Olympia: The most beautiful place in Greece

4.67 / 5

Stops

12

Stories

55

Distance

2.5km

Duration

1h30min

Audio

Human Voice

Description

Immerse yourself in the magic of Olympia with a fascinating audio tour on your smartphone and discover the secrets of Olympia, the most beautiful place in Greece.

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Olympia with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the green valley that lies between the rivers Alpheios and Kladeos, the father of the gods Zeus chose to establish the sanctuary of Greeks, where the Olympic Games were born.

Τhe tour of Ancient Olympia introduces us to the secrets of an ancient world continued by the sacred bonds between man, god, and nature.

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Details

AddressAncient Olympia, Olympia
Starting pointEntrance of the archaeological site
Inclusions
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English 
  • Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
  • Secure promo code to access the tour after downloading the app
Exclusions
  • Entrance fee to Ancient Olympia
  • Live Guide
  • Smartphone or headphones
    App not compatible with Windows phones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation 
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Know before you book
  • Please consider that admission fees for the Ancient Olympia are not included. 
  • This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
  • Book per device to be used, not per participant
  • After booking, you will receive an email from our local supplier, Clio Muse Tours with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
  • Please note that booking requests received between 10.00 pm – 7.59 am will be served next moring from 8.00 am.
  • An Android or iOS smartphone is required. (Windows phones are not compatible with the app)
  • The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
  • Please ensure you have enough storage space (100-150 MB) 
Know before you go
  • Keep in mind that internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak in (venue name). So please download the mobile app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline
  • The audio tour can be used repeatedly both online and offline. Use your headphones to best enjoy 
  • Also, prior to your visit, make sure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring on a pair of earphones/headphones
AreasGymnasium, Palaestra, Prytaneion, Philippeion, temple of Hera, Nymphaion, Zanes - Krypte, Ancient Stadium,Monument of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe, Temple of Zeus, Bouleuterion, Pheidias’ Workshop,
Opening hours1.09-15.09.2019: 8:00-19:30 16.09-30.09.2019: 8:00-19:00 1.10-15.10.2019: 8:00-18:30 16.10-31.10.2019: 8:00-18:00 Last Admission: 20' before closing time
Additional admissionFull ticket: €12, Reduced: €6 During the period November 1st - March 31st, the price of the single ticket for all the above mentioned sites is reduced by 50% for all visitors and cost 6 euros.
Mandatory ItemsCharged smartphone, headphones, (comfortable shoes, hat & sunscreen)

Customer Reviews (3)

4.67 / 5

  • I
    Gladly there is this audio guide, it’s impossible to find a physical guide there and the signs are poorly conserved.

  • J
    An impeccable service, perfectly documented, the audio guides were very interesting and easy to use.

  • P
    No mobile signal in the area, download the App and tour before visiting. Cool experience.

Why take a self-guided tour?

This is a self-guided tour based on the award-winning storytelling concept developed by Clio Muse and the fascinating narratives prepared by our handpicked destination experts.

You can enjoy each multilingual tour by using your smartphone or tablet at your own pace even if you are offline. The interactive map on your screen will guide you step-by-step as you explore all points of interest along your route. Each stop comes with a selection of our signature stories allowing you to tailor the tour experience to your personal interests and schedule.

After downloading Clio Muse app, you can access this tour and activate it any moment you wish and also repeat it any time. To best enjoy our multimedia self-guided tour (comprising maps, video, audio and text) we recommend the use of headphones.

This tour is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. image/svg+xml

By clicking "Add to cart", you are purchasing this tour in English. This tour is also available in the following languages: Ελληνικά.

To take this self-guided tour, you will need to download Clio Muse app on your iOS or Android device.