Private Tour of Olympia Archaeological Site and Museum: Journey through Ancient Greek History

Embark on a private tour of the Olympia Archaeological Site and Museum, immersing yourself in the rich history of Ancient Greece. Explore the ruins of temples, stadiums, and workshops, and marvel at the impressive collection of artifacts in the museum. Perfect for hotel guests and cruise ship passengers (subject to availability).

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia - In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern…
What's Included
  • Licensed tour guide services
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Upon your arrival in Olympia, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Archeological Museum, also known as the New Museum, and the Archeological site.
Within the archeological site, you’ll discover a plethora of significant structures, including the gymnasium and palaestra, the circular Philipeion, and Phidias’s studio where the marvel of the golden and…

Location
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You will be met at the entrance of the archaeological site of Olympia by the ticket booth.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Northstar33578963982
Nov 17, 2025
fabulous private tour of ancient Olympia with Niki Vlachou - Niki gave us a FABULOUS tour of Ancient Olympia and its archaeological museum. Niki is incredibly knowledgeable about the history and the site and she conveyed the information very clearly in excellent English. She is warm, personable and professional. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to Ancient Olympia!
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Eric1682
Nov 3, 2025
Sotiria is great! - Very considerate tour company. Founder Niki deeply cares about her customers. We had a great tour with Sotiria, a qualified archaeologist. Highly recommended
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Happyinparistimestwo
Sep 24, 2025
🏛 once in a lifetime - Expeditionary place. We're caught up in greatness and history. For those who say that the site is degraded I find this normal considering the millennia that exist and what humans have done to it during that time. We also see that there are restorations everywhere but it takes time and money. There are also two museums to visit which gives a better understanding of the importance of this place. This site is the cradle of a very important part of human history.
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M-laure
Aug 6, 2025
Great Francophone guide - Great visit, and always with humor! Nikki has a very good level of French and give excellent explanations.
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Travelingmusician73
Jun 25, 2025
Gold Medal Tour of the Original Olympic Site - This was a great semi private tour. (Just 16 of us.) Ioanna was superlative! Best tour guide ever. The guides were easy to find as we departed the ship in Katakolon. Then the ride over was perfectly executed with narration. We started with the museum tour, which was very informative. Then we headed out to the archaeological site. Ioanna led us expertly around the site and helped us understand how everything was laid out and the scale of the Olympic site. Then we headed to lunch. The lunch at Touris was phenomenal! Buffet style with endless wine and hospitable touches like an digestif and coffee. Following lunch we had time in the town of Olympia for shopping at the top notch first class souvenir shops. :-) I highly recommend this tour!!!
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James_m
May 27, 2025
Having a professional... - Having a professional guide when visiting an archaeological site makes all the difference in the world. Our guide, Zoe, was outstanding: extremely knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend this tour and Zoe as a guide.
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Graeme_c
Nov 28, 2024
Fantastic tour - This was a fantastic tour with Niki. She was extremely knowledgeable and it was a pleasure for us to have her as a guide. She also engaged with a some of our group who have disabilities to ensure that everyone was engaged for the full tour. A great day out. I would highly recommend Niki and her tour to others.
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Karen_w
Oct 20, 2024
Memorable - Extraordinary experience. Our guide really brought the location to life. We could see and feel the importance of the location. Highly recommended.
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Rachel_h
Sep 27, 2024
Excellent tour - Had such an enjoyable morning with Niki. She was able to read the group immediately and tailored the tour to a group of 5 looking to learn but at same time havea great time. Completely worth having a private tour for this excursion.
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John_t
Sep 23, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide, S., was exceptional. She displayed a vast knowledge and was able to answer questions in depth. She brought the archeological site and museum to life for us. We are so glad to have paidextra for a guided tour as it made sense of the site.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).