Skip the Lines Olympia and Free Olive Oil Tasting Tour

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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Discover ancient Olympia without the crowds on our skip-the-line tour. Enjoy a guided visit to the historic site and savor a complimentary olive oil tasting, a perfect blend of culture and flavor.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

While your ship is in Katakolon, explore one of Greece’s important antiquities - Olympia - without transport worries or long waits. This small group skip-the-line shore excursion lets you bypass any lines and stroll the ruined stadium, archway, and track - where the ancient Olympic games were held. Then, enjoy a free olive oil tasting and learn how the ancients considered it vital to strength and youth.

Taste the different products from the famous Greek olive oil and olives to the local wine.

Learn about the rejuvenating properties of the olive oil beauty products.

Before your return, spend some free time in the modern village of Olympia.

What You Get

Certified Guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism within the Olympic site
Live commentary onboard
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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Archaeological Site of Olympia

• Explore Olympia, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece without waiting in line. • Admire firsthand the sacred land where the Olympic Flame is lit for each Olympiad. • Go through the arched stone passageway and uncover the original Olympic Stadium of the ancient athletes. • Don't miss the opportunity to run the ancient Olympic track! • Once the mighty sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus, it housed his gold and ivory statue, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Olympia

Opt for some free time at the modern village of Olympia. Enjoy some shopping, try some of the local snacks or just relax by having your coffee or drink under one of the enormous sycamore treesstanding there for hundreds of years.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Padelina Shopping Center

Wrap up your tour by visiting one of the local markets of the area. It is the only where you may sample sone of the most famous varieties of Greek olives and olive oil. Tickle your taste buds and learn why the Greek olive oil is considered one of the best ones worldwide. Don't hesitate to purchase some or ship it back home.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Katakolo Port

Don't miss out the opportunity to spend some time at the little town of Katakolon where there are numerous fishing taverns. Do some last shoppi g before you head back to the ship or just enjoy a walk by the nearby beach. Alternatively, your driver will dropp you off directly to the ship.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
29/01/2025 - 30/07/2026
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08:00 - 20:00

Meeting & Pickup

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At the central gate of the port of Katakolon, within the port area - By the sign board "PORT OF KATAKOLON, JOHN LATSIS". Agency's Sign - THE TRAVEL INSIDERS Important Note: Travelers are notified directly about the exact pick-up time via message.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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What People Are Saying
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Pleasant Tour with Despina – Highly Recommended! From The Travel Insiders
June 13, 2025
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I booked a small group tour and had the pleasure of being guided by Despina throughout the trip. She was knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. When we arrived at ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the...read more

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Olympia and Olive Oil tasting
June 06, 2023
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We recently did this excellent tour fom the Port of Katakolon to Olympia. Our tour guides were outstanding, especially our guide in Olympia and the museum she was so knowledgeable , friendly and so...read more

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So much more than a tour of Olympia!
June 23, 2019
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What a wonderful day we had! Can’t wait to visit Greece again! As a family we agreed this was our favorite day. Zoe & our driver met us at our ship. She had a sign with our name on it making it eas...read more

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Olympia and Athens small group tour
June 17, 2019
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Our extended family of seven ranged from 11 to 82 years old and we all loved both of our small group tours of ancient Olympia & museum with Zoe and the Acropolis & museum with Demetrius. I cannot s...read more

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