Delphi Full-Day Tour from Athens: Temple of Apollo & Museum

See the Temple of Apollo and walk the slopes of Mount Parnassus in a single day from Athens.

A full-day guided tour from Athens to Delphi, UNESCO site, with a professional licensed guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees to the archaeological site and museum included. Travel through Central Greece, explore the Treasury of the Athenians and Temple of Apollo with your guide, then visit the Archaeological Museum to see the Charioteer of Delphi and other masterpieces. Free time in the village allows lunch at a local restaurant before a stop in the mountain village of Arachova on the return to Athens.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Temple of ApolloEntry included1h
2. Delphi Archaeological MuseumEntry included1h

Full-day Delphi guided tour from Athens

• Depart Athens for Boeotia plain
• Rest stop near Levadia
• Travel to Delphi region
• Visit Treasury of the Athenians
• Explore Temple of Apollo
• Tour Archaeological Museum of Delphi
• Free time in Delphi village
• Visit mountain village of Arachova
• Return to Athens

The experience

You leave Athens in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel roughly two hours through the fertile plain of Boeotia, passing Thebes and stopping briefly near Levadia before heading toward Delphi. The site sits on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, built into a landscape of steep terrain and natural beauty. Your guide meets you on arrival and leads you through the Treasury of the Athenians, one of the sanctuary's most important monuments, explaining the religious and historical weight of what you're standing in front of.

The Temple of Apollo anchors the visit: the heart of the ancient sanctuary where the oracle Pythia delivered prophecies from a sacred chasm beneath the temple floor. Your guide walks you through the mythology and the physical layout, then you continue to the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, which holds the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the statue of the athlete Aghias among its collection. After the museum, you have free time to explore the village of Delphi, grab lunch at a local restaurant, or rest before the final leg of the day.

On the return journey, the route includes a stop in Arachova, a mountain village known for its traditional character and views of the surrounding peaks. The drive back to Athens takes roughly two and a half hours. The archaeological site involves walking on uneven terrain, uphill paths and steps, so a moderate level of fitness helps you move comfortably through the day.

What’s included

• Services of a professional licensed guide in English.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full journey.
• entrance fees to the Archaeological Site of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo, and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Delphi tour without lunchGuide in English · 08:30Standard guided tour: a shared tour led by a professional licensed guide. Lunch not included: lunch is not part of the tour, so travelers can choose where and what to eat during free time. Air-conditioned coach: travel between destinations comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned coach. Pickup is included.

Delphi tour including lunchGuide in English · 08:30Standard guided tour: a shared tour led by a professional licensed guide. With lunch: lunch at a local restaurant during the tour, giving you a convenient and relaxing break in your day. Air-conditioned coach: travel between destinations comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned coach. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 10h–11h, runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 08:30, from € 110 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Filippis Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the option with lunch if you'd rather not spend time finding a restaurant in the village. Choose without lunch if you want the flexibility to eat where and when you prefer, or to spend that time exploring Delphi on your own. Either way, the guided portions of the day are paced to let you absorb the sites without rushing, and the free time in the village gives you control over how you spend the middle of the afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

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 is the Temple of Apollo and why is it the center of the Delphi site?

The Temple of Apollo was the most important monument of the ancient sanctuary and the center of religious life in Delphi. According to mythology, Apollo defeated Python, the dragon that guarded the oracle, and established the site as a sacred place. Inside the temple, the oracle Pythia delivered prophecies believed to be inspired by vapours rising from a sacred chasm beneath the temple floor.

How much time do I spend traveling versus exploring on this tour?

You spend roughly two hours traveling from Athens to Delphi, about one hour from Levadia to the site, and two and a half hours returning to Athens. The guided visit to the Treasury of the Athenians lasts approximately one hour, and you have free time in the village of Delphi for lunch and exploration before the stop in Arachova on the way back.

What does the Archaeological Museum of Delphi contain?

The museum holds an impressive collection of masterpieces from ancient Greek art, including the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the statue of the athlete Aghias, among other important exhibits from the sanctuary.

Is lunch included, and what are my options?

Lunch is optional and depends on which tour option you choose at checkout. The Delphi Tour with Lunch includes a meal. The Delphi Tour without Lunch gives you free time to eat at a local restaurant in the village at your own cost.

What is the physical difficulty of walking around the Delphi site?

The archaeological site is located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus and involves walking on uneven terrain, uphill paths, and steps. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to move comfortably through the site during the day.