Private Guided Tour of the Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia
The guided tour to the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia and its museum is an exciting journey into the heart of the history and origins of the Olympic Games. Walking through the ruins, you can breathe the sacred atmosphere of a place where humanity has celebrated the cult of competition and excellence. Every stone, every temple, tells stories of athletes who have challenged their limits in the name of honor and glory.
The price does not include entrance tickets: Full ticket: EUR 20 free admission for children and young people up to 25 years
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Private Guided Tour of the Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia
What's included in Private Guided Tour of the Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Archaeological Site of Olympia
During the guided tour of the archaeological site of Olympia we will talk about the Olympic Games, their history and their importance. We will talk about myths and legends and visit the training places of the athletes, the sacred place of Olympia with the imposing temple of Zeus that housed the chrysanthemum statue of Zeus, and the temple of Hera where every four years the Olympic flame is lit that starts the games. Afterwards, we will visit the Olympic stadium where both small and large we could test our athletic endurance!
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
In the museum, you can admire artistic masterpieces and extraordinary finds, testimony of the creative genius of ancient Greece. During the guided tour of the Archaeological Museum of Olympia we will have the opportunity to observe the grandiose works of art and objects connected to the Olympic Games and the sacred place of Olympia, including the fascinating pediments of the temple of Zeus, the tools of the sculptor Phidias who made the chrysanthemum statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike of Peonio. Each statue, each object, speaks of a past rich in culture and values that still inspire the world today. This experience is an opportunity to reflect on the human spirit, perseverance and pursuit of perfection that, millennia ago as today, continue to guide humanity.
Inclusions
- Professional guide speaks English, Italian and Greek
- Guided tour of the archaeological site and museum of Olympia
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is located in front of the ticket office of the archaeological site, easily accessible through the parking lot of the archaeological site.
