Experience the legendary birthplace of the Olympic Games like never before with this self-guided Ancient Olympia excursion. Unlike typical tours, you set your own pace, exploring the ancient ruins and fascinating museum on your terms. Your private driver meets you right at the port and whisks you away in comfort through the scenic landscapes of Ilia, ensuring a hassle-free journey. With a convenient drop-off just steps from the site entrance, you maximize your time immersing yourself in history, all while enjoying the freedom, flexibility, and personal connection that only a private, self-guided adventure can offer.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $206.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Your pick-up will be from Katakolon Port or directly from your hotel reception. The drive to Olympia takes about 45 minutes.
You will have approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of free time to spend in Olympia. During your visit to Ancient Olympia, you can explore the site of the first Olympic Games and the Museum of Ancient Olympia, where you can admire a remarkable collection of ancient artifacts (an extra charge of €180 applies for a guided tour. The guide must be requested at the time of booking and is subject to availability). Alternatively, you may explore the modern town of Olympia, where you can browse traditional souvenir shops, relax at one of the local cafés, or enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine in one of the charming tavernas.
At the agreed time, meet your driver at the designated point in Olympia for your return journey. Your driver will ensure a safe drop-off either at Katakolon Port, close to your ship, or at the reception of your hotel.
Upon your arrival at the Port of Katakolon, or at the reception of your hotel, your driver will be waiting to greet you and will remain at your disposal for the duration of the tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Driver from Katakolon to Ancient Olympia (Self-Guided) lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $126 per person for this Katakolo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $206. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 6–11 pay from $29, adults from $126.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Upon your arrival at the Port of Katakolon, or at the reception of your hotel, your driver will be waiting to greet you and will remain at your disposal for the duration of the tour.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Geo Travel Tours & Congresses.
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Giorgio was very kind. We spent a beautiful day dedicated to culture and history.
Grazie mille per la tua bellissima recensione! Siamo felici che abbiate trascorso una piacevole giornata all’insegna della cultura e della storia e che abbiate apprezzato la gentilezza e la disponibilità di Giorgio. È stato un piacere accompagnarvi e speriamo di rivedervi presto! Geo Travel Team
Giorgio is a wonderful guide! Recommended
Grazie mille per le tue bellissime parole! Siamo davvero felici di sapere che hai avuto una splendida esperienza con Giorgio e che hai apprezzato la sua compagnia e la sua assistenza. La tua raccomandazione significa molto per noi! Speriamo di poterti accogliere nuovamente presto! Geo Travel Team
Our guide George was very warm and accommodating, and explains the tour well. Many thanks and Olympia is great place for a day trip as part of our cruise.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that George made your tour enjoyable with his warm and accommodating approach, and that you found his explanations helpful. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed your day trip to Olympia as part of your cruise. We truly appreciate you choosing to explore Olympia with us and hope to welcome you back to Greece again in the future! Geo Travel Team
George was great! Very knowledgeable and nice.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with George. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on your next adventure with Geo Travel! Geo Travel Team
George was a great guide, who knew his history and would recommend him to my friends if visiting.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with George and appreciated his knowledge of the history. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to him. Thank you for choosing Geo Travel, and we hope to welcome you, your friends, or family again in the future! Geo Travel Team
Guide was very funny. Was very happy until I felt tricked into going to a jewellery store to see the Olympic torch then left there and felt uncomfortable as the two ladies after eyeing off my necklace were pressuring me to buy jewellery.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and especially that you found our guide funny and engaging. We’re sorry to hear that you felt uncomfortable during the visit to the jewellery store. The visit is intended to offer guests the opportunity to see and learn about local jewellery and the Olympic torch, and of course there is never any obligation to make a purchase. We regret that the experience did not feel this way to you. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will certainly take them into consideration to ensure that all our guests feel comfortable and enjoy every part of the experience. Thank you again for joining us and for sharing your perspective. Geo Travel team
It was a great experience, such a nice people
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the company of our team. Your kind words mean a lot to us! We hope to welcome you again soon for another wonderful experience with Geo Travel. The Geo Travel Team
Fantastic experience with Mr. Giorgio, a truly kind and professional person. I hope to meet him one day.
Grazie di cuore per le vostre bellissime parole! Siamo davvero felici che abbiate vissuto un’esperienza fantastica con Giorgio e che abbiate apprezzato la sua gentilezza e professionalità. Sarà un grande piacere per Giorgio e per tutto il nostro team potervi incontrare nuovamente un giorno! Vi aspettiamo con piacere per una nuova esperienza insieme. Un caro saluto, Il Team di Geo Travel
We took this tour by chance, on the shore after disembarking from the cruise ship. And it turned out we were right on track. The bus was comfortable and our guide, Giorgio, was wonderful. He gave us an informative tour of Olympia and at the end took us to a shop where we could take a photo with the original torch from the 1980 Moscow Olympics. For us Russians, it was a phenomenal end to the tour!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re delighted that you decided to join our tour and that it turned out to be such a great choice. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the comfortable bus, the tour of Olympia, and especially Giorgio’s knowledge and warm personality. We’re also thrilled that the opportunity to see and take a photo with the original torch from the 1980 Moscow Olympics made the experience so special for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and are happy that we could make your visit to Olympia memorable. We hope to welcome you again in Greece in the future! Warm regards, The Geo Travel Team
Fantastic experience, as was our guide Giorgio, a very knowledgeable and pleasant person.
Grazie mille per la vostra splendida recensione! Siamo davvero felici di sapere che avete vissuto un’esperienza fantastica e che Giorgio ha reso il vostro viaggio ancora più piacevole grazie alla sua preparazione, professionalità e simpatia. Le vostre parole ci fanno davvero piacere e speriamo di potervi accogliere nuovamente presto per un’altra esperienza indimenticabile! Un caro saluto, Il Team di Geo Travel
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Driver from Katakolon to Ancient Olympia (Self-Guided) | 4 hours | 4.8 (29) | $126 | |
 Private Katakolon Excursion to Ancient Olympia, Winery and Beach | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (123) | $320 | View |
 Ancient Olympia 3.5Hrs Shared Excursion from Katakolo–Self-Guided | 3h 30min | 4.7 (118) | $18 | View |
 Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market | 4–5 hours | 4.7 (51) | $132 | View |
 Ancient Olympia Excursion for Cruise Guests from Katakolon Port | 5 hours | 5.0 (2) | $79 | View |
 Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port | 5 hours | 4.4 (347) | $17 | View |
 4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia - Winery - Beach) | 4–5 hours | 4.8 (128) | $309 | View |