Delphi is one of Greece’s must-see ancient sites. Delphi is easy to reach from Athens. It’s easy to get to Delphi from Athens. So why not visit Delphi? It’s an exceptional site, a mecca of antiquity, located in the mountains north of Athens. A trip to Delphi from Athens can be done in one or two days.
It can be done! Even so, you’ll need to allow between 4 and 5 hours for transport during the day. Here are the different options available to you if you want to take a day trip to Delphi.
If you prefer to take your time and combine sites and monuments, sea and mountains, you’re better off spending two days. We suggest itineraries for a two-day trip to Delphi from Athens.
How to visit Delphi
Visiting the Delphi sanctuary on your own
You can visit the site and museum on your own. In fact, the site includes signs in English. In the museum, an interactive map near the entrance helps you find your way around. But you’ll miss the historical perspective and incredible richness of a guided tour. Here you can buy a ticket for the Delphi site and museum.
With English audio guide on your phone
Put on your headphones and embark on an immersive journey through the Roman Agora, the Athenian treasury and the Temple of Apollo. Experience the captivating power of storytelling as you discover historical information and anecdotes from antiquity. Our well-researched tour presents concise and original stories, ensuring an entertaining, captivating and instructive visit. With the option of listening to the audio tour repeatedly, you can immerse yourself in the experience at your own pace, either before or after your visit. Download here e-ticket + audioguide.
Guided Walking Tour and Admission
Only licensed (official) guides are allowed access to the site. There are few guides on site, and they are not necessarily english-speaking. Experience a guided exploration of Delphi, revered by ancient Greeks as the center of the earth. Let a knowledgeable guide lead you through the ancient ruins, providing insights into the historical significance. Afterward, take the opportunity to independently explore the ancient stadium and Delphi Museum at your own pace. Select this experience: Guided walking Tour + Ticket
Organized tours from Athens
The first “standard” packages start at less than €100 a day. These packages are attractive because they include not only transportation , but also a guided tour of the site and entrance fees.
- This Full day guided trip from Athens with an English-speaking guide. We haven’t tested it ourselves, but it’s a favorite among travelers. Transport, guide and admission included.
- Also this Day guided trip to Delphi with Livadia and Arachova: round-trip transportation from Athens, visit to the site of Delphi and its museum with a licensed tour guide.
- Day trip to Delphi and Arachova with only transportation from Athens. Entrance ticket and guide not included.
- or to experience VR, this day excursion with a virtual reality visit, transport and entrance ticket included. The support for the day is in English.
We also really enjoy the tours offered by Alternative Athens too, even if they are expensive. This local agency offers group tours (in English), enabling you to discover not only the site but also the surrounding villages.
How do I get to Delphi from Athens?
By car
It’s undoubtedly the most practical of all. In fact, the road to Delphi is quite straightforward (it takes 30 minutes to get out of Athens, 1 hour on the freeway and then 30 minutes on a beautiful mountain road). You can make a few stops along the way: Ossios Loukas, Arachova, Galaxidi (see below). To rent a car, we recommend the RentalCars website.
By public transport
KTEL buses are also available. You can find schedules and information on their website .
By tourist bus
Sometimes it’s less complicated to take an all-inclusive one-day tour . This means that you don’t have to take charge of organizing transport. Departure by bus from Syntagma in Athens, visit and return in the evening. Not a very personal experience, but you don’t worry about anything, it’s so practical! See the previous paragraph for other ways to visit.
With a private driver
This is obviously a more expensive but very comfortable option (from €375). The driver will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. It also means you can do the tour at your own pace. Welcome PickUps offers a tour of this type, with a friendly recommended route that can nonetheless be adapted to suit your wishes. The driver is usually English-speaking. Please note that a guided tour of the site is not included.
Practical information: the site, the museum, opening hours and prices
Sophie B.
