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- Delphi Archaeological Site Tickets
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Theater of Delphi
- Ancient Stadium of Delphi
- Temple of Apollo
- Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia
Book Delphi Archaeological Site & Museum Tickets
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- Enter the ancient world of Greek civilization at the Delphi Archaeological Site, with artefacts dating back centuries at the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
- At the Delphi Archaeological Site, visit the Temple of Apollo, built according to the Doric order, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia with the Tholos at its core.
- With a grand view of the sanctuary and the valley to stun you, the Delphi Theater, made of limestone, was the hub of festivals and poetry readings.
- An arched entrance leading to stone seating for 6,500 people for witnessing the Panhellenic and Pythian games, the Delphi Stadium will leave you in awe.
- Explore the treasuries that stored the offerings made to the Oracle of Delphi and the Castalian Spring, where priests and pilgrims stopped to refresh themselves.
- Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum and admire the Greek artefacts and statues, like the chryselephantine idols of Apollo and Artemis.
- Enter the ancient world of Greek civilization at the Delphi Archaeological Site, with artefacts dating back centuries at the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
- At the Delphi Archaeological Site, visit the Temple of Apollo, built according to the Doric order, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia with the Tholos at its core.
- With a grand view of the sanctuary and the valley to stun you, the Delphi Theater, made of limestone, was the hub of festivals and poetry readings.
- An arched entrance leading to stone seating for 6,500 people for witnessing the Panhellenic and Pythian games, the Delphi Stadium will leave you in awe.
- Explore the treasuries that stored the offerings made to the Oracle of Delphi and the Castalian Spring, where priests and pilgrims stopped to refresh themselves.
- Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum and admire the Greek artefacts and statues, like the chryselephantine idols of Apollo and Artemis.
Inclusions
- Entry ticket to Delphi Archaeological Site & Museum
- Booking and administration fees
- Audio guide in English
Exclusions
- Live guide
- Tip: Stay overnight in Arachova, a charming town 20-min from Delphi. Experience authentic vibes, great hotels, and ski culture in winter.
- It is required to carry your passport or a government ID.
- For the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, select a specific time and day for your visit. For the Delphi archaeological site, enter anytime on your chosen booking date.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Day Trips
From Athens: Guided Tour of Delphi Site & Museum Day Trip with Entry Tickets & VR Headsets
- Enjoy comfortable roundtrip transfers from Athens to Delphi and back in an air-conditioned minibus.
- Explore the Delphi archaeological site uniquely through immersive 360º and 3D reconstruction technology.
- Get a glimpse of the ancient Greek life walking the Sacred Way as the Greeks did in the olden times.
- Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum, the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Athena Pronaia.
- Tune in to an entertaining audioguide and understand the significance of the historic site in your preferred language.
- Learn about the culture of the region during your visit to Arachova, a traditional mountain village famous for its handicrafts.
- Tour the village at your own pace and enjoy a scrumptious lunch, a quick snack, or a shopping experience while you're there.
- Don't waste precious vacation moments in queues. These Delphi entry tickets guarantee quicker access, allowing you to delve into the ancient wonders sooner.
- Enjoy comfortable roundtrip transfers from Athens to Delphi and back in an air-conditioned minibus.
- Explore the Delphi archaeological site uniquely through immersive 360º and 3D reconstruction technology.
- Get a glimpse of the ancient Greek life walking the Sacred Way as the Greeks did in the olden times.
- Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum, the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Athena Pronaia.
- Tune in to an entertaining audioguide and understand the significance of the historic site in your preferred language.
- Learn about the culture of the region during your visit to Arachova, a traditional mountain village famous for its handicrafts.
- Tour the village at your own pace and enjoy a scrumptious lunch, a quick snack, or a shopping experience while you're there.
- Don't waste precious vacation moments in queues. These Delphi entry tickets guarantee quicker access, allowing you to delve into the ancient wonders sooner.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off from 4 central stops in Athens
- Access to Delphi archaeological site
- Access to Delphi Archaeological Museum
- English-speaking driver and escort on the bus
- Virtual reality device
- Audioguide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Polish, and Russian
Exclusions
- Meal inclusions
- This tour is pram and stroller accessible.
- Baggage is allowed.
- Guide dogs are allowed.
- The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Polish, and Russian.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Dive into the finer details of the Athenian treasure and learn facts about this UNESCO-listed site, Delphi, with round-trip hotel transfers.
- Board a comfortable air-conditioned bus directly from your hotel and set off from Athens.
- Make your way to the Oracle of Apollo and the Delphi Museum and take in murals, like the Charioteer of Delphi.
- Learn about the places you visit like the Athena Pronaia and the gateway to Delphi from your live English-speaking guide or an audio guide available in 6 languages.
- Relish on a delicious lunch (optional) provided with your ticket as you take a pause during your fun-filled and adventurous day.
- Dive into the finer details of the Athenian treasure and learn facts about this UNESCO-listed site, Delphi, with round-trip hotel transfers.
- Board a comfortable air-conditioned bus directly from your hotel and set off from Athens.
- Make your way to the Oracle of Apollo and the Delphi Museum and take in murals, like the Charioteer of Delphi.
- Learn about the places you visit like the Athena Pronaia and the gateway to Delphi from your live English-speaking guide or an audio guide available in 6 languages.
- Relish on a delicious lunch (optional) provided with your ticket as you take a pause during your fun-filled and adventurous day.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Delphi Site & Museum
- Round-trip hotel transfers in A/C bus from Athens
- Expert English-speaking tour guide (optional)
- Entry to the archaeological site of Delphi and Delphi Museum (optional)
- Lunch (optional)
- Visit to Temple of Apollo
- Photo stop at the village of Arachova
- Audio guide in 6 languages (optional)
- Tip: The site of Delphi is perched on the side of a hill, rewarding a beautiful view of the valley and beyond. Be sure to carry your cameras!
- The optional audio tour is available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian & Spanish.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Note that during the winter seasons (1 Nov - 31 Mar), you will not visit Athena Pronaia Sanctuary due to the limited hours of the exhibition area.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Top things to do in Athens
Why visit Delphi
- Journey back in time: Explore Delphi’s temples, treasuries, theater, and stadium, all built over 2,500 years ago. Visiting it feels like stepping into a living history book.
- Home of the Oracle: Delphi’s fame comes from being the seat of the Oracle of Delphi. The high priestess Pythia channelled Apollo’s prophecies that influenced the fate of empires. People from all corners of the ancient world were drawn here for prophetic guidance.
- Ancient treasures at the museum: At the Delphi archaeological museum, you’ll find artifacts excavated from the ruins on display. You can see the famous bronze Charioteer of Delphi, the Kouroi of Kleobis and Biton, and the friezes of the Siphnian Treasury.
- A glimpse into Greek mythology: From Zeus marking Delphi as the center of the world to Apollo slaying Pytho, the serpent that guarded Delphi, to claim the site for his own sanctuary – myths and legends abound here. If you’re interested in Greek mythology, don’t miss this place, even though it’s mostly in ruins now.
Your Delphi tickets explained
If you want to explore at your own pace
Go for: Standard entry tickets
Duration: Flexible
Transfers included: No
Guide: Optional audio guide in English
- Standard entry tickets give you direct access to the Delphi archaeological site and the museum. You can choose your preferred date and time slot while booking your tickets online.
- Your ticket includes an audio guide in English that takes you through the Temple of Apollo and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, among other monuments.
- These tickets are ideal if you are staying overnight in Delphi, and want to explore the other historical towns in the region.
Recommended ticket:
- Delphi Archaeological Site & Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
If you want to explore in depth
Go for: Full-day guided tours
Duration: 10 hours
Transfers included: Yes
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide
- Take a comprehensive tour of Delphi and its various attractions with a knowledgeable guide who will explain the site’s historical significance in ancient Greece, its rich mythology, and architecture.
- Depending on the ticket you choose, you can experience the archaeological site through a virtual reality device with immersive 3D and 360º reconstruction technology or opt for a lunch of local delicacies.
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from Athens in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring your travel is comfortable and convenient.
Recommended tickets:
- From Athens: Guided Tour of Delphi Site & Museum Day Trip with Entry Tickets & VR Headsets
- From Athens: Full-day Guided Tour of Delphi Site & Museum with Optional Lunch
Plan your visit to Delphi
Opening hours
Getting there
Best time to visit
Accessibility
Facilities
Visitor tips
Dine
Stay
Delphi archaeological site
Timings:
- April 1 to August 31: 8am–8pm
- September 1 to 15: 8am–7:30pm
- September 16 to 30: 8am–7pm
- October 1 to 15: 8am–6:30pm
- October 16 to 31: 8am–6pm
- November 1 to March 31: 8:30am–3pm
Reduced/varying hours:
- January 6: 8:30am–3:30pm
- Shrove Monday: 8:30am–3:30pm
- Good Friday: 12 noon – 5pm
- Holy Saturday: 8:30am–3:30pm
- August 15: 8am–8pm
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
Closed on: January 1, March 25, Easter Sunday, Labor Day (May 1), December 25 & 26
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Timings:
- April 1 to October 31:
- Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 8am–8pm
- Tuesday: 10am–5pm
- November 1 to March 31:
- 8:30am–3:30pm
Reduced/varying hours:
- Good Friday: 12 noon–5pm
- Holy Saturday: 8:30am–3:30pm
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
Closed on: January 1, March 25, Easter Sunday, Labour Day (May 1), December 25 & 26
Address: Delphi 330 54, Delfi 330 54, Greece
How to get to Delphi:
- By bus: KTEL intercity bus from Liosion Station (Terminal B), Athens
- Nearest station: DELFOI bus station, Delphi
- By car or taxi: The distance between Athens and Delphi is about 180 km.
- Nearest Parking: Free street parking is available in Delphi town or at the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia parking lot.
- Day trips: Full-day guided tours of Delphi from Athens, which include round-trip transfers
- Meeting point: Central locations in Athens or hotel pick-ups
- Drop-off point: Delphi archaeological site and museum
Weekdays vs weekends: To explore Delphi without the crowds, avoid weekends and visit on weekdays in the morning.
Best time of the year: It’s best to visit Delphi during the off-peak season in April, May, September, and October (spring and autumn). These months see fewer crowds and better weather than the peak season, which falls during the hot Greek summer.
Delphi Archaeological Museum
- The museum is fully accessible by wheelchair, including elevator access and a specially designed wheelchair-accessible route.
- It has a designated restroom and parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- It also offers pamphlets in Braille for those who are blind or have visual impairments.
Delphi archaeological site
- The archaeological ruins are situated on a hill slope, with various structures located at different levels. The path is steep and uneven, with rocky steps. This makes it difficult for wheelchair users to navigate the site.
- There is a special vehicle available that takes visitors with mobility issues up to the Temple of Apollo. You need to inform the authorities at least 7 days before your visit to be able to access it.
- Information panels in Braille are located throughout the archaeological site at the different monuments.
Restrooms: Visitor restrooms are available at the Delphi Archaeological Museum, but there are no restrooms at the archaeological site.
Photography: You’re allowed to take pictures and videos of the ruins at the archaeological site and the exhibits in the museum. However, you’ll need to get permission in advance for commercial photography or videography.
Audio guides: Most Delphi tickets include audio guides in English. Depending on the ticket you choose, audio guides in other languages, such as French, German, Spanish, and Italian, are also available.
- Wear Comfortable Shoes: There are tons of spots to explore in and around the Delphi ruins. Make sure to wear comfortable, closed shoes during the trip.
- Carry an Umbrella: If you are visiting after October, it is best to carry an umbrella, for Delphi faces rainfall mostly throughout the year, especially during the months of October to November.
- Choose Guided Tours: It is best to book guided tours to visit the ruins and remains of Delphi as it gives you a broader idea of the place, and its historical, and mythological significance.
- Explore Activities: There are other activities to partake in if you want a break from walking around ruins. You can take up local breadmaking classes or embroidery lessons when traveling in Delphi.
- Stay in Homestays: While staying in hotels is also quite budget-friendly, you can choose local homestays or villas. It is the best way to strike up a conversation with locals and find off-beat spots.
Taverna Vakhos: Enjoy authentic traditional Greek food with magnificent views of the Gulf of Corinth from its windows. Order local favorites like Greek salad, stuffed cabbage leaves, peppers stuffed with feta cheese, lamb chops, baklava, and bread and olive tapenade, at Taverna Vakhos.
Taverna DION: A highly recommended dining spot, Taverna DION specializes in Greek dishes like spanakopita, moussaka, souvlaki, bifteki gemisto, and pork steak. Apart from its attentive service and friendly staff, this vibrant restaurant is also known for its fantastic local cheeses.
To Patriko Mas: If you fancy delicious food accompanied by great local wines, head to To Patriko Mas, a Greek Mediterranean restaurant located at the end of Delphi’s main street. Try the fresh bread with tzatziki, traditional spinach pie, slow-cooked venison and noodles, and country lamb, as you enjoy fantastic views of the valley.
Most restaurants in Delphi offer plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on their menus as well.
In Delphi:
- Budget: Pan Hotel, Amalia Hotel Delphi
- Mid-range: Fedriades Delphi Hotel, Hotel Varonos
In Arachova:
- Budget: Hotel Ef Zin Arachova, Ξενώνας Δώμα – Guesthouse Doma
- Mid-range:Xenonas Iresioni, Plaza Guest house Αράχωβα
Explore beyond the Delphi archaeological site & museum
European Cultural Centre of Delphi
Located in Delphi town, the European Cultural Centre of Delphi organizes programs like theater, music, dance, and visual arts performances, as well as holding art exhibitions. It is also home to a sculpture park with works by leading Greek artists like George Zongolopoulos, Lydia Venieri, Costas Varotsos, and Vlassis Caniaris.
Arachova
A quaint mountain village just 12 km from Delphi, Arachova is a popular ski resort and winter destination. Apart from its stunning mountain landscapes, it has many historical monuments like the famous Clock Tower and medieval churches, and a thriving nightlife.
Hosios Loukas Monastery
Hosios Loukas is a 10th-century Byzantine walled monastery located near the scenic town of Distomo, about 25 km from Delphi. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is famous for its art and architecture, including its domed church, frescoes, and golden mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ.
Frequently asked questions about Delphi tickets
Are Delphi Archaeological Museum tickets separate from the Delphi archaeological site tickets?
Your Delphi tickets include access to both the museum as well as the archaeological site. You don’t have to purchase them separately.
How long should I allocate for a visit to Delphi?
You can explore the Delphi ruins and the archaeological museum in one day. However, if you plan to explore the other towns in the region, like Arachova or Galaxidi, you can stay in Delphi overnight.
What is the best way to get to Delphi?
Delphi is accessible from Athens by bus and car. Driving down or taking a taxi is the most convenient way since you can visit on your own schedule. If you cannot drive or don’t want the hassle of dealing with transportation, you can book a full-day guided tour of Delphi from Athens, which includes round-trip transfers.
What should I wear when visiting Delphi?
If you’re visiting during the spring, summer, or autumn seasons, wear comfortable, breathable clothing and sturdy shoes. Carry a light jacket, as the weather can get chilly. During the low-season winter months, wrap up well in warm clothing and carry an umbrella or a rain jacket as the region sees rain and snow during this time of the year.
Is Delphi wheelchair accessible?
The Delphi Archaeological Museum is entirely accessible by wheelchair, including elevator access. The Delphi ruins, however, are located on the side of a mountain, with steep climbing paths and stone steps to access them. Wheelchairs are not suited to navigate this rugged terrain.
Are there restrooms available at Delphi?
You can use the visitor restrooms at the Delphi Archaeological Museum. There are no restrooms at the archaeological site.
Can I store my luggage or personal belongings somewhere while visiting Delphi?
There are no luggage storage facilities at the Delphi site or the museum. It’s best not to carry big bags or suitcases when you visit Delphi.
Are pets allowed at Delphi?
Except for guide dogs and service dogs, no animals are allowed at the Delphi site or the museum.