Free walking tours in Olympia and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Olympia. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
What to see in Olympia
Must-sees
Olympia hosted the Games for more than a thousand years in honour of Zeus. The site, among pines beside the Alpheus River, has the Temple of Zeus, which housed one of the seven wonders, the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic flame is lit today, the gymnasium and the stadium with its entrance tunnel.
The archaeological museum has the sculptures from the temple pediments and the Hermes of Praxiteles, and the Museum of the Olympic Games tells their story. The modern village lives off its visitors.
Free tours and guided visits
Olympia has guided visits to the site and the museum. Many travellers arrive on excursions from the cruise port of Katakolo.
How long to spend
Half a day covers the site and the museum. Staying overnight lets you see the ruins early and before the heat.
Where to stay
The village is a few minutes’ walk from the sanctuary, and the surrounding hills have quieter hotels.
Where to stay in Olympia
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Olympia village and Surrounding hills. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Olympia
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Olympia
Is there a free walking tour in Olympia?
Olympia has guided visits to the site and the museum. Many travellers arrive on excursions from the cruise port of Katakolo.
How much does a guided tour in Olympia cost?
The paid activity currently on Civitatis costs €26.
How much time do you need to see Olympia?
Half a day covers the site and the museum. Staying overnight lets you see the ruins early and before the heat.
Where should I stay in Olympia?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Olympia we cover Olympia village and Surrounding hills.