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4 hours
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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 get a small taste of its delicious products.
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
Taste loacal cheese and raki at Filoti folklore musuem
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Meeting place: All our guests meet us at Naxos Bus Transfer Office. Pick up/ drop-off service to/from the hotels is not provided.
323 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cindy N,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
This was a good tour to see some of the highlights without the stress and hassle of renting a vehicle. The only downside is that they are unable to pick you up at your hotel and we had luggage with us but we just had to walk a little bit for pickup location.
Susan M,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
I have taken many tours like this and unfortunately this one was a disappointment. Perhaps because Naxos just doesn’t have enough to offer to fill a half day, but the driving and then walking time involved was too great for such small rewards. The tour guide was also very boring and had such a flat delivery I stopped listening early on.
Michael M,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
The half-day bus tour of Naxos with Alex was fantastic! The pace was quite brisk—no one would be bored, and I might even say it "left me wanting more" (maybe I should have done the full day!). Alex was very considerate of everyone's needs and struck a perfect balance between the island’s history and modern life. She’s friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience engaging and fun. Highly recommend for a quick yet rich overview of Naxos!
Kodi D,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
Tour guide Alex was so kind and knowledgeable, very cool sights to see. Went all around the island and was a nice way to avoid renting a car but still see the villages.
Betsy D,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
I suggest taking this tour on the front end of your visit. You’ll get a good overview of where the villages are located and what they have to offer.
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