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 is significant, located at the foot of the Hill of Kronos and surrounded by the Alfeios and Kladeos rivers. This site hosted a major sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC. Key areas include the Gymnasium and the Palaestra, the training grounds for athletes. Visitors can access the great Olympic Stadium, featuring a 212-meter track and accommodating 50,000 spectators. You will also see the Temple of Zeus, home to the statue of Zeus, and the Temple of Hera, where the altar of the Olympic flame is located.

This ticket includes admission to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games.

Olympia Archaeological Site Opening Hours

The archaeological site opens at:

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 Ticket

This ticket is valid for all ages and allows you to skip 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