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Ancient Delphi: Private Day Trip through Greek Mythology with a Local
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Ancient Delphi: Private Day Trip through Greek Mythology with a Local

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Ages 0-99
Duration: 10h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Spanakopitas (local snack)
  • Greek coffee
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Your host will not accompany you in the archeological site due to guiding rules onsite
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Apollo


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • The host will pick you up at your accommodation or central meeting point in Athens. Please mention your contact details and after the time of booking your host will contact you regarding the preferred pick-up point.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Athens Intl Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04 Greece
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Port of Piraeus
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P1144

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P1144

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        Seallymonkey
        Littleton, CO13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2020 • Couples
        Yorgos is a great host! He explained the history of Delphi and gave us
        plenty of time to explore the area and the museum. We would have
        missed some hidden gems if it wasn't for his tips. The town of
        Arachova was equally as amazing. A very beautiful mountain town and a
        great stop of lunch. Thanks Yorgos for great conversation and a
        wonderful last day in Greece!
        Written February 14, 2020
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        Laura P
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Family
        We selected Nikos to take us (3 sisters from the U.S.) on a day trip to Delphi based on his reviews here. He did a great job, we felt very comfortable, and really enjoyed his enthusiastic knowledge and stories. He went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of, from stopping for coffee and bathroom breaks, to dropping us off at easy access to the sites, for the right amount of time. He then took us to a great local restaurant that was not full of the tour bus crowds which we really appreciated. It was a restaurant in the nearby town of Arachova, family owned for 120 years, and that was really special. We especially appreciated that Nikos was easy to talk to and a great conversationalist with lots of international adventures to share so the conversation was lively both to and from Delphi and during the lunch we shared with him. Thank you, Nikos!
        Written May 29, 2024
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        Aline R
        1 contribution
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        Jul 2024 • Solo
        Nicholas took me to Delphi. Along the way, we stopped at LIVADIA, a worthwhile stop in a really cute town. Had a great Trojan horse ( Instagram spot!!!). The museum at Delphi is terrific and it was very hot so the walk up to the ruins was painful as there is no shade. Ruins not in great shape. But Nicholas also then took me for the best ice cream to help me cool down. Nicholas’s was very up on his history of Delphi and mythodology and had very entertaining stories so I got a good understanding before I got to museum- do museum first, then you have a better understanding of the pile of rocks . Youwill see only the Athens Treasury and the amphitheater are in good shape.
        Written July 17, 2024
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        sue
        Fremantle, Australia3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023 • Couples
        Nikos provided one of the highlights of our visit to Greece when he drove us to and from Delphi. You couldn\u2019t choose a better guide for all of the above reasons. A history buff now formalising his passion with study in history and archaeology, his knowledge was remarkable and so valuable as we toured the site and the museum. But his care and personal interest made the experience very special - as did the wonderful stops for coffee, pastries and lunch 😁 Thanks so very much Nikos. We won’t forget our time with you.
        Written May 16, 2023
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        danieldeirdreenlynn
        The Netherlands28 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nikos is a very dedicated guide who did everything right to make it a great day for us. His stories are entertaining and informative about the archeology, mythology and history of Delphi and all the notable places between Athens and Delphi. Conversation with Nikos is great and personal. This day trip was something we will always remember.
        Written October 14, 2020
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        Josh S
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022 • Couples
        I can't recommend Ioannis and this tour enough. Truly, it was our best day in Greece. What sets this tour apart is you're not just going to Delphi and getting dropped off. You get to see sites along the way and get a real feel for the country. We hit all of the major sites along the way, but also had a terrific lunch in a little seaside village, went for a swim and a beer at a local spot, and grabbed coffee in a village with a medieval castle.

        Ioannis is also extremely knowledgeable about Greek history and is genuinely a pleasure to chat with. If you do one thing outside of Athens, do this.
        Written August 11, 2022
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        Jacky v
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2020
        We just spent the day with Yorgos visiting Delphi. He knows all about the site and it's history. When Yorgos speaks about the oracle and the Gods they come alive. He is a very fun person and gave us the feeling we already knew each other instead of having just met.
        • 1 januari 1970
        Written March 16, 2020
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        hbsmith
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2020
        Nikolas “Niko” was our guide to Delphi and we had a wonderful time. He was friendly, knowledgeable and interjected his interest by showing us a beautiful monastery. He accommodated our pace and helped personalize the trip by quickly learning our names and asking us individual questions to make sure everyone was engaged. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Trip was actually in 2019, but wanted to refresh this after a poor travel season in 2020.
        Written June 14, 2021
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        Adventurer266746
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Friends
        We had a fantastic day trip to Delphi with Nikos. He arrived on time, navigated the Athens traffic with ease, was extremely friendly and engaging in addition to being a wealth of information.
        We were thrilled with our day and highly recommend Nikos.
        Kaitlyn, Shirley & Shelley
        Written May 20, 2024
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        Ian C
        Morges, Switzerland2 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021
        An excellent informative day tour.
        We stopped at incredible monastery and also at a couple of additional worthwhile visits
        Written August 1, 2021
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