The 15 Best Delphi Day Trips from Athens

1.Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,008 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend 10 hours traveling from Athens to Delphi with a live English or Spanish guide such as Michael, Marianna, or Nikos. Visit the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum, and mountain village of Arachova. Expect comfortable transport, headsets, free time, and a long but well-broken-up day.

“The best day trip (I have joined five) so far. Everything went smoothly and was organised. The excellent experience was mostly due to our guide, Nikos' knowledge of ancient greek history and greek mythology. I enjoyed very much his introduction to the places we passed and stories and legends of Greek gods and godnesses.”

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2.Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,028 reviews · 10 hours · from $30

You’ll travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned bus, then explore the sanctuary, museum, and mountain villages with a multilingual audio guide and VR device. Guides such as George, Angela, Sotiris, and Griselda add history and humor during the ride. Expect a long day, plenty of walking, and about 2.5 hours at Delphi.

“Our guide, Christopher, was very kind and patient. He made sure we knew exactly what the pick up area looked like. More exact description of what part of the plaza the pick up area was located in would have been helpful, but we found it. Delphi is a hike! The audio tour is OK, but limited. Also hard to see VR display in direct sunlight. Lunch was great and so was our driver! Transportation alone (which is mostly what you get) was worth the price. Great option if you want to see this site as a day trip.”

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3.Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,476 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Travel from central Athens to Delphi with an archaeologist trip attendant, free WiFi, and an audio guide. You’ll see the sanctuary and museum, then have lunch and free time in Arachova. Guides such as Kostas, Vivian, Vasilis, and Elefteria are praised for clear stories and useful local advice.

“Kostas was a great guide and shared wonderful information about Delphi & Arachova, but also about Greek Mythology and other historical facts to put everything in context. His restaurant suggestions were also spot on for Arachova! Thanks, Kostas!”

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4.Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,199 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach with a licensed English-speaking guide. Visit the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and mountain towns, with hotel pickup from selected hotels. Lunch is optional. Expect a long day, steep paths, and a large group of up to 49 people.

“Wonderful experience- the views are beyond incredible! Nancy was a wonderful host. Would definitely recommended”

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5.Delphi Guided Trip with Optional Lunch and Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,553 reviews · from $33

Travel from Athens to Delphi in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then explore the sanctuary, museum, and works such as the Charioteer. Finish with free time in Arachova for lunch and village views. Choose a ticketed or unticketed option, and expect a long but rewarding day.

“John the Archeologist truly made this trip exciting and informative. I would highly recommend him for any of your tours around Athens you can book with him.”

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6.Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $34

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Marianna, Dimitrios, or Michael. Explore the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and Athena Pronaia, then stop in mountain village Arachova. Lunch and entrance fees depend on the option you book.

“We had a great time on this tour! Our guide, Michael, was phenomenal; not only was he very knowledgeable but also very passionate about the information he was conveying! We are both vegan and there was a vegan lunch option on this tour.”

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7.Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $38

Travel from Athens to Delphi in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Explore the Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo, Athenian Stoa, and Delphi Museum, then spend time in Arachova. Guides such as John, Dionysis, Iris, and Vangelis bring Greek myths and archaeology to life.

“It was a lot of driving, but Julia was a great guide and kept things fun and interesting. Delphi and the Temple of Apollo were amazing.”

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8.Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 825 reviews · 2 days · from $271

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Meteora by comfortable air-conditioned coach, with guides such as Marianna, Angelike, or Haroula bringing Greek mythology and Orthodox history to life. You’ll see the Temple of Apollo, ancient theater, Pythian Games stadium, two cliff-top monasteries, and Leonidas’ monument at Thermopylae, with a hotel night, dinner, and breakfast included.

“Tour guide was great. Value for the money great. I wouldn’t change anything”

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9.4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 732 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $766

Travel from Athens through Greece’s greatest ancient sites in four busy days. You’ll see Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, and two Meteora monasteries with a guide, three hotel nights, breakfasts, dinners, transport, and entry fees. Guides such as Joy, Xenia, Maria, and Foteini have earned especially strong praise, though hotel standards and group sizes can vary.

“This is a fantastic 4 day land tour of the major ancient sites on the main land of Greece. We did this tour before going on a cruise of the Greek islands. It is well planned out and organized. Our tour guide for the whole 4 days, Xenia, was Amazing! She was a walking scholar on Ancient Greek civilization providing in-depth insights to all the places we visited. We had a small group of 9 people which made moving around places easy. I was unsure about booking a 4 day tour with an unknown tour company but the reviews we read before booking were positive and our experience on the…”

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10.2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 692 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $269

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Meteora with site guides, transport, tickets, dinner, breakfast, and one hotel night in Kalambaka. Visit the Temple of Apollo, then two cliff-top monasteries. Guide assignments vary, with names including Stephanie, Joy, Xenia, Avros, and Jordan. Expect long road days and limited Delphi free time.

“This trip was a once in a lifetime Must See! The weather was extremely hot (95+ degrees Farenheit) and only 2 out of the 4 of us made it to the top of the Delphi ruins. The monasteries were amazing as well. Our tour guide spoke French/English fluently and was very knowledgeable and informative of the history. The hotel (3 star) was exceptional -- accommodations, food, staff, etc. The only suggestion I have would be to tell participants to pack swimming apparel as there was a pool at the hotel and we did not plan for this. Given the extreme temperatures, it would have been nice to take a swim…”

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11.Delphi: Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 542 reviews · from $29Best value

Visit Delphi’s archaeological site and museum with a pre-booked ticket, a timed museum entry, and optional audio tours in eight languages. Use your phone to hear stories about Apollo’s sanctuary, the theater, stadium, treasuries, and museum treasures. You’ll need your own charged smartphone and headphones.

“Buying tickets ahead of time and in my own currency really helped me with budgeting my trip.”

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12.Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

Travel from Athens in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Pan, Kostas, Anastasios, or Despoina. Visit Arachova, Delphi’s ruins and museum, the remote Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae. Expect a long day, a steep rocky cave road, a €20 Delphi ticket, and lunch at your own cost.

“I had an amazing day with Kostas as our guide. His knowledge of Greek history and mythology made Delphi, the Oracle of Apollo, the Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae come alive. The stunning scenery, delicious food, and his guidance made the tour truly memorable.”

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13.Day Tour to Delphi

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 474 reviews · 10 hours · from $33

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned bus on a 10-hour guided trip through Thebes, Livadeia, and Arachova. At Delphi, see Apollo’s sanctuary, the Athenians’ Treasury, the Temple of Apollo, and the famous Charioteer statue. Guides such as Effie, George, and Militsa have led highly praised visits.

“Our guide Effie was very knowledgeable and engaging. Her passion for the subject clearly shows! It was a great experience, great value for money, totally recommend”

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14.Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Athens to Delphi in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup, a driver, and a local guide at the ruins and museum. See Apollo’s sanctuary, the bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, Athena’s Tholos, and Arachova. The advertised maximum is 15 people, though pickup time and traffic can make this a long 10 to 11-hour day.

“The Delphi tour was wonderful. Lili was very kind and had great knowledge, which made the tour even more special. The places we visited are 100% worth it. Delphi is a beautiful place with stunning landscapes. The place where we stopped for lunch was lovely, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this tour without hesitation.”

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15.Delphi full day V.R audio guided tour with entry ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 405 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach, then explore the museum and ancient site with a VR audio guide at your own pace. An English-speaking escort handles the day, while free time in Delphi or a short Arachova stop adds flexibility. Guides such as Angela, George, Vasilis, and Stefanos have earned strong praise.

“Fantastic guide and well organised trip. Wonderful ancient site in the mountains, was nice to get out of Athens for a bit. Lots of restaurants in Delphi town to choose from at lunchtime.”

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