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15 Best Things To Do in Naxos

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Naxos — 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 Naxos

Naxos: Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch and Swim - From pickup to Gyroula: Demeter’s Temple and what to expect
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Naxos: Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch and Swim

1.Naxos: Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch and Swim

$35 for an 8-hour Naxos highlights bus tour: Demeter’s Temple, village history, pottery and olive mill stops, plus a swim at Apollonas Bay.

Most Popular 4.8

“The trip was just amazing from the time we were picked up till the end. The bus was clean and comfortable, the guide was clear in sharing the days plan and open to any questions we had. The tour takes you to a full round of the island with stops at some the great places…”

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Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos - Pickup timing: why starting on time matters on Naxos roads
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Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

2.Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

An all-day bus tour of Naxos with village time, Demeter Temple, Damalas pottery, Apiranthos lunch, and the Kouros statue.

5.0

“Great overview of all the highlights of the island. Comfortable bus - not too many people. Free time to explore, great historical information of the island and it’s culture.”

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Naxos: Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern - Garden picking: how you turn ingredients into flavor memory
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Naxos: Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern

3.Naxos: Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern

Naxos half-day cooking in Potamia: pick garden produce, learn Naxian recipes, tour a family farm, then feast with wine and dancing.

5.0

“We loved this experience at the Basiliko farm. We didn’t rent a vehicle and we were able to arrange for transport for 3 people with a private driver for 60 Euro roundtrip through Basiliko. We loved getting to walk around the huge property and learn about not just the history of the farm but also…”

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Naxos: Highlights Full-Day Tour by Bus - Chalkio’s neoclassical streets and the citron distillery: the sweet stop with style
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Naxos: Highlights Full-Day Tour by Bus

4.Naxos: Highlights Full-Day Tour by Bus

One day on Naxos by bus: Demeter Temple, pottery and olive press, marble Apeiranthos, citron distillery, Apollonas swim, Kouros.

4.7

“For $35 this whole day tour around the island was excellent value. We got to learn about Naxos history and mythology, and visited some quaint villages to buy olive oil, citron liqueur and have lunch. They only gave us 25 min at the Temple of Demeter which was very rushed with no time to visit…”

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Semi-private Antiparos & Caves Blue Lagoon OR Rina Cave & Small Cyclades - Your route choice: Blue Lagoon or Rina Cave plus the small Cyclades
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Semi-private Antiparos & Caves Blue Lagoon OR Rina Cave & Small Cyclades

5.Semi-private Antiparos & Caves Blue Lagoon OR Rina Cave & Small Cyclades

A 9-hour semi-private yacht day from Naxos with cave swimming, possible Blue Lagoon stops, snorkeling gear, and local wine.

4.5

“This sailing trip is a must to go on. Had a wonderful time. We got to go swimming in the blue lagoon which is absolutely beautiful. Went swimming or snorkeling at the caves and had lovely lunch in a small fishing village along the way. Captain George and his crew were amazing and kept us…”

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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour - Starting outside the port: what the 1:00 pm timing means for you
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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

6.Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

Naxos half-day history and culture tour with Demeter’s Temple, Chalki and Filoti villages, pottery, and the Kouros statue for $36.

5.0

“Save your money… this tour operator is unprofessional. We arrived on time (8:20) but. could not find parking. I dropped 2 of our party to the bus at 8:25 while we went to find parking….. which we found close to a mile from the meeting point. The 2 members of our party that were dropped…”

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Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko - Location and meeting point: Basilikó Tavern (Λυραδο)
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Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko

7.Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko

Farm-to-table cooking at Basiliko in Naxos: pick organic veggies, learn herb secrets, cook and feast with wine, music, and dancing.

5.0

“This was such a fun experience. So glad we did it. Very interesting and informative tour of the farm. Loved making dinner and the food and wine were fantastic”

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All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise - Price and Value: What the $181.48 Buys You
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All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise

8.All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise

Sail Naxos by modern catamaran for 7 hours with snorkeling gear, multiple swim stops, and a traditional Greek lunch plus drinks.

5.0

“Great day out on the boat exploring swimming bays. Cliff jump at the end was the highlight. Awesome family day and great crew.”

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Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Drinks - Meeting in Piso Livadi or Actionseaze Sailing: Getting on Board Without Stress
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Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

9.Naxos: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

Sail a modern catamaran around Naxos with snorkeling and multiple swim stops, plus a Mediterranean lunch and local wine on the Aegean Sea.

4.7

“Had the best day with our guides Niko and Dimitri. This was the highlight of our trip to Greece! We went to three spots all with stunning turquoise water. Loved that they also provided a paddle board, snorkels, food and drinks. It was everything we had hoped for!”

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Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class - Olive groves and tasting extra virgin oil: why this part matters
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Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class

Shared Catamaran All inclusive-Day Cruise to Naxos or Paros - Shared, But Not Crowded: What Max 21 People Means on Deck
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Shared Catamaran All inclusive-Day Cruise to Naxos or Paros

11.Shared Catamaran All inclusive-Day Cruise to Naxos or Paros

Shared all-inclusive catamaran day cruise from Naxos for swimming, snorkeling, and a traditional lunch with wine and beer.

5.0

“The meeting location was perfect and easy to find. The captain and co-captain were fantastic to deal with. Easy going, friendly, professional and always ensuring high safety standards. They made everyone feel at ease, even my fiance is is not fond of the open water, was made to feel at ease.The food was absolutely delicious…”

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Naxos: Naxos Town Food Tour with Tastings and Wine - Meeting by the big marble Sphinx and getting your bearings
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Naxos: Naxos Town Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

12.Naxos: Naxos Town Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

Walk Venetian Naxos Town alleys for cheese, olive oil, wine, and citron spirits on a guided 3.5-hour food tour.

4.9

“Our guide was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Really enjoyed our tour especially the Olive oil tasting and the dinner was very good. We had a nice group which made it more enjoyable. It was our favorite food tour in Greece”

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Naxos Island: Full–Day Historical Bus Tour - Demeter Temple in Sangri: where ancient Naxos starts to make sense
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Naxos Island: Full–Day Historical Bus Tour

13.Naxos Island: Full–Day Historical Bus Tour

Full-day Naxos bus tour: Demeter temple, Apiranthos marble village, Halki citron tastings, Apollonas swim, and the 10.5m Kouros.

4.5

“Best way to know and see Naxos. Our tour guide Nicolas was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of information on the island. We did the tour on September 17th. Our bus driver (I don’t remember his name) was and excellent driver and drove safely. I highly recommended this tour.”

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Naxos: Highlights of Naxos Day Tour - Temple of Demeter (and the Tuesday swap to Bazeos Tower)
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Naxos: Highlights of Naxos Day Tour

14.Naxos: Highlights of Naxos Day Tour

Naxos day tour by air-conditioned bus: Demeter temple, olive press demo, marble Apeiranthos, Apollonas Kouros, and seaside Apollon.

4.5

“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.”

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Naxos: Full-Day Small Cyclades Sailing Cruise - Getting on board at Naxos main marina (and what to bring)
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Naxos: Full-Day Small Cyclades Sailing Cruise

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