Mykonos · ANCIENT DELOS DAY TRIPS
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Delos was sacred long before Athens had a name. Here are the 12 best day trips to the ruins: guided or self-led, how long the crossing takes, how much time you get on the island, and what each ticket and tour costs.
A guided Delos day trip from Mykonos with a boat ride, wireless headset, and standout ruins like the House of Dionysus and Apollo.
“Our guide, Celia, was amazing! She was very informative and was very upbeat. She succeeded in making us fall in love with Delos.”
Sail from Mykonos to Delos and Rhenia on a yacht with a guided Delos tour, swimming stop, snorkeling gear, and Greek lunch.
“This was such a great experience! It was quite windy the day we sailed so the yatch ride was quite shaky, but we found this added to the fun 😁. The crew were very friendly and approachable, they gave us tips to avoid sea sickness. The Delos tour guide was super informative and engaging, we learnt a lot. After the guided tour we had about 30 min to explore the island ourselves, we chose to visit the island museum during this time. The experience ended with a beautiful swim around Rhenia, as well as a home made lunch. Would recommend waiting until the day prior before booking transportation to the…”
Mykonos sail to Rhenia for secluded swim and snorkeling, then a guided Delos ruins tour with lunch, wine, and Wi‑Fi.
“Excellent time sailing, touring Delos and snorkeling at Rhenia! Great communications with us. The crew was very welcoming friendly and capable. Highly recommend!”
Half-day Delos tour from Mykonos with round-trip ferry, expert guide, skip-the-line access, and time for the museum.
“The tour was worth every penny, and the site with its ruins is awesome. The only “But” was that there were way too many visitors on the island. 4 cruise ships were in the bay of Mykonos.”
Evening boat-and-guide tour of Delos from Mykonos with House of Dionysus mosaics, museum time, and a sunset return ride.
“Fantastic tour to a fantastic place ( island of Delos). Ilona the guide did a great job!!”
Ancient Delos tour from Mykonos with a guided walk to Apollo and Artemis plus optional ranch lunch and Mykonos Old Town.
“Our guide, Cleopatra was the highlight of the tour. She was knowledgeable, friendly and was a great storyteller.”
A 5-hour Delos tour from Mykonos with guided ruins, mosaics, and temple sights plus comfort transfers and a helpful earphone system.
“The tour was excellent. Amaryllis (spelling?) was terrific: excellent English -- better than many in the tour (she said her mother from England), very well informed about Delos, clever, and entertaining. The use of the "whispers" ear pieces was perfect for the terrain. The guide could be speaking quietly 50 feet away and could be heard as if standing next to you. Delos itself is fascinating. So much history. So many layers. Beautiful ruins and remains. Highly recommend.”
Guided tour from Mykonos to ancient Delos with Apollo and Artemis sites, the Terrace of Lions, museum time, and photo breaks.
“It was a great Tour to Delos! Bring a light jacket on the boat if you get cold because of the fast winds. And nice hiking shoes or sandals for when you hike up to The Temple Isis- a beautiful sight to see.”
4-hour ferry day trip from Mykonos to Delos UNESCO ruins, guided stops like House of Dionysus and Terrace of Lions, in English.
“Do not book this trip with this company. Save your money and buy your tickets at the Delos trip booth at the port. At the time of our trip, it was €60 pp for an English speaking guided trip. Add another €8 pp to get onto the boat to Delos. The experience of being on Delos was good itself. However, the $168.16 we paid for 2 people did not cover the boat ride to get to Delos or the entrance fee once on Delos, although that was said to be included in the description.”
Half-day Delos tour from Mykonos cruise port with SeaBus transfer, skip-the-line entry, and expert guided walking on Greece’s sacred ruins.
“Did not get to visit the museum with our guide. Little disapointed as all original statues where preserved there. But the site itself was amazing!”
Mykonos to Delos by boat for ancient ruins and museum time, with a guided route, wireless audio, and hotel pickup options for extra cost.
“The tour guide in English had such a bad accent and we had such a large crowd in our group you could hear NOTHING! People dawdled and it is a barren island so no shade as we dawdled. The museum is closed but otherwise there was nothing we could see but a few ruins. Walking tour 1 hour and then on your on for 1.5 hr until the ferry returned. Bookstore didn’t have change for a 20 euro for merchandise I purchased. Bad tour but could have been great.”
Private Delos half-day from Mykonos with pickup, an English guide, and time among Apollo’s ruins, mosaics, and the ancient theater.
“Excellent excursion! Delos is very interesting and unique. The history is so different from other archaeological sites we have visited. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. You need a guide for this site. I have mobility issues, so this was difficult for me, but very much worth it. The ferry ride to and from the island was a beautiful and relaxing trip. The ferry, at the Mykonos end, is located in an area that is pedestrian only. A few years ago, I would barely have noticed the walk, but now, especially at the end of the tour, I did find it very difficult. Our driver was excellent and even…”
Afternoon cruise from Mykonos to UNESCO Delos with an English guide, wireless audio, skip-the-line entry, and time for the museum.
“The tour guide needs a lot of help. Too much stumbling over herself and her own words. I felt she barely knew English. The 45 minutes of free time to explore was barely 25 minutes with how slow she was. There was no time for the museum. I felt completely ripped off.”
Sail from Mykonos to Delos and Rhenia on a 6.5-hour cruise with lunch, drinks, and time to swim and snorkel.
“It was a very interesting experience!!! Don't miss it...”
