Half-Day Olympia Private Tour from Katakolon

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Itinerary

1. Katakolo port with many souvenir shops and Greek Restaurants, 30 minutes almost straight line way to Olympia with full of green and olive trees. Katakolo is a coastal village and export port of the Prefecture of Ilia which is considered the port of Pyrgos. It is the headquarters of the Local Community of the same name, which is administratively under the Municipal unit of Pyrgos of the Municipality of Pyrgos and has a population of 509 permanent residents.

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2. Ticket 20 euros per person. Ticket is both for museum and archeological site. Amazing green place with the Greek Ruins and the stadium. You need 1 hour there.

   1 h

3. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece and exhibits the archaeological finds found in the archaeological site of Olympia. It comes under the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports.

   1 h

4. Ancient Olympia or new Olympia now. A small town with 600 population. Many Greek Restaurants and souvenir shops to buy something to remember this amazing visit.

   30 min

5. Saint Andrew beach. You will love this amazing view and the hot sand. Good café there to have a drink and take some photos.

   30 min

6. Our tour is flexible so you can choose which place you like to visit . We recommended the best places to visit 1. Honey farm (10€ per person) 2. Greek traditional Winery (25€ per person) 3. MAGNA GRECIA Greek Olive oil farm(Oil temple) (20€ per person) 4.Oilympian koufolias-olive oil mill Free 5.Panagia kremasti Monastery Free Otherwise we can fix your Tour as you like

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 106 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 2Not one of our better private tours

  First the positive aspects of this private tour: Communication prior to the tour was fine. The guide was friendly, personable, and answered our questions as we drove between sites. He also gave us some options for this 4-hour tour, and a highlight for us was the visit to an olive oil cooperative. However, based on the cost of this tour in relation to many other Viator private tours we have booked and enjoyed, it was way to expensive, particularly since our guide did not accompany us around the Olympic grounds, explaining what we were seeing. He gave us a small book with pictures and explanations and we were on our own. This was quite disappointing compared with other "guided" tours we have experienced. His English was passable, but his vocabulary was limited. We (four large adults) were also crowded in his sedan, especially in comparison with the vans that transported us on other similar Viator-booked tours. This 4-houir tour cost twice as much as a 6-hour tour of Ephesus in a large van with a guide that walked with us through archeological sites and explained everything.

  Paul_EOctober 2026via Viator

• 5We had a fantastic tour...

  We had a fantastic tour of Olympia and an olive oil factory yesterday. We loved learning about traditional olive oil production and enjoyed the tasting. It was a wonderful blend of history, culture, and local tradition—highly recommended.

  sandra_JSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Olympia Tour

  Wow!!! What a fun day!!! Andre was fantastic!!! I highly recommend this tour. He even took us to get some original Greek food. The tour of the olive oil farm topped it off! My only advice would be to get a guide scheduled before you walk through the Olympia ruins.

  Angela_DSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Half day tour

  Andreas was our driver and he was wonderful. Very nice, clean, comfortable car. He was very knowledgeable and took us first to Ancient Olympia then recommended an olive oil factory. The visit there was great and was able to get some wonderful items to bring home. We only did half day tour so he gave us options for next which we chose lunch. He took us to a wonderful place that was authentic and so delicious! Highly recommend

  sherrit66September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Ancient Olympia Tour

  Dimitra was a very nice tour guide. She took us to the Ancient Olympia ruins and museum, as well as lunch at an excellent restaurant on the Ionian Sea. We also went shopping in Olympia. It was a great tour!

  Greg_LSeptember 2026via Viator

• 55 Star Day with Andreas!

  Our day in Katakolon and Olympia with Andreas was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip! We began our day at the Museum of Ancient Olympia. Standing in the place where the ancient Olympic Games were held and seeing the ruins and history firsthand was remarkable. Andreas gave us a book that was his own that explained what we were seeing and it made the experience even more meaningful. We also visited an olive oil factory, where we learned about the production process and sampled fresh olive oil made using different presses and flavors. We enjoyed it so much that we bought enough to have it shipped home! Olive oil is such an important and cherished part of Greek culture and tradition. Andreas then took us to a wonderful local restaurant in Olympia—a very traditional Greek establishment where he personally knew both the owners and the staff. The food was excellent, and it was clear that this was a place he genuinely enjoyed and trusted, rather than a generic tourist stop. Next came a wonderful surprise. Since it was Sunday, the visit was especially fitting culturally: Andreas took us to his mother’s home. She welcomed us with delicious pastries, homemade honey from their own bees, and a bag of pasta made with eggs from their chickens. Experiencing such genuine Greek hospitality was something you simply don’t get on a typical cruise excursion. It made the day feel incredibly personal and authentic. We also spent time at St. Andreas Beach. Andreas called ahead and arranged sunbeds and a cabana for us, making our visit completely relaxing and stress-free. His vehicle was comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made traveling between each stop especially enjoyable. What really set Andreas apart was his warmth, knowledge, thoughtfulness, and willingness to share his Greece with us. He didn’t simply drive us from attraction to attraction—he gave us an experience and a personal connection to the area that we’ll remember for years to come. If you’re visiting Katakolon on a cruise and have the opportunity to spend the day with Andreas, do it. We recommend him without hesitation. Thank you, Andreas, for an unforgettable day and for making us feel so welcome. This was Greece at its very best! 5 stars — absolutely recommended!

  Compass09892955711September 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Katakolo

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 36 day trips we list in Katakolo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 36.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Katakolo

Katakolo is a small port on the west coast of the Peloponnese and the nearest harbour to ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games began.

Katakolo sits at the tip of a small cape in the region of Elis, facing the Ionian Sea, with the island of Zakynthos visible on a clear day across the water. The port is a small waterfront of tavernas and cafés along a quay. Pyrgos, the regional town, lies a short way inland, and the coast on either side has long sandy beaches.

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