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Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour

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Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour
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Top rated
4.7781954 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7781954 out of 5 stars
266 reviews

Go on a guided tour of the best sites in Naxos. Learn about the island’s history, visit iconic monuments, such as Demeter's Temple and Panagia Drosiani and explore the villages of Filoti and Chalki.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Greek
Pickup optional
Please wait at the pickup spot 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Pickup times are as below: Plaka Beach and Maragkas until Paradiso Tavern: 7:50AM Agia Anna and Agios Prokopios until the gas station: 7:55AM Lagos Mare and Stelida: 8:00AM Naxos Camping and Princess of Naxos: 8:00AM Koutelieris Supermarket (opposite Porto Naxos Hotel): 8:10AM Naxos Bus Transfer office, right outside Naxos Port: 8:15AM
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

B
Brett – Australia

It was nice to see there is much more to Naxos than just the beaches and resorts.

M
Mikayla – Australia

Alex and George were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this tour. Such great value for money to see all the major historical places of Naxos!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Temple of Demeter

    Visit, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Chalkio

    Visit, Free time, Shopping, Walk (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Filoti

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (40 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Panagia Drosiani Church

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Photo stop (5 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kouros at Melanes

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Naxos Bus Transfer, Naxos

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

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

Full description

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.

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.

In the all year-round lively village of Filoti, you will visit the main church and explore the interesting collection of the folklore museum, exhibited in an old traditional house. A short, yet overwhelming visit that allows you a sneak-peak in the local life of the villagers and understand their strong bonds with their church and community.

Continue driving through old olive groves and reach Panagia Drosiani, a church of unique architectural style devoted to Virgin Mary- considered among the oldest in the Balkans! Here you will make a short stop to take pictures and if the church is open, also pay a quick visit to admire its unique frescoes.

Outside Kinidaros village you will make a short stop by the road to photoshoot the contemporary marble quarries before you reach Flerio valley. Walk through its lush gardens and meet the Kouros Statue, one of the most striking examples of Naxian marble art.

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

Includes

  • Pickup from selected spots (only for the morning departure)
  • Greek/English-speaking, local guide
  • Greek/English-speaking driver
  • Luxury air-conditioned bus transportation
  • Luggage storage during the tour
  • All taxes
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in selected areas (only for the "private tour" option)
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Demeter's Temple entry (5 EUR paid on the spot in cash)
  • Church donations (customary)
  • Gratuities for the tour guide and driver

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Naxos Bus Transfer Office, right outside Naxos Port.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • 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 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 Village.
  • You will have to climb steps and walk uphills in order to visit the Temple of Demeter
  • 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
  • Pickup service (no drop off) is provided only for the morning departure from specific preset pickup spots. Upon booking, choose the most convenient pickup spot for you.
  • It is customary in Greece to make small donations upon the visit to a church. Bring some coins (1€-5€) for such visits (Panagia Drosiani, Panagia Filotitissa church).
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 266 reviews

Review summary

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  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
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Brett – AustraliaJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
It was nice to see there is much more to Naxos than just the beaches and resorts.
M
Mikayla – AustraliaJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Alex and George were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this tour. Such great value for money to see all the major historical places of Naxos!
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Karen – New ZealandJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
We thoroughly enjoyed the half day tour. Our guide and driver were fantastic - friendly, informative. The villages and history of Naxos are amazing and very interesting. It was a privilege to see the traditional side of the island.

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