Delos Experience

What to see in Delos
History of Delos
Tours to Delos
Free Admission Days
Special Instructions for Visitors
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What to see in Delos

In 1990, UNESCO inscribed Delos on the World Heritage List, citing it as the "exceptionally extensive and rich" archaeological site which "conveys the image of a great cosmopolitan Mediterranean port".

Delos, Home of the God of light

Last summer we went to visit Delos on our summer trip to Greece. It is incredible. Be prepared to walk a lot... Listen to the guide as they are able to put into words what the statues(now very weathered) can't. WEAR SUNSCREEN as I burnt to a crisp (even with 50+ on) and be prepared to be transferred back into time.... A great trip over all
If you are in Mykonos, it is worthwhile to take a morning trip over to Delos. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Delos was a thriving Greek city until burned by mercenaries in 88BC. Then it was forgotten until modern times. Now approx 10% has been excavated by researchers. If you enjoy learning about and seeing what the ancient world was like, this is a very good example.
Amazing to recreate in your mind the civilization that was on Delos thousands of years ago. There are enough ruins to paint a good picture of life on a busy trading island. The climb to the top of Mt. Kynthos ended with a spectacular view! The museum was small, but offered up the originals of the famous lions. The mosaic floors were the best I saw on our trip to Greece. Generally it was easy to get around and a short ferry ride from Mykonos. I would recommend it for anyone with even a wee bit of interest in history.
Enjoyed the hike, it's one of the few places where you can run away from the tourists herded by the large cruise ships. At the altitude of 112 metres above sea level the hike is neither too steep, not too tiring and there are even steps all along the way, just watch your footing, some of the rocks on the steps are a bit loose. Great view from the mountain top, but very strong wind, hide your caps and sunglasses before you go there :)
This place is beautiful. The ruins are amazing, the amount of preservation is stunning.

History of Delos

Even though it is one of the smallest islands in the Aegean, Delos (just 6.85 km2) was the most famous and sacred of all islands in antiquity, since, according to the legend, it was there that Apollo-Helios, god of daylight, and Artemis-Selene, goddess of night light, were born – it was, in short, the birthplace of Light, which the Greeks always regarded as precious.

Return Boat Ticket price for Mykonos-Delos	25,00 €
Return Boat Ticket price for children from 6 to 12 years old	12,00 €
For children under 6 years old	Free

Entrance fee 8,00€ pp, purchase at Delos Site.

Half-Day Guided Tours to Delos, 2024.

Price: 65,00 €.
Children 6-12 years old: 30,00€.
Children under 6 years old for free.

Minimum participation, 8pax.

The price includes:

The whole trip and guide from Mykonos to Delos
Entrance to the archaeological site in Delos (Currently , 8,00€ per person)
Authorized tourist local guide
Wireless tour guide system
Skip the line at Delos site

Kindly pay attention on the days of operation per language:

English: Daily at 10:00 a.m (available from (05/04/24) & 17:00 p.m. (from 01/05/24)
French: Sunday & Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (from 09/04/24)
German: available only as a private tour
Italian: on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. (from 15/05/24)
Spanish: on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (from 14/05/24)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Rates are subject to change due to anticipated fuel and admission fee increments.

Free Admission Days

Date	Description
6 March	Melina Merkouri Memorial Day
18 April	International Monuments Day
18 May	International Museum Day
5 June	World Environment Day
The last weekend of September	European Days of Cultural Heritage
Sundays from November 1st till March 31st
National holidays

Tickets

Full: € 12,00 Reduced: € 6,00


Free admission days



	6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
	18 April (International Monuments Day)
	18 May (International Museums Day)
	The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
	National Holidays


Reduced admission for:



	Escorting parents on educational visits of primary schools.
	Escorting teachers during educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education and of military schools.
	Greek citizens and citizens of other Member - States of the European Union who are over 65 years old, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
	Holders of a free pass
	Students of University - Higher Education Institutes, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent Schools of countries from outside the European Union, upon presentation of their student ID cards


Free admission for:



	Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites, upon presentation of their certified membership card.
	Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS, upon presentation of their membership card
	Official guests of the Greek State, after approval from the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage.
	Students of University - Higher Education Institutes, Technological Educational Institutes, Military Schools or equivalent Schools of EU member states, as well as Schools of Guides, upon presentation of their student identity card
	The employees of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Archaeological Receipts Fund, upon presentation of their service ID card.
	Young people, up to the age of 18, upon presentation of their Identity Card or passport for age confirmation.