Delphi day tour from Athens: Apollo and Athena sanctuaries

Stand at the ancient oracle's sanctuary where classical Greece sought answers.

A private day tour from Athens to Delphi visits the ancient sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena, the Delphi Archaeological Museum, and the springs of Levadia on the way. Your driver picks you up from your Athens hotel, handles all driving and parking, and you explore each site at your own pace before returning via the mountain town of Arachova. The tour runs 10 hours with flexible timing to suit your schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Delphi1h 30m
2. Delphi Archaeological Museum1h
3. Herakleidon Museum2h

Delphi private day tour from Athens

• Pickup from Athens location
• Drive through Boeotia and Thebes
• Stop at Levadia springs for drink
• Drive via Mount Parnassus to Delphi
• Visit Delphi archaeological site
• Explore Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Visit Temple of Athena Pronaia and Tholos
• Lunch on restaurant balcony with panoramic view
• Visit mountain town of Arachova
• Return to Athens hotel or airport

The experience

The drive out of Athens takes you through the Boeotia plain toward Levadia, a town built on the slopes above the river Karya. You stop by the springs where the water emerges: the ancient Oracle of Trophonios once drew pilgrims here to drink from the springs of Remembrance and Oblivion before they traveled on to consult the oracle at Delphi. The stop is yours to explore at leisure, and the driver provides historical audio and video as you travel.

Delphi itself sits on the slopes of Mount Parnassus as an extensive archaeological site recognized by UNESCO. The sanctuary grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle consulted on major decisions throughout the classical world. The ancient Greeks marked its center with the omphalos, a stone monument they believed was the navel of the earth. You visit the Temple of Apollo and the Tholos of Athena Pronaia at your own pace. The Delphi Archaeological Museum, one of Greece's principal museums, houses discoveries from the Late Helladic period through the early Byzantine era and is included with site entry. Lunch happens on a restaurant balcony overlooking the olive groves and the Corinthian Gulf. You choose where and what to eat.

The return route passes through Arachova, a mountain town on Mount Parnassus known for its traditional stone architecture and views across the landscape. Your driver drops you at your Athens hotel or apartment, or at the airport with prior notice (an additional charge applies for airport return). The schedule is flexible within the 10-hour window. If you want to linger at a site or adjust the pace, the driver works with you to make it fit your day.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking driver for the full day.
• pickup and drop-off from your Athens hotel, apartment or another location you request.
• air-conditioned private vehicle with high cleanliness standards.
• all fuel, toll roads and parking fees.
• informative books and audio or video documentaries with historical details during travel.
• specialized infant seats available upon request.

Options for this experience

3 options

Minibus tour from Athens, for up to 14 peopleUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00Pickup and drop-off in Athens: your group is collected from and returned to your hotel or apartment within 7 km of the center. This is a private tour, so only your group takes part. Your driver gives informative commentary and historical details during the journey. Our A-class service includes a non-smoking driver and vehicle kept to a high standard of cleanliness, and the vehicle is reserved exclusively for your party. Duration: 10 hours, Delphi private day tour from Athens. To extend the trip, the extra charge is 65€ per hour (with the minibus). Our private tour includes drop-off at your hotel or apartment or another location on prior request, at the agreed time of your return. Air-conditioned minibus: a Delphi private tour in a luxury minibus. Accommodates up to 14 people (2 children up to 11 years old travel free). Pickup is included.

Minivan tour from Athens, for up to 7 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00Pickup and drop-off in Athens: your group is collected from and returned to your hotel or apartment within 7 km of the center. This is a private tour, so only your group takes part. Your driver gives informative commentary and historical details during the journey. Our A-class service includes a non-smoking driver and vehicle kept to a high standard of cleanliness, and the vehicle is reserved exclusively for your party. Duration: 10 hours, Delphi private tour from Athens. To extend the trip, the extra time costs 50€ per hour (with the minivan). Our private tour includes drop-off at your hotel or apartment or another location on prior request, at the agreed time of your return. Air-conditioned minivan: a Delphi private tour in a luxury minivan. For 1 to 8 people (2 children up to 11 years old travel free). Pickup is included.

Sedan tour from Athens, for up to 3 adults or a family of 4Up to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00Pickup and drop-off in Athens: your group is collected from and returned to your hotel or apartment within 7 km of the center. This is a private tour, so only your group takes part. Your driver gives informative commentary and historical details during the journey. Our A-class service includes a non-smoking driver and vehicle kept to a high standard of cleanliness, and the vehicle is reserved exclusively for your party. Duration: 10 hours, Delphi private tour from Athens. To extend the trip, the extra time costs 35€ per hour (with the sedan). Our private tour includes drop-off at your hotel or apartment or another location on prior request, at the agreed time of your return. Air-conditioned sedan: a Delphi private tour in a luxury sedan. Up to 3 adults or a family of 4 (2 adults plus 2 children up to 11 years old travel free). Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 10h, runs every day at 08:00, from € 275 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate3 in a group ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Audio guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

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Is this one for you?Choose the vehicle size that matches your group: a Sedan works for a couple or small family, a Minivan for up to seven travelers, or a Minibus for larger groups. The flexible 10-hour window lets you spend as much time as you want at Delphi and Levadia rather than following a fixed schedule, though the driver will help you stay on track if you need to return to Athens by a set time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Oracle of Trophonios at Levadia?

The Oracle of Trophonios was an ancient oracle located at Levadia by the springs of the river Karya, where pilgrims drank from the springs of Remembrance and Oblivion. It served as a stage before visiting the oracle at Delphi and accumulated great power and riches over time as a consultation site in the classical world.

What does the Delphi Archaeological Museum contain?

The Delphi Archaeological Museum houses discoveries from the panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi dating from the Late Helladic (Mycenean) period to the early Byzantine era. Founded in 1903 and rearranged several times, it is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited.

Can the driver accompany me inside the archaeological sites and museum?

The driver is not a licensed tour guide and cannot accompany you on walks through the sites or museum. If you want an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one separately.

What is included in the price of the tour?

The tour includes professional English-speaking driver pickup and drop-off from your Athens hotel or apartment, all driving and parking fees, air-conditioned private transportation, and informative books and audio or video documentaries with historical details. Site entry and museum admission are not included in the tour price.

How does the vehicle choice work?

You choose one of three vehicle types at checkout: a Sedan seats up to three adults or a family of four (two adults and two children under 11 travel free); a Minivan holds one to seven people (two children under 11 travel free); a Minibus accommodates one to 14 people (two children under 11 travel free). The price varies by vehicle type and group size.