Delphi day trip from Athens: Private tour with Temple of Apollo

Stand at the Temple of Apollo where ancient Greeks sought prophecy, then unwind by the sea.

A private full-day tour from Athens to Delphi visits the 4th-century Temple of Apollo, the Delphi Archaeological Museum, and the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia across the mountainside complex. The route includes stops in the mountain town of Arachova and the coastal harbor town of Galaxidi, with hotel or airport pickup and return to Athens in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Herakleidon Museum10m
2. Mount Parnassuspassing by
3. Delphi Archaeological Museum1h
4. Temple of Apollo1h

Full day tour to Delphi and Galaxidi

• Pick up from Athens accommodation
• Drive past Arachova and Livadeia
• Pass Mount Parnassus
• Arrive at Delphi archaeological site
• Walk sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia
• Visit ancient stadium and theater
• Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Visit Temple of Apollo
• Lunch at traditional Greek tavern
• Drive to Itea town
• Relax by the sea at Galaxidi
• Coffee break before return
• Return to Athens

The experience

The drive from Athens takes about two and a half hours, climbing toward Mount Parnassus through Arachova, a mountain town known for its steep cobbled streets, black wine, and traditional textiles. Your driver (knowledgeable in history but not a licensed site guide) can answer questions about what you're passing and what you'll see. You'll have free time to walk the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, the ancient stadium and theater scattered across Delphi's archaeological site, and to spend as long as you want in the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which holds the Charioteer of Delphi and other discoveries spanning from the Mycenaean period to the Byzantine era.

Lunch happens at a traditional Greek tavern, where you can order from the menu or choose the Greek traditional food option included with that booking variant. After eating, there's time for coffee before the drive back to Athens. The route home passes through Itea and Galaxidi, a harbor town on the Gulf of Corinth where you can relax by the sea: a natural break before the final stretch back to the city.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats your group together. Bottled water and WiFi are on board. Hotel, airport, or port pickup is included, so you don't arrange separate transport to the starting point. The full day runs nine to ten hours door-to-door.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group.
• hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off in Athens.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• professional driver with deep knowledge of history.
• lunch at a traditional Greek tavern (Greek traditional food option available depending on which package you choose).

Options for this experience

2 options

Without foodGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Includes pickup

Comes with traditional Greek foodGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Lunch: Savour genuine Greek cooking and traditional dishes. Includes pickup

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

Before you book

Lasts 9h–10h, runs every day, 5 start times, from € 204.50 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on site€ 20

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle to set your own pace through Delphi's scattered ruins, or add a licensed site guide at checkout to walk the archaeological complex with expert interpretation.

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Top questions

Can I buy tickets to Delphi and the museum on the day of the tour, or do I need to arrange them ahead?

Delphi and the Delphi Archaeological Museum tickets can be purchased on-site when you arrive, so you don't need to book them in advance. Your driver will drop you at the entrance and can tell you where to buy them.

What exactly is the Temple of Apollo, and why is it important?

The Temple of Apollo is the 4th-century BC structure that once housed the Pythia, the oracle who delivered prophecies to ancient Greeks seeking guidance. It occupied the most important position in Delphi's sanctuary and is one of the most recognizable ruins at the site.

Will the driver go inside the archaeological sites with us?

No, the driver does not enter the sites, but they are knowledgeable about history and can answer your questions before and after you visit. If you want a licensed tour guide to accompany you inside the ruins, that can be arranged on request, depending on availability.

Is lunch included, and what are my options?

Lunch at a traditional Greek tavern is included if you book the "With Greek Traditional Food" option. Otherwise, you can order from the menu at your own cost. You'll have free time to eat with your group or explore the area around Delphi.

How much time do I actually spend at Delphi itself, versus driving?

The drive from Athens takes about two and a half hours each way. You'll have several hours at the archaeological site and museum combined, plus stops in Arachova on the way up and Galaxidi on the way back, so the full day is nine to ten hours total.

What's Galaxidi, and why do we stop there?

Galaxidi is a harbor town on the west coast of the Gulf of Corinth, built on a natural double harbor. It's a popular weekend retreat where you can relax by the sea before the final drive back to Athens: a chance to unwind after the morning at the ruins.