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Naxos: Highlights of Naxos Day Tour
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Naxos: Highlights of Naxos Day Tour

By Naxos Island Tours
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Ages 0-90, max of 49 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Demeter


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
  • Option 1
    Hertz Car Rental - Naxos, Port, Naxos Port, Νάξος 843 00, Greece
    in front of zas travel at 09.10
  • Option 2
    Naxos Island Tours, Aristidi Protopapadaki, Χώρα 843 00, Greece
    in front of Naxos Island Tours agency at 09.00
  • Option 3
    Naxos Holidays Hotel, ΑΓΙΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΧΩΡΑ ΝΑΞΟΥ ΝΑΞΟΣ - ΚΥΚΛΑΔΕΣ, Naxos 843 00, Greece
    Outside Naxos Holidays at 09:00
  • Option 4
    Naxos Camping, Naxos 843 00, Greece
    Outside Naxos Camping at 09:00
  • Option 5
    Lagos Mare Hotel, Agios Prokopios 843 00, Greece
    Outside Lagos Mare at 08:50
  • Option 6
    Super Market Koutelieris - 'Αγιος Προκόπης, Agios Prokopios 843 00, Greece
    Outside Koutelieris Market at 08:50
  • Option 7
    Santana Beach Club & Restaurant, Ag. Anna 843 00, Greece
    Outside Santana 08:45
  • Option 8
    Plakafe, Παραλία Πλάκας, Plaka Beach νήσος Νάξος, Naxos Island, Naxos 843 00, Greece
    Outside Plakafe at 08:40
Pickup details
  • Let us know your accommodation place so as to lead you to the nearest pick up point . For hotels further from Plaza beach hotel such as areas like Orkos, M Vigla,Kastraki ,Pyrgaki or villagesout of the 5km range pick up is provided but with extra charge.
Port pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
  • Hertz Car Rental - Naxos, Port, Naxos Port, Νάξος 843 00, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 322204P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 322204P1

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    • Naxos Island Tours
      286
      Greece
      Joined in June 2016
    • 230marian
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      A lovely day
      Our tour to the Naxos villages was very nice, our guide was talkative and funny and gave us a lot of interesting information., the bus driver was carefully driving and made me feel safe through the difficult mountain roads. Every place we went was special and we had a full and rewarding day. The only thing that I would change would be to spend some more time in Apeiranthos village, 15 minutes are very few for such a lovely village. Thank you for everything!
      Written 23 September 2024
    • Traveler663253
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The tasting was amazing
      Went with my mom. The sunset was pretty spectacular, however very crowded but that’s out of anyone’s control. Our tour guide Vicky was amazing and a lot of fun to talk to, lots of history discussed which was imperative to the tour and the castle. After the sunset, we went to have dinner at such a delicious spot, can’t remember the name, but the food was bountiful and the company was great. I would recommend over and over. Especially if your a foodie :)
      Written 10 September 2024
    • N6558YLdougj
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Horrible Experience on the Navigator
      The tour was a huge disappointment: It left late. There was no communication and no one spoke English. On other tours they would tell us where we were going, how long each stop was and a general update, we got nothing like this on this tour. The broke broke down and we were stuck on the boat for over 3 hours and were never updated on what was going on. They served lunch at 2 and did not tell us when they were serving, everyone was hungry! My kid got sick and was throwing up. The boat was called "The Navigator". DO NOT GO ON THIS TOUR
      Written 26 July 2024
    • kieleea2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do experience !!
      This trip was soooo nice. The value of this experience was unmatched and I would recommend this to anyone wanting a wider view of the Island of Naxos. We were able to see various beaches and a cave all along the island which all had the most gorgeous crystal clear water. Sun tanning beds were really appreciated in order to get some tanning done in the time travelling between spots. The lunch we were provided was delicious and well needed after swimming throughout the morning. We were given a full meal with the most gorgeous potatoes from the island itself. Overall, such a great day out with free transfers between the town and the beach. Would recommend this to couples, families, solos or anyone really.
      Written 11 July 2024
    • davidcC1344YH
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful way to get to know the Island of Naxos
      Very knowledgable and friendly guide. Interesting points of interest as well as lunch stops. Some narrow, twisting roads, but a very skilled bus driver.
      Written 10 July 2024
    • UKsunseeker
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      An interesting tour of Naxos, beyond Chora!
      Well organised and Joseph was a great guide, friendly enough and knowledgable throughout. However, there were a few photo stops where the tour bus parked in quite precarious spots, on roads with sharp bends, blind spots when trying to cross and and fast unpredictable traffic. On one particular occasion Joseph didn't communicate whether to stay where we were or cross over to wait for the tour vehicle to pick us up again where it had dropped us off. Upon following him to the other side of the road - which he crossed (leaving the rest of us on the other side) he muttered something about me/us being his shadow . Rather unprofessional comment to mak, particularly when your job is th 'guide' and lead the group (bizarre) not to mention a demonstration of incompetence in terms of communication and road safety. On a more positive note, the little villages are beautiful, a refreshing contrast to Santorini if you've been there prior.
      Written 12 June 2024
    • bradleyboom
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great value
      I am not a fan of big bus tours, however, this one was a great deal. You really get to see a lot of sites and I probably would not have ventured t them on my own. It was a fabulous value. The pick up and drop off are convenient and the tour guide was entertaining and informative.
      Written 18 May 2024
    • Yucatanbarb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great bus tour of Naxos!
      We had a wonderful day on our bus your of the island of Naxos. Our guide was Nico and our driver was Adonis. Nico was a great guide - informative and funny! We are 2 couples in our 70s from Canada and I am a bit mobility challenged but I did most of the walking tour! Loved the small villages and the seaside! We had such a wonderful time! And Adonis was the most amazing driver EVER! Those roads in the mountains are treacherous but he navigated with ease! Both of us were a little uneasy but he was amazing!! In general we had a marvelous time and would recommend this tour and these guides to anyone!! Well done!!!
      Written 6 October 2023
    • michaelcA731OI
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful walking tour.
      Wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a fantastic time on our Naxos city walking tour, amazing.
      Written 5 October 2023
    • Effie C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Naxos Island Tour
      Nicholas was a great tour guide. Gave us a lot of great info and perspective as he conducted the tour. And he was so nice!!!
      Written 28 September 2023
    • dickosso
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ripped Off, pure Money Grab
      Came by catamaran and weather changed our schedule. We called and tour guide said no, even though we were not in the island because of sea’s changing destination. Pure money grab by tour agent. Trip Advisor should have stepped in. Bad service. Go with VIATOR or Get Your Guide. Avoid this company.
      Written 29 August 2023
    • 363meredith
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      More of a transport service
      Be aware that this is not a tour. It is more of a transport service. There was no info provided on the areas we went. The speaker was broken on the boat and we were sitting on the top deck which had no sound. The operators were aware of this but did not relay any messages that they were sharing with the deck below. We completely missed the fact we were at Rinas cave due to this. The itinerary had us doing that last and so we thought we were just at another swimming location. The entrance to the cave is apparently quite small and so we missed it. Quite disappointed.
      Written 16 August 2023
    • Love3to3travel
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Naxos sunset tour
      We loved this sunset tour, Thanos our guide was the perfect mix of knowledgeable and fun and we learnt so much.
      Written 14 August 2023
    • 811westriver
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved this tour!
      We loved this Sunset City Walk tour with Thanos as our guide! We learned so much and it was fun and beautiful. Thanos even helped us get great sunset photos at the Portara.
      Written 9 August 2023
    • 246vivianal
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best experience in Greece!
      The island of Naxos seen from the sea, with a beautiful wooden sailboat with all the comforts. Bath in crystal clear emerald waters, lunch with fresh and Greek food. Visit the beautiful island of Koufonisi. Definitely suggest it to all my friends in Italy.
      Written 15 July 2023
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    Johannes L
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    For a good price, you got a full day experience around the northern parts of the island! The tour was great and you got to see a lot of different highlights! Everything was very easy, all for getting picked up by the bus in the morning, coffee break and lunch break along the way, to when you got dropped off at the end of the day. The time you got at each sight was just right, you didn’t feel stressed or board, it was just perfect considering the heat.

    Our guide Nikola was absolutely amazing with a lot of knowledge and we really appreciated all the information about the island he gave us since he was from Naxos himself. And it wasn’t just the usual info - it was depth and nuanced info of history, wildlife and cultural. Fantastic! The driver was calm and handled everything well too.

    The only thing one could ask would be maybe more seatbelts :) overall strong recommendation!
    Written 28 July 2022
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    Thank you very much and we wish to see you again on Naxos in the future Wishing you happy holidays and safe journey back home
    Written 1 August 2022
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    Astrid C
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022 • Couples
    Very knowledgeable tour guide Reena. Knows a lot about Greece, Naxos, greek mythology and stories as well as other interesting explanations.
    The driver George was also very experienced and stayed calm in various challenging situations.
    They took us to lovely places and drove us through beautiful landscapes. Maybe one or two stops more to take some pictures from the top of the mountains would have been appreciated. Though all in all a wonderful tour.
    Written 8 June 2022
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    Thank you very much and we wish to see you again on Naxos in the future Wishing you happy holidays and safe journey back home Vaso Detsi
    Written 9 June 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Kara H
    59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    Nikolas and George were wonderful! I was so impressed with George’s driving, he moved that big bus through two buildings that had less than a meter between them, he was a total pro. Nikolas was very informative and funny. I would have liked to have more than 30 minutes at the temple of Demeter, or have had Nikolas talk us through the museum and the site, rather than go through it on our own with so little time. But the rest of the sites had a good amount of time and a good balance of structured vs. unstructured time. The recommendations for the lunch restaurant was great, and we loved the tour as a whole. We felt like we got a great overview of Naxos (we drove around the entire island by the end) and saw most of the major stops. Make sure to wear good hiking shoes, as there are some rocky uphills and uneven paths (not sandals, like me). I also really appreciated the bus being flexible in picking me up from a location close to my Airbnb when the address they provided was wonky. Absolutely would recommend to anyone interested in the history of Naxos!
    Written 29 July 2022
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    Thank you very much and we wish to see you again on Naxos in the future Wishing you happy holidays and safe journey back home
    Written 1 August 2022
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    Madison S
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    We loved this day trip around Naxos! Nikolas was fantastic and we really appreciated being led by a local who had many connections to the area and told us about the local culture and history. We absolutely recommend doing this tour of Naxos because you wouldn’t know how beautiful the island actually is if you didn’t leave Chora. Our driver was great at navigating us up and down the mountain ranges.
    Written 14 October 2023
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    Thanks for your review.Looking forward to meeting you again in the future
    Written 18 October 2023
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    Julia K
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    We had a wonderful day seeing Naxos! This was the perfect way for us to see so much of the island without the hassle of having to rent a car if you are in the island for a short time. Thanos was the perfect tour guide having been raised on Naxos, and he is so proud of his island—it was the most genuine and heartfelt tour we have been on! The tour takes you through ancient ruins, as well as small villages throughout the island and Thanos shares what makes each village unique. It was interesting to see sights and villages outside of the main touristy area of the island. There is quite a bit of time on the bus between each stop and Thanos keeps things interesting by sharing information and mythology with you as you pass things.

    Adding a few things I wish I knew beforehand: the bus does not have a bathroom on it. There was a bathroom opportunity every stop, but I wish I didn’t have to spend time at each stop waiting for the bathroom or looking for one (I am pregnant so this probably is not an issue for most) but a bathroom on the bus would have been helpful so I could have spent more time exploring at each stop. Definitely bring comfortable walking shoes. The roads are very curvy and high up so I wouldn’t recommend if you are prone to car sickness or afraid of heights. Tony the bus driver navigated tight roads unlike anything I have ever seen—he is an absolute pro! This is a full day tour. We were picked up at 9am and dropped off at 6pm. Bring Euros for small admission fees and souvenirs.

    We would ABSOLUTELY recommend taking advantage of this tour. You can’t beat the price for a fun and informative way to see this beautiful island!
    Written 22 August 2023
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    We'd like to thank you for your review and we ll take your comments into consideration and looking forward to seeing on our island again!
    Written 29 August 2023
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    Thespiana Hadjizacharia
    Cyprus198 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Couples
    Great tour guy Thanos was very knowledgeable about Naxos his hometown island and showed us lovely little spots and gave tips about the island including local restaurants. We got to see how the olive oil used to be made, the Apiranthos village, the Apolonas seaside, Demetras temple, pottery local workshop and many more. Worth the trip of 8 hours in fully AC buses and the price of 30 euro pp was great.
    Written 15 July 2023
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    We'd like to thank you for your review and looking forward to seeing on our island again!
    Written 16 July 2023
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    Orofina
    Moscow, ID4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022
    Where do I start? The tour guide Nikolas was an outstanding presenter. He shared so much information in an enthusiastic manner with a great sense of humor thrown in. He brought the island alive for me. Another positive is the variety of places you get to see. From agricultural lands, mountains, fishing villages, quaint villages, ancient ruins, to live demonstrations of making pottery and how to work olive oil press authentically from the past without all the new technology. Now there is one thing you might want to pay attention to and that is the day that you choose to go. If you want to see an ancient Byzantine church with some well preserved frescoes or you want to see the Temple of Demeter make sure you know which is which day or you'll end up missing an important site. I think it makes a great kick off to your time on the island so that you have some historical background and idea of which areas you may want to investigate more closely
    Written 29 September 2022
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    Thank you very much and we really hope we ll meet again in the future!
    Written 30 September 2022
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    amanda d
    Nottingham, UK347 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved this tour. We visited the temple of Artemeter, a pottery demonstration, Kitron distillery, beautiful villages, Apollonas for lunch and swimming then the unfinished Kouros. Our guide Nokia was superb, really informative, and our driver drove us carefully along high mountain roads. It’s great value for money, a really great way to see the north part of the island.
    Written 26 August 2022
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    Thank you very much and we really hope we ll meet again in the future!
    Written 26 August 2022
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    Kian
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An important thing to note is that the right hand side of the bus get 95% of the views whilst the left side gets the cliff side and rock, so try to site on the right hand side.

    The tour was very interesting and the tour guide clearly loved her job. Whilst it is a box ticking adventure, it does give you plenty of time at each place to explore and shows what the North side of Naxos has. Whilst I wouldn’t do it again, I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Naxos. We did the tour on the last day of our holiday so we were comfortable with the mid day sun and temperatures.

    The pottery workshop was a bit of a let down, we got there expecting to learn about the process of making and then seeing olive oil production. The pottery portion is actually a less than 5 minute demonstration in Greek followed by a 20-30 minute sales pitch to buy his stuff. This felt a lot like commission work for the tour guide and wasn’t as enjoyable as the rest of the trip.

    The costal town is also very lacklustre, there’s 2 small beaches and about 5 restaurants and that’s it. We struggled to find something to do for 1.5h as we weren’t interested in swimming.

    Be sure to bring water and sunscreen.
    Written 23 August 2022
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    Thank you very much and we really hope we ll meet again in the future! Of course we ll take your comments into consideration to improve our tour. RENA PLESSA
    Written 26 August 2022
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    Sus1952
    Palmerston North, New Zealand2,119 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a really good tour to go on to see inland places in the central and northern regions of Naxos. Our guide was very informative and was well organised. There is a reasonable amount of walking involved so you do have to be fairly mobile. Although we had long enough at most of the sites, I would have liked a little longer at the Temple if Demeter. As we were going through such an incredible landscape it would also have been nice to stop once or twice to take photos. It is certainly a worthwhile trip particularly if you don’t want to hire a motor vehicle yourself. The trip is also good value.
    Written 3 June 2022
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    Thank you very much and we wish to see you again on Naxos in the future Wishing you happy holidays and safe journey back home
    Written 7 June 2022
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