Mykonos Half Day Tour: Armenistis Lighthouse & Beaches

Armenistis Lighthouse, village tavernas, and four beaches in one morning without the tour bus crowds

A private half-day tour of Mykonos with a live English guide covers the island's western and southern coasts, stopping at Armenistis Lighthouse, the traditional village of Ano Mera, and beaches including Agios Giannis and Kalafatis. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, setting your own pace across scenic viewpoints and local spots away from large group tours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mykonos beaches and village

• Visit Agios Giannis Beach
• Explore Ano Mera village
• Relax at Kalafatis Beach
• Pass by Ftelia Beach
• Visit Agios Sostis Beach
• See Faros Armenistis lighthouse

The experience

Armenistis Lighthouse anchors this route: built in 1891 on the northwestern coast, it sits on a rocky promontory with panoramic views of the Aegean and a small beach below with clear water. The tour also reaches Ano Mera, the island's inland center, where a 16th-century monastery called Panagia Tourliani stands with Byzantine architecture and wood carvings, and local tavernas serve authentic Greek food. The itinerary weaves between the coasts: Agios Giannis Beach on the west with views toward Delos Island, Kalafatis on the southeast known for windsurfing, and Ftelia on the north with a laid-back vibe and sunset views.

A live English-speaking guide travels with you in a private vehicle, so the pace stays yours: you decide how long to linger at each stop, which beaches to enter the water at, and whether to eat at a beachfront restaurant or move on. The vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with bottled water and WiFi. Hotel pickup is included, which means no navigating local transport or finding a taxi stand if you're staying on the island or arriving by cruise ship.

The tour runs 3 to 4 hours, so it fits before an afternoon flight or a ship departure, or as a morning excursion if you're based elsewhere on Mykonos. Agios Sostis Beach, a quieter northern spot with no sunbeds, rounds out the route for anyone seeking the less-crowded side of the island.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:30

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Island Chauffeur Mykonos

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you skip arranging transport to the tour's start, which matters if you're without a rental car or arriving by cruise ship. The private vehicle and guide let you set the pace at each beach and village, lingering where you want instead of moving on a fixed schedule with a larger group.

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Top questions

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 Armenistis Lighthouse like when you get there?

Armenistis Lighthouse stands on a rocky northwestern promontory overlooking the Aegean Sea, built in 1891. You can climb the stairs to the top for panoramic views, and a small beach with clear water sits nearby. It's a popular spot for watching the sunset.

Does the tour stop for a meal, or is that on your own?

The itinerary includes Ano Mera village, which has several tavernas serving authentic Greek cuisine and local specialties, but eating is your choice. You can stop for a meal or skip it depending on how you want to spend the time.

How does pickup work if I'm staying at a hotel on Mykonos?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour, so your guide collects you from your accommodation and returns you there when the tour ends, eliminating the need to arrange your own transport to the starting point.

What beaches does the tour visit?

The route covers Agios Giannis Beach on the western coast with views of Delos Island, Kalafatis Beach on the southeast known for windsurfing and water sports, Ftelia on the north with a windswept sandy beach and sunset views, and Agios Sostis Beach, a secluded northern spot with turquoise waters and no sunbeds.

Is there anything to do if you don't want to swim?

Yes, Ano Mera village offers the 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery with Byzantine architecture, beachfront restaurants at several stops, and Armenistis Lighthouse itself, which you can climb for views without entering the water.