Mykonos & Wine Tasting Tour: Lighthouse, Monastery, Old Town

Drive to the island's edge and taste what grows there

A four-hour guided tour of Mykonos with private transport covers the Armenistis Lighthouse at the island's northern tip, the 17th-century monastery in Ano Mera, an undeveloped beach, and the Old Town's monuments—ending with wine tasting at an organic farm or craft beer at the local brewery. English-speaking guide and all entry fees are included; pickup is arranged before the tour starts.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mykonos island and wine tasting

• Drive to Armenistis Lighthouse
• Visit organic farm and taste wine
• Visit 17th century monastery
• Visit unspoiled beach
• Walk through Mykonos Old Town landmarks

The Experience

The tour starts with a drive north to the Armenistis Lighthouse, where the view opens across the surrounding islands. From there the route moves inland to Ano Mera, the island's second-largest settlement, to visit a 17th-century monastery known for its church. You'll see a beach that tourism has left untouched—the kind that gives a sense of what Mykonos looked like in the 1950s—before heading into the Old Town to walk past its actual landmarks: Mando square, the church of St. George, the windmills, Little Venice, the Paraportiani church, the Town Hall, the fish market, and the shopping district.

The wine tasting happens at an organic farm, where you taste the local wine; if you prefer, the tour can include a stop at the local brewery for craft beers instead. Private transportation means the group stays small and the pace stays yours—no waiting for a bus to fill, no schedule built around strangers. Your guide speaks English throughout, and entry to the monastery and all other stops is included in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the tour.
• entrance fees to the monastery and all stops.
• English-speaking guide.
• wine tasting at an organic farm or craft beer tasting at the local brewery.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Delos Private Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the group stays small and the pace is set by your guide rather than a fixed schedule—it suits someone arriving with a free morning or afternoon who wants to see the whole island without renting a car or joining a larger group. The four-hour length fits a half-day window; if you're new to Mykonos and want the geography and the landmarks in one trip, this covers it.

Top questions

What is the Armenistis Lighthouse and why does the tour go there?

The Armenistis Lighthouse sits at the northernmost tip of Mykonos and offers a dramatic view of the surrounding islands—it's the reason the tour opens with a drive to that point instead of staying in town.

What can I see in the Old Town of Mykonos on this tour?

The Old Town walk covers Mando square, the church of St. George, the windmills, Little Venice, the Paraportiani church, the Town Hall, the fish market, and the shopping district—the landmarks and monuments that define the town's character.

Is the wine tasting the only option at the end, or can I choose something else?

The tour includes wine tasting at an organic farm as the standard finish, but you can choose the local brewery for craft beers instead if you prefer—let your guide know when you book.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs four hours total; your pickup time and start time are arranged when you reserve, and the guide will confirm the details before the day begins.

What is Ano Mera, and what do we do there?

Ano Mera is the second-largest settlement on Mykonos, and the tour stops there to visit a 17th-century monastery famous for its church—it's the inland side of the island most visitors miss.