Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum

Experience overview

Step back in time as you journey to ancient Olympia, the historic site where the inaugural Olympic Games took place from 776 BCE to 393 CE. Today, it remains the exclusive location where the Olympic torch is ceremoniously ignited. Once on the site, you will visit the facilities of the athletes, including the gymnasium and palestra, where only male athletes trained in the nude as a tribute to the Gods. Don't hesitate to visit the famous Temple of Zeus, dedicated to the Olympian Zeus, head of the Olympian gods. The temple was the largest one on the Greek mainland. It also hosted the renowned gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Stroll through the Temple of Hera, revered as the domain of the queen of the Greek gods. Today, it stands as the pulsating center of the Olympic site, serving as the revered site where the Olympic flame is ceremoniously ignited every two years, heralding the commencement of both the Winter and Summer Olympics! Follow your guide to the original Olympic stadium and the largest one in Ancient Greece! Feel the unique vibes of the site and imagine you are competing before the eyes of 45000 visitors cheering you on! A short 10-minute walk will take you to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Enjoy the treasures unearthed from the Olympic site, including statues, shields, and sculptures. Admire the marble statues of the Temple of Zeus and get up close and personal with the only statue of Hermes, carved by the Greek sculptor Praxiteles. Wrap up your tour with a complimentary olive oil tasting and shopping opportunity at a local market before you return to the port. Relive the excitement of the first Olympic Games when you sign up for this 4.5-hour tour today. Please Note: The entrance fee to the archaeological site and museum is not included in the tour price but must be paid directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. The cost is 20 EUR for adults and 10 EUR for guests over 65 years old. Admission is free for EU citizens up to 25 years old, non-EU citizens up to 18 years old, and children under 5. Discounts are available to EU citizens only and do not apply during the high season (June through September). There is also a fee of 3 EUR per person (not included) for the wireless tour guide system, also known as WHISPERS, payable directly to the operator on the day of the tour. This fee applies only if the group consists of 25 participants or more and must be paid in cash on site. Admission is half-price for US citizens 65 years and older from November 1st to March 31st. This discount does not apply during high season, which runs until the end of October.