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Guided Tour Patmos, Grotto of Apocalypses & Saint John Monastery

Patmos, Greece

Shore Excrusion Patmos Visit the Grotto of Apocalypses and Saint John Monastery

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Maximize your Patmos visit with this efficient shore excursion, designed to showcase the island's highlights within a day. Starting with a convenient hotel or cruise ship pickup, embark on a journey with a pre-arranged itinerary, featuring stops at the Cave of Apocalypse and the St. John Monastery, ensuring a stress-free exploration of Patmos' sacred sites.

Check off the Cave of Apocalypse and St. John Monastery in a day
Complimentary hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
Explore in comfort with a private car and English-speaking driver
Stay hydrated: Bottled water is provided

What's Included

Pick up & drop off from your cruise ship or hotel
Private car with English speaking driver
Licensed tour guide accompanying
1 Bottle of water / per person

Gratuities (optional)
Entry/Admission fee is not included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

10/17/2022 - 5/16/2025
Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Pickup details

We will pick you up form your cruise ship according to your arrival details

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

4.5

6 reviews

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Lorie_K, Apr 2023

An interesting tour where we even got to see the mayor, I think our guide planned it special, lol. We enjoyed our time on Patmos , and after our tour had a great lunch in town. Having a private guide gives you so much information on the history surrounding you that you just don't get when viewing on your own

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the tour interesting and that our guide made it a special experience for you. Our guides are passionate about their work and strive to provide insightful and engaging tours that highlight the history and culture of the destinations we visit. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your time on Patmos and had a great lunch in town after the tour. Exploring a destination with a private guide indeed offers a unique perspective and allows you to delve deeper into the history and stories that surround you. We're thrilled that our guide provided you with valuable information that enhanced your experience and made it more enriching than if you were exploring on your own. Thank you for choosing our services, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable tour in the future. If you have any other questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to reach out.

Nice, Expensive, Short

Sandra_Z, Mar 2023

This was the most I have paid for a tour, I was told the tour would be in Spanish and that is what I asked for. I even called Viator and confirmed, also the tour had the Spanish option please remove it. Being a small Island I understand that tourism is a way o making a f living for the islanders. We were taken to the monastery and to St. John's grotto. Make sure you bring cash to pay for entrances as they do not take credit or debit cards, they also do not like US dollars. We were also taken to someone's house which was not included in the tour, we of course had to pay for the entrance. Nothing that I saw was worth the visit, old furniture, and they also take you to the second floor because first floor is under construction, stairs are very steep, be careful if you have mobility issues. It's a better option to hire a taxi and have them drop you off at the grotto.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us regarding your recent tour booking. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by our mistake in booking an English speaking guide instead of a Spanish speaking guide. Please know that this was an honest mistake on our part, and we take full responsibility for it. We understand how important it is to have a guide who speaks your preferred language, and we regret that we were unable to provide this for you on your trip. We would like to make it up to you by offering a complimentary tour or excursion on your next trip. We also want to assure you that we take your feedback seriously and will take steps to prevent similar mistakes from happening in the future. We will be implementing a double-check system to ensure that the correct language guide is booked for each client, and providing additional training to our staff to improve their attention to detail. Once again, we apologize for the mistake and appreciate your understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide you with the exceptional service that you deserve. Best regards,

What a great tour…...

Angela_J, Sep 2022

What a great tour… probably one of the best we have had and we go on a lot of Tours! Angela, our guide, was so amazing with both the depth of knowledge she shared and also how she allowed us to feel at home on her home island and share authentic answers to the many questions we asked about living on Patmos now as well as in the past!!

Great island

MarkG, Sep 2022

What a great trip. Private excursion is the way to go! Giovanni was a great guide and knew all the historical aspects of the area. We spent lots of time getting into the details of the region. The island was beautiful and much less pressure shopping than the larger islands.