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Delphi Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins and Museum
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Embark on an eco-friendly day trip from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore ancient ruins, visit the Delphi museum, and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Arachova.
Embark on an eco-friendly day trip from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore ancient ruins, visit the Delphi museum, and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Arachova.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Athens - Embark on a scenic journey through the picturesque valleys and cotton fields of Thebes, as an expert guide shares captivating stories of the Ancient Greeks. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, the first brief stop is in Levadia, a town renowned for its trade in vibrant, beautifully colored carpets.
- Temple of Apollo - At midday,…
- Athens - Embark on a scenic journey through the picturesque valleys and cotton fields of Thebes, as an expert guide shares captivating stories of the Ancient Greeks. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, the first brief stop is in Levadia, a town renowned for its trade in vibrant, beautifully colored carpets.
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Temple of Apollo - At midday, marvel as the coach arrives at the base of Mt Parnassos, where the sanctuary of Delphi is located. Enter the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi and explore the fascinating ruins with your guide, learning about famous monuments such as the Temple of Apollo.
Please note that admission is included if the relevant options have been selected.
Then, enjoy 45 minutes of free time to explore the site independently and visit Athena Pronaia and its Tholos. -
Delphi Archaeological Museum - Next, head inside the Delphi Archaeological Museum and leisurely explore its treasure trove. Home to numerous artifacts and relics, the museum features around 15 rooms arranged in chronological order. Be sure to see the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.
Please note that admission is included if the relevant options have been selected. - Arachova - After the museum visit, explore the beautiful mountain village of Arachova, nestled in the hills of the Parnassus Mountains. Stroll through its charming streets, admire the traditional stone architecture and breathtaking views, and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local taverna.
What's Included
- Guided tour in the Archaeological site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi in English
- Free time to explore the Delphi Archaeological Site at your own pace
- Professional driver ensuring a smooth and safe journey
- Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
- Multilingual Audio Guide for Delphi Archaeological site
- Headsets to…
- Guided tour in the Archaeological site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi in English
- Free time to explore the Delphi Archaeological Site at your own pace
- Professional driver ensuring a smooth and safe journey
- Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
- Multilingual Audio Guide for Delphi Archaeological site
- Headsets to clearly hear the guide during the tour
- Onboard WiFi
- Optional lunch in a local restaurant for a complete experience
- Entrance fees for the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi (if option is selected)
- Experienced tour guide providing in-depth insights into Delphi’s history
What's Not Included
- Pick-up service
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Pick-up service
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Upon meeting the guide in Athens, enjoy stories about the ancient Greeks and their lives in Delphi while traveling in an air-conditioned coach with a zero carbon footprint. The journey to Delphi takes you towards Mt. Parnassos, with a brief rest stop outside the town of Levadia. The first destination is the Delphi archaeological site, a UNESCO World…
Upon meeting the guide in Athens, enjoy stories about the ancient Greeks and their lives in Delphi while traveling in an air-conditioned coach with a zero carbon footprint. The journey to Delphi takes you towards Mt. Parnassos, with a brief rest stop outside the town of Levadia. The first destination is the Delphi archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the captivating ruins with the guide, and see renowned monuments such as the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. The next stop is the Delphi museum, showcasing its remarkable exhibits. Don’t miss the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. After discovering Delphi, proceed to the charming village of Arachova, nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Stroll through its quaint streets, admire the traditional stone architecture and breathtaking views, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local taverna, and explore the delightful shops.
Location
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Athanasiou Diakou
Your meeting point is 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. You should be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Silvia_p
May 18, 2026
All was 10 out of 10. - Everything was organized perfectly.Our guide Kiki was incredible and shared with us alot of her knowledge although she had that day a strong pain in her leg.Also our driver Nick was perfect.He drove us safely to Delphi and back to Athens on time and smoothly.
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Davidg_w
May 14, 2026
Very enjoyable trip. Our... - Very enjoyable trip. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about Delphi and its history and provided real insights into the site. Plenty of time was given to wander on your own and lunch was delicious. Highly recommend
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Michaelaevanson
May 10, 2026
Great day in Delphi - The thing that really stood out to us on our trip to Delphi was our tour guide. Irene went above and beyond to share her knowledge about not only Delphi and the local area but all along the way to Delphi! This made the ride feel short and engaging! The Delphi site was incredible and the views were breathtaking taking! The included lunch afterwards was also very well done. I would definitely recommend this tour and praise Irene for her enthusiasm and knowledge!
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Cjgproto86
May 9, 2026
Awesome - Katherine was out guide and she was amazing! She combined historic Greece with modern Greece, she was able to answer all the questions we had about the mythology, as well as the sites we visited. She knew all of the areas we visited, and maintained professionalism throughout the entire trip. And stood up for her group when the museum guides were trying to rush us along.
She is a a treasure and would gladly have her as a tour guide again!
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Helena_m
May 5, 2026
Delphi Landscape - I enjoyed seeing the landscape of the area, the area is very large that there isn't alot of time to see all of it!
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Suzanne_b
Apr 27, 2026
Not to be missed! Our... - Not to be missed! Our guide is dynamic, interesting, competent, clear in his explanations, in short I loved my day!
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Marietherese_j
Apr 26, 2026
Outstanding site and magnificent scenery - Amazing scenery, a must see. Very knowledgeable guide -Katherine. I learnt a lot about deciphering the era of artefacts we looked at and really enjoyed her commentary. A good sized stop in Arechova was also delightful. Bus was in great condition and a pleasure to travel in thanks to the driver.
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737daveg
May 8, 2026
Long day. Worth the bus ride out to Delphi - Long bus ride. Delphi was great to see. The museum is also interesting but small. Archova is really a lunch stop. Not too much there.
Guide was rather monotone and could have mashed the group better. With that said she was extremely knowledgeable. I just think you could almost get the same out of the trip if you just had someone manage the group and had each individual visits the sites and restaurants on their own.
Side note they do drop offs at the end of the trip that are very convenient.
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Cait_d
May 16, 2026
Interesting but difficult with kids - Delphi very interesting, the scenery beautiful, and the guide knowledgeable. Not really suitable for young children though the tour info indicated that. Finally shopping stop seemed unnecessary and designed to make profit for that shop over others.
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Damian_r
May 10, 2026
SCAM admission fees!!! Avoid booking with KEY TOURS. - Firstly, when booking with KEY TOURS they allow you to include admission fees or not. Choose NOT!!!
We chose to include for 2 people which added $80 euros to the total cost for the trip. We didn't know how many sites charged admission fees but we knew we were going to at least 2 sites that did, so $80 euros for 2 people for 2 sites seemed about right as admission to every other Greek site has been $20 euros.
It turned out that one $20 euro ticket per person covers both the archeological site and the museum. Other people on the tour either bought the ticket online or at the gate whilst the group waited for them, so we were $20 euros per person worse off than others getting the same experience.
I queried this through Viator who confirmed there was nothing they could do as a partial refund as KEY TOURS denied the request.
KEY TOURS claim the $20 euros is for handling fees and ensuring access at the correct time. It is early May and no crowds so no issues getting access. Just greedy KEY TOURS charging 100% on top of admission fees per person.
If you choose to go with KEY TOURS (I wouldn't again!!!) , find out from them what time slot to book an admission ticket for and do it online. I expect there could be large crowds in the summer months and long queues.
If KEY TOURS would have clarified the total admission fee was $20 euros per person, I would have done this online, but they don't in the hope they get a 100% handling fee.
Secondly, we specifically chose KEY TOURS' trip, as opposed to other similar yet less costly ones, as it advertises ATHENA PRONAIA AND ITS THOLOS as an attraction and others don't. Whilst on the coach there, our guide told us it was closed. Turns out it has been for some time yet KEY TOURS still advertise it. You can't even see it from the road outside of the compound due to trees.
It seems unfair these other more honest companies are missing out on business from visitors wanting a fair trip due to greedy KEY TOURS trying to make money out of selling tickets, rather than providing an honest tour for visitors to their country.
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