Private tour in Olympia Anastasia T

Ancient Olympia - Walking Tour with Local Expert

Tour #1265237
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Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

2 hours 30 minutes

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Olympia tour:

Allow me to walk you through the fascinating stories about the Games, the athletes and the preparations & procedures that these followed! On this tour, you'll enjoy a lovely stroll around the ancient site, as I share details about the various sporting events practised here in ancient times, as well as the meaning of the Sacred Truce & the importance of the Games, which were held for almost 12 centuries! The excavations (conducted for over a century) revealed beautiful temples, altars, athletic facilities and of course, the Stadium, where the Olympic Games were held. Our visit will lead us to the Archaeological Museum, which houses all the original findings from these excavations. On a personal note, I have a Master's in Museum Studies and a BA in Archaeology so I'll enjoy discussing the lovely statue of Nike and other exquisite pieces of art which will astonish you, like the famous statue of Hermes, by Praxiteles in the 4th century b. c. (one of the most beautiful ones that survived from ancient times.

Your Olympia tour itinerary

·We will meet at the ticket office of the archaeological site, where we'll get our tickets quickly, since having a guide by your side saves you from waiting in line! ·We will proceed to visit the archaeological site and unravel the history of the area which spans over thousands of years as we visit all the important buildings there. ·You'll then get to stand on the spot where the ceremony of the Lighting of the Flame takes place in modern times. ·Next, you'll have the chance to enjoy the stadium by walking or even racing down the ancient track! If you wish we can walk also around the site and enjoy breathtaking views of the stadium. I'll show you the best places to take stunning pictures! ·We will then continue to the Museum of Olympia and discuss the most important & interesting exhibits displayed there, such as the superb bronze collection of the museum & the statues that decorated the pediments of the temple of Zeus. ·After our tour I can accompany you to your hotel or advice you on where to go next.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

On foot.

What's included
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Admissions.
Meeting location

Greece

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Ticket office of the Archaeological Site.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

Museums

Languages
Fluent

Greek

Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

2 hours 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

2 hours 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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View our cancellation policy

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