Delos Tour from Mykonos: Visiting Apollo's Birthplace & Ancient Greece's Sacred Sites

Our tour from Mykonos to Delos takes you to the island considered to be Apollo’s birthplace and was highly revered in ancient Greece.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archaeological Site of Delos - Our Delos Tour from Mykonos visits the island that is believed to be the birthplace of Apollo and was one of the most sacred places of ancient Greece. The island undoubtedly owed its success to its superb location at the very center of the Aegean, allowing seafarers to meet it in the middle of their journey as they…
What's Included
  • Expert-led tour by a professional guide
  • Skip-the-line entrance to Delos archaeological site
  • Round-trip boat tickets to Delos Island
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (extra charge)
What's Not Included
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Entrance fees to Delos archeological site
Location
Mykonos Old Port
Mykonos old port
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Trixnewjersey
Oct 27, 2024
Like being in Portugal right at home - Such a wonderful experience - like being in Portugal. The food was just wonderful - great seafood and sides. The bread is outstanding. But the service was outstanding!!! Our waitress ( from Portugal) could not have been sweeter.
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Jordan_s
Oct 7, 2024
A great day on Delos - Transport was easy and on time. Getting to Delos was a breeze. While on the island our guide was personable and knowledgable. She was able to answer all our questions and kept the day interesting!
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Iliana_p
Jun 25, 2024
Excellent experience - The guide was passionate about Delos history and gave us an excellent explanation. The transportation was comfortable, but keep in mind that once they drop you in the Seabus station, you have to walk to the church with the blue dome where you can take the ship to the island. To go back to your hotel, you have to walk back to the Seabus station.
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Dawn_m
May 17, 2024
Must Do - Amazing guide, very informative and friendly. Definitely recommend gave us a good insight into Ancient Greek History
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Patricio_d
Jul 3, 2024
Outstanding!! - Was an extraordinary experience. A must see place!! A whole island turned into an open archeological site. The tour operator was so helpful to help resolve our initial problem where the driver left us.
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Maria_m
Oct 3, 2024
Day in Delos - The site was spectacular, the instructions when arriving at the port was not so clear. Our tour guide was long winded and the group too large. The whole experience felt a little unorganized.
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Patrick_d
Sep 12, 2024
Your was amazing, getting there was chaos - The tour was great, we had an actual archeologist as a guide who had a wealth of knowledge. Getting there was challenging. We were picked up at the hotel on time. The driver spoke no English. We were dropped off with no directions about checkin. We were told to get on the first ferry, which took us across the harbor. We were told on board by an actual tour guide (after she asked if we needed help) to check in at the booth on the next dock. We did so and we're directed to the ferry and given our tour group number. Delos was uneventful, but there was not enough time to take the tour, and see all of the sites (temple of Athena, highest peak, and museum). Another 45 minutes to an hour would have been nice. We were hurried back on the boat to go back to Mykonos town. Upon arrival we found that we would have to purchase additional tickets to get back across the harbor (we opted to walk) where our driver was waiting. The directions needed to be much more clear as well as point to present voucher. Everything should have been disclosed as well as tour timeline. Again the guide was amazing and learning about the site from an arechologist was great.
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Norma_a
May 24, 2024
Average tour - The tour was ok but just because Delos is so amazing! But the pick-up and drop-off to our location was very rush. And the explanation by our tour guide very basic.
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Monina_d
Sep 28, 2024
Limited Time, Unlimited Rudeness - A Flawed Visit to Delos - If you're passionate about history and Greek mythology, this tour won't provide enough time to truly explore Delos’ main sites and fully immerse yourself in its rich heritage. I would rate it two stars, primarily because of the tour guide. She is fairly knowledgeable, maternal, and well-organised, which makes for a more structured experience. We were placed in Group 2. However, the staff at the ticket office, managed by young women, were not just rude and impatient, but also displayed a complete lack of respect. Their behavior was unprofessional, and considering that tourism is the backbone of their economy, they should be trained in customer service, especially when dealing with international visitors. Without tourism, they would likely face unemployment, so this lack of respect is unacceptable. The tour allotted only 60 minutes for self-exploration, which includes visiting the museum and walking back to the ferry for the 1:30 PM departure to Mykonos. This short window doesn’t allow sufficient time to reach areas like the Temple of Isis. We decided to return the following day on our own, taking the 10:00 AM ferry, which returned at 1:30 PM. Be aware that your return time is fixed, and you can't simply catch a later ferry. The ferry costs 25 euros per person, and entrance to the site is another 8 euros. I recommend to run to the ticket office upon arrival, as the queue can take up to 30 minutes, eating into your limited time if you visit independently. Even without the tour, it’s challenging to see everything. However, we managed to hike up to the Temple of Isis, explore that area, and descend through the Theater Quarter in about 90 minutes. This left us with enough time to enjoy the museum and walk leisurely to the ferry. Bring water as it can get very hot. You can purchase it on the ferry or from the museum’s vending machine.
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Rms1974
May 2, 2024
Overpriced. Not recommended. - This was massively overpriced. I had thought, considering I was paying more than other tours, I would get a higher quality tour. One of the reasons I went with this Let's Book Travel was that it offered three hours on the island be the two that other companies were offering; don't fall for this. They all use the same boat to transfer and, in reality, you've got closer to 2.5 hours, about an hour of which is tied up with the tour guide. Our group was about thirty which was too many; the tour guide had to spend too much time trying to herd people. All in all, this was an utter rip off. I paid close to €150 incl transfers (10-15 min drive). The boat journey costs €25 return. The entrance fee is €8. I am writing this as I wait for my return transfer, which is approaching an hour late (& I had to call them to find out where the ride was).
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