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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

Greek
English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Join this tour and get the opportunity to see many of the most emblematic sights of Naxos in only 4 hours! Learn about the island’s history, pose using its iconic monuments as your background and explore the villages of Chalki and Filoti!

Highlights:

Visit Demeter's Temple, a sanctuary dated back in the 6th Century BC.

Explore Chalki and Filoti, two of the most beautiful villages of Naxos

Photoshoot the impressive contemporary marble quarries

Walk in Flerio Valley and see the infamous Kouros Statue

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed and instead you will visit a traditional pottery workshop at the village of Damalas.

The tour guide is not licensed and thus not allowed to guide you inside Demeter's Temple and Panagia Drosiani Church. You will get all the information about the monuments before you enter.

This tour will take place rain or shine

The tour begins and ends right outside Naxos Port. Luggage storage is provided for the participants free of charge.

Pickup service (only-not dropoff) is provided for the guests who book the morning departure of 08.30. This service is available only from specific pickup spots in the areas of Plaka, Ag.Anna, Ag.Prokopios, Stelida and Naxos Town. Upon booking, please provide your accommodation info and you will be notified about the closest pickup spot to you.

You will have to climb steps and walk uphill in order to visit the Temple of Demeter

The Demeter's Temple closes early (noon) in case of predicted heat wave. In that case, the tour that departs in the afternoon (13.00) visits Damalas pottery workshop instead of Demeter's Temple

It is customary upon the visit to a church to donate a small amount of 1€-5€. These money are used for the operational costs of the church and very often for donations on behalf of the church to people/ families of the community that are in need.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pickup (not dropoff) from preset pickup spots only for the 08.30 departure

Luggage storage during the tour.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel Pickup/ drop off service

Personal expenses

Gratuities and Church donations (customary – not obligatory)

Demeter’s Temple, to be paid in cash in spot

What To Expect

1

Temple of Demeter

Meet your guide at Naxos Bus Transfer Office, right outside Naxos Port and drive directly to your first stop, Demeter’s Temple. Admire the impressive restored sanctuary, take amazing pictures and visit the small on site museum. *On Tuesdays and on the 1st of May the Temple of Demeter is closed and instead you will visit the village of Filoti. Also, the Demeter's Temple closes early (noon) in case of predicted heat wave. In that case, the tour that departs in the afternoon (13.00) visits Filoti village instead of Demeter's Temple

40 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Chalki

Next stop will be Chalki village, the old capital and commercial center of Naxos. Get free time (approx. 40’) to explore its colorful alleys, shop unique souvenirs, visit the distillery of “Vallindras” or just enjoy a coffee at one of its cozy cafes.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Morning (pickup-not dropoff)

Pick up service included: Pick up (not drop-off) is included from central preset pickup spots in Plaka, Ag. Anna, Ag. Prokopios, Stelida and Naxos Town

Afternoon (without transfers)

Meeting place: All our guests meet us at Naxos Bus Transfer Office. Pick up/ drop-off service to/from the hotels is not provided.

Reviews

4.76

407 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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5
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  • Ticked the boxes

    Samantha C,

    Aug 8, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The tour ticked the boxes. We saw the promised sites, got the promised details. But the tour overall was a bit dull. It was hard to understand the guide, he was very knowledgable but his speaking style made it feel more like a recitation than a story. Overall a good tour, but nothing special.

  • A must do in Naxos

    Susan N,

    Aug 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a fun and informative day . The guide was really nice and knows his stuff. Tour bus was very comfy ! Highly recommend

  • Bring water

    Angela S,

    Jul 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Bring lots of water and your walking shoes. Water was offered after first stop but not again during tour. Guide was great, knowledgeable about sites being visited.

  • Okay

    Kristina B,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Tour guide spoke English with such heavy accent we missed most of what he said. Only got half the experience .

  • Good for overview of the...

    Narendra G,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Good for overview of the island. You may need to call if the reservation doesn’t show your pickup location.

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4.76
407 reviews
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