sights of Olympia - Status is an excellent tour guide! We we to the ancient ruins, to a lovely honey farm and a wonderful Greek restaurant/hotel along the water. We would highly recommend using him for sight seeing!
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Alexander_u
Aug 17, 2025
Outstanding Tour in Olympia, - We had the absolute pleasure of being guided by Tina during our visit to Olympia, and we cannot speak highly enough of the experience. From the very beginning, Tina was exceptionally kind, helpful, and professional, making us feel welcome and well taken care of. Her depth of knowledge was truly impressive — not only did she provide detailed insight into the ancient ruins and the history of Olympia, but she also enriched our tour with fascinating facts about Greek culture, mythology, and modern life in Greece. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and perfectly paced, making the experience both educational and thoroughly enjoyable. Tina’s passion for her country and her profession was evident throughout the tour. She was patient in answering all our questions and tailored the experience to suit our interests, which made the day feel personal and special. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Olympia. With Tina as your guide, you’re guaranteed an experience that is informative, memorable, and genuinely enriching. Thank you, Tina, for a wonderful day we won’t forget!
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Renaud7
Aug 17, 2025
🌟 An unforgettable excursion with Taxi Stathis Paraskeuopoulos! 🌟 - 🌟 An unforgettable excursion with Taxi Stathis Paraskeuopoulos! 🌟 We spent an exceptional day for the private tour of the Olympia site with Stathis. • Mercedes vehicle air-conditioned, impeccable and very comfortable. • A Warm Welcoming, lots of kindness and courtesy, Stathis immediately puts at ease. • As a bonus, he introduced us to a magnificent Orthodox monastery perched on a mountainside, an unexpected and memorable step. We were with our 6 year old daughter, and everything was perfect from start to finish. 👉 A very big thank you to Stathis for this well deserved 5 stars and for this moment that will remain a very nice memory of our family vacation. 🌟 An unforgettable excursion with Taxi Stathis Paraskeuopoulos! 🌟 We had an amazing private tour of the Olympia site with Stathis. • Spotless, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle, very comfortable. • Warm welcome, kindness, and courtesy – Stathis immediately makes you feel at ease. • As a bonus, he took us to discover a beautiful Orthodox monastery perched on the mountainside, an unexpected and memorable stop. We were traveling with our 6-year-old daughter, and everything was just perfect from start to finish. 👉 A big thank you to Stathis for this well-deserved 5-star experience and for making it such a wonderful family holiday memory.
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Laura_n
Aug 29, 2025
Not a do it yourself kind of place - Loved that we could tailor the amount of time based on our preferences, however, you really need a tour guide for the archeological site. It was simply too hard to figure what things were from the book we were given for a self guided tour.
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From $314 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).