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Private Full-Day Chios Sightseeing with a Local Expert

A bespoke, private full-day journey across Chios with a vetted local guide — mastic villages, Byzantine monasteries, medieval ghost towns, and hidden beaches woven into one seamless, unhurried day.

What to expect

Your guide picks you up at the port and tailors the route to your passions — whether that means lingering in the geometric streets of Pyrgi, stepping inside Nea Moni's glittering mosaics, or descending to a volcanic black-pebble beach. Every stop is unhurried and explained with the depth only a lifelong local can offer. Lunch is taken at a family-run taverna the guide knows personally, far from tourist crowds. The day ends back at the pier with time to spare, leaving you genuinely transformed by the island.

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ToursByLocals – Karlos N. (Chios Private Guide)
From USD 293–296 per group (price varies by group size)
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Good to know

Book well in advance — top private guides on Chios fill quickly on port days. Confirm your vessel's all-aboard time with the guide so the itinerary is tailored accordingly. Private car/minivan is included in the experience.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Chios — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Onward
7 nights · calls at Chios
from $1,859
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Oceania · Oceania Allura
7 nights · calls at Chios
from $2,405
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