Delphi private tour from Athens: Temple of Apollo & museum

Two and a half hours to Delphi, then the Temple of Apollo, the museum, and the sanctuaries on your own time

A private full-day tour from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, with hotel or airport pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver has deep knowledge of the site's history and can answer questions throughout the day. You walk the Temple of Apollo, the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, the ancient stadium and theatre, and the Delphi Archaeological Museum at your own pace, with free time for lunch and a coffee break before the drive back to Athens.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Herakleidon Museum10m
2. Delphi30m
3. Mount Parnassuspassing by
4. Delphi Archaeological Museum1h
5. Temple of Apollo1h

Explore Delphi archaeological sites

• Pick up from Athens location
• Travel 2.5 hours to Delphi
• Walk sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia
• Visit ancient stadium and theater
• Tour Temple of Apollo
• Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Lunch at traditional Greek tavern
• Coffee break in Arachova
• Return trip to Athens

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Athens hotel, apartment, Airbnb, airport or Piraeus port, then a 2.5-hour drive to Delphi. Your driver is knowledgeable about the site's history and speaks fluent English, though they won't enter the archaeological sites themselves. You'll explore those on your own schedule. The vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water and WiFi.

Once you arrive at Delphi, you have free time to walk through the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, the ancient stadium and theatre scattered across the mountainside complex. The Temple of Apollo, a 4th-century-BC structure with a partially restored colonnade, sits at the center of the Panhellenic sanctuary. It was the location of the famous Oracle, where the Pythia delivered prophecies. The Delphi Archaeological Museum, one of Greece's principal museums, houses the discoveries from the sanctuary dating back to the Mycenean period, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. You'll have time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern and a coffee break before heading back to Athens.

The private vehicle means your group moves at its own pace and can spend as long as you want at each site. Your driver can answer questions about what you're seeing, but entry to the archaeological sites and the museum are purchased separately on-site. The full day, including the drive, takes 8 to 9 hours.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
• hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off in Athens.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• driver commentary about the history and sites throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

Luxury sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Pickup is included for 1-3 passengers

Luxury minivanUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Pickup is included for 1-7 passengers

Luxury MinibusUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Pickup is included for 1-14 passengers

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

Before you book

Lasts 8h–9h, runs every day, 5 start times, from € 465 per group, 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 08:00, the last at 10:00

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 5 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?Choose this tour if you want to set your own pace at each site and explore the Temple of Apollo and the sanctuaries without a guide walking alongside you. The private vehicle means your group doesn't wait for other travelers, and your driver can answer questions before and after you visit each location. If you prefer a licensed guide to accompany you inside the archaeological sites, request one when you book, subject to availability.

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Top questions

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

The Temple of Apollo is the most prominent structure in the Delphic sanctuary, dating to the 4th century BC. It was the location of the famous Oracle, where the Pythia delivered prophecies to visitors from across the ancient Greek world. The temple sits above a site that ancient tradition associated with a sacred chasm beneath it.

Can I visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum on this tour?

Yes, the museum is one of the stops on your free-time itinerary. It houses the principal discoveries from the Delphi sanctuary, including the famous Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos, displayed across fourteen rooms on two levels. Entry is purchased separately on-site.

What happens during the drive to Delphi?

The drive takes 2.5 hours from Athens. Your driver provides commentary about the history and geography of the region, including Mount Parnassus, which towers above Delphi, and can answer questions about what you'll see when you arrive. The vehicle is air-conditioned and provides bottled water and WiFi.

Do I explore the archaeological sites on my own or with a guide?

You explore the sites on your own at your own pace. Your driver is knowledgeable about the history but does not enter the archaeological sites with you. If you want a licensed tour guide to accompany you inside the sites, that can be arranged upon request and depending on availability.

How much free time do I have for lunch and exploring?

The itinerary includes free time for a walk through the sanctuaries, stadium and theatre, a lunch break at a traditional Greek tavern, and a coffee break before the return drive to Athens. The full day is 8 to 9 hours, giving you several hours to spend at the sites and in the town.