Delphi Day Tour from Athens: Small Group with Official Guide

Temple of Apollo, the Charioteer, and a mountain village stop on the way back

A small group day tour from Athens to Delphi archaeological site with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and transport by air-conditioned minivan. Moving as a small group, you get through the site without the long lines that slow larger tours. You'll see the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, and the Castalia Spring, then visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum to view the bronze Charioteer and other artifacts. The tour includes a stop in the mountain village of Arachova on the return to Athens in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Delphi Archaeological Museum1h
2. Mount Parnassus20m

Explore Delphi and return to Athens

• Pick up from hotel in Athens
• Drive through Boeotia, rest stop
• Guided tour of ancient Delphi site
• Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Stop at Tholos of Delphi
• Free time for lunch in modern Delphi
• Stop at Arachova village
• Return to Athens, drop off at hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Athens early in the morning. You'll cross the fertile Boeotia plain, passing through Thebes and Levadia with a rest stop, then climb toward Delphi. Once you arrive at the archaeological site (which the ancient Greeks called the "navel of the world"), you'll meet your official guide and begin the tour on foot. Passing the Castalia Spring, you'll see the monument of the Argive Kings and the Treasury of the Athenians, then the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall and the Temple of Apollo, famed for its oracle. The guide explains the history, mythology and modern context of each structure as you move through the site.

After the archaeological site, you'll visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, where the most significant finds are displayed: the bronze Charioteer, the Statue of Antinoos, the Naxian Sphinx and the frieze from the Treasury of the Sifnians. You'll also stop at the Tholos of Delphi, a circular temple in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The small group size means the tour moves at a steady pace without waiting for stragglers or fighting through crowds at the entrances.

After the guided portion, you'll have free time in modern Delphi village to have lunch and walk through its alleys. On the return journey, the tour makes a short stop in Arachova, a traditional mountain village built on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, before heading back to Athens. You'll be dropped at your hotel in the late afternoon. Timing on the day can shift with traffic leaving or returning to Athens and the group's pace at each site.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels and apartments in Athens.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver.
• professional guide at the Delphi archaeological site.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small Group TourGuide in English · 08:00Duration: 9 hours. Maximum capacity: up to 15 people on the tour at the same time. Pickup is included.

Private TourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Enjoy the full-day tour as a private booking, with exclusive use of a luxury minivan and an official guide. Duration: 9 hours. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 20

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by GETAWAYS GREECE

Is this one for you?Book the small group tour if you want to move through the site without fighting crowds and hear the history from an official guide. The small group size is what keeps the pace steady and the entrance lines short. If you'd rather not share the day with other travelers, the operator also offers a private tour option.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): 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's inside the Delphi Archaeological Museum that makes it worth a separate visit?

The Delphi Archaeological Museum holds the bronze Charioteer, one of the most celebrated ancient Greek sculptures, along with the Statue of Antinoos, the Naxian Sphinx and the frieze from the Treasury of the Sifnians. These are the major artifacts recovered from the sanctuary and the surrounding area.

What happens during the stop in Arachova on the way back?

Arachova is a traditional mountain village on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. The tour makes a short stop there, giving you a chance to see the village and its setting before continuing back to Athens.

What should I bring or wear for this day tour?

Carry no more than a backpack for the day. The tour involves walking through the archaeological site, so comfortable shoes are practical. If you're bringing luggage that needs trunk space, tell the operator ahead of time so a suitable vehicle and pickup spot can be arranged.