Private Half Day Tour of Kos History and Landmarks
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
Eleftherias Square, the main social gathering place of Kos and a good spot to start your tour of the town.
Asklepion is probably the major attraction of Kos Island. According to ancient Greek mythology, Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing.
The ancient Agora of Kos, one of the largest of its kind excavated in Greece, is among the most important sights on the island.
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
Reviews(4)
Worth your time and money. Fascinating exposure to Hippocrates, the beautiful ruins of the first hospital Asclepeion, the ancient ruins of the Castle of Antimachia and really informative olive tasting and wine tasting experiences. All of this in 4 very full hours of enjoyment with our guide Vangelis.
Amazing tour, our guide Yannis was so kind and knowledgeable! Really enjoyed the sights and learning more about Kos. We saw places we never would have found on our own. One of the highlights of our trip!
They never showed up and when I finally got a hold of them, they told us the tour had been canceled because they could not find a driver! So very disappointed. Never been treated so poorly by a company to give absolutely no notice. In fact I found out it was canceled 15 minutes after waiting at pick up point.
Hi risterosa, we apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced with the cancellation of your booking. We will make sure to help you further and to do that we would appreciate more details regarding your concerns. Please reach out to us at hello@welcomepickups.com, including your booking information, and our Support Team will assist you regarding this. This will also help us investigate further and ensure a smoother experience for you in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Our tour guide was patient, kind, knowledgeable. We would book with him again. He gave us ample time at each place
