4-Hour Mykonos Tour: Windmills, Little Venice & Lighthouse

Walk the whitewashed streets and photograph the windmills in one morning

A 4-hour guided tour of Mykonos blends van transport and walking through Mykonos Town, the Windmills, Little Venice, the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, Armenistis Lighthouse and Ano Mera Village. A local English-speaking guide leads the route, which splits two hours of driving with two hours on foot through the island's most recognizable spots and quieter corners.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Manto Mavrogenous Square15m
2. Mykonos Windmills15m
3. Little Venice15m
4. Church of Panagia Paraportiani15m
5. Mykonos Town20m
6. Armenistis Lighthouse30m

Explore Mykonos highlights and villages

• Wander Manto Mavrogenous Square
• Visit Mykonos Windmills
• Explore Little Venice waterfront
• See Church of Panagia Paraportiani
• Walk around Mykonos Old Port
• View from Armenistis Lighthouse
• Stroll Ano Mera Village

The experience

The tour opens in Mykonos Town, where you wander the whitewashed streets around Manto Mavrogenous Square and the Old Port, then move through Little Venice: the waterfront district where colorful houses hang over the sea. The Church of Panagia Paraportiani, a five-chapel structure blended into one whitewashed landmark, sits nearby. From there the van carries you to the Mykonos Windmills, perched on a hill overlooking the Aegean, and then to Armenistis Lighthouse for sweeping views of the sea and neighboring islands.

The second half of the morning takes you to Ano Mera Village, where the pace slows. This is the island's quieter side: narrow Cycladic streets, the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, and the chance to step away from the busier town center. A knowledgeable local guide accompanies you throughout, and the air-conditioned van handles the distances between stops.

You'll walk for roughly two hours across the day, mostly at a slow pace, though the surfaces include some uneven ground and steps. The tour caps at 14 travelers, keeping the group small enough to move through the narrow streets without crowding. Two purchase options are available: the tour alone, or the tour bundled with hotel transfer.

What’s included

• Semi-private tour with a maximum of 14 travelers.
• two hours of van transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• two hours of walking through Mykonos Town, Little Venice, and Ano Mera Village.
• a local English-speaking guide throughout the route.
• stops at the Mykonos Windmills, Church of Panagia Paraportiani, Armenistis Lighthouse, and Manto Mavrogenous Square.

Options for this experience

2 options

4-hour tour, transfer not includedGuide in English · 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30Semi-private 4-hour tour: this is a semi-private option, so more people will join. Please note this option does not include transportation.

4-hour tour with transferGuide in English · 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30Semi-private 4-hour tour: this option includes round-trip transportation exclusively from the Tourlos cruise ship port. Tour details: you will receive all necessary information one day before your tour.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDepartures at 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30Last departure this season: 10 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Is this one for you?Choose the tour with transfer if your hotel is your starting point and you'd rather not arrange your own way to meet the group. Book the tour alone if you're staying centrally or prefer to make your own way to Mykonos Town. Either way, the four-hour span fits comfortably into a morning or early afternoon without consuming your whole day on the island.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Church of Panagia Paraportiani and why is it famous?

The Church of Panagia Paraportiani is one of Mykonos's most photographed landmarks, a whitewashed structure that blends five separate chapels into a single building. It showcases the distinctive Cycladic architecture the island is known for and sits in Mykonos Town along the walking route.

Can I see the Mykonos Windmills and get good photos from the tour?

Yes. The Mykonos Windmills are a scheduled stop on the tour, perched on a hilltop overlooking the sea. They're among the island's most iconic symbols and the tour is timed to give you time to photograph them.

What is Ano Mera Village like compared to Mykonos Town?

Ano Mera Village is the quieter, more traditional side of the island. It features narrow Cycladic streets, local architecture, and the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, offering an authentic glimpse into island life away from the busier town center and harbor.

How much walking is involved and what are the surfaces like?

You'll walk for approximately two hours spread across the tour, mostly at a slow pace. The surfaces include some uneven ground and steps, particularly in the old town streets. The tour is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties.

What does Armenistis Lighthouse offer as a stop?

Armenistis Lighthouse sits on a prominent point with sweeping panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and nearby islands. It's one of Mykonos's most iconic landmarks and a prime spot for photography.