Immerse yourself in the magic of Delphi with a fascinating audio tour on your phone and discover the secrets of an UNESCO World Heritage Site, once known as the center of the ancient world.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Instant confirmation
- Audio guide/headphones
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Download a digital audio tour on your smartphone and gain important insights into the history of the Delphi sanctuary
- Marvel at the beauty of the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the Castalian Fountain, the Theater, and more
- Experience a dynamic site of unblemished natural beauty and spiritual power at your own pace
- Enjoy a fun and quirky storytelling concept
Full description
Follow in the footsteps of those who sought answers from the Delphic Oracle on a self-guided app tour of the archaeological site of Delphi. Use your smartphone or tablet to explore at your own pace, even if you are offline. Avail of an interactive map that will guide you to all points of interest and tell stories to help tailor your experience to your interests and schedule.
Marvel as the sanctuary of Apollo, where mortals could receive answers to their questions, is brought to life. Learn unknown aspects and uncover the lives of people who came for guidance from the oracle. Explore the myths of the Castalian Spring and continue through the Roman Agora to experience the site as a tourist of the ancient world.
Venture down the Sacred Way and past the Treasury of the Siphnians to the rock of the Sibyl who raved for centuries. Approach the Temple of Apollo and see the hundreds of bills of slave sales on the Polygonal Wall.
Includes
- Self-guided audio tour in English using your smartphone
- Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
- Activation link to access your audio tour
- Smartphone or headphones
- Transportation
- Entrance fees to Delphi archaeological site & museum
- Food and drinks
- Live guide
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The tour starts at the Castalian Spring, where all visitors to Delphi stopped to quench their thirst before consulting the oracle. Address: Castalia Source, Delphi 330 54, Greece (250 meters east of the main entrance of the archaeological site).
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Headphones
- Charged Smartphone
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- This an audio tour for the archaeological site and does not include the museum areas
- Admission fees are not included in the price
- No live guide will accompany you
- 7 days before your visit, you’ll receive an email with your personal access promo code and instructions to access your tour
- Prior to your visit, download the mobile app from Google Play/Apple Store, select the audio tour "Delphi: Google of the Ancient World" & download it on your smartphone to enjoy it offline
- The audio tour can be used repeatedly both online and offline. Headphones are recommended
- An Android or iOS smartphone is required (Windows phones are not compatible with the app)
- Please ensure you have enough storage space (required size for the app & tour: 100-150 MB)
- The Stadium of Delphi (part of the archaeological site) is currently inaccessible due to restoration works. The rest of the archaeological site of is open to the public
- Non-refundable once activated
