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

Travel from Athens to Delphi with guides such as Marianna, Michael, Nikos, and Dimitris, then tour the Temple of Apollo, theater, and museum before lunch and free time in Arachova. The 10-hour trip includes transport, headsets, WiFi, and a carbon-offset approach.

“Our guide, Dimitrious, was AMAZING! He told basically the whole history of Ancient Greece, told all the important things we needed to know about Delphi and so much more. It was truly a masterclass. We also had time to wonder around Delphi by ourselves, which we always appreciate. The town of Arachova (lunch break) was a jewel. Such a cute little medieval town, we loved it soooo much.”

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

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

Travel from Athens to Delphi with a driver and English-speaking tour host, then explore Apollo’s sanctuary and the museum at your own pace using a VR audio device. You’ll also stop in Delphi village and Arachova for food, photos, or shopping. Guides such as Angela, George, and Sotiris are often praised for their care and storytelling.

“It was really great experience couldnt have asked for better tour leader and bus driver both super friendly and made sure we enjoyed every bit of a trip thank you Sotiris & Vangelis”

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

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

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned bus, with an archaeologist trip attendant, audio guide, and WiFi. See the Temple of Apollo, Tholos, Charioteer, and Delphi Museum, then eat and wander in Arachova. Expect about 10 hours, two hours each way, and entrance fees extra.

“Great day trip, everything went well! Small group of only 7 people. Great guide Dimi! Thank you”

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4.Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Athens to Delphi with an official English-speaking guide. Visit the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and the Charioteer of Delphi, then stop in Arachova. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, and lunch is optional.

“We’d heard that Delphi was a must-see for our trip to Athens, but thought the area was underwhelming, especially compared to our guided tour of the Acropolis. The drive was lovely, through interesting mountains and countryside, and the guide did her best when she didn’t have any technology (all the other tours used a headset and receiver to be able to hear the guide’s voice) to speak to us as we were walking through the ruins and museum, but most of us couldn’t hear what she was saying.”

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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 a licensed English-speaking guide. Explore the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum, and ancient treasures, then stop in Arachova for lunch and free time. Guides such as Yannis, Vangelis, Heleni, and Sofia have earned especially strong praise.

“Sofia was great! Very knowledgeable. Very gracious and helpful. Unfortunately, the sound system did not work well. Many of us including me kept picking up a Spanish speaking guide. Technology is so good now that I can’t understand why that happened. Sofia did great accommodating but it definitely was a distraction!”

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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 sanctuary and museum, enjoy free time at Athena Pronaia, then stop in mountain-town Arachova. Entrance fees and lunch depend on the option you book.

“Our guide, Evan, was well prepared with anti-itch stuff for a bee sting, cough drops for a lady with a persistent cough. He was a fount of information. He was polite and pleasant, and clear in his instructions. Lunch was good. It was fun to try wild boar! However, we were supposed to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. We did get picked up at our hotel. However, on the way back, he said it was too difficult to drop us off at this time of day. So they would drop us off somewhere that was a short walk. When he dropped us off, he said it…”

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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 Wi-Fi-equipped coach with a licensed English-speaking guide. Visit the archaeological site and museum, then enjoy free time in mountain-town Arachova. Guides such as John, Iris, Dionysis, and Vangelis add lively stories about Greek gods, temples, and the Oracle.

“The entire excursion was wonderful. The bus was very clean. The tour guide Vangelis was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. The views at Delphi and Arachova were fantastic. It’s a long day trip but worth it to see such a historic place”

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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 a professional English or Spanish guide, one night in Kalambaka, dinner, breakfast, and entry to Delphi plus two monasteries. Guides may include Marianna, Angelike, Haroula, or Dosia.

“Great trip! Definitely worth doing. The views were amazing!”

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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 the Peloponnese and central Greece with a professional guide, visiting Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora. Accommodation, three breakfasts, three dinners, transport, and entrance fees are included. Expect long days, substantial driving, historic hotels, and a fast but rewarding introduction to mainland Greece.

“It's an extremely educational/intellectual/informative tour. History, architecture, art, mythology, Small children would not appreciate it, but kids that are into mythology LOVED IT!!”

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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 over two days, with guided visits to Apollo’s sanctuary and two cliff-top monasteries. Guides vary by departure, with names including Stephanie, Joy, Xenia, and Avros. Expect long bus rides, a Kalambaka hotel, dinner, breakfast, and Wi-Fi.

“This trip should not be missed! Long days in the bus, but totally worth it. The views were amazing. The history incredible and Evie (our tour guide) very knowledgeable.”

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11.Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Tours

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

Visit Delphi’s archaeological museum at a booked time, then explore the ancient site anytime that day. Use your phone for self-guided audio in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, or Japanese. Bring headphones, water, and sturdy shoes for the steep paths.

“What an amazing place to visit. The scenery is magical and the actual site is steeped in archeological history and mythology. It was one of the best days of our time in Greece. well worth the 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 with a small group of up to eight, stopping in Arachova, UNESCO-listed Delphi, the Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae. Guides such as Pan, Kostas, and Anastasios explain Greek myths and history, while Delphi is explored with a supplied guidebook. Lunch and Delphi admission cost extra.

“Our day-long tour of Delphi, Thermopylae and the Corycian Cave with Pan was an absolutely incredible cultural, historical and beautiful experience. We started early, being picked up from our hotel and heading to the picturesque countryside of Greece. Driving through the countryside, we were treated to authentic views of olive groves, fields and snow-capped mountain Parnassus. Delphi itself was a highlight for me . The views, the Temple of Apollo, the amphitheatre and the Olympic stadium were simply breathtaking. Pan had carefully chosen a delicious lunch at a local tavern. After lunch, we drove along a narrow path to the Corycian Cave. We learned about its traditional and pilgrimage signif...”

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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 with a live guide in English, French, or Italian. Visit Apollo’s sanctuary and the archaeological museum, enjoy lunch near Delphi, and stop in Arachova. Guides such as Effie and George are known for lively history and mythology.

“I would like to say a huge thank you to our guide Effie. Her professionalism and immense knowledge she gave to us on the historic and current information about your beautiful country. The driver was also very skilled and courteous and the bus was very comfortable. They are both a credit to your company and G.O. Tours will be highly recommended in our country and abroad.”

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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 by air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking escort, and a local guide at the ruins and museum. See Apollo’s temple, the Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, Athena’s Tholos, and Arachova. Admission and lunch cost extra.

“Great experience to see magical Delphi. Athena our primary guide was knowledgable and very friendly. The small group was conducive to chatting with fellow travelers - we were a bonded group by the end. The Delphi site and museum are excellent! The food at the restaurant was tasty. Just be aware that due to the distance from Athens and traffic, you will spend about 4.5-5 of 8 hrs in the van. Nevertheless, worth it for us.”

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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, explore the museum and ancient sanctuary with a multilingual VR audio device, then enjoy free time for lunch and a short Arachova stop. English-speaking escorts, entry fees, and lunch depend on the option you book.

“I had a very good experience on today’s tour. The schedule was well organized and the bus departures were mostly on time. Even though we spent quite a long time on the road because of the farmers’ protests, our guide Angela still managed to give us over two hours at the Delphi archaeological site and museum, which was enough to explore. Even though longer would be better, l understand that the current itinerary already takes over 10 hours. I also appreciated that there were no big shopping stops. Apart from quick bathroom breaks where a small shop was available, the tour didn’t waste any time on shopping and focused mainly…”

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