Full-day Delphi tour from Athens: Temple of Apollo and museum

Ten hours at the Oracle's sanctuary: the Temple of Apollo, the Charioteer, and Arachova on the way back

A full-day guided tour from Athens to Delphi, one of ancient Greece's most important archaeological sites, with entry to the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum. A licensed guide leads you through the sanctuary at the foot of Mount Parnassos, where the famous Oracle once delivered prophecies, then through the museum to see the bronze Charioteer statue. The route includes a photo stop in Arachova on the return to Athens.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. DelphiEntry included
2. Temple of ApolloEntry included1h 30m
3. Delphi Archaeological MuseumEntry included1h

Explore Delphi archaeological site and museum

• Drive through Levadia and Arachova
• Visit Delphi archaeological site
• Explore Temple of Apollo
• Tour Delphi Archaeological Museum
• Photo stop in Arachova

The experience

The drive from Athens takes you through Levadia and into Arachova, a mountain town known for its bright handwoven carpets, before arriving at Delphi. At the foot of Mount Parnassos, the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary sits within the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, the spot where ancient Greeks believed the center of the world lay. Your guide walks you through the archaeological site, explaining how the Delphic Oracle (regarded as the most trustworthy in the ancient world) shaped decisions of cities, rulers and ordinary people for centuries. Between the sixth and fourth centuries BC, the priestess Pythia delivered prophecies here that were interpreted by Apollo's priests and spread the Oracle's fame across the Mediterranean.

The Delphi Archaeological Museum holds treasures that anchor the day's narrative. Among them is the bronze Charioteer, a statue dedicated to Apollo in 478 BC by the tyrant Polyzalos after he won the chariot-race at the Pythian Games: the second most important athletic competition in ancient Greece after the Olympics. The statue exemplifies the "severe" Attic style and is the work of a major artist whose name is lost. Your guide points out these pieces and the context that makes them matter, using whisper devices so everyone hears clearly even in crowded galleries.

A four-course meal is included, and the air-conditioned vehicle has free WiFi for the journey. Hotel pickup and drop-off apply to selected hotels in Athens. The guide distributes entry tickets when you arrive. On the return, you stop in Arachova for photos before heading back to the city. French-language tours run on selected Wednesdays as a bilingual tour with both English and French guides. During winter, all tours operate in English only.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the Delphi Archaeological Site and museum with a licensed guide.
• entrance tickets to both the site and museum depending on the option selected.
• whisper devices for clear listening.
• a four-course meal.
• air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
• free WiFi on board.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at selected Athens hotels.

Options for this experience

4 options

Delphi without tickets or pickup.Guide in English · 08:30Coach transportation from Athens to Delphi and Arachova, with a guided tour in English on the bus, plus the archaeological site and museum of Delphi. Tickets and lunch are not included. Guide language: English.

Tour without lunchGuide in English · 08:30Original Delphi tour without lunch: a visit to Delphi with an official English-speaking guide, with entrance tickets included. Lunch is excluded from the price. Pickup is included.

Bilingual tour English/FrenchAvailable from 7 Apr 2027An 11-hour bus tour of Delphi with a bilingual live guide speaking English and French, including entrance tickets to the site and museum. Lunch is not part of the price. Pickup is included.

Tour with lunchGuide in English · 08:30Original Delphi tour including lunch: a complete visit to Delphi with an official English-speaking guide, with entrance tickets and lunch included. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 10h, runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 08:30, from € 29 per person, with a live guide in English and French and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and French

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 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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by CHAT Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the option with tickets and pickup if your hotel is on the pickup list and you want entry and transport handled in one booking. If you're staying outside the pickup zone or prefer to arrange your own entry, the no-tickets-no-pickup option lets you join the guide at Delphi itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, at 08:30. In French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): 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 is the Charioteer statue and why does it matter?

The Charioteer is a bronze statue from 478 BC, dedicated to Apollo by a tyrant of Gela after winning the chariot-race at the Pythian Games. It is one of the museum's most important pieces and a masterwork of the "severe" Attic style, representing the peak of ancient Greek sculpture.

How did the Delphic Oracle work and who consulted it?

The Oracle was delivered by the Pythia, a priestess, and interpreted by priests of Apollo. Cities, rulers and ordinary individuals consulted it for guidance, and their gratitude gifts spread its fame worldwide. Between the sixth and fourth centuries BC, it was regarded as the most trustworthy oracle in the ancient world.

What is Arachova and what do we do there?

Arachova is a mountain town on the route back to Athens, famous for its bright handwoven carpets in multiple colors. The tour includes a photo stop there so you can see the town and its distinctive textiles.

Does the tour include meals and how does pickup work?

A four-course meal is included in the tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off apply to selected hotels in Athens. Airport, port, and private apartment pickups are not available. Your guide gives you the entry tickets when you arrive at Delphi.