Delphi Full-Day Private Tour from Athens with Temple of Apollo and Archaeological Museum
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Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, is an important archaeological site in Greece known for its ancient temples and sanctuaries. This private full-day tour from Athens takes you to explore the key areas of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum. The tour begins with pickup from your hotel, apartment, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. You will travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle driven by a professional driver who provides historical commentary during the journey, although they are not licensed guides and will not enter the sites with you. On the way, you stop at the mountain town of Arachova, known for its traditional architecture, scenic views, and local crafts. Then the vehicle passes Livadia, a regional capital with agricultural traditions. After approximately 2.5 hours, you arrive at the archaeological site of Delphi. You have free time to walk among the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, as well as the ancient stadium and theater. Next, visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which displays artifacts from the sanctuary dating from the Late Helladic to early Byzantine periods, including statues, architectural elements, and ex-votos. The tour also includes time to examine the Tholos of Athena Pronaia, a circular Doric column structure from the 4th century BCE, and the Temple of Apollo, the prominent site of the Delphic oracle dating to the 4th century BC with its partially restored colonnade. Lunch is provided with an option for traditional Greek food at a local tavern in Delphi, where you also have time for shopping or relaxing. On the return trip to Athens, there is a brief stop in Arachova for coffee before arriving back at your pickup location. Bottled water and on-board WiFi are included throughout the journey. Licensed guides and entrance fees are not included, but can be arranged separately if requested. The entire trip lasts about 8 to 9 hours, offering a detailed visit to this historic Greek site with private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens
Pickup from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port to begin the tour.
10 min
Arachova
Arachova is a mountain town in western Boeotia known for its views, traditional architecture, and local crafts including colorful textiles and woodwork. The town features cobbled streets, a bell tower with a 10-meter-high clock, and is popular due to its proximity to Delphi.
Livadia
Livadia is the capital of the Boeotia region in central Greece. The area is mountainous with farming in valleys, focusing on cotton, tobacco, cereal crops, and livestock. Historically, Livadia participated in the Trojan War allied with Mycenae.
Mount Parnassus
Mount Parnassus rises above Delphi and north of the Gulf of Corinth. It offers views of olive groves and hills and has historical and cultural significance. The mountain is used for hiking in warmer seasons and skiing in winter. It also supplies water to surrounding areas, including Athens.
Delphi
Arrival at the archaeological site of Delphi after a 2,5 hours trip. Free time to walk around the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, the ancient stadium, and the theater.
40 min
Delphi Archaeological Museum
The museum, founded in 1903 and operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture, displays finds from the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi from the Late Helladic to early Byzantine periods. It has fourteen rooms with statues including the Charioteer of Delphi, architectural elements like the Siphnian Treasury frieze, and ex-votos. The exhibition space is over 2270 m² with additional conservation areas.
60 min
Tholos of Athena Pronaia
The Tholos is a circular building with Doric columns around a central chamber, built in the 4th century BCE. It served as a sanctuary to Athena Pronaia near Delphi, and stands near Mount Parnassus overlooking the sacred precincts.
30 min
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo at Delphi is the main structure of the Delphic sanctuary, dating to the 4th century BC with a partially restored colonnade. It is the third temple built on the site. The oracle Pythia operated here, possibly inhaling vapors from a chasm beneath the temple to deliver prophecies.
60 min
Delphi
Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern, with time for shopping or relaxing with friends and family.
60 min
Arachova
Stop for coffee in Arachova before returning to Athens.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Delphi Full-Day Private Tour from Athens with Temple of Apollo and Archaeological Museum
by My Athens Transfers
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€378.80Overview
Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, is an important archaeological site in Greece known for its ancient temples and sanctuaries. This private full-day tour from Athens takes you to explore the key areas of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum. The tour begins with pickup from your hotel, apartment, Athens airport, or Piraeus port. You will travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle driven by a professional driver who provides historical commentary during the journey, although they are not licensed guides and will not enter the sites with you. On the way, you stop at the mountain town of Arachova, known for its traditional architecture, scenic views, and local crafts. Then the vehicle passes Livadia, a regional capital with agricultural traditions. After approximately 2.5 hours, you arrive at the archaeological site of Delphi. You have free time to walk among the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, as well as the ancient stadium and theater. Next, visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which displays artifacts from the sanctuary dating from the Late Helladic to early Byzantine periods, including statues, architectural elements, and ex-votos. The tour also includes time to examine the Tholos of Athena Pronaia, a circular Doric column structure from the 4th century BCE, and the Temple of Apollo, the prominent site of the Delphic oracle dating to the 4th century BC with its partially restored colonnade. Lunch is provided with an option for traditional Greek food at a local tavern in Delphi, where you also have time for shopping or relaxing. On the return trip to Athens, there is a brief stop in Arachova for coffee before arriving back at your pickup location. Bottled water and on-board WiFi are included throughout the journey. Licensed guides and entrance fees are not included, but can be arranged separately if requested. The entire trip lasts about 8 to 9 hours, offering a detailed visit to this historic Greek site with private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens
Pickup from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port to begin the tour.
10 min
Arachova
Arachova is a mountain town in western Boeotia known for its views, traditional architecture, and local crafts including colorful textiles and woodwork. The town features cobbled streets, a bell tower with a 10-meter-high clock, and is popular due to its proximity to Delphi.
Livadia
Livadia is the capital of the Boeotia region in central Greece. The area is mountainous with farming in valleys, focusing on cotton, tobacco, cereal crops, and livestock. Historically, Livadia participated in the Trojan War allied with Mycenae.
Mount Parnassus
Mount Parnassus rises above Delphi and north of the Gulf of Corinth. It offers views of olive groves and hills and has historical and cultural significance. The mountain is used for hiking in warmer seasons and skiing in winter. It also supplies water to surrounding areas, including Athens.
Delphi
Arrival at the archaeological site of Delphi after a 2,5 hours trip. Free time to walk around the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, the ancient stadium, and the theater.
40 min
Delphi Archaeological Museum
The museum, founded in 1903 and operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture, displays finds from the Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi from the Late Helladic to early Byzantine periods. It has fourteen rooms with statues including the Charioteer of Delphi, architectural elements like the Siphnian Treasury frieze, and ex-votos. The exhibition space is over 2270 m² with additional conservation areas.
60 min
Tholos of Athena Pronaia
The Tholos is a circular building with Doric columns around a central chamber, built in the 4th century BCE. It served as a sanctuary to Athena Pronaia near Delphi, and stands near Mount Parnassus overlooking the sacred precincts.
30 min
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo at Delphi is the main structure of the Delphic sanctuary, dating to the 4th century BC with a partially restored colonnade. It is the third temple built on the site. The oracle Pythia operated here, possibly inhaling vapors from a chasm beneath the temple to deliver prophecies.
60 min
Delphi
Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern, with time for shopping or relaxing with friends and family.
60 min
Arachova
Stop for coffee in Arachova before returning to Athens.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.