Naxos: Highlights of Naxos Day Tour
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Naxos, Greece
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour covers the best of Naxos in a full day of sightseeing. Highlights include stopping at the Temple of Demeter (entrance fee not included), touring a traditional olive press in Damalas, swimming in the fishing village of Apollonas, and visiting the Panagia Drossiani Monastery, one of the oldest Byzantine churches in the Balkans with notable frescoes and architecture.
- A full-day highlights tour of the island of Naxos
- Relax while traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit temples, olive presses, churches, villages, and more
- Round-trip transport from Naxos towns and surrounds
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee - Demeter€5.00 per person
- Entrance fee Distillery€3.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
1
Temple of Demeter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Damalas
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Chalkio
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Apeiranthos
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Apollon
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Apollonas Kouros
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 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
4.6
based on 248 reviews
Andrita_M, Jun 2026
If you are looking for a great value-for-money experience in Naxos, this day tour is it! Marco was a brilliant guide whose passion and knowledge really made the day special. A huge shoutout to Dimitri, our driver, for the incredibly comfortable and smooth ride throughout the island. We got to see so much of Naxos' history and culture without ever feeling rushed. An excellent 5-star experience!
Sam_H, Jun 2026
The tour and the tour guide were great. Unfortunately the driver decided to yell at me in Greek (I don’t speak Greek) and slap the chair in anger at me and the family when my 14 year old daughter made one of the bus seats damp after the tour took us to a beach to swim. I get that they don’t want to damage their seats, but it’s only water, they did take us to a beach, and the drivers outburst has tainted the day for my daughter and for me. Sorry, but I can’t leave a good review after that.
I have given two stars (rather than one) because the tour guide was lovely and the sites were very good.
JuneKuzmeskus, Jun 2026
It was informative and enjoyable - riding through some of Naxos's wild beauty - seeing and learning about its past and present.
Sue_v, Jun 2026
Great tour with stops in charming villages. Interesting facts from our guide Marcel, superb manoeuvering of narrow roads and tight bends by our driver, Dimitri. We also enjoyed having enough time to explore the villages on our own.
Andre_J, Jun 2026
Awesome tour to get to know parts of the island. I thought Santorini was #1; but Naxos has taken it place. Marcel was a great host and our driver Dominguez (please forgive my spelling) was awesome. He handled his driving skills with smooth precision. Each town we visited gave me memorable moments that I can revisit. Olive oil crushing, pottery making, the unfinished marble statue, and the small nuances of each village gave me just enough to where I could choose to go back for more.
Beverley_G, Jun 2026
A great way to see Naxos in a single day. Allows you to orient yourself in the island and to experience island life away from the beach.
Natalia_M, Jun 2026
I really enjoyed this tour! It was definitely worth it! Naxos is a beautiful island with so much to offer in every way. Not only are the villages charming and fascinating, but the scenery and views along the way are absolutely stunning.
A big thank you to our tour guide, Irena, who shared so many interesting stories and insights, and to our driver, Dimitris, who navigated Naxos’s winding, narrow roads safely and smoothly. They were both incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even more enjoyable and added great value to the tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
thanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Damian_S, Jun 2026
Was a full day experience, worth the money! Irene and Spiros were knowledgeable and friendly. The highlights of it were demeters temple and apollonas kouros, the stop in apollonas seemed a little dragged out but it was on the way to the statue. The bus ac was not the strongest so just keep that in mind! My fiance usually got car sick on the city busses in naxos but Spiros driving was great and she felt fine! Great alternative if you're nervous to drive on small windy roads
Response from Host, Jun 2026
thanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Jim_S, May 2026
Excellent tour of Naxos! Our guide and bus driver were very knowledgeable and helpful. We stopped at several neat villages and had an amazing lunch. The views were spectacular!
Response from Host, May 2026
hanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Steven_I, May 2026
This tour basically circumnavigates the island. You spend roughly 4 hours at the various stops and 4 hours riding the bus on very narrow, twisting mountain roads. Our bus driver, Dimitri, was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable about each stop as well as various points of interest during the drive. The stops were varied enough that most people will find something of interest. There was definitely a lot of activity packed into an 8 hour tour. The itinerary description provided in the listing is accurate. Several of the stops included stairs, uneven terrain, and moderately steep paths. Sufficient time is allowed for slow walkers to participate. The tour was definitely a good value for the fee charged.
Response from Host, May 2026
hanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Wynne_A, May 2026
We really travelled all over Naxos and feel we have seen it in depth. Our guide was absolutely excellent, charming and full of information. His English was excellent, dry easy to hear and understand.
Response from Host, May 2026
Τhanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
John_L, May 2026
We had a great day exploring Naxos. Our guide Eric was very good--informative, personable, easily understood. He gave interesting details and history, but without droning on constantly (like what we have experienced on some other excursions). The stops were interesting and varied. Highly recommend for getting an overview of this beautiful island.
Response from Host, May 2026
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John_P, Apr 2026
A full day with visits to a number of key sights on Naxos representing a great introduction to the island. Excellent guide (+ an assistant) and driver in a comfortable coach. The roads are challenging in places and I was glad not to have rented a car on this, our first, visit. If in doubt go for it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Ioanna_B, Oct 2025
What a great way to see the beautiful Island of Naxos our tour guide and driver were awesome.Our experience with our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable about every aspect of the island.Our driver George was a legend driving our bus especially on those windy roads.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
sudeepahyd1, Oct 2025
This trip is a good way to explore the beautiful island which is quite large. The tour covered the hills, villages and seaside . It does not cover the old town near the port and Apollo temple , which can be explored on your own. Joseph's English accent was easy to understand and he was sweet enough to bring me next day, my water bottle which I had forgotten in one village store.
My only suggestion is that the guests
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Audrey_M, Sep 2025
interesting windy roads however driver was excellent you’ll learn allot about island culture and history worth it
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Robyn_M, Sep 2025
A fabulous way to get around and see Naxos without your own transport. Driver and guide were both great and made for a relaxed, informative and safe journey with a full day. Highly recommended !!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for your review and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future
Rosario_G, Aug 2025
The tour is good because in one day you can see the highlights of the island.
Nice guide and comfortable bus too.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
Nigel_H, Aug 2025
This tour is a great way to see the island highlights especially if you don't have a car or short of time. Jacob the tour guide was great and the driver was fantastic on the narrow windy roads.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
olga_S, Aug 2025
It’s a very pleasurable tour
Not much exertion
Jacob was so friendly and accommodating! Perfect way to explore Naxos!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
Lezli_G, Jul 2025
It was a great way to learn the history and myths about Naxos. It was also a nice group of sights to see. The tour guide and the driver of the bus were both excellent at what they each did.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
Amy_D, Jun 2025
The tour was fantastic and if you don’t want to drive like us, a great way to see the island. A lot of the roads are on cliffs so if you’re afraid of heights I’d sit on the left of the bus.
Jacob (our guide) and John (our driver) were great at what they do! We got driven safely around difficult terrain (especially for a bus) and Jacob gave us some Greek mythology insights as well as recommendations at each stop for food and drink.
We got our souvenirs from the talented potters of the island too which were reasonably priced and beautifully crafted.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
Shrestha_D, Jun 2025
My husband and I loved the tour. Our guide Iakovos/ Jacob was fantastic, very passionately explained the history of Naxos and very patiently answered all our queries. We loved his demonstration especially at the olive press, pottery house and the Kouros of Apollonas. The view from the top was stunning too. Would also like to appreciate our driver Mr. Leonardo who enhanced our trip with additional information here and there. All in all, we had a great time, fanatastic time management, informative and warm. Greeks are very kind and warm people. Good luck!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
JingPing_N, Jun 2025
A fun and informative day trip to different villages. Led by our tour guide, Jacob. 😊 Recommended this day tour around Naxos villages to anyone. 👍 And also, an awesome driver to drive us around, with a group of 16 of us.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
Amy_E, Jun 2025
comprehensive tour of main points of interest on Naxos at a reasonable price point. guide (Becky) was very good, bus was dated, crowded and uncomfortable. Impossible to hear the guide when sitting in the back of the bus.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We are sorry for the inconvenience. Our guide Vicky and our driver did their best as we had technical problem with the speakers at the rear part of the bus.
Teresa_M, Jun 2025
Jacob was a great tour guide for this trip around the island. Naxos is so large it was the best way to see the highlights. He was very knowledgeable and personable. I was very happy with the experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
hank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you again in the future
Amy_L, May 2025
Amazing experience and worth the time and money. We only had a few days on the island and wanted to make the most of it and we did not rent a car. This was an exceptional tour that allowed you to see the main areas of the island all in a day. Our tour guide Vicki was so wonderful and she really made it a great experience. If you are short on time or want to take a tour of the island without the headache of doing it yourself, I would highly recommend this small tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you in the future
paul_S, May 2025
There were some fascinating sites and the tour gave real feel for the island. Our guide was excellent and informative having spent 45 years living and working on Naxos. His insight really brought the tour to another level.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much and looking forward to hearing from you
davidcoysh, Oct 2024
Guide and driver made a great team. They were friendly, informative and very considerate. The regular guide was ill and the driver's daughter filled in at short notice. She did an excellent job under the circumstances. It was extremely windy and a decision was made to have lunch at the centre of the island rather than on the sea shore. This was a good decision as conditions on the shore were very unpleasant. We saw most of the things that Naxos had to offer. The bus was very comfortable, the driver did not take any risks and we felt safe despite the narrow roads.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks for your review.Looking forward to meeting you again in the future
Deb_H, Oct 2024
Small group tour of Naxos Island. Winding roads to many small picturesque small villages. Competent, knowledgable, pleasant driver and guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks for your review.Looking forward to meeting you again in the future
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