Olympia Archaeological Site Tickets

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

Why Visit Olympia?

Located at the foot of the Hill of Kronos and surrounded by the Alfeios and Kladeos rivers, the archaeological site of Olympia is one of the most important sites in Greece. It was home to a significant sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and the venue for the Olympic Games.

The history of the Olympics began in 776 BC. During your visit, you can explore significant areas such as the Gymnasium and the Palaestra, as well as the great Olympic Stadium, which had a capacity for 50,000 spectators.

You will see the Temple of Zeus, which housed the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the remains of the Temple of Hera, where the altar of the Olympic flame is located. Admission also includes the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games.

Olympia Archaeological Site Opening Times

The archaeological site of Olympia is open:

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 all ages and allows you to avoid long queues. Free access is permitted for:

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

Important Info

The travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed.This offer includes normal admission at adult price applicable to all ages.A 50% discount is granted for those over 65 at the ticket office or online.Free tickets may not be available for your preferred time slot.Entry is permitted only during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after.People with disabilities enter free with a disability certificate.