Delphi One Day Trip from Athens: Guided Tour of UNESCO Heritage Site & Temple of Apollo

Embark on a journey through the Apollo Temple and the globally renowned Oracle, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Witness the Athenian Treasure

Tour the Delphi Museum and observe the Charioteer of Delphi

Includes hotel gathering and return

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Delphi - Depart from Athens to explore the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece and today one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Along the way, you will see the plain of Beotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass…
What's Included
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Entrance fees included
  • Free WiFi on coaches
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service (selected central Athens hotels)
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Lunch available if option selected
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Any personal expenses
Location
Delphi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Yevgeny_p
Sep 27, 2024
Delphi,The Place - Our guide Dora was awesome from the very best. She gave an overview of different periods of Greece history. Upon arrival in Delphi story continued with so many names and facts.And of course The Place. You gotta see it,because it is impossible to describe it with right words. Thank Dora, Viator and driver of the bus (sorry,forgot his name). Irina and Eugene
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George_a
Jun 12, 2024
Experience not to be missed - The tour guide Effie was fabulous and very knowledgeable She explained everything beautifully and easy to understand. Not to mention the fantastic driver Fanourios. .
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Kathy_f
Jun 4, 2024
Great trip to Delphi - Great tour! Our guide provided lots of information about Greek culture and history. The archaeological site and museum were fascinating. Plus stopping briefly in the small town was an added plus. So picturesque!
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Stevowade57
May 31, 2024
Our day tour to Delphi - The information provided by the tour guide was excellent and her attention to ensuring that we were all looked after and enjoyed the whole experience was excellent. Getting out into the mountain area was fascinating and the site of Delphi and its museum was just amazing.
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Patricia_w
May 25, 2024
Great Historical Tour - What made this tour so wonderful for me was the immense knowledge of the tour guide. Unfortunately, I did not write his name down and I can't remember who it was. I took so many tours on this trip! Wandering around in the ruins and the museum would only have been half as spectacular if it was expected that we do it without a guide to bring everything to life. This was one of my favorites of all the tours I took, and it is ironic because I had at one time thought about not going on this tour. I am so glad that I did! Thank you so much to the guide (I hope you can research when I took the trip and please post his name with this review so that he can get some well-deserved accolades!! My apologies to him again for not writing his name down.) After reading other reviews, I saw that some people were very pleased (like me!!!) and some felt disappointed. I try really hard to match my tastes with what the tour offers and that is why I read a lot of the reviews before I make my choice. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who REALLY wants to dig deep into the history of this location, and I hope they get the guide who really impressed me with his outstanding knowledge! His passion for passing on that knowledge is what placed this tour head and shoulders above most of the others that I took! Thank you again for this wonderful experience.
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Megan_l
Aug 27, 2024
Day trip to the center of the world - Great day trip to the center of the world. The tour guide was fun and knowledgeable! This tour is mostly focused on being lead through the sites and the museum with little downtime to explore on your own, keep that in mind as you’re planning if your someone who prefers a lot of free time. Lunch was fantastic and we did lil stops for shops and views afterward. Great day trip!
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Clint_d
Aug 19, 2024
Almost excellent but less time. - Such a wonderful day trip to beautiful Delfi and nearby towns however time needs to be allocated a lite better. Bus journey was super comfortable. It was a luxury coach with super cold air conditioning which was perfect for the hot day time. Maria was an excellent tour guide (GO Tours) as she was very knowledgeable and kept giving us info along the whole trip. Site of Apollo was beautiful but it was big. We had just 30 minutes to ourselves which was not enough considering you have to walk up and down carefully on the path. There are many historical relics to view and due to limited time we missed the Stadium. The Delfi Museum was absolutely beautiful but again due to limited time we didn't get a chance to roam ourselves. Lunch was delicious and the views around the hilltop restaurant are not to be missed If the time can be managed a bit better by the tour company, it would be a five star experience.
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Landtiti
May 23, 2024
Mixed - mixed opinion on this excursion: first of all we had booked it in French, a few days before, we received a message telling us that there was no French guide that day. We therefore decided to do it in English as we were unable to find a tour in French for this site that day. It was planned that we would be picked up at the hotel or nearby. Unfortunately today, cycling race and Athens closed. So it was at a run that we found our bus almost 1 km from there, with a friend who walks with a cane it wasn't easy. Great chaos getting the bus, no information, buses for all the excursions were grouped in the same place and the guides were a little overwhelmed. Finally once on the bus, the tour began, the landscapes were very beautiful. Good organization on the Delphi site and the museum. We had a reservation with lunch, a basic meal: 1 bottle of water and a dish of your choice, we chose the lamb collars which were excellent. I find that the price of the excursion is a little high compared to the services
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John_b
Jun 20, 2024
The trip was built as... - The trip was built as English-speaking but when we arrived, the turkey said this is a bilingual English French. The turkey spoke excellent French, but very accented English and difficult to understand. Also, she spoke just one sentence in English and then repeated it in French and then said another sentence in English and repeated it in French. It was very difficult to follow until she completed her story. She should've told the story in English and then completely in French. This also delayed everything because she had a repeat twice, you should say that the trip might be bilingual and not advertise it as English. The trip was over 11 hours and not 10 hours as said on your website
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Monina_d
Sep 14, 2024
Disappointing and Poorly Managed Tour - As an experienced traveler, I can confidently say that this was one of the worst tours I've ever been on. Despite being operated by a large company, the tour was disorganised and inefficient. It took two hours just to pick up everyone, as the company combined at least three different tours into one bus. After being picked up at 7:30 AM, we didn’t leave Athens until 9:34 AM, which I monitored due to growing frustration. Combining multiple tours like this not only caused delays but also led to unnecessary confusion and frustration among the guests. One of the most frustrating aspects was the unnecessary 20-minute stop at a ski resort in Arachova, in front of a store, which stretched to 30 minutes. It was clear this was a commission-driven detour, adding no value to the Delphi tour. This irrelevant stop detracted from the historical focus of the tour and wasted valuable time. What does a ski resort have to do with Delphi? Anyone with a brain would recognise that this stop was entirely out of place. When we finally reached Delphi, we were only allotted about 2.5 hours to explore both the ruins and the museum with the tourguide, which is far from adequate. This even included waiting for 15 minutes at the museum for other people to arrive. As someone with a deep passion for ancient history and Greek mythology, I was incredibly disappointed by the rushed pace. Delphi is a significant site—larger and more immersive than even the Acropolis—yet we were not given nearly enough time to fully appreciate its historical significance. I would strongly recommend that the company reevaluate how they structure these tours. Combining multiple tours into one bus creates unnecessary delays and confusion, and irrelevant stops like the one at Arachova should be eliminated. Most importantly, more time should be allocated to Delphi itself, as it is a major historical site that deserves more than just a brief visit. Overall, the poor organisation, irrelevant stops, and insufficient time at Delphi significantly detracted from the experience. I would not recommend this tour to anyone serious about exploring Greece’s rich historical heritage. Even if you're not passionate about history, you'll leave feeling disappointed and shortchanged.
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