Half-Day Delos Tour from Mykonos
Mykonos, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the wonders of Delos on a half-day tour from Mykonos, where ancient history comes alive. With an expert guide, uncover the fascinating stories behind the temples, sanctuaries, and artifacts, and explore hidden highlights that you might otherwise miss. This immersive experience ensures you leave with a deep appreciation of the island’s classical treasures.
- Ferry tickets to Delos, round-trip
- Tour led by a qualified specialist
- Explore historic temples and buildings
- Access to the Delos site without waiting in line
What's Included
- Round-trip boat ticket to Delos island
- Certified Tour Guide
- Wireless tour guide system (Very important note: Loss or damage of the equipment will incur a penalty of 150 EUR)
- Taxes
- All safety equipment
- Skip the line at Delos site
- Kindly note that the wireless devices are provided for free and only to ameliorate the guided tour experience, given that the weather conditions are auspicious.)
- Shared transfer to/from hotel (available on request at own expense approximately 12,00€ pp,each way)
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to the Archaeological Site & the Museum (Payment in cash only, upon check in)€20.00 per person
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Your day begins with pickup from your Mykonos hotel (upon request) or by making your own way to the meeting point by the pier. Board the ferry to Delos where your guide issues tickets to the archaeological site (admission fee not included) and provides an introduction to the islands’ mythology and history.
Set out to explore the narrow streets of Delos and admire such highlights as the House of Dionysos, the statue of Cleopatra, the House of the Trident, and the Theatre of Delos. Other must-see attractions include the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temples of Apollo. Your last stop is in front of the Sacred Lake, overlooked by a row of marble lions. There’s time to visit the Archaeological Museum of Delos (at own expense) before returning to the ferry and heading back to Mykonos.
Set out to explore the narrow streets of Delos and admire such highlights as the House of Dionysos, the statue of Cleopatra, the House of the Trident, and the Theatre of Delos. Other must-see attractions include the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temples of Apollo. Your last stop is in front of the Sacred Lake, overlooked by a row of marble lions. There’s time to visit the Archaeological Museum of Delos (at own expense) before returning to the ferry and heading back to Mykonos.
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Archaeological Site of Delos
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please specify in Special Requirements upon booking if interested in scheduling hotel or port pick-up or drop-off
- Bring with you camera, spending money, water and sunscreen. Bring some local currency with you for souvenir purchases. You may find it helpful to bring a small backpack along to carry belongings and purchases. Photo ID is required if you make purchases with a credit card.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Suitable for cruise ship day stops
- Last minute cancellation or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability).
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
- Check-in time is 60-30 minutes before departure time.
- The booking voucher doesn't guarantee boarding the boat nor entrance to the archaeological site. Please make sure you arrive at the Delos Tours kiosk in the Old Port 60-30 minutes before departure time to check in and receive your boat ticket. Entrance fees to the Archaeological Site & the Museum are not included and need to be paid at the Delos Tours kiosk upon check in, in cash only. You will receive your ticket to the archaeological site when you arrive in Delos.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The minimum number of participants required for the tour to take place is 8. In the unlikely case that the tour is cancelled because of low participation we will inform you accordingly so you can re-schedule or arrange for a refund
- Very important note: Loss or damage of the wireless tour guide system will incur a penalty of 150EUR
- Wheelchair accessibility only partially at Delos site.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.2
based on 582 reviews
Jamie_W, Nov 2025
Very informative and our guide was very knowledgeable and kind to our group. Would recommend to anyone who likes history
Surekha_P, Oct 2025
Great experience. Very organized. Boat left 29 minutes late. But the English guide Celia was amazing. She was passionate about Delos and passed on the passion and excitement to us.
John_G, Oct 2025
Very good and informative tour. The boat trip was very nice - about 30 minutes. We needed to check in at a booth to receive our group number, which was unclear, but worked out fine. Take bug spray! Little Venice is a great, charming place before & after trip!
Jon_J, Oct 2025
Informative guide, Beautiful structures. Amazing how much they have unearthed and restored. Informative guide. a little confusion on getting to the boat.
Connie_S, Oct 2025
We were glad we chose this Sailing the Caldera excursion, wonderful lunch on the boat, great to experience the coves and the water. It was also a spectacular view of Santorini on the cliffs above.
Lizzie_R, Oct 2025
Was more about the history of the island which was very interesting however very little about the mythology. The guided tour part took up much of our time that I hadn’t the opportunity to go to the museum and the other temples ie Isis before I had to make my way back to the boat. We spent about 10 mins at the start waiting on people to use the facilities when they got off the boat instead of them using the WC on the boat or at the museum after the tour. Our guide was lovely, informative but the earpieces would cut out if you were more than 10m or so away from the guide or around a corner, don’t know if it was interference from the thick walls
Jill_Q, Oct 2025
Delos didn't disappoint! It was cold and rainy the whole time and our lovely guide was upbeat and positive the entire time. She answered questions with a smile. Offered help to a fellow traveler on the wet slippery stones. The trip could have been a nightmare but her sunny personality made everything wonderful.
Sheri_P, Oct 2025
This is a must tour! Our guide explained everything about the ruins in great detail - we could almost see the island as it was long ago.
Wendy_T, Oct 2025
Excellent guide but 35 in a group was TOO large for one group. She tried very hard and certainly knew her subject matter!
lascanokirsten, Oct 2025
Great information but to long with the guide…not enough time to explore the museum or site on our own! Didn’t know we had the option to take a later ferry 🥴
Rick_S, Oct 2025
The sea bus dropped us off at the ticket office. Quick and easy to get our tickets. The tour was great and our guide exceptional. She knew her history and made the tour informative. Worth taking the tour. Glad we did it
marah_i, Oct 2025
Fantastic experience!
The archaeological site was amazing with so much to see.
Tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.
Highly recommended half day tour
JoA_B, Oct 2025
It seems rush. It would be nice to have a few hour instead of 20 mins. In the 30 mins you need to do the museum
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Greetings from Delos Travel by Viator!
Thank you very much for your review and for joining us on the Half-Day Delos Tour. We’re sorry to hear that the experience felt rushed and completely understand your wish for more time—especially to visit the museum.
Delos is indeed a site of immense historical and archaeological significance and it’s natural to want more time to explore its many layers. Our guided tours are carefully designed to cover the main highlights as well as some lesser-known treasures of the site, followed by free time for guests to enjoy the museum and other areas at their own pace.
For those who wish to extend their visit, we offer flexible return options: guests may choose to return to Mykonos at 13:30, 15:00 (except Mondays), or even as late as 18:30—allowing for a longer, more immersive experience.
We hope your time on Delos was a memorable one and sincerely appreciate your feedback.
Warm regards,
The Delos Travel Team
David_K, Oct 2025
Affordable, and easy way to see Delos. Make sure you have your euros ready, as you will need 20 euro each to enter the site. The boat was nice and had bathrooms and snacks. Our tour guide in Delos was amazing, she was fun and informative.
Victor_S, Oct 2025
Happy I did this tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. It was great to have the audio tour so I didn't miss any of the explanations, while we were walking through the citadel. I just wished I was informed on the tour description, that there was an option to stay at the island and take the following ferry back to Mykonos. I visited the temple of Isis which was about 30 minutes walking, so I didn't have the time to visit the museum, or walk to the top of the island. The guide told us there is water for sale at the entrance and at the museum.
Wesley_E, Oct 2025
There is an additional 20 euro entrance fee and the boat ride is about 30min. The terrain is rocky and the tour guides bring you to certain spots and speak on it. I found the tour up my alley as I love history, but people that can't sit still and listen may not enjoy.
Werner_A, Oct 2025
The tour was worth every penny, and the site with its ruins is awesome. The only “But” was that there were way too many visitors on the island. 4 cruise ships were in the bay of Mykonos.
Anne_H, Oct 2025
Just way too crowded. Felt
Like we didn’t see much of the site. Would not recommend. We do a lot of Viator trios. This is one of our least favorite.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Greetings from Delos Travel by Viator!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience on Delos felt overcrowded and did not meet your expectations.
Please know that, as a company, we always strive to keep our tour groups as small and manageable as possible to ensure a more personal and enjoyable visit. However, the overall number of visitors on the island is regulated by the Greek Ministry of Culture, and unfortunately, we have no control over the crowds—especially on days when multiple cruise ships arrive at the same time.
For a more relaxed experience, we always recommend our afternoon guided tours, which tend to be significantly less busy and allow for a more peaceful and in-depth exploration of the site.
We truly value your feedback and hope to have the chance to welcome you again under better conditions.
Warm regards,
The Delos Travel Team
Cathie_S, Sep 2025
We really enjoyed going to Delos from start to finish - and this is an excellent tour.
The boat to get there was really enjoyable.
Delos is amazing - very large. We really appreciated having Celia as a guide. She took us to places that we would not have found by ourselves. She really brought the ruins to life - her explation was excellent.
I thoroughly recommend this tour.
Charles_C, Sep 2025
Easy boat transfer to Delos, 2 hour walking tour on uneven ground. Excellent English speaking guide.
sarah_p, Sep 2025
Our guide Celia was delightful and very knowledgeable about the island and its history.
If you want to have the opportunity to explore on your own and spend time in the museum then would recommend booking the full day trip.
Hank_W, Sep 2025
This was a very good tour with knowledgeable tour guides. The ancient ruins were much more extensive and interesting than I had imagined. The day we went was very windy so the boat ride was a bit rough but not terrible. I highly recommend this tour.
Patrick_S, Sep 2025
Incredible!! Absolutely wonderful! A must see!! The museum is small but mighty in artifacts! Our guide Celia was amazing - she provided a wonderful experience!
Susan_B, Sep 2025
The site is much bigger in person than what you see on line or YouTube. Excavations were amazing!!!!
Patricia_M, Sep 2025
We were lucky to have Sylvia for our guide- she is knowledgeable and very careful to keep the group together and safe on the walking aspects. Wonderful day: 100%recommend
Ryan_J, Sep 2025
This tour is an incredible experience. To be able to walk amongst an ancient city, feel the residual energy of those long gone is unforgettable. I could not recommend this enough.
Kathy_C, Sep 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, entertaining and good with our large group. (About 20 people). The island was pretty crowded with a lot of tour groups and negotiating around these very interesting excavations and digs took some expert wrangling.. The Delos digs were fascinating and we learned so much. They were first a place to celebrate the Gods; became a thriving marketplace; pirate hangout; sadly a slave market center and was populated by up to 30,000 people on this small island. Water was an issue and they solved it.
Angela_F, Sep 2025
A great insight into Ancient Greek life very well explained by our guide. It was a good day out to visit the neighbouring island of Delos birthplace of Apollo.
Ken_F, Sep 2025
Very interesting site with a lot of history. Our guide (Leah) was very knowledgeable about the site and was always willing to answer questions. The listing for this experience mentions that the admission cost to Delos is not included in the price, but I want to reiterate that point again. After paying for the excursion, you will need to have another 20 euros per person ready to pay in cash when you get to the pier to board the ferry. When you factor that in, it is a fairly pricey tour. Overall though, it was a very interesting and unique experience to see the many ruins and to visit the museum.
Thomas_C, Sep 2025
Lea is an excellent guide that transports you to the past life of Delos. She has great knowledge that is wonderfully presented to keep one engaged.
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