Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour in Athens
Athens, Greece

Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour

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62/100

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4.9/5

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Is Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour worth booking?

Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour is a 9-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $590 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 26 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
62 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (26)
Duration
9 hours
From
$590 per person

This tour covers two of the most famous sights in Greece. The well known Delphi Sanctuary with the famous Oracle and the unique Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas. This tour has a personalize character. The car will b

What you get

    About this experience

    This tour covers two of the most famous sights in Greece. The well known Delphi Sanctuary with the famous Oracle and the unique Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas. This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish. JG Athens Tours gives specific attention to the quality than to the quantity. Our clients' safety is of our outmost priorities. Due to recent pandemia of Covid 19, increased precautionary measures of personal hygiene have been taken.

    What's included

    Included

    • On-board WiFi
    • Bottled water
    • Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
    • English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Private Tour
    • Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
    • Surcharges on fuel
    • Local taxes

    Not included

    • Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
    • Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
    • Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
    • Food and Drinks
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Monastery of Hosios Loukas

      The tour starts with driving towards Viotia Prefecture. Passing ouside the well known – from ancient times – town of Theves we arrive to the famous Hosios Loukas Monastery. You will visit one of the most important monuments of Byzantine architecture & art which has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

      45 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Arachova

      The tour continues with a stop/visit in the traditional village (and also a famous ski resort place) of Arachova, which is located at the foot of mount Parnassus.

      30 minutes here

    3. Delphi Ancient Town

      We finally reach to “the center of the world” – as it was regarded by the ancients – the famous Sanctuary of Delphi with the worldwide known Oracle. You will wander through the archaeological area admiring the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Polygonal wall, the Treasury of the Siphnians, the Stoa of the Athenians, the ancient theater, the Sacred Way, the ancient Gymnasium, the Castalian Spring, the ancient Stadium & the Tholos of Athena Pronaia. Your knowledge will be complemented with the visit to the archaeological museum where you will follow the history of the most famous ancient oracle & you will admire sculpture, statues & minor objects donated to the sanctuary.

      150 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Private Tour up 6 people

      Mini Van Mercedes V Class Pickup included

    • Private Tour up 3 people

      Sedan or SUV car Pickup included

    • Private Tour up 10 people

      Mini Bus Mercedes Sprinter Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    JG Athens Tours

    Know before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Delphi Treasury of AtheniansDelphi Apollo TempleDelphi TheaterDelphi Polygonal WallDelphi Sacred WayHosios Loukas Monastery

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 26 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    5 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    26 verified traveler reviews for Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    366veral · May 2025

    Fantastic Delphi Tour

    We booked a full-day tour with JG Athens Tours to Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery. John is prompt and efficient in answering our queries and offering us the services. We are also very happy with our driver, Andreas, who is nice and friendly and with excellent driving skills. He allowed us ample time to visit the monastery and the archaeological site, and recommended a good restaurant for our lunch. Despite our tour lasting much longer than expected, John didn't charge us extra, and Andreas maintained his good attitude and service all along. Highly recommend it to those who look for an easy and comfortable way to visit Delphi.

    Response from the operator: Dear Vera, thank you very much for taking the time to post this excellent feedback. We and Andreas are very happy that you had good time and remained fully satisfied while using our services for your Delphi & Hosios Loukas Monastery Tour. We are looking forward to welcome you again in the future. Our Best Regards, JG Athens Tours

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    Sightsee53212037838 · October 2024

    Petros is awesone!

    Our driver - Petros - was amazing! He is brilliant and has a command of Athens’ history from 2000 BC through today. He drove us through a tightly woven pattern of traffic on a busy day, delivering us safely to the specific places we wanted to see. For those of you considering an Athens tour I give him my most high recommendation. In fact, having been to Athens many times, I would say doing a tour with anyone else would be disappointing

    Response from the operator: Dear Mike, thank you very much for posting this excellent feedback . We and Petros are very happy that you had good time and remained fully satisfied from our servives in your private tour. We are looking forward to welcome you again in the future. Our Best Regards, JG Athens Tours

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    Sunshine46219935750 · October 2024

    A Day to Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery - September 2024

    The driver was on time and drove skillfully through the Athen's morning and late afternoon traffic. He gave an interesting synopsis of the history of the areas that we drove through. Ample time was given to tour the major sights on our own as well as to have a leisurely lunch at an excellent restaurant with a view of the surrounding valley. Booking via online email was simple and payment using a credit card at the end of the tour was effortless. Would highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: Dear Sunshine, thank you very much for posting this excellent feedback . We are very happy that you had good time and remained fully satisfied from our servives in your Delphi & Hosios Loukas Monastery Private Full Day Tour. We are looking forward to welcome you again in the future. Our Best Regards, JG Athens Tours

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    Narsi_B · October 2024

    Must do trip

    Very comfortable ride. George, our driver, was excellent. He was very caring, supplying us with water bottles regularly in this warm day. He is also extremely knowledgeable of Greek history and culture but engaged us in friendly debate on a host of topics. Both the sites visited are well worth it. Hosios Loukas is a hidden gem that is light on tourist traffic (thankfully) that is very serene and beautiful.

    Response from the operator: Dear Narsi, Thank you very much for taking the time to post this excellent review. We are very happy that you had good time and remained fully satisfied while using our services for the Delphi Tour. We are looking forward to welcome you again. Kind Regards, JG Athens Tours

    via Viator

    Justin_Stenberg · January 2024

    Awesome visit to Delphi, the center of the world!

    Traveling with a friend and neither of us had been to Greece before so it was important to see as many of the historical sites as possible. What a fantastic day we had visiting the monastery and Delphi. The monastery was not even on our radar at first but am glad we got to visit the monastery. The views were incredible and the ancient mosaic was incredible to see. Our visit to the Delphi archeological site was equally impressive. We had a fantastic lunch at a local restaurant in Delphi with a fabulous view. We were so fortunate to have an incredible driver and guide, George. Little did we know that we would have George for a tours on the next day. George was very kind, friendly, and so incredibly knowledgeable. We really enjoyed spending not one but two days with George. There were only two of us on the tour and our car was a Mercedes E class--super nice and comfortable ride. I would absolutely recommend this tour.

    Response from the operator: Dear Justin, thank you very much for taking the time to post this excellent feedback. We and George are very happy that you had good time and remained fully satisfied while using our services for the Delphi & Hosios Loukas Monastery Tour. We are looking forward to welcome you again in the future. Our Best Regards, JG Athens Tours

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $590 to $1220
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    9
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 62

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)89
    Review evidence (18% weight)49
    Booking momentum (14% weight)41
    Value for money (12% weight)3
    Listing quality (10% weight)80
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.

    How much does Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $590 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Athens usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Athens is not rushed.

    Is Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 26 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour?

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    Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Athens can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Athens and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery Full Day Private Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Athens within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Athens?

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    On Outty we rank every Athens experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour, Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings, Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Athens?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Athens?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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