Delphi Private Tour: Explore Ancient Wonders with Expert Guide
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Delphi
Embark on a private tour of Delphi, the recognized center of the Ancient World. Explore ancient wonders, learn about mythology, and admire unique masterpieces of sculpture and art.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Delphi - MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting for you at the Main entrance of the Museum & she will have a sign with your name written.

EXPLORING THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. Inset on wide terraces along the hillside we are fortunate that the landslides of previous centuries preserved much of the ancient remains for us, including the 4th century BC temple of Apollo from where the Oracle spoke her prophecies along with the Castilian spring of Mythology, theatre, treasury buildings, temples of Athena and Gymnasium where athletes gathered before the Pythian games to bathe in the sacred waters. During your visit to Delphi, you can still see the physical structures associated with this incredibly long history a your expert guide brings their History to life before you.

  • Delphi Archaeological Museum - TOURING THE MUSEUM. A beautiful addition to the site is the modern museum which displays finds stretching back in time to at least 1500 BC, including many of the sculptures & other unique pieces that adorned the temples & streets of the site at its peak around the 4th century BC. Outstanding pieces include the Naxos Sphynx, the twin Kouroi, and the famous Bronze Charioteer among others.
What's Included
  • Admission tickets included
  • Private 2-hour guided tour with a licensed expert
What's Not Included
  • Transfers from Athens can be added on request
Additional Information

Experience a unique historical journey with an accomplished licensed guide, bypassing the queues with tickets in hand. Traverse the same path of former monarchs to the Temple of Apollo and delve deep into the history of the Oracle’s Prophecies, the Ancient Olympic games that took place there, city treasuries located on the site and other marvels like the colossal Naxos Sphinx. Remarkably, many of these edifices survive today, offering an incredible link to the history and mythology which your guide will animate. Expect to witness a variety of Sculpture & Art masterpieces in the neighboring Museum. This excursion is suitable for all age groups and those with varying levels of interest in Archaeology. Your guide will adjust the level of detail based on your interest, be it in Ancient Mythology, Oracle Rituals, construction methods, or any other historical aspect of interest to your party.

  • Wheelchair users. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy.
Location
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Our guide will be waiting at the Ticket booth at the Museum. She will have a sign with your name.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Daniel_r
Oct 27, 2023
Georgina was an excellent guide! - Georgina was an excellent guide! We are history nerds, and she was very patient with us as we asked a lot of different questions. The site itself is beautiful and well-preserved. This was one of the highlights of our trip!
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Kathryn_r
Aug 21, 2023
Delightful Delphi - Our tour guide, Georgia, was incredible. I highly recommend a guided tour at every Greek historical site.
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