Private Half Day Tour of Kos History and Landmarks

Name: Private Half Day Tour of Kos History and Landmarks
Brand: Viator
Price: 102.78 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (4 reviews)

4.0(4)4 hoursGreek, EnglishBook 12 hours aheadKos, Greece

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Discover the beauty and history of Kos on a private 4 hour tour led by your English speaking driver. Enjoy local insights, flexible stops, and a comfortable ride as you explore the island's most fascinating sites. Visit the Asklepion, an ancient healing sanctuary dating back to 420 BC, and continue to Eleftherias Square, the lively center of Kos Town. Explore the forested ruins of Paleo Pili Castle for sweeping island views, then stroll through the Ancient Agora among temples and basilicas that reveal the island's rich past. End your tour at Antimachia Castle, a 14th century fortress offering breathtaking views of Kos and the Turkish coast. With the freedom to choose your pace and stops, this private Kos tour can be as relaxed or adventurous as you wish, combining culture, history, and scenery in one memorable experience.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges

Not included

Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Asklepion (ancient healing sanctuary)
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

What you'll do

Kos Town is a handsome harbor community, fronted by a superb medieval castle and
somehow squeezed amid a mind-blowing array of ancient ruins from the Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras.
30 min
Eleftherias Square, the main social gathering place of Kos and a good spot to start your tour of the town
30 min
Asklepion is probably the major attraction of Kos Island
According to ancient Greek mythology, Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing.
30 minAdmission not included
The ancient Agora of Kos, one of the largest of its kind excavated in Greece, is
among the most important sights on the island.
30 min
The Castle of Antimachia in Kos, on a small hill above Antimachia village, to th
e south of Kos Town lies the Venetian Castle, known as the Castle of Antimachia.
1 hour
The ruins of the Paleo Pyli fortress ( Old Pyli fortress ) sit west of the Mount
Dikeos range, standing proudly throughout the ages atop a rocky hill.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

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Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.

Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.

Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.

Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.

Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

Meeting points49

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Porto Perla
7 Georgiou Averof, Kos Town, Greece
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Aegean Houses
Ethelonton Palaion Polemiston Ko, Kos Town, Greece
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Aegeon Hotel
Megalou Alexandrou 32, P.O. Box. 341, Kos Town, Greece
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Olympia Apartments
Ksenias Str., Kos Town, Greece
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Captains Hotel
44 Amerikis, Kos Town, Greece
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Diamond Deluxe Hotel & SPA
Aigaiou, Nea Alikarnassos Lambi, Kos Town, Greece
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Yiorgos Hotel Kos
9 Charmilou, Kos Town, Greece
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Alexandra Hotel
25th Martiou Street, 16, Greece
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Imperial Hotel
Amerikis 35-37, Greece
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Hotel International
4, G. Papandreou Str, Greece
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Tui Suneo Niriides Beach
24 Leoforos Papandreou Georgiou, Psalidi, Greece
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Hotel Afendoulis
1 Evripilou, Kos Town, Greece
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Kos Bay Hotel
Artemisias Street, Kos Town, Greece
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Astron Hotel
31 Akti Kountourioti, Kos Town, Greece
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Santa Marina Hotel Apartments
29 Makrigianni Street, Kos Town, Greece
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Frosini Hotel
Papatheofanous Str, Greece
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Sonia Hotel & Suites
9 Irodotou Str., Kos Town, Greece
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Apollon Hotel
Ethelonton Palaion Polemiston Ko, Kos Town, Greece
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Olympia Hotel
Ierou Lochou 11&, Veriopoúlou, Kos Town, Greece
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Hotel Iris
Psalidi Area, Psalidi, Greece
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Aliki Hotel
37 Themistokleous, Greece
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Blue Lagoon City Hotel
Leof. El. Venizelou 73, Kos Town, Greece
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Kipriotis Panorama Hotel & Suites by Anayia All Inclusive Resorts
Psalidi, Greece
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Zephyros Hotel
34, Vasileos Georgiou, Greece
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Kipriotis Hippocrates Hotel by Anayia All Inclusive Resorts
Psalidi, Greece
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Archipelagos Hotel
Psalidi, Greece
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Nefeli Hotel
Lambi Beach, Kos Town, Greece
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Aegean View Aqua Resort
Aiolidas, Greece
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Aegean Blu Kos
Olympias Street, Kos Town, Greece
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Galaxy Hotel
6 Georgiou Nikolaou St., Kos Town, Greece
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Paradise Hotel
Mpoumpoulinas 22, Kos Town, Greece
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Olga Hotel
Makrygianni 1, 3rd September Sq., Near Psalidi, Greece
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Koala Hotel
Harmilou 21, Kos Town, Greece
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Mitsis Ramira
Psalidi, Greece
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Cosmopolitan Kos Hotel
Lambi, Lambi Beach, Kos Town, Greece
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Americana Hotel
14 Karaiskaki Georgiou, Kos Town, Greece
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Apollon Windmill Hotel
Main Street, Lampi Area, Kos Town, Greece
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Citi Hotel
Vasileos Georgiou & Thessalou, Kos Town, Greece
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Kipriotis Village Resort by Anayia All Inclusive Resorts
Psalidi, Greece
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Platanista Hotel
Psalidi, Greece
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Nefeli Hotel Kos
Odos Riminiton, Kos Town, Greece
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Coni
Kos, Greece, Greece
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Leonidas Hotel & Studios
8 Sintagmatos Dodekanision st., Kos Town, Greece
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Atlantis Hotel
Lambi, Kos Town, Greece
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Dimitris Paritsa Hotel
Amerikis & Spetson Str., Kos Town, Greece
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Hotel Delfini
6 N. Christou Street, Greece
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Kos City Apartments
Spetson 69, Kos Town, Greece
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Theros All Suite Hotel
Lambi Beach, Kos Town, Greece
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Pelagos Suites Hotel & Spa
Lambi Beach, Kos Town, Greece
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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