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Skip-The-Line with tickets included in the company of an experienced Expert Licensed Professional guide. Step back over 3000 years to the recognized center of the Ancient World as you tread the path of previous kings to the Temple of Apollo, learn about the Prophecies of the famous Oracle, the Ancient Olympic games held there, the treasuries of cities housed on the site and many other wonders such as the giant Naxos Sphynx.
Amazingly, many of these structures still exist to provide an amazing connection to the History & Mythology which your guide will bring to life as well as the many unique masterpieces of Sculpture & Art in the nearby Museum.
This tour is suitable for all ages & levels of Archaeological interest & your guide will naturally adapt to the level of detail that you are interested in, as any particular aspects of particular interest within your group from Ancient Mythology, the Ceremonies of the Oracle, construction or any other aspect of its History.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is the entrance to the Museum (first floor). As you face the Museum, there is a staircase in the right-hand side of the building, which ends at the entrance. There is a parking area along the main road directly below the site. This can be busy so we advise you arrive in good time.
Itinerary
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MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting for you at the 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.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
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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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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TOURING THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. One of the most important archeological sites in Greece and designated by the God Zeus as center of the Ancient World. Tour the site as you tread the path of previous kings to the Temple of Apollo, learn about the Prophecies of the famous Oracle, the Ancient Olympic games held there, the treasuries of cities housed on the site and many other wonders such as the giant Naxos Sphynx. Amazingly, many of these structures still exist to provide an amazing connection to the History & Mythology which your guide will bring to life.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that if choosing the option 'Excluding Admission' entrance tickets are not included and you will need to buy your own.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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