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Naxos, Greece

Things to Do in Naxos

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

Most booked tours and tickets in Naxos

Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

4.81,439 reviews8h
Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko Farm

Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko Farm

5.0620 reviews4h
Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

4.8614 reviews4h
Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class

Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class

5.0521 reviews4h 15m
Naxos All-inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Swim stops & Lunch

Naxos All-inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Swim stops & Lunch

4.9431 reviews7h
Naxos Kayak Tour to Rina Cave with Snorkeling and Homemade lunch

Naxos Kayak Tour to Rina Cave with Snorkeling and Homemade lunch

5.0257 reviews7h

Top sights in Naxos

  1. 1Portara
  2. 2Plaka Beach
  3. 3Old Town
  4. 4Temple of Demeter
  5. 5Mountain Villages
  6. 6Kitron Distillery
  • Unrivaled Beaches for Every Taste: From the endless, organized sands of Plaka and Agios Prokopios with their crystal-clear, shallow waters perfect for families, to the wild, windswept beauty of Mikri Vigla for kitesurfers and the secluded coves near Abram.
  • A Living Tapestry of History: Walk through the monumental Portara, explore the 6th-century BC Temple of Demeter at Sangri, and get lost in the Kastro (Castle) of Naxos Town, a living Venetian fortress neighborhood still inhabited by descendants of the original Catholic families.
  • Authentic Mountain Village Life: Discover the stone-built villages of the Tragea valley like Halki, Filoti, and Apeiranthos, with their marble-paved streets, ancient towers (pirgi), and local tavernas serving slow-cooked lamb and local cheese.

Tickets and passes in Naxos

Food and drink experiences in Naxos

Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos

Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos

5.0198 reviews2h
Walking Tour and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit

Walking Tour and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit

5.0152 reviews4h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Naxos

Naxos Blue Lagoon-Cave-Natural Clay Mud-bath -Piso Livadi Shared

Naxos Blue Lagoon-Cave-Natural Clay Mud-bath -Piso Livadi Shared

4.6513 reviews8h
Scuba Diving in Naxos by Bluefindivers - Dive in Greece - Amazing Diving Spots

Scuba Diving in Naxos by Bluefindivers - Dive in Greece - Amazing Diving Spots

4.9141 reviews2h 30m
Naxos: Rina Cave & South Naxos Shared Traditional Boat Trip

Naxos: Rina Cave & South Naxos Shared Traditional Boat Trip

5.0129 reviews2h

Hidden gems in Naxos

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

The Kouros at Melanes (Flerio)

A giant, unfinished 6th-century BC marble statue of a young man (Kouros) lying in an ancient quarry near the village of Melanes.

Kalantos Beach & Tower

A long, wild, and often completely deserted sandy beach on the southeast coast, backed by the ruins of a Venetian tower.

The Eggares Olive Press Museum

A beautifully restored traditional olive press in the village of Eggares, now a small, free museum demonstrating old production methods.

Chimarros Tower (Tower of Chimarrou)

A striking, well-preserved 17th-century Venetian tower house near the village of Galanado, standing alone in a field.

Alyko Cedar Forest & Abandoned Hotel

A unique area where a fragrant cedar forest meets sand dunes and the ruins of an abandoned 1970s hotel complex, now covered in striking graffiti art.

Day trips from Naxos

The Small Cyclades (Koufonissia)

1-1.5 hours by ferry

A journey to a simpler, more pristine Cycladic world. Koufonissia is actually two tiny islands (Pano and Kato) known for incredible turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and a laid-back, bohemian vibe.

Delos & Mykonos

1.5-2 hours by ferry (often a combined tour)

A pilgrimage to the sacred, uninhabited island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and a UNESCO World Heritage site with breathtaking ruins. Often combined with a short stop in bustling Mykonos.

Paros & Antiparos

30-45 minutes by ferry to Paros

Visit the charming, polished neighbor of Paros, famous for its white marble and picturesque villages like Naoussa and Lefkes, with the option to take a short boat ride to the caverns of Antiparos.

Plan your Naxos trip

Things to do in Naxos: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Naxos?+

Top sights include Portara, Plaka Beach, Old Town and Temple of Demeter. Away from the crowds, try The Kouros at Melanes (Flerio) and Kalantos Beach & Tower.

What are the most popular tours in Naxos?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos (4.8 stars, 1,439 reviews); Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko Farm (5.0 stars, 620 reviews); Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour (4.8 stars, 614 reviews).

How much do tours in Naxos cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €28 and €350 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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