Delos Tour from Mykonos: Explore Ancient Monuments and Mythical Birthplace of Apollo
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Embark on a journey to Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo, and discover ancient monuments that will transport you back in time. Join our certified guide for an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Archaeological Site of Delos - Upon arrival at Delos, your guide will issue tickets to the archaeological site to the group and offer an introduction to the mythological, prehistorical and historical background of the island. Then, set out to explore the narrow streets of the Hellenistic City, built in the 4th century BC, and see highlights such as the impressive house of Dionysos, the statue of Cleopatra, and some exquisite mosaics.

After a short stop at the House of the Trident, reach the Theatre of Delos and the public cistern of the city. Stroll down the main street to return to the market and the Sanctuary zone. The Stoa of Phillipe, the donations of ancient celebrities, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians and the Temples of Apollo are the monuments to be admired before the last stop in front of the Sacred Lake and the eternal Naxian Lions.

You will have time to visit the archaeological museum and the museum shop before returning to your boat. 

What's Included
  • Skip-the-line access at Delos site
  • Round-trip boat ticket to Delos island included
  • Certified Tour Guide for insightful journey
  • Complimentary use of wireless tour guide system
  • All safety equipment provided
  • Taxes included in the tour price
  • Note: 150 EUR penalty for loss or damage of wireless equipment
What's Not Included
  • Shared transfer to/from hotel (available on request at own expense approximately 12,00€ pp,each way)
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees to the Archaeological Site & the Museum (Payment in cash only, upon check in)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Grab the chance to step into history by visiting Delos island, celebrated and revered above all others in the ancient times. As per the tales of Greek mythology, Delos was the birthplace for Apollo, the god of Sun - Light, and Artemis, the goddess of moon - a place well-known as the origin of Light, a characteristic respected greatly by Greeks.

You’ll be taken into the depths of a site that will etch an indelible memory in your mind, escorted by a top-notch certified guide. An entire prehistoric city lies in wait for you to explore. Visitors will get the opportunity to encounter spectacular relics such as the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Collosus of the Naxians, and the Temples of Apollo, ending the journey in the presence of the Sacred Lake and the timeless Naxian Lions.

  • Please specify in Special Requirements upon booking if interested in scheduling hotel or port pick-up or drop-off
  • Bring with you camera, spending money, water and sunscreen. Bring some local currency with you for souvenir purchases. You may find it helpful to bring a small backpack along to carry belongings and purchases. Photo ID is required if you make purchases with a credit card.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Suitable for cruise ship day stops
  • Last minute cancellation or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability).
  • Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
  • Check-in time is 60-30 minutes before departure time.
  • The booking voucher doesn’t guarantee boarding the boat nor entrance to the archaeological site. Please make sure you arrive at the Delos Tours kiosk in the Old Port 60-30 minutes before departure time to check in and receive your boat ticket. Entrance fees to the Archaeological Site & the Museum, €8,00 per person are not included and need to be paid at the Delos Tours kiosk upon check in, in cash only. You will receive your ticket to the archaeological site when you arrive in Delos.
  • IMPORTANT COVID-19 NOTE: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FACE MASK OR PROTECTIVE COVERING. IT IS MANDATORY.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: The minimum number of participants required for the tour to take place is 8. In the unlikely case that the tour is cancelled because of low participation we will inform you accordingly so you can re-schedule or arrange for a refund
  • Very important note: Loss or damage of the wireless tour guide system will incur a penalty of 150EUR
  • Wheelchair accessibility only partially at Delos site.
Location
Delos Tours
Head to Deliana port in Mykonos Town and check in at the Delos Tours ticket office. Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sue_s
May 31, 2024
Delos tour - Our tour to Delos was well organised and our guide was very knowledgeable and funny, she told many stories of its history and people and really brought it to life. Delos is an amazing place, with a history of over 2500 years, it is incredible that mankind can create such cities and monuments but sad that it can also be so easily destroyed
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Robert_f
May 29, 2024
Journey to Delis - Very thought provoking tour. I wish to read more about the area. The museum was not open yet. Therefore, one saw replicas of the lions outside.
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Jet32441100223
May 19, 2024
Delos Island - Delos is fascinating. I took these photos in 1994. I couldn't select 1994, but that's a required field.
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Mike_a
May 18, 2024
Delos - An awesome experience I would recommend to anyone who has an interest in archaeology, architecture, culture and history.
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Lauren_m
May 16, 2024
Great way to spend a few hours. - The tour was great. Our guide, Ava, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the site and answered any questions we had. It was a great way to get a little culture and we got to see a magnificent sunset on the boat ride back to Mykonos.
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Mattn0ahs
May 15, 2024
History doesn’t repeat but it Rhymes - Great day out , well worth experiencing , very interesting to hear so much history & to see how History doesn’t repeat but it Rhymes?! The Origin of western culture.
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Chenbenbenn
May 14, 2024
Good tour with well organized - Our tour guide is fantastic. She is a local and introduce Rhodes with lot of passions. She is very organized and detailed.
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Raymond_c
May 14, 2024
Very informative - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The experience would be better with more time and a smaller group.
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Rachel_s
May 23, 2024
More time needed! - Very knowledgeable guide, Athena. She lived/worked on Delos research time for 5 years, so amazing expertise in a guide! I wish we had more free time though after the tour. We did not have enough time to climb to the top of the hill which was something I really wanted to do.
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Neil_w
May 18, 2024
Poor organization - We decided on transportation to the vessel, organized by the tour organizer. The driver was 15 minutes late and dropped us off 1/2 mile from the vessel. We didn't know this at the time. I asked where was the guide. He pointed in the general direction of a quiosk. The guy in quiosk pointed across the bay and said you have to go there. This was then 15 minutes before the ferry left. We just made it. Last ones onboard! When I got our tickets I asked the person dealing with the tour as to why the whole process was pathetic. Well the vehicle can't come here. Oh why wasn't we informed what to do then and also inform us that we should have paid 2 euros for the sea bus to take us across the inlet! ( Something else we found out after the fact) We use Viator regularly but this time you "dropped the ball" with this operator and I ain't stupid as I have organized this 12 day Greece and islands tour myself!
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