2 Shopping Tours Worth the Drive

1.Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Travel from Katakolon port to ancient Olympia in a group of up to 25. Walk the original Olympic track, visit the archaeological museum, and taste olives, olive oil, wine, and local specialties at Padelina Shopping Center. Port pickup and return are included, with an optional official site guide.

“So glad we booked this small tour. We walked right past the busses lined up for the ship excursions and past the local tour hawkers the end of the pier. Our driver, Kostia, was friendly and drove us to Olympia; my family of three and two women from the ship. First, went to small but impressive museum with many artifacts from excavations. We got straight through into the Olympics site with tour included tickets. Our guide, Elana, is certified by the Greek Ministry Of Tourism and she was a wealth of historical information. She knows her stuff! This is a tour for those who can appreciate in-depth historical information. After…”

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2.Olympia Shore Ex: Premium Private Package -Tickets & Olive Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Katakolo Port to ancient Olympia in a private vehicle with live commentary, then enjoy village free time and an olive oil tasting at Padelina Shopping Center. Despina may guide your outing, with an official site guide available as an option.

“I booked a small group tour and had the pleasure of being guided by Despina throughout the trip. She was knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. When we arrived at ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, another expert guide joined us as soon as we got off the bus. It was seamless and well-organized. Walking through the historic ruins while learning about the ancient traditions was truly fascinating. Next, we visited Padelina for an olive oil tasting experience. We sampled various flavors of olive oils paired with vinegar creams and had the chance to shop for some unique local products. We also stopped at a family-run honey bee farm, where…”

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