The 9 Naxos Tours We Would Book Again

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

See Naxos beyond the beach on an 8-hour bus tour through ancient ruins, mountain villages, pottery workshops, Apollonas, and local food stops.

“A great way to see the local life of the people of Naxos. We got to visit a bunch of the small villages and see a few of the important landmarks of the island. The pottery demo and the olive oil press were my favorite parts.”

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2.Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 887 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Cook Naxian dishes at a family farm in Potamia, pick garden produce, walk to a river, share wine, music, and Greek dancing.

“Definitely do this tour! Jack was amazing host. So knowledgeable not only in all the workings of the farm, which he tours you around and you cannot believe the amount for different fruits and vegetables they grow, but in Greek history that he shares with you while walking around the grounds with wine in your hand! Then it's time to cook and they let you do more than enough to make you feel that you are a huge part of the process, and then they do the heavy lifting. The dishes were fun to make and oh so tasty. If you request them they will send you the recipe so…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 500 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $217

Sail from Naxos to sea caves, blue lagoons, and small Cyclades islands with Captain George, snacks, wine, swimming, and snorkeling.

“This is a mixed review because we visited nice locations, however the captain was quite grumpy and did not create the most fun or welcoming atmosphere. I don’t feel like this tour is a good value for the price. Other tours for a similar price or less provide lunch.”

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4.Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

See Demeter’s Temple, Naxos villages, a Kouros statue, marble quarries, and pottery workshops on this useful half-day island tour.

“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 off explained that we were finding parking and they were told that the tour needed to leave. The tour operator refused to wait for us and refused to refund us our money!!!”

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5.Half-day cooking class at Basiliko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Cook with a Naxos family, pick garden produce, learn local traditions, then share a generous meal with wine, music, dancing, and plate breaking.

“Fabulous experience! We not only got to cook and eat lots of delicious food, but also toured the family farm, learned about agriculture in the region, and got to dance and break plates after dinner (and plenty of wine). Keep in mind that the location is out in the countryside, and you will need to arrange for a ride if you don't have a car.”

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6.All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $181

Review of Naxos’s 7-hour catamaran cruise, with secluded swims, snorkeling, Greek lunch, drinks, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“This was the highlight of our trip! The water was amazing, our guides were incredibly friendly and took care of us so well. The food was fantastic and the views were unmatched!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend seven hours sailing from Naxos to quiet beaches and coves, with swimming, snorkeling, local lunch, wine, beer, and a friendly crew.

“Decided to book a catamaran tour with a couple of friends and it was wonderful! The crew were very accommodating and drove us around Naxos and Paros stopping at 3 beautiful locations. Would 10/10 recommend!”

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8.Naxos/ Paros: Sailing Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · from $136

Sail Naxos and Paros for swim stops, snorkeling, Greek lunch, local drinks, and sunset views aboard a small sailing yacht.

“Absolutely worth it. All three stops were picture-perfect, the snacks/lunch were thoughtful and delicious, and the guides were incredibly kind. This was a highlight of our trip.”

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9.Full-Day Small Cyclades Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 208 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $165

Spend 9.5 hours sailing from Naxos to quiet Cycladic bays with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and a small friendly crew.

“It was amazing, best day of our holiday. The boat was spotless, our crew super attentive and the food was lovely. After our safety talk, we set off along the coast. Three stops in beautiful coves, swimming and snorkelling in each. The small group of 12 meant it was a very relaxed experience, plenty of room to lie on the deck in the sunshine and in really great company. The crew gave us lots of information about the islands, where we were and what to look out for throughout the cruise. We’re pleased we paid a little more for this trip rather than a larger boat with more people, it…”

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