Olympia Archaeological Site Tickets

With this ticket to the archaeological site of Olympia, you'll explore the origin of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece.

Why Visit Olympia?

Located at the base of the Hill of Kronos and near the Alfeios and Kladeos rivers, the site is of great historical importance. It was the location of a significant sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and the venue for the Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC. You'll visit key areas such as the Gymnasium and the Palaestra for athlete training, and enter the Olympic Stadium, which measured 212 meters long and 28.5 meters wide with a capacity of 50,000 spectators.

During the visit, see the Temple of Zeus, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Temple of Hera, which features the altar of the Olympic flame. The ticket includes admission to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games.

Olympia Archaeological Site Opening Times

The site operates at the following hours:

April 1st to August 31st: 8 am to 8 pm, final admission at 7:30 pmSeptember 1st to 15th: 8 am to 7:30 pm, final admission at 7 pmSeptember 16th to 30th: 8 am to 7 pm, final admission at 6:30 pmOctober 1st to 15th: 8 am to 6:30 pm, final admission at 6 pmOctober 16th to 31st: 8 am to 6 pm, final admission at 5:30 pm

Skip-the-Line Tickets

This ticket is valid for ages and allows you to skip queues at the ticket office. Free access is available for:

Over 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and European Economic Area countriesFrom April 1, 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 with ID.

Important Info

Travel date and/or entry time slot are non-changeable.Standard admission at adult price, applicable for all ages.50% discount for those over 65, applicable at ticket office or website.No guarantee of free tickets at the preferred time slot.Entry allowed only during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before/after.Free entry for disabled individuals with a disability certificate at the ticket office.