Windmills of Mykonos: Our most recommended tours and activities

Mykonos: Highlights Tour with Panagia Tourliani Monastery

1. Mykonos: Highlights Tour with Panagia Tourliani Monastery

After you have been collected from your pick-up location (your hotel or the cruise-ship port),you will walk with your guide in the labyrinth of the old town between the whitewashed buildings. You will have the opportunity to admire the Windmills, the Little Venice and the famous church of Paraportianni and if you are lucky, find Petros the pelican, the mascot of Mykonos. After this you are exploring the island with a car, arriving in Agios Ioannis . A small tourist village in the southwest of the island, 2.5 km from Ornos. It is built in amphitheater and located across from Delos, combining natural beauty with excellent tourist accommodations. Afterwards you will depart towards the Mykonos’ airport area,where you will see the biggest pigeon house in Greece and you will be headed towards Ano Mera Village. You will be passing by some of the most distant beaches of Mykonos, named "Kalafatis" and “Kalo Livadi”,arriving in the village of Ano Mera where you will visit the the 16th century cathedral monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Passing through the picturesque square of the village , which is bordered with outdoor tavernas and coffee shops, will be offered to you a piece of spinach pie from the local traditional bakery. Next stop Agrari Beach. A long sandy beach, which, although popular with locals and tourists, still offers plenty of space for yourself . It’s usually split in half — umbrellas and sunbeds on one side, just sand on the other. It offers crystal-clear water and a more reasonably-priced bar-restaurant, when compared to the rest of Mykonos. Finishing you will stop at a very well known site which all the island’s visitors must see, in order to capture a panoramic Mykonos Town view. *The order of sites visited may vary .

Mykonos: Rhenia Island and Little Venice Sunset Cruise

2. Mykonos: Rhenia Island and Little Venice Sunset Cruise

We set sails to Rhenia Island. We’ll stop for swim,tan,paddle-boarding at the crystal clear waters of the island in privacy away from the cosmopolitan Mykonos and we’ll enjoy a pure Greek meal with local products. We set sails to Little Venice to a very romantic destination, where you can spend amazing moments with your friends or your soulmate. The most elegant spot to see the sunset is on board in the middle of the Crystal blue, accompanied by smooth and dance music vibes , with a wine in your hand Watch the sun mirroring beside the hot spots of the island , Little Venice , the windmills and an unforgettable view of the whole Chora ,in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

3. Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Cruise Ship Terminal Pickup

Explore the sites in Mykonos with this shore excursion tour. Snap pictures at Kalafatis Beach and admire the Panagia Tourliani monastery in the town of Ano Mera. Take a guided walking tour through the top attractions in the charming white-washed town of Mykonos.  Choose to be picked up from the cruise ship terminal in Mykonos New Port or the disembarkation point for the cruise tender boats. Sit back and relax in the air-conditioned van on the way to the iconic Armenistis Lighthouse. Admire views of the sea and the island from the lighthouse.  Continue to the Kalafatis Beach where you will have some time to get out and capture some photos. Head inland to the village of Ano Mera, home to the restored 16th-century monastery Panagia Tourliani. Spend some free time strolling around the village square or visiting a café.  Continue to the town of Mykonos for your guided walking tour. Dive into sights like the 16th-century windmills and the 15th-century Greek orthodox Paraportiani church.  Take in the romantic atmosphere as you walk through the elegant old houses that line the sea in the district of little Venice. Finish your tour in at the Mykonos waterfront. 

Mykonos silver experience

4. Mykonos silver experience

Spend the day exploring one of the most famous Greek islands. Depart Athens and set out to discover the quintessential Greek island charm of Mykonos on a guided tour. Start your journey early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Athens (around 5.00-5:30 a.m.). Relax with transfer to the Port of Rafina. Embark on the ferry to Mykonos. The ferry departs from Rafina at 7:20 and arrives in Mykonos at 12.20. From the port, board a local bus to the city center. Enjoy walking among the whitewashed houses and the maze of Mykonos alleyways. Visit the Little Venice of Mykonos where the famous pelican strolls. Continue to the hill with the windmills, one of the most popular spots on the island. From there, walk to the Matoyiannia neighborhood for high-end shopping. Enjoy exploring the cosmopolitan lanes of Mykonos. Have lunch at a local traditional restaurant or stop for a swim. Embark on the SUPEREXPRESS fast ferry back to Rafina and take advantage of the comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Athens. The ferry departs from Mykonos at 17.45 and arrives at Rafina at 20.20. Depending on the traffic, the estimated arrival time to your hotel in Athens city centre is 21.30-22.00.

Mykonos: Highlights Walking Tour with a Local

5. Mykonos: Highlights Walking Tour with a Local

Manto Mavrogenous Square This is our meeting point and first stop! Looking out over the Old Port and marking the entrance to historic Mykonos Town is Manto Mavrogenous Square the lively epicentre of the quintessential Greek Island destination. Matoyianni Street Stroll your way down Matoyianni street, with the cute but posh shops, restaurants and the lovely stone covered pedestrian alleys and get the vibe of the island's town! A must visit area, perfect street for taking pictures, with beautifully decorated corners, blossomed bougainvillaeas in the streets, and even artistic decorations in front of the local stores. Sort stop for breakfast or to take away your Cocktail. Church of Paraportiani The church of Paraportiani dates back to the 15th century making it Mykonos' oldest church. It must have occupied hallowed ground because, as its name ("church by the gate") with its unique shape and location, the Church of Panagia Paraportiani still carries the history of Mykonos in and around it. The Windmills (Kato Milli) The windmills are the quintessential features of Mykonos landscape. There are plenty of them that have become a part and parcel of Mykonos. The Windmills the most famous landmark of Mykonos with lots of people visit them from all over the world every year. Little Venice Wandering around the pretty streets, admire the old house hanging above the water and take photos of this scenic place.

From Mikonos: Tastes and Traditions of Mykonos Guided Tour

6. From Mikonos: Tastes and Traditions of Mykonos Guided Tour

After you have been collected from your pick-up location (your hotel or the cruise-ship port),you will walk with your guide in the labyrinth of the old town among the whitewashed buildings.You will have the opportunity to admire the Windmills and learn their history and their use and take pictures. You will also discover Little Venice ,one of the most romantic places in Mykonos. This neighborhood is replete with elegant and gorgeous old houses that are situated precariously on the edge of the sea. A stop to oldest medieval working Bakery on the Island, invites you to taste the unique traditional Greek recipes of breads, pies and buns while wondering around in one of the oldest and most graphical Mykonian settlements. Υou will be offered coffee or tea. Continuing on with the van you will arrive in the heart of the island to visit the farm of a Mykonian family.Through the guided tour around the facilities, the visitor experiences the Mykonian tradition and everyday life of the family. Through an experiential visit of the traditionally decorated house around which, the traditional stone oven, the cheese workshop, the winery foot-pressing vat, the well and the chapel are all located. The visitor can access all 3 folklore workshops of the farmstead where one can watch the tsampouna construction (traditional musical instrument), the loom and the icon painting. While wandering around the vegetable garden, the vineyard and the crops, one can meet all the domestic animals of the estate, sheep, cows, chicken, horses, and so on. After the completion of the tour, the visitor returns to the main yard of the farmstead to enjoy a delicious treat with wine and tsipouro, home-made pies and local dishes. Next up a guided tour of Mykonos’ only brewery and sampling of six small-batch beers Αfter this you will be offered a a pita gyros (vegetarian option too) in a local grill shop and the tour conclude with a traditional Greek baklava.

Mykonos: Self-Guided Exploration Quiz & Shopping Game

7. Mykonos: Self-Guided Exploration Quiz & Shopping Game

With its authentic cycladic architecture as a backdrop, Mykonos offers a vibrant contemporary art scene, little museums of immense significance, a wealth of folk objects and of course a lively nightlife like no other. Come, join us for an interactive tour through its narrow alleys with the multicoloured doors against snow-white, bite-sized houses and learn more about its local myths and stories. And don’t forget, this is not just an ordinary self-guided tour. This is a gamified exploration experience, where riddles and quizzes for each new place you visit, engage you more with your surroundings and make you discover even more exciting new things in each stop. The best explorer gets the biggest collection of gems and wins special rewards in our network of local souvenir shops and museums. Check out our handpicked collection of shops, they are really something!

Mykonos: Walking Tour & Food Tasting Beach Picnic

8. Mykonos: Walking Tour & Food Tasting Beach Picnic

Mykonos has whitewashed cubic houses with wooden coloured doors, windows and balconies, narrow streets forming a labyrinth, beautiful churches, lovely chapels and purple bougainvillaeas contrasting with the bright white of the buildings' walls. We will meet at a central location, walk around the houses of Little Venice that were built by wealthy merchants and ship captains in the late 18th c. and feel the strong northerly wind known as the Meltemi. Wandering along quiet cobbled alleys admiring the shadows cast by the island light, or enjoying the view as you would in any other Cycladic castle-town. We will take snapshots of daily life, visit public squares and church courtyards, walk around the neighbourhood of Lakka, away from the high street, and do an examination of the laundry hanging out from the window and balconies. After we will move with private transfer on the beach and enjoy a Greek - Myconian Picnic. We will meet at Manto Mavrogennous statue and we will walk through the narrow alleys in town. - Matoyianni street. - The Old Port - The Church of Paraportiani - Little Venice - The Windmills As soon as we are finished with our walk and photos in town, we'll end our time on a secluded beach and enjoy a local picnic with artisanal ingredients all of them handmade accompanied with white wine. You can wear your swimsuit and jump into the crystal clear waters of Mykonos, enjoy the sea and the sun as never before. *This tour is a great choice for your first or second day in Mykonos.

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This tour was one of the best I had on my trip to the Greek Islands thanks to our tour guide. Andrea shared both historical facts and her personal experiences as a long time Mykonos resident. She answered all our questions and showed genuine interest in getting to know people from the group. Will definitely recommend her to anyone. As far as the service, bus was on time, she explained all the logistics of the tour and the time spent at the different locations was more than enough to admire the vista and take pictures.

There were 14 in the group. The guide was very informative about both tourism and local life. The tour was well balanced partially on the bus and partially walking. The guide made sure to take the the time to provide everyone with photo opportunities. Excellent pickup and drop off. Our guide was pleasant and accommodating.

Andrea was an excellent tour guide. Much insight into life on the island. Very interesting. Highly recommend this tour.

Michel our guide was extremely kind and attentive! The incredible tour and we met beautiful places! Thank you

Andrea was a great guide - interesting info on Mykonos.