Top Olympia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Take a break from the cruise ship crowds on a private tour to Olympia and Kourouta Beach. The excursion is a great option for history buffs, beach bums, and families alike. Private transportation whisks you away from the port and delivers you to Olympia, where you can explore the UNESCO listed archaeological site at your own pace. Then enjoy a full two-hours to enjoy the sun and surf at Kourouta Beach.

Visit the ruins of Ancient Olympia with a prebooked ticket for a virtual reality (VR) tour. With a special VR headset, the history of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site comes to life and you'll experience the ruins as they were in bygone days. Listen to the integrated audio guide for the lowdown on sights like the Temple of Zeus and the stadium as you stroll.

The Olympia Archeological Site is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and home to sights, artworks, and monuments with histories not always apparent to independent travelers. This private tour offers round-trip transportation from Katakolon and visits the archeological site with a local guide who can give historical context. Then, visit the Archeological Museum nearby, home to statues, tools, ceramics, and weaponry excavated from the archeological site.

This Olympia half-day tour is perfect for travelers with limited time. After a convenient pickup from Katakolon Port, you’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed sites. Enjoy live commentary along the way to learn more about the city’s highlights. You’ll see the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Zeus Temple, and rare museum artifacts such as Hermes of Praxiteles. Another highlight is visiting Kilo’s honey farm for a tasting, and enjoying the pristine Saint Andrew Beach.

If planning a cruise stop in the port of Katakolon, see ancient Olympia in a stress-free way. A private driver takes you from the sleepy fishing village to the celebrated home of the Olympic Games, where you can run the ancient track and see where the Olympic flame is lit to kick off the modern games. Plus, go beyond the region's main attraction with a delicious stop at a family farm to sample honey, olive oil, jams, and Greek wine.

Experience the birthplace of the Olympics on this half-day private excursion. After a convenient port pickup, cruise through the Peloponnesian countryside and admire vineyards, olive groves, and the region’s gorgeous coastline. Learn about the ancient Olympic archaeological site from an informative guide as you explore the Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Gymnasium, Stadium, and Archaeological Museum of Olympia.

The Olympia Archeological Site is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and home to sights, artworks, and monuments with histories not always apparent to independent travelers. With this private tour, visit the remains of ancient buildings—including gymnasiums, temples, and workshops—with a local guide who can give historical context. Then, visit the Archeological Museum nearby, home to statues, tools, ceramics, and weaponry excavated from the archeological site.

Spend your day at the port exploring the birthplace of the Olympic Games with this full-day, tour to Olympia that includes food tastings and skip-the-line entry to the Olympia museum. Get picked up at the pier and set off to visit a honey farm in the countryside. Enjoy lunch and a swim at the beach in warmer months. Then, explore ancient artifacts in the Olympia museum independently before being dropped off back at your port.

While your ship is in Katakolon, explore one of Greece’s important antiquities—Olympia—without transport worries or long waits. This private skip-the-line shore excursion lets you bypass any lines and stroll the ruined stadium, archway, and track—where the ancient Olympic games were held—before exploring the nearby Archaeological Museum. Before your return, enjoy an olive oil tasting and learn how the ancients considered it vital to strength and youth.

Explore Katakolon and Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and skip the long queues on this privately-guided excursion. Take in the stunning Grecian coastline, and walk roads once frequented by classical-era athletes and statesmen. Choose between a trip to a local honey producer - topped off by delicious pancakes with homemade honey - or take a guided tour of an olive farm followed by a cooling beach swim.

The Olympia Archeological Site is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and home to sights, artworks, and monuments with histories not always apparent to independent travelers. With this private tour, visit the remains of ancient buildings—including gymnasiums, temples, workshops, and the ancient Olympic stadium—with a local guide who can give historical context.

If you’ve only got a day in Katakolon, this Shore Excursion is a great choice. You won’t waste time organizing transport as port pickup and drop-off is included. Enjoy the convenience of having a full itinerary planned out for you and a guarantee to skip-the-line at attractions. You’ll see the Olympia site and museum, a winery, and St. Andrew Beach.

This tour is designed to serve the several individual travelers who will be visiting Olympia between July 1st and September 30th. This tour is available either in English or in French. It won't be a bilingual tour but we will be using different guides each time for each language from the hand picked team of qualified guides that we work with. Our goal is to offer you a complete historical experience off-the-beaten track. The tour is designed for those of you that want to have an insight of the history and masterpieces of Olympia that only a licensed tour guide can present to you the best way, on a value for money tour.

Maximize your limited time on dry land with a private 4-hour tour of the Peloponnese Coast. Private transportation picks you up from the Port of Katakolon at your chosen time. Travel comfortably along the scenic coast to Olympia, where you enjoy a guided visit and free time to explore. Stop at the nearby archeology museum, then take a tour of the 17th-century city of Pyrgos. Return to the port with time to spare before you disembark.

Get a taste of real Greece when you travel to the Katakolon port, and skip the typical tourist trail. You'll explore the area around Olympia with a private guide, visiting a honey farm as well as the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games. You'll finish up at a beach, where a stop to soak up the sun is part of the tour. Note that entry fees are extra.

Olympia is known for being the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and for all being one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Spend a day exploring its many attractions by going on a full-day tour. Take the stress out of organizing transfers by having round-trip transport from Katakolon Port included. You’ll travel between dispersed sites and enjoy commentary along the way. Top sites you’ll visit include Zeus Temple, Hermes of Praxiteles, Kilo’s Honey Farm, Kremasta Monastery, Saint Andrew Beach, and wineries too.

Make the most of your time in Katakolon port with this private, half-day shore excursion to Olympia. The sanctuary of Ancient Greece and the site of the classical Olympic Games, Olympia is one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites. With your own personal guide, you’ll check off highlights such as the Temple of Zeus, the Bouleuterion and, of course, the original Olympic stadium. You’ll also have ample free time to explore modern Olympia or visit the Museum of the Olympic Games.

Rather than waiting for hours in line at the ancient ruins of Olympia, skip the lines and explore the site in the way you want on this private shore excursion. After a sightseeing tour around the nearby seaside village of Katakolon, arrive at Olympia and take in the ruins of ancient monuments like the Temple of Zeus – not to mention the stadium that was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.

When you’re in port in Katakolon, visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, on this private shore excursion. With a private guide, travel to this famous archaeological site and explore the ruined ancient stadium, athletes’ training areas, and other monuments associated with the games, first held in 776 BC, as well as relics such as the Temple of Zeus. Hear about the games’ history; visit the Archaeological Museum to see the statues and artifacts excavated here; and enjoy free time in modern Olympia before your return to Katakolon.

See the birthplace of the Olympic Games and skip the busy queues on this privately-guided small group excursion. Marvel at Olympia’s Temple of Zeus before escaping the crowds for a taste of Greek rural life at nearby Kilo’s Honey Farm, where local pancakes are served fresh. Follow with a winery tour in the hills of Katakolon, a swim at St. Andrew beach, and then return directly to port.

This is the perfect tour for foodies and history buffs alike. After arriving at Katakolon Port, a private driver will meet you and take you on a scenic drive. By going on an organized tour, you won’t have to worry about planning transport or navigating. You’ll enjoy multiple food tastings, a wine tasting at an agricultural farm, and you'll also learn about olive harvesting. History fans will love the free time to explore the archaeological sites in Olympia town.

Good for avoiding crowds We can modify the visiting places according to your needs and always on time. We offer you the opportunity to discover the unique history of Olympic games with the help of our eloquent,friendly,local guides in English .Since the sanctuary of Olympia was not built in a day ,couple of hours are sufficient to experience a lovely Olympia tour.

Get more out of your visit to Seville's monuments, and visit them with a guide to appreciate their history. This skip-the-line tour of Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar of Seville, and the Giralda takes you straight to the highlights of each site with an official guide. Even better: An audio device is available (if needed) to make sure you catch all the commentary.

Explore the site that gave birth to the Olympics. Let me share with you exciting stories of my time in Olympia as a field archeologist. The private tour will be tailored to your preferences and interests, therefore feel free to interact and share your thoughts about any topic you may be interested in.