Olympia Archaeological Site Tickets

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

Why Visit Olympia?

The archaeological site of Olympia, located at the foot of the Hill of Kronos, is essential for understanding ancient Greece. It was home to a significant sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and the venue for the Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC. Key areas include the Gymnasium and Palaestra for athlete training. Visitors enter the Olympic Stadium through an arched gate, where a track of 212 meters (695 ft) long and 28.5 meters (93.5 ft) wide could host up to 50,000 spectators.

During the visit, you'll see the Temple of Zeus, which housed the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Temple of Hera, home to the Olympic flame altar. Admission also includes the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games.

Olympia Archaeological Site Opening Hours

The archaeological site of Olympia opens at the following times:

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 allows you to avoid long queues. Free access is available for:

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

Important Info

The travel date and entry time slot cannot be changed.This offer includes normal admission at adult price for all ages.A 50% discount is available for those over 65, applicable at the ticket office or website.No guarantee of free tickets at the desired time slot.Entry permitted during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after.Persons with disabilities enter free with a disability certificate.