On an informative tour with Mariana, she led us throough nooks and crannies of the old town with great stops. Exceptional connecting of ancient beliefs with modern culture. A great experience!





The Ancient God of Wine Was Born on Naxos! Your walk leads uphill to the medieval castle of Naxos, where breathtaking views await at its summit. As you walk through the winding alleys of the old town, step into an 800-year-old Venetian wine cellar and gallery. Here, savor three glasses of local wine paired with delicious Naxian cheese, while your guide introduces you to Dionysus, god of wine and revelry, and the ancient Greek symposiums that celebrated friendship and pleasure. During this intimate mini-symposium, view replicas of ancient Greek vases depicting Dionysian myths and feastings, brought to life through engaging storytelling. Conclude your tasting with a sip of rakomelo — raki infused with honey and cinnamon — the true nectar of the gods. Back to the waterfront sunset walk to the famous ‘ Portara” the Great Gate of Apollo. Enjoy sunset while Helios the sun god paints the sky with the last translucent shades of pink and amber before he sets into the Blue Aegean.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:34 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Walking down the pathway our immersive walk takes us back in time from the ancient gods to the Dukes and the walled fortresses of the Middle Ages. Words cannot fully describe the many sensations experienced every step of the way in the Old town of Naxos. Marvel at the narrow winding streets where every corner, every coat of arms has a story to tell. Re-live the towns history in this dreamy environment as your expert guide brings to life timeless myths and history of Naxos from its early Cycladic past to the Medieval and modern times. Before the end of the tour, your guide offers tips on the best places for lunch, shopping and further activities on your own so you get the most from your stay on Naxos.
Discover the best Naxos views from the vantage point of the former Ursuline School, today Avaton bar-restaurant, at the top of the castle
Our tour ends at the landmark of Naxos, the marble "Portara" -god Apollo's temple massive gate- where from your expert licensed guide will share an introduction about the monument and the long history of the island, with views of the Aegean and the castle city itself.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Naxos Wine & Mythology Sunset Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $87 per person for this Naxos experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet right in front of Naxos Town Hall at the big marble Sphinx statue. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 63 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Naxos Cultural Tours.
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On an informative tour with Mariana, she led us throough nooks and crannies of the old town with great stops. Exceptional connecting of ancient beliefs with modern culture. A great experience!
Christos was entertaining, knowledgeable, and so hospitable. Highly recommend the wine and Mythology tour!
This was a fabulous tour that began in the southern part of Naxos and wound its way through the castle and old town before arriving at the Temple of Apollo for a beautiful sunset. Along the way we enjoyed a few glasses of wine and learned fascinating stories from Greek mythology. Our guide Mariana was truly special. She was extremely knowledgeable, a talented photographer who helped capture great guest photos, and overall a genuinely kind person. She took the time to get to know each of us and allowed us to get to know her as well, which made the experience feel warm and personal. A wonderful tour from start to finish. I would highly recommend!!
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Angelina! She was enthusiastic and took the time to ask each of us interesting questions which helped us get to know the whole group better and also offered to take our picture at lookout spots. We loved the opportunity to learn about Greek mythology while meandering through Naxos Town and getting to tour an ancient castle. The wine tasting was very fun (unique pours, down to the vessel you drink the wine in) and the sunset views were stunning. My only small qualm was that there were limited quantities of the snacks paired with the wine.
Fantastic couple of hours and well worth doing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The wine tasting was so much fun and the Protura stunning.
Great experience, well worth the money. We had a great time learning about the local history of the island, both in terms of Greek mythology and the Venetian history. The drinks were great, and it was the perfect length for us to end at sunset at the temple of Apollo. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Angelica was phenomenal! Lovely person and incredibly knowledgeable. We enjoyed a total of 3 glasses of wine and one spritz. It was a great way to explore the town, learn history, and taste delicious wines just like they did in Ancient Greece!
Fun & informative tour! Guide was a great storyteller. It was kind of hard to hear her most of the time unless you were next to her. I thought we would make a few stops for the wine tasting but it was all in one sitting, 3 full wine glasses & a shot in one sitting felt rushed and not very enjoyable. We did see lots of beautiful spots during the tour of old Naxos, overall recommend this tour as something fun to do!
Our guide, Angelica, was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and seemed to really enjoy sharing her knowledge on both mythology and wine with the group. The walk through town was enjoyable, and we appreciated the stops to take photos. The wines were good, however, we were under the impression that we were stopping at several places for wine - it is actually all served in the castle. The snacks accompanying the wine were nicely prepared and good choices, but there were only a few set out for a group of 12 - people seemed to hesitate and were reluctant to taste/try out of respect for making sure everyone could try everything. Preparing individual plates, or plates to be shared between 2 people, as we have experiences at other wine tastings would easily solve this. There was also a fair bit of "stall time" on the tour - including the encouragement to shop in the castle after the wine tour. The tour could have easily started later and flowed through directly to the sunset (which was beautiful)
This was such an exceptional experience! Our guide, Angelika, was so warm and knowledgeable about the history and mythology surrounding Naxos. This feels like an essential activity to feel the heart of the island!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Naxos Wine & Mythology Sunset Tour | 3 hours | 4.7 (63) | $87 | |
Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos | 2 hours | 5.0 (197) | $71 | View |
Naxos Town Evening Food Tour with Wine Tasting & 6 food Stops | 3h 30min | 5.0 (34) | $182 | View |
Guided ATV Quad Bike Sunset Tour of Naxos | 3 hours | 5.0 (11) | $249 | View |
Naxos: Private Wine Three and Half-Hour Experience | 3h 30min | 3.0 (1) | $200 | View |
Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos | 8 hours | 4.8 (1,429) | $34 | View |
Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour | 4 hours | 4.8 (610) | $34 | View |