Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. All tours start from the port of Katakolon where ships dock. Travelers are picked-up within the port area.

   15 min

2. Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games that lies in the hurt of the Greek countryside. Run the olympic track and spend time in the temple of Zeus, once hosted one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Zeus. See where the Olympic torh is lit for the modern Olympics.

   1.2 hAdmission included

3. Just a 5' walk from the Oympic site, the archeological museum of ancient Olympia hosts all the antiquities that were found within the Olympic site. The museum is a real revelation as everything is original and in perfect condition!

   40 minAdmission included

4. Wrap up your tour and enjoy a culinary experience. Visit a local indoors flea market where one of its sections is entirely dedicated to local products. Sample among a great variety of olives, olive oil and different blends, balsamic vinegar and other local delicacies. Enjoy the stories of the owners about the secrets of the liquid gold of Greece; the extra virgin olive oil.

   40 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 51 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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• 5Exactly What I Wanted – History, Photography, and a Great Taste of Greece!

  This tour was exactly what I wanted! History and photography are two of my favorite things, and Ancient Olympia was perfect for both. We had private, air-conditioned transportation and a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. I also thought the tour was an excellent value, especially since admission to both the archaeological site and the museum was included. The stop at the market on the way back was an unexpected highlight. We were able to sample an incredible variety of olive oils, balsamic vinegar creams, cosmetic products, and olives. There had to be at least 25 different varieties to try—and I was starving when we arrived, so the timing couldn't have been better! One of the best discoveries was a combination they showed me using Greek salad olive oil, smoky balsamic cream, and a little fresh honey. Mixed together, it makes an EXCELLENT marinade. It was so good that I ended up buying all three to take home. Between the history of Ancient Olympia, the photography opportunities, the knowledgeable guide, comfortable private transportation, and the tasting experience, this excursion checked every box for me. Definitely a 5-star experience and one I would highly recommend!

  LEWIS_SSeptember 2026via Viator

• 4Ancient Olympia and the honey bees

  Ancient Olympia was interesting but my kids loved the honey farm. It was incredibly hot but worth it. The market was a family owned market selling their oil and tourist souvenirs- but the oil was good

  melanie_RAugust 2026via Viator

• 4The Olympia tour was very...

  The Olympia tour was very nice, small group so we were able to hear the guide. It was exceptionally hot, water is a must. Stopped for some free time in a little town and enjoyed some authentic Greek food. Also visited an olive oil place and tasted many different infused olive oils along with other foods - olives, candies. Nice trip - just extremely hot.

  cammy_gAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Olympia visit

  The guide on the bus ride to Olympia was informative and easy to understand. Guide at the Olympia site was excellent. The trips to the bee farm and Olive oil tasting shop were a nice finish.

  210larrykAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Olympia

  Our guides were great The museum was exceptional The olive oil tasting wasnt much Lots of walking and standing Do not do this when it is 100 degrees like we did!

  Laura_EAugust 2026via Viator

• 4Fantastic Ancient Olympia Tour, Olive Market Could Be Better

  This was a very enjoyable half-day excursion and a great way to experience the history of Ancient Olympia. Our official Archaeological tour guide was excellent. They guided us through both the Archaeological Site of Olympia and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, sharing fascinating historical facts and stories along the way. We saw impressive landmarks, including the Temple of Zeus and the ancient Olympic Stadium, where the original Olympic Games were held. The museum tour was equally informative and our guide did a wonderful job explaining the significance of the artifacts. The only part that fell a little short was the olive market and tasting. While we enjoyed sampling the olive oils, the stop was essentially a single shop focused on shopping rather than a more immersive olive farm or local market experience. Overall, the historical portion of the tour was outstanding, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in ancient Greek history. Just keep in mind that the olive market stop is more of a retail experience than a cultural one.

  SillyboiskyJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Katakolo

• Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 113 experiences we list in Katakolo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 113.
• 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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