Ancient Olympia & Isthmus Canal Private Tour from Athens
Overview
Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal).
Visit Ancient Olympia the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.
Witness where the modern Olympic flame is lit by the temple dedicated to the goddess Hera.
Explore the Archaeological Museum, where many of Olympia’s greatest works of art and artifacts are displayed. Highlights of the museum include the Sculpture from the Temple of Zeus, arguably the finest surviving examples of Archaic Greek sculpture, the 5th century BC Winged Victory by Paiongs, the 4th century BC Hermes of Praxiteles and a model of the reconstructed ancient Olympia site.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
- WiFi on board
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
- Fully Private Tour
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- Entrance fees to the ancient Olympia site
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (from 40 eur additional cost)
- Food & Drinks
- Tips & Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building. For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.
What To Expect
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Athens
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Corinth Canal
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Olympia
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Olympia
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Philippeion
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Olympic Games
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archimedes Museum
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Athens
2 hours 50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Animals or pets allowed
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request).
- WiFi on board.
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history.
- Fully Private Tour.
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes.
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service.
- Transportation by private first class vehicle.
- Entrance fees to the ancient Olympia site.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (from 40 eur additional cost).
- Food & Drinks.
- Tips & Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ancient Olympia & Isthmus Canal Private Tour from Athens is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Olympia & Isthmus Canal Private Tour from Athens will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
- WiFi on board
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
- Fully Private Tour
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- Entrance fees to the ancient Olympia site
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (from 40 eur additional cost)
- Food & Drinks
- Tips & Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Animals or pets allowed
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
