Half Day Olympia Private Tour
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia, Greece Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games by first visiting the archeological site. You will admire the stunning view of the most famous monuments such as the ancient stadium, that hosted 40.000 spectators sited,the temple of Zeus and Hera’s and many more.
where you will see the metopes from the temple of Zeus, the magnificent statue of Hermes of Praxiteles, the statue of Nike of Paionios and the helmet of Miltiades, a famous general from the Persian wars. You can also visit the Museum of the History of the games where you can learn more about how the Olympic games begun and the sports they were included.
You will learn a lot about the production of honey and have the chance to try it as well.
A great place for the Summer with lovely view of the bay of the Ionian Sea where you can enjoy a drink and swim.
We visit the monastery if you want to follow the tour schedule if not we can visit another place of your choice at the same distance. The monastery is located, between the villages Lanthi and Labeti on steep rock with an amazing view of the mountain Erymanthos and the forest of Foloi.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our meeting place will be the first exit from Katakolon Port. Upon your arrival at the port, I will be there to pick you up with our vehicle and provide you with a tour which will last 4-5 hours max. I will be holding a board with your name written on it, so you will easily recognize me. Out of the service area is available upon request.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour only for your group by Andreas Stamos
Reviews(124)
We had a fantastic experience! Panos was our guide. The beautiful, spacious Mercedes mini van picked us up and took us to Olympia to see the incredible sites. He was a knowledgeable, kind and patient guide … making sure we all had waters and worked the tour to fit our schedule. He took us to an incredible seafood restaurant for lunch , waited for us the entire time and took us right back to the boat. I would highly recommend this company. Just a great all around experience!
Christos was amazing. He had so much history to share and knew where to go to make the most of our time. He was kind, open to anything we wanted to see or change, and filled with suggestions that made for a fantastic day for us and our adult children. Besides the Olympic ruins, our favorite thing was Klio’s honey farm. Klio taught us about her family business and so much about bee keeping/honey making. This tour added a great local feel to Olympia. We highly recommend Christos to all!
Marilena was an excellent host for 4 ladies - she met us in time, took us to the Olympic ruins, a honey farm and an olive oil producer - she was professional, friendly and gave us lots of insights along the way. Wonderful day!
Demetria made our family's introduction to Olympia absolutely seamless and memorable. She was easy to spot when we arrived, and from there, everything went beautifully. She had a genuine warmth with our kids and kept us all engaged with thoughtful insights about local economics, culture, and olive cultivation. What really stood out was her patience at the museum—she gave us exactly the time we needed without any rush. But the real magic was her restaurant recommendation: through her personal connection, she introduced us to To Kupua, where the owner and staff treated us like family. It was genuinely the best meal we had on our entire trip. The car was impeccably clean and Demetria's driving was confident and safe. For families coming off a cruise looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy guide who actually cares about your experience, she's the real deal.
Panos is a lovely young man- he is very knowledgeable, punctual & is great at communicating. His English is very good. He also got us to the front of the queue at the museum!
Nancy is the best tour guide. She took us to places that the tour busses don’t go to. If you wish to immerse yourself into the local culture, people, food, wine and lifestyle, this day tour will tick all of your boxes. Nancy was super fun and the real deal. Thank you Nancy for a great day in your wonderful country.
"Hi thank you for the fantastic feedback! We are so glad Nancy could drive you to those special local spots and help you immerse yourself in our culture. Your kind words mean the world to us and to Nancy. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again someday!
Excellent tour in private luxury van, with driver and guide, I recommend to everyone, perfect too
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário tão gentil! Foi um enorme prazer recebê-lo e mostrar a história e a beleza da Antiga Olímpia. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você gostou da experiência. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima visita à Grécia. Muito obrigado pela recomendação!
Excellent views and guiding from Marilena. Deep knowledge of the Olympia culture and history. Clear answers to all our questions.
I would not consider this a tour. It was a taxi driver who picks you up and takes you to Olympia. It would be cheaper to just get a taxi at the port. If you want a true tour book elsewhere.
Dear guest, thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to clarify that this specific option is listed and priced as a private transfer/tour with a professional driver, which does not include a licensed tour guide inside the archaeological sites. Our driver provided safe, timely, and comfortable transportation exactly as described in our itinerary. We are sorry for any misunderstanding regarding the services included, and we would be happy to welcome you back for a fully guided experience in the future." NOTE: We would like to clarify that our service provides English-speaking local drivers who are passionate about sharing general information, history, and insights about our area during the drive.
This was an amazing tour, very tailored to our interests and needs! Andreas showed us beautiful flowers & other vegetation, and olive trees in bloom. We went to the top of a monastery, with gorgeous views, and an incredible quiet peacefulness. We had an overview of the Olympic grounds, and Andreas provided interesting historical information. We had a tour of an olive mill, with tastings, and I even had some of the flavored oils shipped home! We were hurrying to get back to our ship, but Andreas knew where to get grilled sardines (a Greek speciality) and salads to go. He delivered us back in perfect time! This tour was a highlight of our entire trip...I can't recommend Taxi Katakolo highly enough!!!
