Private tour in Olympia Niki V

Katakolon to Olympia tour with local guidance at site only and optional extra activity

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Welcome to Ancient Olympia — Where History Comes Alive Hello, I’m Niki Vlachou, your private tour guide in Greece. Let me take you on a journey through time — from the sacred grounds where the Olympic Games were born, to the vibrant modern culture that still embodies the Olympic spirit today. Would you like to: • Explore the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia with a certified expert? • Discover the stories and secrets of Ancient Greece, beyond the guidebooks? • Combine your visit with authentic local tasting experiences of Greek delicacies? • Arrive on a cruise to Katakolon and need smooth, reliable arrangements for your visit? Then you’re in the right hands. About Me I have been a licensed tour guide since 1997, certified by the Greek Ministry of Tourism to guide throughout Greece in English, French, and Greek. Over the years, I’ve guided thousands of travelers—families, history lovers, diplomats, and celebrities—across Greece’s most inspiring destinations. I’m proud to be: • Recommended by Rick Steves, with whom I’ve collaborated extensively on his TV shows and guidebooks. • A featured expert on the BBC, including live commentary for the Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony in 2012. • The official guide of choice for the U.S. Embassy in Athens, entrusted with high-profile visits such as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt. My work has also been featured in productions by BBC, Arte, and Dutch TV, among others. My Company: Niki Olympic Tours In 2009, I founded Niki Olympic Tours, a licensed travel organization with offices in Athens and Ancient Olympia. Together with my team, I design and operate private, tailor-made tours throughout Greece — from cultural and historical tours to culinary, religious, and off-the-beaten-path adventures. My Promise Greece is a land of myths, light, and endless inspiration. As your guide, my mission is to make your experience educational, effortless, and memorable — always infused with the warmth of Greek hospitality and the authenticity of a local touch. While you’re visiting Olympia I look forward to sharing my country’s stories, flavors, and spirit with you. Let the Olympic Spirit guide our path — together. Niki Vlachou Tour Organizer | Travel Planner Licensed Tour Guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism Exclusive Partner of Rick Steves in Greece Authentic Greek experiences, personally crafted with care.

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Overview of your Olympia tour

Welcome to the Peloponnese! You will be met at the designated area of the port by your English speaking local expert professional driver and board the fully air-conditioned private vehicle to come to Olympia. Once in Olympia we will meet and I will take you on a 1.5h tour through the ancient Olympic Games site. Being a specialist in history and the archaeology of Greece and having dedicated my life to it, join me and I will tell you amazing stories, a lot of insights behind the marvelous Olympia, and help you discover the "Greek spirit". After the end of the tour of the site you will continue on your own and visit the museum, or meet again with the driver and augment your experience choosing an extra activity such as a visit at an olive oil press, a local winery, a beach getaway, visit a restaraunt for lunch etc. Before you choose which tour to book and check why some other tours are less expensive, please bear in mind that there is always a reason why quality costs more.

Your Olympia tour itinerary

Welcome to the Peloponnese! Meet your professional driver at the port and board our luxurious private vehicle, we will have our professional driver take us to Olympia. Along the way we will pass several groves. Once in Olympia we will meet and I will purchase your tickets skipping the lines and then start guiding you through the "alive ruins" of what was the sanctuary of Zeus and the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Among other things we will see the gymnasiums, the temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera and the altar where the modern Olympic flame is lit, the stadium and more. After the end of the 1.5 hours visit of the site you can either continue on your own and visit the archaeological museum where among other things we will admire and I will present to you the pediments of the Zeus temple, the statue of Nike, the masterpiece of Hermes by Praxiteles and a collection of bronzes from the archaic times, or you can meet your driver again to enjoy an additional activity, before returning back to the port.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

A private minivan will be used for this tour driven by a professional, experienced, non smoking driver.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance tickets. Cost of selected extra activity (if any)
Meeting location

Katakolo, Greece

At the designated meeting point at the port your driver will meet you there holding a sign with your name on it. The meeting point is by the big blue sign that reads PORT OF KATAKOLO JOHN LATSIS.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Off The Beaten Path
Architecture
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
1445024
Languages
Greek
French
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Olympia best suited for?

This private tour in Olympia is ideal for travellers who are interested in history and archaeology, particularly those who want to explore the ancient Olympic Games site with a local expert. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those arriving on cruise ships, as it is designed as a shore excursion.

Where does the tour start and end?

Is transportation included?

Is this private tour in Olympia suitable for cruise ship passengers as a shore excursion?

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