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Kos Highlights in Half a Day – Private & Personalized Tour

New To The Site! Kos, Greece

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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Explore the highlights of Kos on a 4-hour private ride with an English-speaking driver who offers local insights, recommendations, and flexible stops along the way. Customize your itinerary with key landmarks such as Asklepion, the ancient healing temple from 420 BC; Eleftherias Square, the vibrant heart of Kos; and Paleo Pili, a forested hilltop castle with panoramic views. Visit the Ancient Agora to walk among ruins of temples and basilicas, and don’t miss Antimachia Castle, a 14th-century fortress with stunning views of the island and Turkish coast. You choose where and how long to stop, making the tour as relaxed or adventurous as you like.
Pickup and dropoff are included from your hotel or apartment, or you can opt to be dropped off at the Acropolis for further independent exploration.

Note: Food, drinks, and entrance fees are not included.

What's Included

  • Fuel and Tolls
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Other beverages and meals
  • Tips and gratuities
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Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations.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.

What To Expect

Kos

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eleftherias Square

Eleftherias Square, the main social gathering place of Kos and a good spot to start your tour of the town.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Asklepion

Asklepion is probably the major attraction of Kos Island. According to ancient Greek mythology, Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eastern Gate of Ancient Agora

The ancient Agora of Kos, one of the largest of its kind excavated in Greece, is among the most important sights on the island.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Antimachia Castle

The Castle of Antimachia in Kos, on a small hill above Antimachia village, to the south of Kos Town lies the Venetian Castle, known as the Castle of Antimachia.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Paleo Pili

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kos Highlights in Half a Day – Private & Personalized Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Fuel and Tolls
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Well-maintained car with an English-speaking driver
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Other beverages and meals
  • Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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