Delphi Tickets
Experience ancient Delphi's magic. Visit the Temple of Apollo and connect with the past. Dive into history with our guided tours and transfers.
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Delphi Archaeological Site & Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
Pro tips to help you make a pick
A lot of the significance and history of the place can be lost on you without a guided tour. Your guide will enrich your trip with mythical stories and trivia that cannot be found anywhere else. If you can’t, at least be sure to get an audio guide.
Travel during weekdays and early in the morning to avoid crowds and the midday heat during summer. You could also consider off-season travel from November to February and club them with winter activities like skiing. And when you visit, climb up the highest tiers of the theater before it gets too sunny, for incredible views of the ruins and mountains.
Please note that the Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum are closed on January 1st, March 25, May 1st, Easter Sunday, December 25, and December 26. Their opening hours might vary with the season, so look it up before visiting. Don't throw away your ticket, as they usually include admission to the museum and the archeological site.
Exploring Delphi means quite a bit of walking on hilly and rugged terrain, so wear comfortable walking shoes and lightweight clothing. If you are traveling in summer, carry sunscreen and hats and stay hydrated.
Club your visit to the Archaeological Site and Museum, with the Museum of Delphi Festivals, European Cultural Center of Delphi, and a visit to the modern town of Delphi. You can shop for artisanal products in Arachova and explore Galaxidi for some coastal fun. You could also engage in adventure activities like hiking, paragliding, and skiing when you visit Delphi.
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About Delphi Archaeological Site
The ancient city of Delphi rests on the hillside of Mount Parnassus. The Archaeological Site of Delphi and the Museum are a UNESCO World Heritage Site today, that draws plenty of mythology, history, and nature lovers. Step back in time as you wander amidst the ruins of Delphi, where people once gathered from far and beyond to listen to the Oracle of Delphi - the spokesperson of Apollo and to witness the Pythian Games.
In mythology, Delphi was considered the center or omphalos of the Earth, representing the point where two eagles, sent by Zeus from opposite ends of the world, met. As the myth goes, the wilderness of Delphi was chosen by Apollo as a spot to communicate with mortals. He slayed the evil serpent Python, who guarded Delphi and established a temple and oracle at Delphi.
Along with the sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi also has a sanctuary of Athena, which contains the Tholos of Athena Pronaia. The Tholos is a circular building, characterized by its distinctive architecture with a central circular structure and surrounding columns. One of the most photographed spots in Delphi, its purpose remains unknown to this day.
The ancient Temple of Apollo at Delphi was a center for worship. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, with the existing ruins dating back to the 4th century BCE. It was the seat of the Oracle of Delphi or Pythia who channelled the god Apollo. It is said that the most important decisions in the Greek world were made upon consultation with the oracle at the Temple of Apollo.
Akin to the Olympics, Delphi hosted the Pythian Games every four years, featuring athletic competitions, music, and drama. Participants and spectators thronged to Delphi and occupied the 6500-seater stadium and 5000-seater theater to watch the Games, in which, it is said, even Emperor Nero once participated.
The Sacred Way that leads to the Temple of Apollo was originally lined with treasuries, constructed by Greek city-states to house offerings and ex-voto dedicated to Apollo and battle victories. Parts of these treasury buildings remain like the Corinthian Treasury, Siphnian Treasury, Athenian Treasury, Treasury of the Massaliots, and the Theban Treasury.
Why visit Delphi Archaeological Site?
Highlights
Archaeological Museum of Delphi
Incredible treasures and artifacts of a bygone era are carefully recovered from the archeological site and displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Of these, be sure to see the Charioteer of Delphi, a remarkable bronze statue that exemplifies ancient Greek artistic skill and craftsmanship, the Sphinx of Naxos, a monumental marble statue, and a lot more.
Temple of Apollo
The very heart of Delphi and the reason for its immense popularity in the ancient world is the Temple of Apollo and its priestess, the Oracle of Delphi. Catch up on its incredible history, the fascinating process of the Oracle making pronouncements, and the myths that rule our imaginations, as you wander through its ruins.
Athena Pronaia
The sanctuary of Athena exudes an ancient aura and remains a mystery to archeologists for they still do not know its purpose. Pronaia means ‘before the temple’. Check out the Tholos, a circular building with an intriguing architectural design found in Athena Pronaia, and take out your cameras for this place makes for incredible pictures.
Delphi stadium and theater
The ancient theater and stadium of Delphi were built for the Pythian Games and various festivals. The theater is nestled in the hillside and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The Delphi stadium is almost entirely intact to this very day.
Treasury buildings
The Sacred Way that pilgrims took to reach the Temple of Apollo was once adorned with intricately carved treasury buildings, constructed by various ancient Greek city-states to store offerings and gifts dedicated to Apollo. Check out the remains of some of these buildings, especially, the Treasury of Athenians.
Castalian Spring
A little further from the Athena Pronaia lies the Castalian Spring, where the Pythia washed before the prophecy-giving ceremony. The pilgrims to the temple also washed and drank from this spring. This sacred spring of Delphi was deemed the source of poetic inspiration by Roman poets.
Plan your visit
Delphi Archaeological Museum entrance
The sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia are all a short walk from each other. The Archaeological Museum of Delphi has an entrance further down the road from the Archaeological Site. Your ticket usually includes entry to the museum and the site combined, so do not throw it away after visiting one location.
Delphi Archaeological Site entrance
The sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia are all a short walk from each other. There is one entrance close to the Sanctuary of Apollo, where you can quickly access the Temple of Apollo, theater, stadium, and other ruins. Usually, your entry ticket includes both the entry to this site and the museum.
Athena Pronaia entrance
Athena Pronaia comes first when you travel to Delphi from Athens via Arachova. The entrance to this comes before the Archaeological Site and Museum and is completely free.
The Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum are typically open from 08:30 to 15:30 (last admission is 15:10) during the winter season from November through March. During summer (April - October), they are open for more hours from 08:00 to 20:00, except Tuesdays (10:00 - 17:00). The attraction is closed on the following days: 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Easter Sunday, 25 December & 26 December. Please check the opening hours before visiting as it is subject to change as per season.
You can get audio guides in various languages when you visit the Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum.
A small souvenir shop is present in the vicinity of the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
There are toilets at the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
Ample free parking is available along the road near the Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum.
A small cafe is available on the premises of Delphi Archaeological Museum.
You can avail Wifi at the Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum.
The Delphi Archaeological Museum is accessible via wheelchairs, but the Site is rugged, lies on a hilly terrain and has steps in certain places which can make navigation with wheelchair difficult.
While strollers and prams may be allowed at Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum, it can be difficult to move around with it owing to the hilly and uneven terrain of the Archaeological Site. However, you can easily use them at the Museum.
Service animals are allowed at Delphi Archaeological Site and Museum.
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