Olympia Archaeological Site Tickets

With this ticket to the archaeological site of Olympia, you'll explore the origins of the Olympic Games.

Why Visit Olympia?

The archaeological site of Olympia, located at the foot of the Hill of Kronos and surrounded by the Alfeios and Kladeos rivers, 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. Key areas include the Gymnasium and the Palaestra for athlete training. The Olympic Stadium features a track of 212 meters (695 ft) long and 28.5 meters (93.5 ft) wide, with a capacity for 50,000 spectators. Visitors will see the Temple of Zeus, which housed the statue of Zeus, and the remains of the Temple of Hera, site of the altar of the Olympic flame. The ticket provides access to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games.

Olympia Archaeological Site Opening Hours

The site opens at the following times:

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

Skip-The-Line Ticket

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

Children and young people up to 25, from EU Member StatesChildren up to 5 from non-EU countriesAnyone over 25 in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and European Economic Area countries