Half-Day Delos Tour from Mykonos
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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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Travelers appreciate the knowledgeable guides, often archaeologists, whose engaging storytelling and clear explanations enhance understanding of Delos’s history and mythology. The archaeological site and museum receive praise for their preservation and rich collections. However, tour planning draws mixed reviews, with some noting efficient transfers but others flagging late starts and poor communication. The consistently rushed pacing and limited free time at key sites reduce overall satisfaction.
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Delos has been on my list of places to visit, this excursion was exactly what I wanted. A fun and educational experience.
The tour itself was very good; our tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Would have liked to have had transportation included.
Great way to see Delos. Nice boat ride from Mykonos. Guide was very informative and easy to understand
Very nice experience, worth the money. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained us all the nice monuments that Dilos has and also answered our questions
Fascinating place to visit. Communication and organisation from Delos Tours was good, ticket collection kiosk easy to find and everything was on time. Ferry was very busy but ok, we were split into quite small groups once on the island for the tour and the headsets worked well. Guide was excellent (didn’t get her name unfortunately) and tour was just about the right length of time. We had pretty near perfect weather and it wasn’t too busy - wouldn’t want to do this in high season as you’re fully exposed to the sun most of the time.
Good overview of the island and its history. Amazing preservation. Guide was good even though a little hard to understand at times.
Interesting historical site, beautiful views from the hill top, be mindful of the lack of shade or seating.
Make sure to arrive 30 mins before the stated tour start time to give time to check in and board the boat. The boat ride was smooth and comfortable but you have to dress in layers to prepare for whether you get cold from the wind or not. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The tour was efficient and timely and we got back 4 hours after start time. Delos is an incredible archeological site but there is no cafe so bring whatever food and water you will need for the 5 hour window. The normal tour is not very challenging, steep, or fast paced. There is an option to go to the top of the mountain in your free time which appeared to be fairly rigorous so the right shoes and physical fitness are required for that. There did not appear to be any restrictions on bags.
Delos is very interesting and having a guide really brings out the details you might miss on your own. I wish I had longer so that I could have walked more around the site. Since the ride back and forth takes about 1 hour you really only have about 2 1/2 hours to take the tour, see the museum and a very short walk to the temple of isis.
I’ve book many adventures through Viator and this is the first bad experience. The tour guide did not communicate at all. Someone from the company sent an email letting us know that the tour is on schedule. It was raining, cold and they expected everyone to stand in the rain and mud for 4 hours!
Trip was canceled due to bad weather. We were really looking forward to this trip and it was canceled two days in a row. From the reviews that sounded fantastic. Hate we missed out. Maybe next time we come we’ll be able to do this.
I'm not much of an ancient ruins person, but these were fascinating. The guide made the tour interesting with her stories, some factual and others set in Greek mythology.
The guide was so knowledgeable and made it easy it imagine how it must have looked at its height. Additionally the guide called the ferry when my husband left his phone behind and helped retrieve it. What could have been catastrophic was a minor blip thanks to our guide. The stories she told to go with the history were so entertaining!
Watch your step!! Very uneven surface, a poor Lady fell on her face and was injured
Otherwise, very interesting and informative
We had a great experience. The guide was very informative. Without them we would just be looking at an island of pretty ruins.
It was NON Existent!!! Even though we booked the night before, and our reservation was confirmed, the next day we received an email cancelling due to “low participation “. It must have been obvious the night before, but the Company did in fact accept the reservation and payment. By the time we got the cancellation it was impossible to make alternate arrangements. HIGHLY IRRESPONSIBLE.
BTW we are still awaiting a refund.
The tour to Delos from Mykonos took some time and effort but was worth it. Our guide was great- very knowledgable and amusing too. This history reminds us that we may want to practice some humility about our modern world.
This was a great tour and we passed the long line for entry using the Viator tour. Our guide was wonderful - she brought to life through stories that kept us engaged and learning about ancient life.
Don’t forget to hit the museum as well-the amount of statues and originals of the Delos lions was a worthwhile investment of our time.
Word to the wise -bring 1-2 bottles of water with you as the only place to get liquids is at the end of the tour.
We are really glad we made this trip.
Delos for me was fascinating. If you love a tour of ancient ruins, this is perfect. The boat ride out from Mykonos was extremely choppy as the wind was howling but that was fine for us.
Good tour, well priced and guide knew everything there was to know about the site. The history of the area and significance it played was an eye opener.
Celia, our guide, was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. She made the tour informative and fun.
Incredible ruins and amazing history. A must-do. It definitely is HOT during the day, even in October. Bring sunscreen and water.
It was well organised and our guide made us all feel welcome and was knowledgeable and informative. There was a bit of a wait to pick up the audio ear piece and get the boat tickets as there were a lot of people.
The tour does not cover a lot of the site, which is large, but is a good option for people who do not want to spend longer and who are not interested in getting into the detail. If you want to do the entire site you need to set aside more time and can do the self guided auto tour which many people were doing. I left on the 10am boat and came back on the 3pm boat and managed to do most of the major areas of the site and the museum. If you want to go to the top of the island it takes about 30min up and down.
Please be aware that I booked this tour as a cruise ship excursion. I was unable to go since the cruise xancelkzd the stop. I informed them as soon as I knew and even sent an explanation from the Captain of the ship. They refuse to refund my money, stating that since the other shops were able to dock (which is not true) that somehow I should be able to change the mind of the cruise ship captain. ALSO for our ship this was a tznder port and it was deemed the seas were too rough to safely run the tender boats. I am really disappointed about missing the visit and also really disappointed with the.companies response. So if.you book this.duringba cruise.you better be sure that your ship doesn't cancel the stop
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Greetings from Delos Travel by Viator!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that you were unable to join the tour due to your cruise ship cancelling its port of call, and we understand how disappointing it must have been to miss the opportunity to visit Delos.
As outlined in the additional information provided in our tour description prior to booking, cancellations resulting from a cruise ship's decision not to dock or call at Mykonos are unfortunately not eligible for a refund. This policy is in place because our operational arrangements and associated costs are committed in advance and cannot be recovered at short notice. We also provide all guests with the opportunity to cancel their booking for a full refund within the 24-hour cancellation period specified in our policy.
We appreciate that the decision not to proceed with the port call was entirely beyond your control, and we sincerely regret that this situation prevented you from enjoying the experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to Delos on a future visit.
The tour group was too large. We often got strung out and went out of range for our wireless earpieces. The crowds at Delos were unmanageable. Just too many tourists for a pleasant experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Greetings from Delos Travel by Viator!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the group size and the crowds at Delos affected your overall experience.
We aim to keep our groups to a maximum of 35 participants per guide and provide a wireless audio system to help ensure that everyone can comfortably follow the guide's explanations. The system has an approximate range of 100 metres, although its signal can occasionally be affected by environmental conditions or when participants become spread out. We understand how frustrating this can be and appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
Regarding the crowds at Delos, we understand that the site can become particularly busy during peak visiting hours, which can sometimes affect the overall experience. For guests looking for a potentially quieter visit, we generally recommend our afternoon tours, which may avoid some of the larger crowds associated with morning cruise ship arrivals.
We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us identify areas where we can improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a more enjoyable experience.
Our guide Celia was knowlegeable and very engaging. She not only gave the information, but was humorous. The site was facinating.
The ruins were amazing. However our guide spent too much time talking, we spent 15 minutes at the entrance before she started the tour. We weren't able to see much, until we decided to go off on our own. The guide is very knowledgeable but she kept telling us stories, that she could have told us while walking. We wouldn't have seen much if we didn't go off on out own. She didnt even take us to the temple of isle. I would recommend to go on a self guided tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Greetings from Delos Travel by Viator!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the archaeological site and appreciated our guide's knowledge.
On the day of your visit, strong winds made it difficult to conduct the introduction while walking through the site, so our guide chose to provide the initial explanations at the entrance to ensure everyone could hear comfortably.
Our 90-minute guided tour is designed to introduce visitors to the main highlights and historical significance of Delos, while also allowing time for independent exploration afterwards. We are sorry that the pace and balance between explanations and walking did not meet your expectations, and that you felt you missed some of the site's attractions, including the Temple of Isis.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continually review and improve the experience we offer our guests. Thank you again for visiting Delos.
Our driver picked us up early and was very informative of what we needed to do. Our guide was wonderful. Celia was great with history of Delos. The boat workers were a little overwhelmed but thats because they weren't being listened to. They were awesome. I would recommend this trip to everyone coming to Mykenos
Delos is a 'must visit' if you are staying in Mykonos. An excellent trip with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Only point to note is that the admission fee to the historic sites of 20 euros per person is not included in the price. Highly recommended!
It was not worth the time or money. At the beginning , we stood on the pier for 20 minutes listening to the guide speak. Essentially , We spent most of the time just listening to her talk. Many things on the tour were not visited and we had 5-7 minutes in the museum. About 11 people left the tour because there were things they wanted to see which were on the iteniary and the guide said there wasn’t enough time. I have used Viator multiple times on my trips to France , England , India, Germany ,Austria, Switzerland and Italy. My daughter also uses the app. So I was hesitant to respond in such a negative way.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Greetings from Delos Travel by Viator!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify that this is a guided tour, designed to provide visitors with historical context and explanations of the archaeological site through the knowledge and expertise of a professional guide. These explanations are an essential part of the experience and help bring the history of Delos to life.
We understand that some visitors may prefer to spend more time exploring independently and at their own pace. For those who would rather discover the island without a guided experience, purchasing a boat ticket without a tour guide may be a more suitable option.
We regret that the time allocated to certain areas, particularly the museum, did not meet your expectations. We nevertheless appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
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