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15 Best Things To Do in Kos

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Kos — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

15 Best Things To Do in Kos

From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands - Greek Buffet Lunch Onboard: What’s Included and How the Vegetarian Option Works
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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

1.From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

Full-day Odyssey cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Plati and Pserimos. Swim, spot dolphins, and enjoy a Greek buffet for $35.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Was a great experience, best part was to be able to get into Kalymnos and the other small islands around, to know the habitants of the place. The boat crew was amazing, creating a vivid atmosphere at the board, food was good , cocktails at the bar affordable. We manage to observe 🐬 during our…”

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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide - Pirate-Ship Day Trip from Kos: The Vibe and the Value
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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

2.From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

Pirate-style 3-island cruise from Kos with Greek BBQ lunch, snorkeling, and a waterslide stop at Plati.

★ 4.5

“It was my birthday and I was travelling solo. The staffs onboard were too kind. Flod was good. it's great value for money. I came from Bodrum to Kos via boat and thankfully they waited for me as customs was taking a very long time. I am certain that I am coming back with friends…”

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From Kos: Nisyros Island Volcano and Panagia Spiliani - Getting There: Kos to Nisyros by Ferry and Bus
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From Kos: Nisyros Island Volcano and Panagia Spiliani

Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos - Vathis on Kalymnos: Fjord Views, Sponge Warehouses, and Orange Juice Breaks
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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

4.Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

Three islands by boat from Kos: Vathi, Plati swim and dolphins, plus Pserimos. Lunch on board and cheap cocktails.

★ 5.0

“Great day out and good value for money. Seating was a little uncomfortable compared to some of the swankier boats but more authentic for it. Time at each island is limited due to travelling time but a great way to see the islands and dolphins. The lunch provided was basic but perfectly adequate.”

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Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer - Kos Port meeting point and optional hotel pickup (what’s easiest)
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Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer

From Kos: Independent Day Trip to Bodrum - The Border Check Reality (Greece Side to Turkey Side)
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From Kos: Independent Day Trip to Bodrum

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3 Island Luxury Cruise with 4 Swimming Stops with Captain Morgan

7.3 Island Luxury Cruise with 4 Swimming Stops with Captain Morgan

Captain Morgan’s 3-island cruise from Kos with four swim stops, BBQ lunch, and a Kalymnos dolphin safari at sea.

★ 5.0

“Amazing boat trip. Well organised and friendly staff. I would advise more of a swimming/drinking/relaxing on the boat Vs sightseeing; however, the two stops to other islands we made were very enjoyable. A bit rocky coming into and out of Kos Town but smooth sailing otherwise. Lovely clean boat with great lunch and drinks on…”

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Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup - Pserimos: Tiny Island, Beachfront Fish, and Crystal Water Time
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Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup

8.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup

Full-day cruise from Kos to Pserimos, Vathi, and Plati with optional pickup, snorkeling gear, and Greek lunch for strong value.

★ 4.5

“BRILLIANT FROM START TO FINISH..best boat trip and full of fun.Funny how the dolfins came with a whistle and a clap .Should have had some fish for them.Mixed of things good food at restaurant and the little old man selling stones .Full day of fun sea was cold but worth every penny.The lads had all…”

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Full-Day Tour to Nisyros The Volcano Island - The Morning Pickup and the Long Coach Ride to Kardamena
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Full-Day Tour to Nisyros The Volcano Island

9.Full-Day Tour to Nisyros The Volcano Island

Full-day Nisyros volcano tour from Kos: boat ride, Polivotis crater walk, Mandraki time, and optional Panagia Spiliani monastery.

★ 4.5

“It's an hours ferry trip to the island, where you are split on to buses depending on language. Some went into Mandraki for free time, some went straight to the crater then swoped, it was all done very smoothly, and a very interesting day. I didn't go down into Stefano crater, but my husband did,…”

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The Santa Maria 3 Island Cruise in the Aegean w/ Free Audio Guide - Santa Maria 3, Phone Audio, and How You’ll Actually Use It
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The Santa Maria 3 Island Cruise in the Aegean w/ Free Audio Guide

3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide - Stop 1: Kalymnos dolphin watching near fish farming waters
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3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide

12.3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide

Kos 3-island cruise with smartphone audio guide: Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati, dolphin watching, swims, lunch included, Wi‑Fi aboard.

★ 5.0

“The day was amazing. The 3 islands are really beautiful and so worth visiting. The only things I would say to improve the tour is to put on some light afternoon refreshments (cakes, biscuits etc), as the lunch was served early and wasn’t substantial enough. Some more detailed commentary about the islands and surrounding area…”

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Kos: Horse Riding Experience on the Beach with Instructor - The Timing: How an Hour in Total Feels Longer on the Beach
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Kos: Horse Riding Experience on the Beach with Instructor

Kos: Wineries Tour w/ Wine Tastings & Transportation - First stop: Hatziemmanouil Vineyards and the winemaking walkthrough
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Kos: Wineries Tour w/ Wine Tastings & Transportation

14.Kos: Wineries Tour w/ Wine Tastings & Transportation

Kos wine tour with hotel pickup, visits to 2 Dodecanese wineries, guided tastings, and food pairings, all in about 3 hours.

★ 4.5

“Excellent tastings at both wineries, with informative guides and delicious wines at both. Neither were pushy at trying to get you to buy products but we did anyway as the wines were that nice. First winery at Hatziemmanouil Vineyards was an informative tour about wine production with an unguided tasting afterwards. The second winery at…”

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Sunset in Zia - 2.5 Hours to Roam: What You’ll Do in Zia
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Sunset in Zia

15.Sunset in Zia

Sunset in Zia from Kos with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned ride, and 2.5 hours to explore and enjoy the sea-sky sunset.

★ 4.0

“Great trip, driver was fab, place was beautiful, couldn't find fault with anything and the driver even pointed out other places to go while he was driving.”

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