Mykonos Island Tour: Windmills, Little Venice & Hidden Beaches

The Windmills overlook Little Venice's colorful waterfront houses and the sea beyond.

A private 4-hour tour of Mykonos with a local driver covers the island's most photographed landmarks and quieter corners. Start at the Windmills for panoramic views, walk through Little Venice's narrow streets, then loop through northern beaches like Agios Sostis and Ftelia, ending at Kalafatis on the southern coast. The itinerary is flexible and customizable based on your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Kalafatis Beach20m
2. Mykonos Town30m
3. Mykonos Windmills30m
4. Little Venice30m

Explore Mykonos island highlights

• Photo stop at Armenistis Lighthouse
• Pass by Panormos Beach
• Visit Agios Sostis beach
• Pass by Ftelia beach
• Explore Ano Mera village and monastery
• Photo stop at Kalafatis Beach dock
• Drive through Kalo Livadi beach
• Visit Mykonos Town and windmills
• Photo stop at Mykonos Windmills
• Walk through Little Venice area

The experience

The tour opens at the Mykonos Windmills, the island's most iconic photo spot, where you stand above Little Venice and take in the sea view while learning the windmills' history. From there you walk into Little Venice itself (the charming waterfront district with colorful houses built right on the water), then move through Mykonos Town's picturesque streets before heading out to the quieter side of the island.

The second half loops through the northern beaches. Agios Sostis sits isolated and undeveloped on the island's north side, a contrast to the busier spots. Ftelia, known among windsurfers, is equally tranquil. You pass Panormos Beach and stop at the Armenistis Lighthouse, built in 1891, for photos. Ano Mera village, the island's second-largest town, sits centered around a public square with a monastery and local tavernas serving traditional Mykonian food. The route ends at Kalafatis on the south coast, a long sandy beach with blue water and the Divounia rock formation in the background.

Your driver speaks English or Greek and handles all the navigation. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided. Because the tour is private, you can adjust the stops and timing to match what interests you most: spend longer at a beach, skip a site, or ask to linger in a village. Pickup and drop-off happen at your hotel or meeting point, so there's no need to arrange separate transport or figure out the island's roads.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• government fees.
• hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Audio guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Paid on site€ 2

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Orion Mykonos Services

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying without a car or arriving by cruise ship and want to see Mykonos's highlights in one morning or afternoon. The private format and flexible itinerary let you linger at the beaches and villages that appeal to you most, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What is the Armenistis Lighthouse and why is it a photo stop on this tour?

The Armenistis Lighthouse was built in 1891 and sits on Agios Ioannis at the northern tip of the island. It's included as a photo stop because it commands a breathtaking view over the sea and the surrounding coastline, making it one of the most photographed vantage points on Mykonos.

Can I spend more time at one beach instead of visiting all of them?

Yes. Because this is a private tour, the itinerary is customizable. You can ask your driver to skip a site or spend longer at a beach that appeals to you (Kalafatis, Agios Sostis, Ftelia or Panormos), and adjust the rest of the stops accordingly.

What is Ano Mera village like compared to Mykonos Town?

Ano Mera is the island's second-largest town and feels very different from the busy center. It's simple and quiet, built around a large public square where the Panagia Tourliani monastery stands. You can explore local tavernas serving traditional food and see traditional Mykonian architecture without the crowds.

Is there time to swim or just photo stops?

The tour includes photo stops at most beaches, but because it's private and the itinerary is flexible, you can ask your driver to stop longer at a beach if you want to swim. The 4-hour timeframe means you won't have hours at any single spot, but you can prioritize based on what matters to you.

How does pickup work if I'm staying at different accommodations?

Pickup and drop-off are included at your hotel or your preferred meeting point on the island. Your driver will collect you at the start time and return you at the end, so you don't need to arrange separate transport or navigate to a central meeting spot.