Delphi Day Tour from Athens: Archaeology, Museum & Arachova

From Ancient Oracle Ruins to a Mountain Village Lunch

A guided day tour from Athens to Delphi's UNESCO archaeological site and museum, with a stop in the village of Arachova. The guide leads you through the Temple of Apollo and other monuments at the site, then through the museum's 15 rooms of artifacts. You get 45 minutes free to explore on your own, plus a rest stop in Levadia on the drive up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Herakleidon Museumpassing by
2. Temple of Apollo1h 45m
3. Delphi Archaeological Museum1h

Delphi archaeological tour with Arachova visit

• Meet guide in Athens
• Travel by air-conditioned coach
• Stop briefly in Levadia
• Explore Delphi archaeological site
• Visit Athena Pronaia and Tholos
• Tour Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Visit mountain village of Arachova
• Enjoy lunch at local taverna

The experience

You meet your guide in Athens and travel by air-conditioned coach through Thebes' valleys and cotton fields toward Mount Parnassus. A short stop in Levadia, known for its brightly colored carpets, breaks up the drive before you reach Delphi. The coach arrives at the foot of the mountain where the sanctuary sits, and from there the day splits between guided exploration and your own pace.

At the archaeological site, your guide walks you through the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle, and points out the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, and the monument of Platea. After the guided section, you have 45 minutes to wander on your own, including time to visit Athena Pronaia and its Tholos. The museum comes next: 15 rooms arranged in chronological order, with the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos as the standout pieces. You explore at your own speed, with a multilingual audio guide and headsets provided.

The final stop is Arachova, a mountain village clinging to the slopes of Mount Parnassus, with traditional stone buildings and views across the mountains. You have time for an unhurried lunch in one of the local tavernas and a look around the shops before heading back to Athens.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned coach with a professional driver.
• guided tour of the Delphi Archaeological Site and museum in English or Spanish.
• multilingual audio guide and headsets for the site.
• 45 minutes of free time to explore the archaeological site at your own pace.
• entrance fees for the site and museum (if your option includes them).
• onboard WiFi.
• lunch at a local taverna in Arachova (if your option includes it).

Options for this experience

4 options

Tour that excludes both lunch and ticketsGuide in English · 08:15Language: English. Other languages are offered in audio. Lunch: not included. Athena Pronaia: you can visit it in your free time; it is reachable on foot, a 10-minute walk from the archaeological site of Delphi. Entry tickets and pickup are not included; customers should head directly to the local provider's offices.

Tour that comes with entrance ticketsGuide in English · 08:15English-language tour without lunch: this option covers a guided tour in English (audio available in other languages) and entrance fees. Lunch is not part of it.

Tour including lunch and ticketsGuide in English · 08:15English-language tour with lunch: this option covers a three-course lunch, a guided tour in English (audio available in other languages), and entrance fees.

Spanish-language tour with tickets08:15Guided tour in Spanish: this option includes a licensed Spanish-speaking guide and the entrance ticket to the Archaeological Site of Delphi and Museum.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:15

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 49

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 20

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Keytours - Greece

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Athens and want a full day of ancient history without arranging transport or a guide yourself. The coach and the expert are taken care of, so by the time you reach Arachova the major sites are behind you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I see at the Delphi archaeological site?

The Temple of Apollo, the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, and the monument of Platea are the main monuments your guide will show you. You'll also get 45 minutes on your own to wander the site, including the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia and its Tholos.

How much free time do I get to explore on my own?

You have 45 minutes of free time at the archaeological site to wander without the guide. The museum is explored at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide and headsets provided, so you move through the 15 rooms at whatever speed suits you.

What's the drive like from Athens to Delphi?

You travel in an air-conditioned coach through scenic valleys and cotton fields, with a brief stop in Levadia on the way up to Delphi.