Olympia Archaeological Site Tickets

With this ticket to the archaeological site of Olympia, you'll explore the origin 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 historically significant as a sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and the venue for the Olympic Games. The history of the Olympics dates back to 776 BC, and visitors can explore areas such as the Gymnasium and Palaestra for athlete training. The Olympic Stadium features a track of 212 meters (695 ft) long and had a capacity for 50,000 spectators.

During the visit, you can view the Temple of Zeus, which housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Temple of Hera, where the altar of the Olympic flame is located. The ticket also includes access to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games.

Olympia Archaeological Site Opening Times

Opening times are as follows:

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 bypass queues. Certain individuals can enter for free with verification documents:

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

Important Info

The travel date and/or entry time slot is fixed.This offer includes adult admission at full price for all ages.A 50% discount is available for those over 65, applicable at the ticket office or online.No guarantee exists for free ticket availability for desired time slots.Entry allowed only during selected time slot or 15 minutes prior/post.Individuals with disabilities enter free with a disability certificate.