Archaeological Site of Delos

Archaeological Site of Delos

Archaeological Site of Delos
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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  • LSQRD1
    Kent, Ohio897 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Expansive site--be prepared
    We booked a guided tour through our hotel and were not disappointed. The tour included the ferry ticket, guide, and site admission. We were debating about whether or not we needed a guide but are glad we picked this option. The site itself is large and interesting. I would not want to visit in the heat of summer as there is no shade and much walking. Make sure you wear sturdy walking shoes and a hat..plus water and sunscreen. I do recommend a tour since it helps the understanding of what you are seeing.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 31, 2024
  • Kazzer2014
    Minster on Sea, United Kingdom350 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit check to see if museum is open
    Altogether a great experience, if you love walking the paths of people before us then you will enjoy this trip. Entrance is €8 and they give you a guide map free. It’s quite a large site and is hilly in places with the sun and winds this is not for the faint hearted. You can wonder through the ruins and take your time we had 2 hours here and that was enough. We had no guide but we had researched the island before we went so knew its history, Unfortunately the museum on site was not open and the staff were not sure when it would reopen, you could use the toilets which is just as well as the toilets at the entrance to the site were out of use. There is also not much shade to wait for your boat to return to pick you up if you have finished with looking around. Or to take a break when looking around. With the museum being closed we were quite disappointed we were not informed at the entrance which I think they should, staff were not very helpful
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 5, 2024
  • Dreamtowander
    Orange County, California180 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Epic Island if you Enjoy Archeology
    We took the day group tour from Mykonos to Delos with a Guide through Delos Tours. The boat ride over uses the ferry which can be unpredictable, but it worked well for us when we were there. Our guide found us on the ferry and introduced herself. She was an excellent guide with extensive archeology knowledge. She gave us a great tour of the ancient city. I was amazed by Delos - an entire island archeological site untouched by modern conveniences (no hotels, no roads, no cars). You can really appreciate what it would have been like thousands of years ago. The ancient ruins were amazing.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 21, 2024
  • William O
    Hyeres, France25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The archaeological jewel of the Cyclades
    Very interesting archaeological site. If you are an addict to old stones, count well 4 hours with the lunch break. The aisle of lions is splendid but it is not for me the best of Delos. The different houses with the mosaics and columns still standing are beautiful. Finally, stop at the museum which preserves all the statues found on the island. The museum is very well done and interesting.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 4, 2024
  • Joanne
    Lake Mary, Florida2,181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good guided tour
    I booked this as part of a ship tour and did not expect too much, but it was much better than I thought it would be. The ferry over was crowded, but when all the groups got off and went with their own guides, the site did not seem crowded at all. The place is huge with uneven ground - so would not be good for those with mobility issues. There are steep spots to climb to various levels. The mosaics are outstanding and just beautiful. There are a few columns upright, and it's mostly ruins. The Avenue of the lions was my favorite part. There were a few goats eating, and lots of mangy-looking cats. There is no shelter, so the wind was biting in mid-October. I did not expect it to be so cold. Overall, I'm glad I booked it.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 19, 2024
  • w c
    114 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Amazing Island of Ruins
    This is such an impressive site to visit - Delos is an uninhabited island full of the ruins of an ancient Greek city dating back to the third millennium BC. It's remoteness and amazing state of preservation really transport you back in time and help it retain the atmosphere of an active archaeological site (which it is) rather than a tourist site like Rome or Pompeii. No need to buy tickets beforehand online or through an expensive cruise ship excursion if you are visiting off-season - simply get off the boat and walk to one of the ticket booths and buy there. I did this and was one of the first ones on the boat - before all the other tour groups. The guided tour is well worth the extra money - we had an excellent guide who, despite some initial difficulties with the hearing devices, told a riveting story about the rise and fall of this ancient city. Unfortunately I didn't get his name but if you are the sir who led English tour group 1 on Ohi Day 2024, hats off to you. If you are with the guided tour, you will probably see less of the island but hearing the story and having the small details pointed out to you makes for a richer experience in my opinion. You could probably get by with just the informational displays around the site if you are more of a self-guided type. For this you would probably only need to buy the round-trip boat tickets and then pay the entrance fee once you get to the island (all this is included with the guided tour ofc). There is also an excellent museum on the island that houses a lot of the sculptures as well as the originals of the famous lions in the picture. The site is quite large and could easily merit a full day - unfortunately, especially in the off-season, you get just a few hours. There is a mountain with temples on it you can climb as well which I'm told has great views from the top but you would definitely need to dedicate at least half your visit to do this. Another plus is all the cats that roam freely around the ruins - Greeks really seem to love their cats! All in all, this is must-visit if you are ever in Mykonos and the boat ride on the way over and back is quite scenic as well.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written November 23, 2024
  • Poisonivyjc
    Calgary, Canada984 contributions
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    Walk among the ruins
    Took the sea bus over from Mykonos with a guide. Toured the island of Delos, got to see all the ruins and marble and arifiacts. Really enjoyed the guide as I wouldn't of know what I was seeing without one. Has one washroom so huge line to use. A very small gift shop. No shade so bring a hat and/or umbrella for hot days. The boat ride back was nauseating as it was windy and was creating alot of waves. All in all well worth the money and time.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 10, 2025
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Maylis Campoy
43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We paid entry to the island which was 8 euros per person. We chose to go to the island by ourselves by taxi boat and not by day trip. This allowed us to enjoy the island at our own pace. We spent the morning there and were able to complete the 2 circuits (one of which goes up high by steps for a panoramic view). The circuits are marked by arrows. We recommend this visit. PS: it was hot, hat/cap and bottle of water recommended because there was no shade. Good visit !
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Written August 7, 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,407 contributions
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Sep 2021
Yes, you've read it right - on Mykonos, as more than 90% of visitors come on Delos from Mykonos and this is the most amazing thing you can do on that fancy island if you're not for the club scene.
The ferry leaves from the Old port in downtown Mykonos, just after the picturesque small St. Nicholas Church at 10 AM and 1.30 (or 2 PM, cannot remember). Beware, if you're coming there with your car, the free public car park is on the other side of the bay and you need up to 15 min walking from there to the ferry, so calculate that for your timing. We took the morning 10 AM ferry which I suggest, as you'll have the whole afternoon for the beaches when you come back, and it's not that hot like in the afternoon.
Return ticket is 20 Euros pp, but you must add 12 Euros pp entry fee for the Archaeological site when you arrive. Crossing takes around 40 min, and be prepared for mainly rough sea as it's always windy there.
5 to 10 min before docking get down and be among the first do disembark on the BACK side of the ferry. Otherwise you'll wait a huge line of the entire vessel to buy your ticket for the site and enter it, which may take up to 30 min.
Imo there's no need for the guided tour - everything is well explained on the plaques, and you can prepare beforehand at home. Moreover, there're many tours you'll encounter so you can hear from their guide if something specially interests you. Guided tours are pretty slow and time consuming.
You'll have around 2 to 2,5 hrs which is quite enough for your visit, specially because of the fact the museum is currently closed due to renovation. Despite being closed, it's restrooms are open and you can use them.
Have a good pair of sneakers or hiking shoes (NOT flip flops), hat, sunscreen, sun glasses and plenty of water. As many other said there's NOTHING to buy there on spot.
Written November 14, 2021
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Luis-in-Arizona
Gilbert, AZ589 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Delos is an island that is currently uninhabited and is mainly an archeological site . You can’t stay there , only the people that are workers stay on the island . You can get to it by Ferry from the island of Mykonos. In June 2019, we left the old port in the afternoon because we missed the 10am boat. There are two options, go on your own, which costs €20 the round trip boat plus €12 for the entrance, that is, a total of €32. The second option, which was the one we chose, was a guided tour that had a value of €50 (it included the round trip boat and the entrance to the place). We recommend the guided tour without a doubt, unless you are not going with someone who knows the subject, you will just see pillars and stones piled on an island with a very nice view. Once we disembarked, we met up with a tour guide who was quite informative, extremely nice, and knowledgeable. We got a sense of how bustling a place Delos was at that time. When the tour ended, we had time to tour the museum and some other parts of the island, then took the ferry back to Mykonos. Don't miss the museum!
Don't forget to bring sun block, a hat (there are very few shady places), and water! If you run out of water, inside the museum they give away a bottle of water per person. It takes about 4 hours to tour the island (including the guided tour). Take hiking shoes since there is a nice hike uphill were you can get a fabulous view . Time at Delos was time well-spent.
Written July 20, 2020
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shaunsouthern
Oswestry, UK1,478 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
We went on the first ferry of the year on April 1st, more for something different to do that out of interest, but the site is amazing, due to its sheer size and number of artefacts. The ferry got us there about 10.30 and we only finished exploring at about 1.00, half an our before the ferry returned. We climbed right to the top of the site and took lots of pictures. Some of these places - you cant imagine anyone living there due to them just being a couple of rocks or outlines of buildings, but this was a whole city !
Written April 3, 2023
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Alison S
Springfield, MA1,043 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
If you love ancient history and mythology, Delos is a must. While today this is an idyllic, peaceful, uninhabited island, in the years before Christ, it was an important religious and cultural center - the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, location of the Athenian treasury, etc . Therefore the religious, cultural and domestic ruins are extensive and cover many eras of Greek and Roman civilization. A tour is a good way to start, but try to save plenty of time for wandering on your own through the ancient city streets and alleys, observing mosaics, statues, amphorae, etc. I was there in April and the visit was much enhanced by the abundant wild flowers tumbling all over the site.
Written June 19, 2022
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We are so happy to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent rating and review. We take great pride in our work and our sincerest hope is that it provides you with the best Delos experience. Your feedback has demonstrated that it does and we appreciate you letting us know.
Written July 12, 2022
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elijas08
Switzerland4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Friends
Wanted to see that place while i was on mykonos. The place tells the amazing history of ancient greek and rome. Unfortunately the organization running the place is really badly organized. After we paid the ferry we arrived on delos just to learn that the entrance fee has to be paid to enter delos. Note that without the entrance fee there is nothing on the island you can do. So we went in just to learn, again, that the museum, which entrance fee we paid for, was closed. In the end all that made the trip feel like rip off.
Written July 13, 2021
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Allison E
Northfield, MN148 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
This was such an amazing place to visit. In order to get to the island, you do have to take a ferry. Have some medicine on hand in the event you get motion sickness because it is very windy in Mykonos which makes for rough seas. There were a few times that felt like the boat might capsize. So don't sit outside! Be sure to bring sunscreen and water because there isn't really a place for shade and no where to purchase water. Now on to the review. This island is like walking through ancient history. It is fun to imagine the glory that Delos was in it's day. There are so many ruins that you can really get a feeling for what a city in ancient Greece was like. There are several beautiful floor mosaics that have been surprisingly well preserved. Take the time to wander around after your guided tour, if you have one. However, watch the time because you don't want to miss the boat back. There was small gift shop, but we were not able to check it out because we ran out of time.
Written August 4, 2021
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RobertB667D
Ottawa, Canada94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Solo
Wonderful visit. I really enjoyed it. Huge site with lots to see, including lots of places (not mostly the main monuments) where you can wander amongst the ruins. I particularly enjoyed doing that in the theatre district and near the House of water. Beautiful views from the top of the mountain. I did not go with a tour group, but felt I was fine with some reading (mostly the wikipedia entry) in advance and following an online map (I didn't get one given), plus the pretty good plaques. Plus that way I got to feel more adventurous and go off on tangents on my own. The museum was closed, which was disappointing. But at the same time as I took the evening boat that arrived at 5:30 and left around 7:45, I felt I had just enough time to see the core of the sute, so would gave been rushed if the museum was open.
Written June 8, 2022
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst, UK18,070 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
This is one of the sites in Greece that should not be missed. We had an extremely rough boat ride from Paros (1.5 hours) and we were glad to get our feet on steady land. The rough boat ride was worth it, though, because this is an amazing place. We had our own guide, who pointed out the salient sites and then gave us time to wander round on our own. There are a few things to bear in mind. There is no shelter so, if the sun is out, it can get very hot so don't forget the suncream and wear a hat. There is no where to buy any refreshments so remember to bring your own. This, especially, goes for drinks so don't forget to bring bottles of water. As out tour also went to Mykonos (where you can get all the refreshments you need), we only had about three hours on Delos; more time would have been appreciated.
Written July 16, 2022
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We are so happy to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent rating and review.
Written July 28, 2022
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Jogar A
Piraeus, Greece9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Friends
A big highlight of our trip! We had a wonderful!!!!

I am not sure it is worth paying the extra cost for a guided tour. A good guide book and map should be sufficient.

 It was an opportunity to learn about ancient civilization. Place is greatly preserved, easy to access.

Written June 15, 2022
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We are so happy to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent rating and review.
Written July 12, 2022
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