Olympia: VR Glasses Tour & Audio Guide at Ancient Site

Summary

Ancient Olympia temples in 3D with VR glasses and stories

You’ll walk through ancient Olympia with VR glasses and an audio guide, seeing temples and statues restored before your eyes. Watch Olympic athletes race, witness sacred rituals, and hear stories brought to life by locals. It’s history you can almost touch—and you might leave feeling more connected than you expected.

What’s the experience like?

We picked up the VR glasses at this small office right in Olympia—friendly faces, a quick demo, and suddenly I was standing (well, virtually) where athletes ran thousands of years ago. The air outside smelled dusty and warm, but inside those glasses? It was all columns and color. Our guide, Sofia, grinned as she adjusted the straps for me—she said it’s her favorite part, watching people’s faces when Zeus appears. I probably looked ridiculous with my mouth open.

The Temple of Zeus was wild—statues that are just fragments now were whole again, painted bright in ways I never imagined. There’s something weirdly moving about seeing old stone come to life like that. You hear the crowd noise in your ears during the stadium race; it made me laugh out loud because it felt so close. I tried to say “kalimera” to a local woman nearby (she smiled politely—I think I butchered it), but mostly we just wandered around, listening to the audio guide tell stories about each spot.

I didn’t expect to get caught up in the lighting of the Olympic Flame—it’s just a ritual, right? But through those glasses you’re right there with everyone watching. Even saw the women’s games for Hera, which I’d barely heard about before. By the end my hair smelled like sun and old grass from sitting outside so long (those benches are harder than they look). We dropped off our gear back at the office—Sofia asked what surprised us most. Honestly? How real it all felt for a place that’s mostly ruins now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Ancient Olympia with VR

• Meet at local office Olympia back in time
• Visit Archaeological Site
• Experience Temple of Zeus VR
• Watch Ancient Olympic Race VR
• See Olympic Flame lighting and Games for Hera
• Discover 12 more monuments with stories
• Return VR glasses at office

Top questions

How do I start the Olympia VR tour?

You pick up your VR glasses at a local office called "Olympia back in time" in Olympia after a short demonstration.

Is there an audio guide included?

Yes, your experience includes an audio guide alongside the VR glasses.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, teenagers and kids are welcome—it’s suitable for all ages.

Is technical support available during the tour?

Yes, technical support is provided if you need help with your VR equipment.

Are returns allowed at any time?

No, returns between 13:30 - 15:00 aren’t available due to staff schedule.

Is Olympia wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the site is wheelchair accessible and strollers are allowed too.

What monuments do you see on this tour?

You’ll see 15 monuments including the Temple of Zeus and ancient stadium via VR.

What’s included

Your day includes a live demonstration at the Olympia office before heading out with virtual reality glasses and an audio guide; you’ll have technical support throughout your visit plus plenty of time to explore each monument before returning your gear later on.