Ancient Olympia: Audio Tour on your Phone (no ticket)
Overview
Immerse yourself in the magic of Ancient Olympia with a fascinating audio tour on your smartphone and discover the secrets of an archaeological site tied with the birth and evolution of the Olympic Games!
Start your tour from the Ancient Gymnasium and enjoy an unforgettable stroll through the ruins of a Unesco World Heritage Site wrapped up in myth and legend. Having enjoyed a complete tour covering the highlights of the archaeological site, you will end your walk in front of the ruins of the Prytaneion, where joyous celebrations were once held for the winners of the games at the heart of the fertile valley of Alpheios. This tour, combining an immersive audio tour with a detailed map of the site, is your perfect companion for an unforgettable visit to one of the most potent landmarks of Greece.
* Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included.
** The tour is designed to cover the archaeological site of Olympia but doesn't include stories for the site museum.
Start your tour from the Ancient Gymnasium and enjoy an unforgettable stroll through the ruins of a Unesco World Heritage Site wrapped up in myth and legend. Having enjoyed a complete tour covering the highlights of the archaeological site, you will end your walk in front of the ruins of the Prytaneion, where joyous celebrations were once held for the winners of the games at the heart of the fertile valley of Alpheios. This tour, combining an immersive audio tour with a detailed map of the site, is your perfect companion for an unforgettable visit to one of the most potent landmarks of Greece.
* Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included.
** The tour is designed to cover the archaeological site of Olympia but doesn't include stories for the site museum.
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English
- Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
- Αctivation link to access your audio tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Ancient Gymnasium: Your tour begins by introducing you to the Ancient Gymnasium of Olympia, where you will gain valuable insights into the values of the ancient Greeks and their attitude towards health and wellbeing.
Temple of Hera: As you explore the archaic Temple of Hera, you will learn about the Heraean games, an ancient female running event lost in the mists of time. You will also discover the famous setting where the Olympic fire is lit every four years.
Ancient Stadium: Obviously, one of the highlights of your visit will be the Ancient Stadium. You’ll walk through the monumental portico, the so-called Krypte, which has been crossed by countless ancient youths dreaming to meet glory and you’ll step in the celebrated stadium to listen to the riveting stories of real and mythical athletic events tied to the history of Olympia.
Temple of Zeus: Now it’s time to experience the imposing Temple of Zeus! Once home to the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, listed among the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the temple will generously treat you with wonderful stories about Centaurs and Lapiths, as well as the founding myth of the Olympic games!
Duration: 50 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Ancient Gymnasium: Your tour begins by introducing you to the Ancient Gymnasium of Olympia, where you will gain valuable insights into the values of the ancient Greeks and their attitude towards health and wellbeing.
Temple of Hera: As you explore the archaic Temple of Hera, you will learn about the Heraean games, an ancient female running event lost in the mists of time. You will also discover the famous setting where the Olympic fire is lit every four years.
Ancient Stadium: Obviously, one of the highlights of your visit will be the Ancient Stadium. You’ll walk through the monumental portico, the so-called Krypte, which has been crossed by countless ancient youths dreaming to meet glory and you’ll step in the celebrated stadium to listen to the riveting stories of real and mythical athletic events tied to the history of Olympia.
Temple of Zeus: Now it’s time to experience the imposing Temple of Zeus! Once home to the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, listed among the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the temple will generously treat you with wonderful stories about Centaurs and Lapiths, as well as the founding myth of the Olympic games!
Duration: 50 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please consider that admission fees for the Ancient Olympia are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app)
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- You will receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions. on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- Book per device to be used, not per participant
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. 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
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- Please note that your Viator Voucher is not your entry ticket. Admission fees are not included in this product
- Receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions. Check your spam folder as well.
- Keep in mind that internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak. So please download the mobile app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Non refundable once activated
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Gary_S
July 2023
This tour is overall good but the map is not a good guide to complete this tour. Updating the map would make this a very good tour.
This tour is overall good but the map is not a good guide to complete this tour. Updating the map would make this a very good tour.Yvonne_B
June 2023
It took a bit getting used to but worth the experience. The information seemed to align with the information provided on each platform.
It took a bit getting used to but worth the experience. The information seemed to align with the information provided on each platform.recruising
October 2022
Our driver, Akis, was great! Very accommodating, pleasant, professional and most of all, a safe driver! He picked us up on time, gave us plenty of time in Olympia and returned us safely to Athens. I highly recommend Akis!
Our driver, Akis, was great! Very accommodating, pleasant, professional and most of all, a safe driver! He picked us up on time, gave us plenty of time in Olympia and returned us safely to Athens. I highly recommend Akis!George_S
April 2022
It was very informative and very helpful to understand what you were seeing and where all the sites where. Very interesting stories too. It's a very good choice if you dont have the money to pay for a your guide.
It was very informative and very helpful to understand what you were seeing and where all the sites where. Very interesting stories too. It's a very good choice if you dont have the money to pay for a your guide.Helen_A
May 2023
Nett gemeint, aber leider so monoton, dass man sicher nach 5 Sätzen nicht mehr dabei ist. In einem Satz zig Namen, Begriffe - zum Teil uns nicht wiklich bekannte und absurde Masszahlen (Fuss wäre hier doch angebrachter). Es fehlt an Adiektiven. Hier könnte man doch auch tolle Geschichten bringen,...
Nett gemeint, aber leider so monoton, dass man sicher nach 5 Sätzen nicht mehr dabei ist. In einem Satz zig Namen, Begriffe - zum Teil uns nicht wiklich bekannte und absurde Masszahlen (Fuss wäre hier doch angebrachter). Es fehlt an Adiektiven. Hier könnte man doch auch tolle Geschichten bringen, die mit echten Emotionen erzählt werden. Uns hätte auch interessiert, was nach dem Verbot der Olympiade (400 nach Chr.) bis heute an diesem Ort passiert ist.