Armenistis Lighthouse sunset tour in Mykonos: Small group

Armenistis Lighthouse at sunset: the 1891 beacon, the Aegean, and a bottle of wine shared

A small-group sunset tour in Mykonos takes you to Armenistis Lighthouse, the 19-meter beacon built in 1891 on the island's north coast. You watch the sun sink into the Aegean Sea from the lighthouse courtyard while a live guide shares the maritime history behind it, then stop for a panoramic photo of Mykonos Town. Greek wine is included for every two guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Armenistis Lighthouse and Photo Stop

• Explore Armenistis Lighthouse history
• Enjoy scenic views from lighthouse
• Take panoramic photo of Mykonos Town

The experience

Armenistis Lighthouse stands on the northwestern edge of Mykonos, 6.5 kilometers from town, overlooking the channel between Mykonos and Tinos. Built after the British steamship Volta sank off the coast in 1887, killing eleven people, the lighthouse became the answer to a tragedy. A 19-meter guiding beacon that has marked the water for over a century. The tour arrives as the light begins to fade, when photographers and couples gather in the courtyard to watch the purple sun drop into the sea. A live guide in English or Italian walks you through the lighthouse's strategic position and the craggy landscape that surrounds it, grounding the moment in the island's actual history rather than leaving it to the view alone.

The group stays small, which means you move without a crowd and the guide can answer questions as they come. On the way back, you stop at Agios Ioannis Beach for a hidden vantage point to photograph Mykonos Town from an angle most visitors miss. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the drive, and a bottle of quality Greek wine arrives at the lighthouse (750 milliliters shared between every two people), so the sunset has something to mark it beyond the light itself.

What’s included

• A bottle of quality Greek wine (750 ml) per 2 persons.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your hotel.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• a secondary photo stop at Agios Ioannis Beach for panoramic views of Mykonos Town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00Last departure this season: 22 Nov

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WCM MYKONOS TOURS

Is this one for you?Small groups mean you move without crowds and the guide can linger on the history and the moment itself. Book this if you want the sunset to have context (the story of why the lighthouse exists) rather than just the light.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 Armenistis Lighthouse and why was it built?

Armenistis Lighthouse is a 19-meter beacon constructed in 1891 on Mykonos's north coast after the British steamship Volta sank offshore in 1887, killing eleven people. It was built to guide incoming ships and prevent future tragedies, and it still stands as a monument to the island's maritime history.

When does the tour arrive at the lighthouse, and what happens there?

The tour times its arrival for sunset, when the purple light hits the Aegean. You spend time in the lighthouse courtyard while a guide explains its history and strategic position overlooking the channel to Tinos. This is when photographers and couples typically gather to watch the sun sink into the sea.

How far is Armenistis Lighthouse from Mykonos Town?

The lighthouse sits 6.5 kilometers from Chora (Mykonos Town) on the north coast road, in the Fanari area on the northwestern part of the island.

What else does the tour include besides the lighthouse?

The tour stops at Agios Ioannis Beach on the return for a hidden photo spot overlooking Mykonos Town, and includes a bottle of quality Greek wine per two guests to share at the lighthouse during sunset.

Is this tour suitable for people with different fitness levels?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. An air-conditioned vehicle handles transportation, and the lighthouse courtyard is the main gathering point, so no strenuous hiking is required.