12 Naxos Tours: What Each One Costs

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

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

Take an 8-hour English-language tour through Naxos with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, and a local escort such as Alex, Thanos, or Angeliki. Visit Demeter’s Temple, Damalas, Chalki, Apeiranthos, Apollonas Beach, and the ancient Kouros statue, with time for lunch and a swim.

“This tour was a great way to experience some of the highlights in Naxos! As someone who doesn't drive or doesn't want to rent a car, this tour is a must. We got to see quaint little mountain villages with delicious food, a beautiful beach, and some other amazing sights. Our guide was also wonderful.”

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2.Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern

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

Spend four hours at Basiliko Family Tavern in Potamia, 10 kilometers from Naxos Town. Anna, Jack, Jacob, or another family host leads you through the garden, local traditions, and hands-on recipes using farm produce. After cooking, sit down to a generous meal with wine, music, and optional Greek dancing.

“We are still in disbelief that we got to be a part of something so special and wonderful. Thank you to Jac and Anna who treated everyone in the group like friends and who showed us around their beautiful family farm. From the hand picked veggies to the history and stories shared over a meal whose flavors cannot be described in words, I was blown away. The night ended with dancing and drinks, and the tradition of breaking plates. Of all we have done so far in our travels, this experience is truly a standout. We can’t wait to return someday with our families to have them share this experience.”

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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

Spend about nine hours sailing from Naxos with Captain George and his crew aboard a small yacht. Depending on wind and demand, visit Rina Cave and the Small Cyclades or the Blue Lagoon, caves, and Paros. Swim, snorkel, sample local wine, and enjoy a more personal day at sea.

“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

Join Naxos Bus Transfer for a four-hour English-language tour from Naxos Port. With guides such as Thanos or Alex, you’ll visit Demeter’s Temple, Chalki, Damalas, Panagia Drosiani, Kinidaros, and the Melanes Kouros, with a pottery demonstration and free time in village cafés.

“Very good driver and guide. Comfortable bus and taken to interesting beautiful unique spots on naxos.”

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5.Half-day cooking class at Basiliko

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

Spend about four hours at Basiliko near Naxos, where Anna, Jack, and their family guide you through a farm tour, vegetable picking, Greek cooking, dinner, wine, village stories, dancing, and plate breaking. Transport costs extra, and the countryside road is steep and narrow.

“We had an incredible experience! We got to tour their farm and pick vegetables that we used to for our meal, giving a real farm to table experience! After preparing the food we got a tour of the local village and learned about the history and culture of Naxos and the village. The evening concluded with dinner and dancing! Would very much recommend this to anyone, the group setting was great allowing to make new friends and Anna and her family made us all feel like family!”

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6.All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise

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

Set out from Naxos at 9:30 a.m. for about seven hours aboard a modern catamaran. The crew, including Akis, Melina, Yannis, and other rotating team members, serves Greek food, drinks, and snacks while you swim and snorkel at quiet coves around Naxos and sometimes Paros.

“This was a great experience for the whole family (mom, dad, 3 daughters - 19, 17, & 15). Food was delicious and the crew was fun, entertaining and attentive to all our needs! Would absolutely do this again.”

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

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

Set out from Naxos at 10:00 a.m. on a shared catamaran for about seven hours of swimming, snorkeling, and beach stops around Naxos or Paros. The crew, including Captain Izzy and first mate Cornelius, serves a traditional onboard lunch, snacks, wine, beer, coffee, tea, and water.

“Amazing views during the full trip and welcoming, kind crew. Great drinks and food/snacks throughout.”

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

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

Sail from Naxos or Paros with an English-speaking captain and crew, stopping at clear-water coves for swimming and snorkeling. Day cruises include Greek lunch, snacks, fruit, coffee, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Sunset trips offer wine and fruit as the sun drops behind the Aegean.

“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.Naxos Town Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 266 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $112

Meet at Naxos Town Hall for a guided walk through the Venetian Old Town, food market, castle lanes, and local tasting stops. Expect six cheeses, wine, olive oil, pastries, Naxian dishes, a full meal, and citron. Guides including Liana, Natasha, and Elizabeth add history and local food context.

“Great mix of history with food/drinks. You get great value for your money by having both a full meal and a walking tour of the city of Naxos. Bonus that the tour ends right on time to catch the sunset at the temple of Apollo!”

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10.Full-Day Small Cyclades Sailing Cruise

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

Join Xanemo Sailing at Naxos’ main marina for a full day at sea with a skipper and hostess, often including Panos and Olga. You’ll visit three secluded swimming spots, with the route shaped by wind and sea conditions. Lunch, snacks, drinks, fuel, and insurance are included.

“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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11.Catamaran Cruise with Swim Stops, Food, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · from $186

Spend 5 to 7 hours aboard a spacious Naxos Yachting catamaran, swimming in quiet Cycladic coves and eating a traditional lunch onboard. Your English- and Greek-speaking crew, with guides such as Anna, Akis, Mario, or Thomas on some sailings, adjusts the route to the weather.

“Our 7-8hr day sail was a dream! Demetrius and Nikos were amazing hosts aboard Steve π. Beautiful new boat, tasty meal, and plenty of swimming and time for relaxation. Naxos is incredible and we highly recommend chartering Naxos Yachting for a semi-private excursion.”

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12.Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet Manolis Petrakis at Saint Anna Winery near Naxos Town for a roughly two-hour evening visit. Expect a look at winemaking, olive pressing, local herbs, a Byzantine-era chapel, and tastings of several wines with bread, cheese, olives, and other Naxian foods.

“Nice tastings and lots and lots of information. Nice snacks too. Immanuel did a great job. Thank you for everything!”

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