Athens · THERMOPYLAE TOURS
The 15 best thermopylae tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
7-guest max day trip from Athens to Delphi, Thermopylae, and Corycian Cave, with included water and expert storytelling on the road.
“Due to farmers strike we didn’t have time to do the Corycian caves, not much to see at the Thermopylae but cool to be there overall worth going Personally I think it’s a lot overpriced for what it is! You buy tickets to Delphi and pay for lunch !”
Private full-day Athens tour to Delphi and Thermopylae with door-to-door pickup, expert storytelling, and time for museums, ruins, lunch, and Arachova.
“Our driver Peter was wonderful!! He has deep knowledge and love for his country. He cared about ensuring we saw what we wanted and learned as much as we desired. Our licensed guide in Delphi, Georgia, was great! The views were beautiful! Peter took us to a delicious family restaurant in Delphi for lunch we will definitely visit again!”
Private day trip from Athens to Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi, plus Distomo memorial and an Athens taverna dinner with drinks and moussaka.
“This is the best tour to get the most out your time visiting Athens. You will see some of the most amazing views, visit some extraordinary sites rich in history, and accomplish in one day what would take you multiple trying it alone. Ted was a great guide. He was professional, knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and made the long day enjoyable. He never missed a beat and kept our energy up over the day. Wrapping up the tour with some great Greek food at a local spot was perfect. Can’t recommend this tour enough!”
Private SUV day trip from Athens to Thermopylae and Delphi with flexible pacing, WiFi, and time for lunch and museum visits.
“A wonderful day with Alex, our very personable and knowledgeable guide. The sites of Thermopylae, the monument to the brave Spartans and Thespians, and the hot springs were all treats. The stunning landscapes, mountains, valleys, and olive groves were described in loving detail by Alex. Delphi was an amazing site of picture perfect ruins with Alex’s excellent tales of the historic importance of it all. The Delphi museum was a great. We had a delicious lunch at a lovely taverna and enjoyed a quiet comfortable ride home. Perfect day.”
A long Athens day trip that links Thermopylae’s Hot Gates with Delphi’s Oracle sites, museum time, and Arachova lunch.
“We had a great time getting to see the Museum of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo and the battlefield of the last stand of Thermopylae! Our driver (Chris) entertained us all day in the car with stories of Green history and Greek mythology! We truly enjoyed the experience.”
Private Marathon and Thermopylae day trip with Athens pickup, battlefield stops, museums, and a 3D visitor center plus a sea-side lunch break.
“Walking the battlefield of Thermopylae and Marathon was a dream come true for myself and my oldest daughter (7 yo). Christos was awesome and both my daughters really liked him. He is very knowledgeable in the history and made the learning fun, even for my 4 yo. Highly recommend this trip and even higher recommendations if it’s with Christos.”
Private Athens day trip to Thermopylae and Delphi with air-conditioned pickup, Apollo sights, museum time, lunch, and flexible breaks.
“Great driver. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic. Check the drive times! It’s 2.5 hours each way in a tight European car. Be careful if elderly. Oracle of Delphi / Temple of Apollo is up the face of a mountain and built into the slope. Everything requires walking in the sun. My 72yo mother really struggled to get up. Bring umbrellas to protect you from the sun, almost zero shade while exploring. Sunscreen a must. Didn’t book lunch thru Viator but driver gave us a great recommendation that ended up being one of the better meals we had in Athens vicinity. We were a party of three - elderly mom stayed in front seat,…”
Private Delphi and Thermopylae day trip from Athens, skip-the-line entry, museum highlights, and lunch views at To Patriko Mas.
“We had the best experience!! Peter, our driver, was the so friendly! He shared lots of information and history of the area. We went to the best spots for pictures and he picked a magical place for lunch! I highly recommend this adventure!!”
Private Delphi and Thermopylae day trip from Athens with Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum, and Arachova time, plus flexible pacing.
“A nice experience and a lovely day. We had Panos as our driver for the tour. He was the perfect driver, with extensive knowledge about Greek ancient history and mythology (which is also a Greek word ;)). Even though we spent a lot of time in the car, he made the conversations very educational and provided a wonderful perspective on his knowledge. We will always remember him as the new Oracle of Delphi. Also, Thermopylae and Delphi were really nice to see! For those interested in history a must do. The day ended with lunch with an astonishing view and an interesting ride back. Ask for Panos is the tip…”
Private Athens trip to Meteora monasteries and Thermopylae, with Theopetra Museum. Up to 3 monasteries, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi.
“Our driver Alex was spectacular, friendly, informative, and helpful. He accommodated every need we had traveling with a small child, and improvised our itinerary with precision and professionalism to ensure we had the best possible experience.”
Private 2-day Athens road trip to Delphi, Thermopylae, and Meteora with pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, and fast-track entry.
“Wonderful guide, Yannis, was a fountain of knowledge and a fantastic storyteller. Incredible locations and history. Definitely take this little road trip adventure - you won’t regret it!”
Private 10-hour battlefield tour from Athens covering Marathon, Thermopylae, Thebes, and Plataea with museum stops and Herodotus-style storytelling.
“I am a history professor, and I have taught the Greco-Persian Wars to my students for over two decades. To be able to walk the battlefields of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Platae, and to see Salamis straight, where the naval battle that possibly saved Western Culture took place, was beyond surreal! Phillipi was a fantastic guide, and even though I am well versed in the history, he supplied many interesting tidbits of information that I did not know. The tour was long but never rushed. Phillipi was patient and gave us all the time we needed to take pictures and videos. The tour involved a lot of driving, but the countryside…”
Private luxury trip from Athens to Delphi and Thermopylae, with port or hotel pickup, UNESCO ruins, and a great local taverna.
“It was an amazing experience so much history beautiful sites and great driver Dimitris. He was very attentive kind great customer service. Never rushed us and was always making sure we were comfortable”
Private Delphi and Thermopylae day trip with door-to-door pickup, Wi-Fi, and fast stops at UNESCO sites, plus a Delphi museum highlight.
“We had a wonderful day trip to Delphi and Thermopylae. Our driver reserved lunch for us at a cliffside restaurant in Delphi prior to the tour. The food was absolutely delicious, affordable and the view was breathtaking. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in learning the history of Delphi and the Battle of Thermopylae. The museum at Delphi was very informative, ruins were stunning. Short stop at Thermopylea and their is a 15-minute video explanation of the battle at the museum. Driving through the countryside of Greece was very beautiful, you get to see the countryside of Greece. Our driver also gave us a wonderful dinner recommendation…”
Private 13-hour Meteora and Thermopylae day trip from Athens with hotel pickup, monastery time, Leonidas stop, and comfort perks.
“Meteora is a really beautiful and interesting place to visit. A private tour I think is the best way to do it because you get to spend more time at each monastery and maximize your time. George our tour guide was professional, specially knowledgeable and very attentive. He explained a lot of the history and interesting facts while driving from place to place, and he took us to a good restaurant with delicious authentic food at a good price. I really recommend this tour and remember to ask for George if you want to have the best experience.”
Every kind of day out from the city, and the best of each.
