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Delphi day trip
This trip was a great way to break up our time in Athens and exploring some of the surrounding area. María was a great guide and the day was both relaxing and full of fun.
Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $103 / person
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 555 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- GETAWAYS GREECE
Description
Joining our Delphi highlights small group tour you'll spend a day exploring one of the world's most famous archeological sites. Pick up and drop off from your hotel or apartment will be very easy for you as it is included in our service.You will enjoy the driving through central Greece socializing with the rest of the participants as it will be maximum 15 persons in this group. You will avoid all long lines as small group tours move fast without waisting time.Once you enter the archeological site, follow your official guide to hear everything about the history, mythology and even modern facts of the "navel of the world". Small group tours guarantee flexibility, personalized service and no long queing.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $103
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $91
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $80
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $685.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Delphi Ancient Town
Pick up from your hotel early in the morning and meeting with the rest clients of the small group tour. Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes - connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus and the city of Levadia and enjoy a rest stop. You will arrive at ancient Delphi archeological site- known in ancient times as the navel of the world- the "Omphalos", whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. You will meet with your official guide and start your tour. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle
Delphi Archaeological Museum
You will visit Delphi museum, with spectacular exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artifacts.
Short stop at "The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a "tholos", shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, all located less than a mile east of the main ruins at Delphi. The "Tholos" is part of the Delphi UNESCO World Heritage.
Delphi Ancient Town
After finishing your guided tour you will be transfered at the modern village of Delphi for lunch (own expenses), and free time for a stroll around the alleys
Mount Parnassus
Leaving Delphi behind you are going to return to Athens via the picturesque mountain traditional village of Arachova (short stop for 20'), built on the south slopes of Parnassus. This tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon dropping you off at your hotel.
What's included
Included
Pick up from centrally located hotels and apartments.
Professional guide at destination
All taxes, fees and handling charges
English speaking driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Food and drinks (at own expense)
Gratuities
Entrance at the archeological site of Delphi and the Museum
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off is included from hotels and apartments within the range of central Athens area. Your location details are required during the booking process (hotel name or apartment full address) If your hotel/apartment is not accessible by the type of vehicles we use (e.g street narrowness, pedestrian area) we will appoint a nearby meeting point for picking you up. In case that your location details has not been provided 48 hours prior to departure we will assign a centrally located meeting point of our choice for picking you up. You will receive an email from us us with the exact pick up time 24 hours prior departure. No changes can be made to the pickup plan once it has been allocated and finalized. Pickups from Ports/Airports are offered only to the Private tour option. Please notice that pick up commerce starts 40-50 minutes prior departure.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
555 reviews
How it compares in Athens
- Starting price $103 is 62% below the typical $274 for tours of similar length in Athens
Excurgo comparison of 4,138 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour duration is an estimate and may vary due to several factors, including traffic when leaving or returning to Athens, congestion at the entrances of archaeological sites, and the group's pace
- Airport/Port pickup available only to the Private Tour option
- Exact pick up point and time will be sent to you in the email provided during the booking at least 24hrs prior departure
- Participants are expected to carry no more than a backpack. If you have luggage that requires trunk space, please inform us in advance of the activity date so we can arrange the appropriate vehicle and pickup location
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens take?
Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens cost?
Prices start at $103 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $685. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM.
How much does Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $80, adults from $103. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up and drop off is included from hotels and apartments within the range of central Athens area. Your location details are required during the booking process (hotel name or apartment full address) If your hotel/apartment is not accessible by the type of vehicles we use (e.g street narrowness, pedestrian area) we will appoint a nearby meeting point for picking you up. In case that your location details has not been provided 48 hours prior to departure we will assign a centrally located meeting point of our choice for picking you up. You will receive an email from us us with the exact pick up time 24 hours prior departure. No changes can be made to the pickup plan once it has been allocated and finalized. Pickups from Ports/Airports are offered only to the Private tour option. Please notice that pick up commerce starts 40-50 minutes prior departure. Pickup points include ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence, Amalia Hotel Athens.
What languages is Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Delphi Guided Small Group Day Tour from Athens worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 555 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by GETAWAYS GREECE.
Reviews(555)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Delphi for a day
Me and my daughter had a wonderful experience. Driver and tour guides were very knowledgeable with a lot of interesting information about sites along the way and the Delphi Oracle site. We recommend having lunch at the end of your day with the entire group! Food was very good and reasonably priced.
J
Excellent booking! Highly...
Excellent booking! Highly recommend. Our guide and accommodations were great. The museum and archeological site were amazing. Lunch was top tier!
G
Day trip to Delphi
This was such an amazing excursion. Delphi was so worth seeing. The food at lunch was to die for. The guides and driver were great.
D
Enjoyable and enlightening
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Everyone from driver to tour guide (Gota??) to local tour guide at site were wonderful - all relaxed, knowledgeable and pleasant. The van was very comfortable with usb ports for phone. Highly recommend for a thorough visit to remarkable site in one day.
T
Great site to visit. Disappointing tour.
Expensive for what you get. The tour guide ran us through the museum and archeological site rather quickly. Would have desired more time at both.
J
Great tour!
So happy we did this tour! It was nice to see the countryside of Greece away from Athens. The mountain scenery was amazing! The ruins and the museum were also wonderful! It was a long day- it takes a full day to do this tour and we were tired at the end, but felt it was well worth it for the adventure of the day! Our driver Soterious was excellent over very challenging terrain and our tour guide Lilly helped orient us with good information in advance of arriving the site and looked after lunch arrangements which were very enjoyable. We had a different guide at the museum and on site for site specific information and he really went in depth and gave the exhibits meaning. It was a great day and we would recommend it!
8
A great way to get a taste of Delphi
The trip itself is pretty compressed given that Delphi is 2.5 hours from Athens. It includes nice highlights like visiting Arachova and lunch at a local Greek restaurant. We had a guide with us on the bus and a separate private tour guide through the museum and ruins, which was a nice combination. Where things got a smidge snug was with the time aloted to wandering. We only ended up with about 25 minutes for this, which was hopelessly short. This may have had some to do with a snafu with our particular tour, but for us it meant we really had to hustle to see much on our own. The ruins themselves are spectacular, and our tour guides were both amazing. I'd think that for those looking for a more immersive experience, consider the two day tour or even a rental car. For folks looking to get a quick taste of what Delphi is all about, which is most folks, then this is a great option.
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Delphi
Make sure you bring sturdy shoes as there is a lot of step climbing involved. The views are worth it though.! Vivian and Perocles may for a very good guide and drive combination. Vivian chose the lunch spot in Delphi and got us a special table right by the window. We especially enjoyed a small group which made for a more personal experience. Amazing journey through the Greek countryside and well worth the time and effort.
J
Wonderful Delphi experience
long ride from Athens but worth it. along the way there are great views of this part of Greece outside Athens. the mountains are especially beautiful. Delphi is truly impressive with an awesome display of artifacts. the trip guide was wonderful and the museum guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging
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