Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Mykonos: Customize Your Route

Walk the whitewashed lanes and windmills, then decide which beach or monastery to see

A half-day private guided tour of Mykonos starting from your hotel or cruise port, with an English-speaking guide who can adjust the route on the spot. Pickup and drop-off, entrance to Panagia Tourliani Monastery, and a snack from a local bakery are included. Because the tour is private, you steer toward what interests you—the old town and windmills are fixed stops, but whether you end at a beach party or a 16th-century monastery is your call.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mykonos highlights and beaches

• Pick up from hotel or port
• Walk in Mykonos old town
• Look for Petros the pelican
• Shop and take photographs
• Admire the Windmills
• Visit Little Venice
• Drive to Agios Ioannis village
• See the church of Paraportianni
• Enjoy views of Delos island
• Pass by Agia Anna and Kalo Livadi beaches
• Arrive at Ano Mera village
• Visit Panagia Tourliani Monastery
• Explore Ano Mera village square
• Taste spinach pie from bakery
• Relax at Paradise or Agrari Beach

The Experience

The guide collects you from your hotel or the cruise-ship port and walks you through Mykonos Town's labyrinth of whitewashed buildings and narrow lanes. There's time to shop, photograph, and if you're lucky, spot Petros the pelican, the island's mascot. From there you move to the Windmills, the row of iconic stone structures that overlook the harbor, then down to Little Venice, where the old buildings sit right at the water's edge.

The route then splits based on what you want. Some travelers head to Agios Ioannis Beach, a small village on the southwest coast with a view across to Delos, or stop at the quieter Agrari Beach. Others prefer the energy of Paradise Beach, which has umbrellas and sunbeds. Along the way, you pass through the village of Ano Mera, where the guide offers you spinach pie from a traditional local bakery. The 16th-century Panagia Tourliani Monastery sits in the same village if you'd rather spend time there instead—entrance is included.

The tour runs about four and a half hours total. Because it's private, you're not locked into a fixed sequence; the guide knows the island and can shift the stops or timing if something catches your interest or if the light is better somewhere else. Pickup and drop-off are handled, so you don't arrange transport yourself, and all entrance fees and taxes are covered.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise-port pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking private guide.
• entrance to Panagia Tourliani Monastery.
• a snack from a local bakery in Ano Mera.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WCM MYKONOS TOURS

Is this one for you?Your guide picks you up from your hotel or cruise ship and takes you through Mykonos at your own pace—stop at beaches, the monastery, or linger in town whenever something catches your eye.

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Top questions

What is Petros the pelican, and will I actually see it in Mykonos Town?

Petros is the island's famous mascot, a pelican that has lived in Mykonos Town for decades and is known to wander the harbor and old town. The guide will point out where Petros is usually spotted, though sightings are not guaranteed since the bird moves freely around the waterfront.

Can I choose which beaches to visit, or is the route fixed?

The route is flexible because the tour is private. Mykonos Windmills and the old town are standard stops, but you can ask your guide to take you to Agios Ioannis Beach, Paradise Beach, Agrari Beach, or skip beaches entirely in favor of the Panagia Tourliani Monastery. The guide adjusts based on your interests as you go.

Is the monastery entrance fee included in the tour price?

Yes, entrance to Panagia Tourliani Monastery is included, along with all other fees and taxes. If you choose to visit the 16th-century monastery in Ano Mera, you walk in without a separate payment.

What happens if I'm arriving on a cruise ship—how does pickup work?

The guide picks you up directly from the cruise-ship port and returns you there at the end of the tour. Let the operator know your ship's name and arrival time when you book so the guide can coordinate the timing around your port schedule.

How much time do I actually spend at each stop?

The tour is four and a half hours total, including pickup and drop-off. The old town and windmills typically take an hour or more, and beaches or the monastery take another hour depending on your choice. The guide paces the stops based on how long you want to linger and what you want to see.