Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Temple of Apollo
- Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Stroll through the picturesque village of Arachova
- Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch
- Experience breathtaking mountain views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Athens
- Guided tour of Delphi archaeological site
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel early in the morning and meeting with the rest clients of the small group tour.  Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes - connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus and the city of Levadia and enjoy a rest stop. You will arrive at ancient Delphi archeological site- known in ancient times as the navel of the world- the "Omphalos", whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. You will meet with your official guide and start your tour. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle
You will visit Delphi museum, with spectacular exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artifacts.
Short stop at "The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a "tholos", shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, all located less than a mile east of the main ruins at Delphi. The "Tholos" is part of the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage.
After finishing your guided tour you will be transfered at the modern village of Delphi for lunch (own expenses), and free time for a stroll around the alleys
Leaving Delphi behind you are going to return to Athens via the picturesque mountain traditional village of Arachova (short stop for 20'), built on the south slopes of Parnassus. This tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon dropping you off at your hotel.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven paths.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour duration is an estimate and may vary due to several factors, including traffic when leaving or returning to Athens, congestion at the entrances of archaeological sites, and the group's pace
- Airport/Port pickup available only to the Private Tour option
- Exact pick up point and time will be sent to you in the email provided during the booking at least 24hrs prior departure
- Participants are expected to carry no more than a backpack. If you have luggage that requires trunk space, please inform us in advance of the activity date so we can arrange the appropriate vehicle and pickup location
Traveler reviews
Solo day trip to Delphi with small group
This tour with Lydia was an excellent way to see Delphi without having to spend the night somewhere other than Athens! Expect at least 4-5 hours of driving, but if you are willing to do that, seeing Delphi is an amazing and worthwhile experience.
We had a fantastic time...
We had a fantastic time with Julia and Alexander! They did an amazing job coordinating our tour and were so kind and lovely to spend the day with.
Good Tour, just enough time at the ruins and comfortable ride
Small group tour booked via get your guide - 16 people max. They sent us a message the day before with our meeting point which was about a 3 minutes walk from our current hotel. We went in a Sprinter van, comfortable very clean van (no food or drink allowed) USB outlets at each seat. Our tour only had 9 people booked so it was very spacious. 2-3 hour drive. On the way there, we stoped around 90 minutes before you get to Delphi for snack and water break (about 20 minutes). There was a drive and a guide giving you historical /mythological stories intermittently as you ride Need cash for museum and site entry - 20 euros for adults, kids under 18 free (can pay with card). They dropped us and left us with the Delphi guide and this guide took us on a tour through the museum first and then to the site. The outside tour felt slightly rushed but it was about 90 minutes with the guide total and then about an hour on our own. We may be biased but after two FULL days of walking in Athens we were totally fine with that much time 😂 lots of steep walking/steps as it’s built into the mountainside. Headed to Delphi village for lunch at Vakhos taverna. They had pre booked an outdoor table with amazing views. Food was good with large portions! Left back to Athens around 3pm.
Great tour
Great tour guide and driver. The bus was comfortable and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. The restaurant was delicious.
Field trip with 14-29 strangers
If you go into this imagining a school field trip experience, you won't be disappointed. The tour starts as a minibus of 15 people, joins with another group of 15 at the museum and site, spends more time waiting and talking in the museum than at the site, then back to the minibus for an "optional" lunch with the whole minibus group eating together (at your own expense). Meaning, the whole day is at the slowest person's pace, giving you less time than you want. Overall, the tour operators do their best to make this work and they are super friendly, knowledgeable, and understanding, but, like any group project, the best of the experience is in the hands of the worst participants. (In hindsight for my own experience, booking a private tour would have been worth the higher price.)