NAXOS · GREEK ISLANDS
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.
$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“Amazing day tour, is totally worth the price. Alex our guide and Vasilis the driver were great. The timing was perfect, leaving enough time to visit and have a coffee/lunch. I recommend 100% !”
An all-day bus tour of Naxos with village time, Demeter Temple, Damalas pottery, Apiranthos lunch, and the Kouros statue.
“Our guide Alex was so knowledgeable and lovely. We had a wonderful day and saw sights we would never have found on our own.”
Naxos half-day cooking in Potamia: pick garden produce, learn Naxian recipes, tour a family farm, then feast with wine and dancing.
“What an amazing experience. We walked around Anna's home & garden meeting all the animals and enjoyed picking veggies for our cooking class. The walk through the village with our glasses of wine was just the best. Cooking Gemista and having the table set up like a big traditional family get together was so touching.…”
One day on Naxos by bus: Demeter Temple, pottery and olive press, marble Apeiranthos, citron distillery, Apollonas swim, Kouros.
“What a wonderful tour. Our family of 15 thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Lots of new & beautiful memories. Big thanks to Jacob our guide, who was brilliant & entertaining. Manolas our bus driver was also amazing and grateful for his excellent driving. We would highly recommend this tour of Naxos.”
A 9-hour semi-private yacht day from Naxos with cave swimming, possible Blue Lagoon stops, snorkeling gear, and local wine.
“George and his skipper were great at sailing - we were able to sail at a pretty high speed given the winds that day. It was my first time on a sailboat but I felt very safe and really enjoyed my first sailing experience. We were able to sail both out of port and back…”
Naxos half-day history and culture tour with Demeter’s Temple, Chalki and Filoti villages, pottery, and the Kouros statue for $36.
“Tour guide spoke English with such heavy accent we missed most of what he said. Only got half the experience .”
Farm-to-table cooking at Basiliko in Naxos: pick organic veggies, learn herb secrets, cook and feast with wine, music, and dancing.
“This tour is everything it advertises and more. If you are interested in learning about some basic Greek cooking, getting to meet some fellow travelers, eating some great food, and learning a bunch about life on Naxos, this is your tour! And, by the way, Anna is fabulous! What a great way to spend a…”
Sail Naxos by modern catamaran for 7 hours with snorkeling gear, multiple swim stops, and a traditional Greek lunch plus drinks.
“Fantastic day out, perfect weather, professional staff, plenty of food and beverages, highly recommended”
Sail a modern catamaran around Naxos with snorkeling and multiple swim stops, plus a Mediterranean lunch and local wine on the Aegean Sea.
“Crew and captain were lovely, knowledgeable and choose nice swim spots despite some wind that day! Food was delicious (moussaka and appetizers). Wine was bottomless. Music amazing. Would 10/10 recommend and go again!”
Farm-to-table cooking on Naxos near Melanes. Meet animals, pick produce, taste olive oil, then cook by wood fire with wine.
“This was an amazing time. A small group of strangers become friends over walking a farm and preparing a meal together. Tina our guide was amazing. She made the whole thing fun and yes educational. Learning the traditions and history of Naxos farming was beyond enjoyable. If you can do this adventure it is well…”
Shared all-inclusive catamaran day cruise from Naxos for swimming, snorkeling, and a traditional lunch with wine and beer.
“Was a beautiful day with fun had by all. Staff were sweet and welcoming, great stops and route. Perfect way to appreciate the islands.”
Walk Venetian Naxos Town alleys for cheese, olive oil, wine, and citron spirits on a guided 3.5-hour food tour.
“We had a wonderful experience! Our guide was super sweet and very helpful. She wanted nothing but for us to have a great time and answer any and all questions. The best part was the full dinner that we were not expecting based on the description of the tour. With the full dinner and the…”
Full-day Naxos bus tour: Demeter temple, Apiranthos marble village, Halki citron tastings, Apollonas swim, and the 10.5m Kouros.
“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.”
Naxos day tour by air-conditioned bus: Demeter temple, olive press demo, marble Apeiranthos, Apollonas Kouros, and seaside Apollon.
“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 !!”
Naxos sailing to the Small Cyclades with secret, wind-sheltered swim stops, snorkeling gear, dolphins, and a full lunch included.
“We had the most incredible day out on the water with Captain Panagiotis and his lovely assistant Olga. What really stood out was how thoughtfully everything was planned. Panagiotis knew exactly where to go to avoid the Aegean winds, guiding us to calm, wind-sheltered beaches that looked like something out of a postcard. The sea…”
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