On this half-day outing, you'll explore Kos town under your own steam. As the island's capital, it offers up plenty of stuff to see and do. You'll be picked up from your hotel and dropped off in the centre, where the time's all yours to do as you wish.

Many make a beeline for the port, which lined with cafés and tavernas is a great spot to soak in the town's atmosphere while nibbling on meze. At the far end of the harbour is the castle, which was built by the Knights of St John back in the 14th century. Elsewhere in the town, you've got the Roman Baths, the Odeon and Ancient Agora as well as the shop-and-bar-lined Eleftherias Square.

And the recently renovated Archaeological Museum is packed with classical relics such as sculptures and mosaics. And Hippocrates' Plane Tree is a great spot for selfie. There's also the pebbly beach – an ideal spot to relax after all that sightseeing. Your transfer back will be ready at 13:30.

This was just a bus. No interactive guide sent, no info at all, no map. Bus driver was prompt and informed us of bus time back. Nice drive back through high ground with views of coast.

A little disappointed that the local bus was only charging 4 euro each way but TUI charged 18 euro, saying the local bus dropped you out of the town but it was only a 5 minute walk away from the centre of Kos town

A little bit on the pricey side for €18 per adult but worth it in the sense that you know you’re getting back to the hotel as with the public bus that isn’t guaranteed. The only downside was that the bus didn’t have air-con, wasn't too hot but would’ve been nice to be cool. The bus driver was friendly and picked us up and left when he said they would, he had some fun music too haha! Kos town was very pretty and definitely worth going to. We had a good day and 4 hours is plenty.

As port was closed we were dropped 40 minutes walk from the port, the driver could have dropped us much closer ! he just pointed and said, "port that way" in a disinterested manner, totally not what we expected .

I have already put in a complaint about this, the bad back had absolutely no air conditioning it was 13.30-14.00 the hottest part of the day and my baby was very very warm we had to strip him off completely, he almost got heat stroke!

Bus arrived 25min late. No communication sent to let us know. Also not clear where pick up point was and hotel staff unsure. No rep available until 9. Although arrived late informed pick up would be at 1pm not expected 1.30pm. Reducing time in Kos to 3hrs. Not advertised min 4 hours. Pick up arrived at 1.30pm after everyone on tour had waited in the sun as no shade available . A different driver who said 1.30 was pick up time. No explanation for other time given. Reluctant to book another trip.

Why you’ll love this…

Transfer to Kos town
Free time to sightsee, shop and have lunch
Check out the pretty port
Take a selfie at Hippocrates' Plane Tree

Important to know

Guide not included
This experience uses the Pop Guide app, which hosts audiovisual cultural content, pictures and information about all the points of interest you can see. It also has an interactive map of the city. You'll be given log-in details to the app closer to the time of your tour
Admissions not included
Food and drinks not included

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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Stephen
Travelled as a couple
11 June 2026
3
United Kingdom
This was just a bus. No interactive guide sent, no info at all, no map. Bus driver was prompt and informed us of bus time back. Nice drive back through high ground with views of coast.
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Gary
Travelled as a couple
7 June 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
A little disappointed that the local bus was only charging 4 euro each way but TUI charged 18 euro, saying the local bus dropped you out of the town but it was only a 5 minute walk away from the centre of Kos town
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Hannah Toms
Travelled with family
7 June 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
A little bit on the pricey side for €18 per adult but worth it in the sense that you know you’re getting back to the hotel as with the public bus that isn’t guaranteed. The only downside was that the bus didn’t have air-con, wasn't too hot but would’ve been nice to be cool. The bus driver was friendly and picked us up and left when he said they would, he had some fun music too haha! Kos town was very pretty and definitely worth going to. We had a good day and 4 hours is plenty.
J
Jim Williams
Travelled as a couple
4 June 2026
3
United Kingdom
As port was closed we were dropped 40 minutes walk from the port, the driver could have dropped us much closer ! he just pointed and said, "port that way" in a disinterested manner, totally not what we expected .
J
J.M
Travelled with family
4 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
I have already put in a complaint about this, the bad back had absolutely no air conditioning it was 13.30-14.00 the hottest part of the day and my baby was very very warm we had to strip him off completely, he almost got heat stroke!
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Sara
Travelled with family
1 June 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
Bus arrived 25min late. No communication sent to let us know. Also not clear where pick up point was and hotel staff unsure. No rep available until 9. Although arrived late informed pick up would be at 1pm not expected 1.30pm. Reducing time in Kos to 3hrs. Not advertised min 4 hours. Pick up arrived at 1.30pm after everyone on tour had waited in the sun as no shade available . A different driver who said 1.30 was pick up time. No explanation for other time given. Reluctant to book another trip.