Things to Do in Olympia, Greece - Olympia Attractions
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Historical Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$616
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Historic Sites
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Historic grounds where ancient athletes competed, featuring the original Olympic track and the remnants of the Temple of Zeus. Visitors can explore significant ruins and experience the storied past of the Olympic Games.
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History Museums
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Discover ancient history through well-preserved artifacts and statues, logically arranged to follow a historical timeline with informative multilingual captions. Shop for mementos and books.
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What travelers are saying
- Alex FThe Villages, FL1,526 contributionsMore “rocks”. Judge complex dedicated to athletic activities and competitions. Site were the Olympics torch is lighted up.Written April 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julie DPreston, UK14 contributionsTbh this was a last minute decision as our original trip was cancelled and the day turned out to be amazing. The owners were very friendly and welcoming and told us lots of Iinformation about bees. The adults as well as the children enjoyed itWritten April 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alex FThe Villages, FL1,526 contributionsNothing but real. All pieces on display are original pieces,most restored to it original looks. Clean, big and historical.Written April 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GwensGrammaDurham, NC509 contributionsIt is incredible that this beautifully carved statue has survived the centuries and we can gaze on it today. It was carved during the Classical period of Greek sculpture in the 4th century B.C. Hermes is holding the baby Dionysus and it is a work of true beauty.Written November 19, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alex FThe Villages, FL1,526 contributionsNo entrance fee, just donations. Small area, perhaps about 80 SQ. Meters. You can see some artifacts create by Archimedes.Written April 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joseph A7 contributionsWe were staying overnight and wanted to see some local wineries after a visit to the Olympic sites in the area. This was by far the best winery we stopped in, which is a small family winery, rich in history. Sometimes it's not the big places that are most impressive, but the local wineries in different areas. I'm not a wine drinker, my wife is, but I really enjoyed the sampling of wines at this location. This is a must do stop.Written September 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tom YLas Vegas, NV849 contributionsI enjoyed watching the Olympic every 2 years. It was great to learn the history and origins of the Olympic games, the sports that were added and removed because of the world Wars over time. It should take about an hour to two hoursfor the visit.Written June 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robyn H5 contributionsAs an archaeology student currently travelling in the Peloponnese, I was so excited to be able to learn and experience the art of marble carving in Ancient Olympia. Alexandros was so helpful in teaching me about the process and its history, whilst also allowing me to experiment with the carving tools.
The workshop itself was a fascinating place, as I could see the projects that Alexandros was currently working on and view finished pieces in the shop/gallery!
As someone that does not speak Greek (much to my dismay!), I was quite worried about a language barrier before arriving, but once again Alexandros was amazing and was fluent in English!
I would 100% encourage everyone to go to Smili workshop, it was an amazing experience and definitely a highlight of my trip! I can't wait to return again soon!Written August 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TravelhagSouthend-on-Sea, UK148 contributionsWe struggled to find this site and had to stop and ask directions several times, thank goodness we had Greek speakers with us. The river and falls were beautiful and we were the only ones there for most of the time.Written April 28, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- traveller1996Harare, Zimbabwe7 contributionsThe monument of Baron Pierre de Coubertin should be in the middle of the modern Olympia town. Everybody should pay his respects to the Baron that spent all his money in his idea.Written September 8, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Olympia
- The top attractions to visit in Olympia are:
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia
- Museum of the Olympic Games
- Klio's Honey Farm
- Hermes by Praxiteles
- The best day trips from Olympia according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port
- Half Day Olympia Private Tour
- Olympia - Half day Tour
- 4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia - Winery - Beach)
- Private Katakolon Excursion to Ancient Olympia, Winery and Beach
- The most popular things to do in Olympia with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Klio's Honey Farm
- Olympic Day Tours by Niki Vlachou
- Olympia Guided Tours by Elena
- Katakolon Private Tours Olympia Shore Excursions by Mamousis
- Olympic Traveller
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