Olympic Site All-Inclusive Private Walking Tour
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Explore ancient Olympia like never before! Come along on a trip back in time to the myths and legends of the site that gave birth the Olympics with a local expert and field archeologist2 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Fees : Other. All Fees and Taxes
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
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Archaeological Site of Olympia
Archea Olympia, Olympia, Greece, 270 65Olympia is one of the monuments of the world heritage of UNESCO and has the appearance of a park.
Along with your local tour guide, you will visit the highlights of the site, such as:
the athletic facilities, the ancient gymnasiums
the temple of Zeus which housed one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the gold-and-ivory statue of Zeus.
the temple of Hera where the marble statue of Hermes of Praxiteles was found during the excavations. And now, the monument that hosts the ceremony of the lighting of the Olympic torch.
the Olympic stadium which hosted the ancient Olympics. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
The temple of Zeus was built in the 5th cent. BC and was the largest one inn the Peloponnese. It worked as an architectural model for the landmark of Greece; the Parthenon of Athens.
During the Antiquity, it hosted the gold-and-ivory statue of Zeus which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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It is the oldest temple one may visit at the Olympic site. It was built in the 7th cent BC in honor of the wife of Zeus, Hera. During the first AD years worked as a museum, hosting several antiguities, one of which was found during the exvavations almost intact. It is the marble statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. it is a masterpiece of the 4th cent BC, and niw it is exhibited in the archeological museum of Olympia.
The temple of Hera also, hosts the ceremony of the lighting of the Olympic torch. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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It is the largest ancient Greek stadium. It had a capacity of 45,000 spectators and hosted the program of the ancient Olympics.
It is nestled at the foot of the Kronion hill and survives exactly as it was. It is one of the Hihlights of the Olympic site visit.
Don't hesitate to run the original track! In the ancient times, athletes would do it in the nude!20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We may meet at the ticket kiosk of the archaeological site.
The ticket booth of the Olympic site is approx. 100m. away from the public the parking lot (TOWN HALL areaa), following the pedestrian road, past a stone bridge.View Location
End point
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The tour ends within the Olympic stadium. Enjoy some free time at your own leisure before you leave the site or you may even run the ancient Olympic track!View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelOnce you meed your local tour expert, he/she will hand you over the required ticket entry to the Olympic site. Please, note that you need to save the ticket you will be receiving throughout the tour. Also, the ticket is valid for two (2) more attractions - archeological museum & museum of the history of the ancient olympics.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Athens time to receive 100% refund.
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