Citron Tasting and Distillery 1-Hour Guided Tour in Naxos

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

We are a family business since 1915. Our family produce the famous distillate of citron leaves. Carrying on the family business, Sofia (4th generation) will give you a tour in our distillery where the famous Kitron produce.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

No visit to Naxos would be complete without a trip to the Kitron distillery. Take a step back in time, sampling our traditional sweets and liqueurs, learning the secrets of distillation. The tour begins in the courtyard next to the beautiful garden of the Probona Distillery where you will have the opportunity to taste local citrus products and liqueurs, along with a selection of appetisers. A chance to taste various kinds of citrus fruit and traditional Naxian marzipan, covered in smooth, dark chocolate,citron- flavoured "halvadopita" and dried citrus fruit. Naxian ouzo, a must for any lover of all things Greek, can also be enjoyed with olives, bread sticks,a different kind of "ntakos" and a wide variety of our own fruit preserves.For those with a taste for the traditional, local "Rakomelo" and citron-flavoured raki will also be served with Naxian figs and nuts. Both tour and citron tasting last 60 minutes.

Sample Menu

starter

Homemade lemonade

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

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Citron Tasting and Distillery 1-Hour Guided Tour in Naxos

Reviews

5.00

75 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Crazily joyful wine tasting journey
954puishanc,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was struggling whether I should go before, but once experienced, I did not regret. it's a very pleasant wine tasting experience and you can try all naxos specialty like olive, cheese, biscuit and mystery snack. it's true to say 'don't tell other you've visited Naxos if you did not join this journey.' I got crazy with Sophia and met a lot of new friends in this journey.
Great Time
janebR8894IZ,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sophia was wonderful. What an amazing family run business. We had a really good time. Would highly recommend this tour.
Naxos Gem
Christine D,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of our best tours in Naxos! We did both wine and Citron + other treats. Sofia is a wonderful host. What a gem of a place!! We will come back when we visit Naxos again.
So fun!
marielJ1182FU,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So fun! Sofia was fabulous. Just a nice and interesting activity on Naxos. Be prepared to drink! Delicious snacks paired with the liquors. Also loved supporting a family business.
Amazing experience! This...
Ashley C,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience! This is a women and family owned, business that’s been around for 100+ years. Sofia was an amazing host/guide who truly made the tour what it was. You feel like you’re a part of the family! They were very generous with the tastings, and the snack pairings were perfect. The liquors were delicious and we actually learned a lot about citron, the distilling process, and a little bit of general facts on Naxos. So much fun for a group of friends, family, or couple. The tour is a small group so you get a very intimate experience. Highly recommend!
So fun!
Elle H,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an unforgettable experience! Sophia was an exceptional host—warm, fun, and truly unforgettable. We enjoyed generous tastings that gave us a real feel for the history and culture behind traditional Greek spirits. The distillery itself was full of charm and character. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable adventure!
Perfect morning at a perfect place.
Stacey D,,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My review cannot compare to the visit we had with Sofia at her families distillery. It was perfect. We miss Sofia as much as we miss Naxos and have imitated her (with love) already a billion times since we have been home… “Judi… are you drunk Judi?” (Judi is my 79 year old mother) and “yai mas” anytime we have a chance. What a beautiful and magical place it is and if you are still reading this and you have not booked it yet, you need to immediately. We also got a chance to stop by the store they have downtown. We met Sofias mother who naturally is just as wonderful. I am so sad we didn’t have more room to bring more home with us. I will cherish what we did buy and will NEVER forget the tour and especially Sofia. I am looking forward to using our sipping set and making an olive and cheese and chocolate plate and remembering our fun morning with Sofia at her GORGEOUS distillery. This morning as I was unpacking our suitcases, I took our lovely soaps out that we also purchased and was sad when I smelled them. I miss Naxos!! We will never forget it. Thank you for making us feel special. Yai Mas to this magical place and people!
Friendly, fun, informative
Reid R,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My wife and I lived this tour — Sofia was delightful, the food and drinks were delicious. The staff were flexible and kind with us when our schedule needed to change.
A must do tour and tasting in Naxos!
498carlyb,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our visit to Promponas distillery was one of the highlights of our trip to Naxos. Sofia was an amazing host who taught us a ton about Kitron and her family’s multi generation business. Sofia’s energy and passion were infectious, and she did a great job making the learning about Kitron and the distilling process fun and interactive. The tasting and tour included several liqueurs, as well as local snacks that paired nicely with the tasting. The distillery is located in a beautiful area, and is easy to get to from Naxos town. Kitron is only made in Naxos, so this tour and tasting is a must do if you are visiting Naxos. I highly recommend this 10/10 experience that was a perfect way to end our trip to Naxos.
So fun!! Must do Naxos experience!
susanmcmac,,May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time today at Promponas Distillery with Sofia! The wine/liquor and food pairing was fantastic. Sofia was sooo much fun! We are from California wine country so believe me when I say this is a “must do” experience in Naxos!