Take a trip back in time on the island of Delos. Explore the archeological site with a guide and marvel at exceptionally well-preserved monuments.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Italian, Spanish, English, French
- Pickup optional
- Pick-up time depends on the location of your hotel (approximately 45 minutes-1 hour prior to departure). You will be contacted via email with details.
- Private group available
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the ancient site of Delos with a knowledgeable guide
- Visit the archeological museum and learn more about the island's history
- Travel in comfort on the only boat from Mykonos to Delos
Full description
This 4-hour morning tour begins with a 30-minute boat ride from Mykonos to Delos with 15-20 other guests.
Once you arrive on Delos you will receive an introduction to the ancient and sacred site. With your guide, you will explore the narrow city streets. Marvel at the impressive house of Dionysus and the exceptional mosaics, well-preserved marble columns, and wall paintings. See other monuments in the urban area, including the Theater of Delos.
Take a walk along the main street to the market and the sanctuary zone. Here you’ll find the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temple of Apollo. Visit the archeological museum and see exhibits on the island’s major historical periods. Enjoy some free time to further explore the museum on your own and to hunt for souvenirs in the museum shop.
Includes
- Hotel pickup (if option selected)
- Roundtrip boat ticket
- Tour guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Delos site
- Wireless tour guide system
- Taxes
- All safety equipment
- Food
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Face mask or protective covering
Not allowed
- Oversize luggage
Know before you go
- Options including hotel pickup in Mykonos are available, or you can choose to meet at the old port Mykonos
- For the option without transfers, the tour departs from the old port of Mykonos
- For the option with transfers, you will receive your exact pickup details via email
- You can buy cold bottled water and other refreshing drinks and snacks on Delos
- The 'skip-the-line' benefit only refers to the entrance to the archaeological site
- The minimum number of participants required for the tour to take place is 8. In the unlikely case that the tour is canceled because of low participation, you will be informed accordingly so you can reschedule or get a refund
- Loss or damage of the wireless tour guide system will incur a penalty of 70 EUR