




Join our small group shore excursion from the port of Katakolon with our fully air-conditioned vehicle (minibus or coach) with skip-the-line tickets included. Drive for 45 minutes from Katakolon to Olympia with on board commentary from your guide. Upon arriving to Olympia enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site and museum with an officially licensed English speaking tour guide. Then you will have free time to explore the modern town of Olympia before returning back to the port. We always make sure you will return to the port before "all aboard" time. The starting time of the tour is subject to the cruise ship's arrival time. If the ship for example arrives at 09:00, the tour will start at 09:30 instead of 08:30.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
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 days and the ancient Olympic stadium.
In the archeological museum are housed all finds that were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings ( tripods and figurines ) , armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus, etc.
Your tour will continue with a totally different vibe. The modern village of Olympia is located next to the archaeological site and museum, where you can have a drink with the locals or explore the main street with its many shops where you can find everything, from jewelry and clothes to arts and crafts for you and your loved ones!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small group Katakolon to Olympia tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $170 per person for this Katakolo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. 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, starting at 8:30 AM.
Children aged 3–5 pay from $129, adults from $170. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will wait for you at the designated meeting point of Katakolon port. Look for the sign NIKI OLYMPIC TOURS. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Niki Olympic Tours.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Small group Katakolon to Olympia tour | 6 hours | 4.8 (17) | $170 | |
Private Katakolon Excursion to Ancient Olympia, Winery and Beach | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (123) | $319 | View |
4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia - Winery - Beach) | 4–5 hours | 4.8 (128) | $308 | View |
Half-Day Olympia Private Tour from Katakolon | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (106) | $331 | View |
Katakolon 7hour tour : Olympia-Honey Farm-Winery-Beach | 7 hours | 5.0 (67) | $628 | View |
Katakolo:Olympia Guidedtour-Olive Grove-Cooking Class-Small Group | 5 hours | 4.4 (7) | $227 | View |
Katakolon Private Tours Olympia Shore Excursions by Mamousis | 4–7 hours | 4.9 (43) | $320 | View |