10 Things to do in Delos That You Shouldn't Miss

December 12, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best top things to do in Delos, Greece including Avenue of the Lions, Temple of Isis, House of Masks, House of Dionysus, Cleopatra's House, Mount Kynthos, Archaeological Site of Delos, Archaeological Museum of Delos, Delos Public Tours, Agora of the Italians.

1. Avenue of the Lions

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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Avenue of the Lions

An ancient street dating back to the seventh century BC lined with majestic stone lions.

Reviewed By Luis-in-Arizona - Gilbert, United States

The row of these seven 2600-year-old sphinx like lion statues is one of the main, iconic image of the island. However, only one of the Iions is original. These lions on the site are perfect copies of those originals that are in the museum in Delo for safety and conservation reasons. It gives you a perspective on what it would have looked like coming to the island when the lions were in their original position. Delos is an island that is currently uninhabited and is mainly an archaeological 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. 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 . Mount Kynthos, at 370 feet, is the island's highest point. Up there, are remains of the Temple of Zeus and Athena. To ancient Greeks, this peak seems to look like the spot from which Poseidon had pulled the island up from the deep. Two warnings: bathing and pets are not allowed on the island.

2. Temple of Isis

Greece
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Temple of Isis

The ruins of an ancient Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Reviewed By Ninazee - Atlanta, United States

Up the hill, behind the cafe and museum you can see the Temple of Isis. It takes about 10 minutes to walk up the hill to get here but it is totally worth it. Not everyone that on the island goes here so there is a little peace and quiet and the views are amazing!

3. House of Masks

Greece
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

House of Masks

This ancient Greek building, although now in ruins, still contains some beautiful mosaics.

4. House of Dionysus

Greece
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

House of Dionysus

These crumbling ruins of an ancient Greek dwelling still contain some fairly well-preserved mosaics.

Reviewed By Luis-in-Arizona - Gilbert, United States

It is a very nice visit if accompanied by a guide who can explain well not only the house but also the stories on the uses and customs of those who lived here, making us imagine how life was inside this house. The white marble columns, the mosaic in the courtyard, the rooms and the water drains they all give us an idea of the houses of that time. The mosaics are splendid and well preserved. It is one of the many gifts that the island of Delos offers. But if you go to Delos you have to visit it all, it is all an archaeological site and it all deserves. Delos is an island that is currently uninhabited and is mainly an archaeological 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. 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 . Two warnings: bathing and pets are not allowed on the island.

5. Cleopatra's House

Greece
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Cleopatra's House

The ruins of an ancient Greek house, only recently excavated.

Reviewed By jmichel01 - Myrtle Beach, United States

All part of a Delos tour from Mykonos. One of the many highlights of the tour. The two statues still in their actual position adds to the visual picture that you can draw in your mind of what it was like living there 3000 years ago. A guided tour of delos from mykonos is worth the cost

6. Mount Kynthos

Greece
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Mount Kynthos

Climb to the top of this scenic mountain and you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the surrounding ruins, countryside and coast.

Reviewed By Luis-in-Arizona - Gilbert, United States

Take hiking shoes since there is a nice hike uphill were you can get a fabulous view . Mount Kynthos, at 370 feet, is the island's highest point. Up there, are remains of the Temple of Zeus and Athena. To ancient Greeks, this peak seems to look like the spot from which Poseidon had pulled the island up from the deep. Going to Delos is the best cultural excursion from Mykonos. The row of these seven 2600-year-old sphinx like lion statues is one of the main, iconic image of the island. However, only one of the Iions is original. These lions on the site are perfect copies of those originals that are in the museum in Delo for safety and conservation reasons. It gives you a perspective on what it would have looked like coming to the island when the lions were in their original position. Delos is an island that is currently uninhabited and is mainly an archaeological 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). Two warnings: bathing and pets are not allowed on the island. Time at Delos was time well-spent.

7. Archaeological Site of Delos

Archaeological Site of Delos, 846 00 Greece +30 2289 079777 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh355.jsp?obj_id=2371
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4.5 based on 1,500 reviews

Archaeological Site of Delos

Reviewed By humuhumu_fish - Bolton, United States

We took the Ancient Delos tour through our cruise ship, but anyone else can do this as well. A round trip ferry takes you from the old port in Mykonos to the island of Delos where you can walk among the archaeological ruins of Delos. We spent a couple of hours on Delos and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip. If you have time, I recommend hiking up towards the temple of Isis on the path to the right of the museum building. The views from up there were great and hardly anyone ventured that direction (my son and I had it to ourselves).

8. Archaeological Museum of Delos

Greece +30 2289 022259 http://www.historvius.com/delos-archaeological-museum-844/
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4.0 based on 259 reviews

Archaeological Museum of Delos

Reviewed By annec182 - New Jersey, United States

Browse around this museum. Very cool stuff in there. Lots of history on this ancient city. Don't miss it.

9. Delos Public Tours

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3.0 based on 21 reviews

Delos Public Tours

4 hour Guided Tours to Delos Island from Mykonos.A half-day trip, including the services of a professional guide, to the sacred island of Apollo and Artemis, a famous political and religious center of ancient world.The whole territory of deserted Delos in one of the most important archeological sites of the eastern Mediterranean.

10. Agora of the Italians

846 00 Greece
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

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