Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens
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Athens, Greece
12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
This small Peloponese tour is a good opportunity to see one of the major sites of the peninsula just in one day. Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Run the track on which athletes used to run in ancient times, their only prize, an olive wreath and live the experience of the place where the Olympic torch is lit.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability (Additional cost)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Corinth Canal
Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.
Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Olympia
We will visit the archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Olympia. This is one of the largest sites in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walking through the site you will pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaistra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus and you will end up at the Stadium where for every four years the Greeks competed for glory and for spiritual elevation honoring their cities.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
The museum is also quite unique as it includes the renowned statue “Hermes of Praxiteles” with its perfect analogies and tools that belonged to Phidias himself. With the tools he created one of the seven wonders of the world “the gold ivory statue of Zeus”.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Olympic Games
The Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games hosts 463 ancient works, from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, and other museums in the Greek territory. The exhibits cover a wide chronological range, from the 2nd millennium BC until the 5th century AD. Ancient exposed in thematic units and through them yperchilietis shows the history of the Olympic games, the longest ancient institution.
Apart from ancient art, the visitor has the possibility of detailed information through the rich visual material.
After a walking in the footsteps of ancient athletes we will take our lunch at the village.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by City Boat Tours .
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-63145P26
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site].
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
- Transport by private vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
- Archaeological Site of Olympia.
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability (Additional cost).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability (Additional cost)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
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