A guide leading a small group among the columns of Ancient Olympia
4.7 (46) Small group 4.5h · Katakolon

Ancient Olympia Highlights — Small-Group Tour from Katakolon

This small-group tour from the Katakolon cruise pier visits Ancient Olympia — the archaeological site, the original Olympic stadium and the museum — with a licensed guide and no more than sixteen travellers. It is the good-value way to see Olympia properly on a port day without a full private car. The drive inland takes about 40 minutes, and the whole excursion runs roughly 4.5 hours, timed to your ship's departure. Prices start from €95 per person, and we guarantee you are back on board before all-aboard.

Tour at a glance

Duration 4.5 hours
Format Small group
Group size Up to 16 guests
Price from €95 per group
Language English
Vehicle Air-conditioned minibus / coach
Meeting point Katakolon cruise pier — look for the Greece Shore Excursions sign.

Highlights

  • The archaeological site of Ancient Olympia
  • The original Olympic stadium
  • A licensed, English-speaking guide
  • The Archaeological Museum of Olympia

About this tour

For travellers who don’t need a private car, this small-group tour is the value way to see Ancient Olympia. A licensed guide leads no more than sixteen people around the site and its museum, telling the story of the Games where they were held.

Small-group departures are a showcase for now — private tours are bookable from day one, and small-group seats open for the 2027 season.

Why you’ll make it back to the ship

The excursion is timed to your ship’s departure with a buffer for the return drive. Guaranteed return to your ship is in writing on every booking, with a full refund if your ship cannot dock.

Your day, stop by stop

  1. Start

    Meet at Katakolon cruise pier

    Your guide gathers the group at the pier.

  2. +10m

    Drive to Ancient Olympia

    Through the Peloponnese olive groves.

  3. +50m

    Guided tour of the site

    The stadium, Temple of Zeus and the sacred grove.

  4. +2h 20m

    Archaeological Museum

    The Hermes of Praxiteles and the temple pediments.

  5. +3h 30m

    Return to Katakolon

    Back at the ship with a buffer before all-aboard.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned coach transfer
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Olympia site and museum entrance tickets
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Gratuities

Back to your ship, guaranteed

  • Guaranteed return to your ship — every itinerary is timed to your departure.
  • Full refund if your ship cannot dock at the port.
  • We track your vessel's actual arrival in real time.

Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your port date. Full refund if your ship cannot dock.

Last updated July 19, 2026

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