Mykonos Private Island Tour: Hidden Beaches & Ano Mera

Skip the crowded town center and see the island's quieter side in one morning or afternoon.

A private guided tour of Mykonos lasting 2 to 4 hours, with pickup and dropoff at your choice of location. The route passes through beaches including Agios Ioannis and Kalafatis, stops at the 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery in Ano Mera village, and includes photo stops at panoramic viewpoints. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German, and receive a Mykonos map and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mykonos island highlights

• Pass through Mykonos Town
• Visit Agios Ioannis beach
• See Faros Armenistis Lighthouse
• Drive through Panormos beach
• Drive through Agios Sostis area
• Drive through Ftelia beach
• Break at Ano Mera village
• Drive through Kalo Livadi beach
• Visit Kalafatis beach
• Photo stop with panoramic Mykonos view

The experience

How do you see Mykonos beyond the packed harbor and main square? This private tour takes you out to the quieter beaches and villages that most day-trippers miss. You'll pass through Mykonos Town without stopping, then move on to Agios Ioannis beach (one of the island's most photographed stretches, looking out toward the ancient island of Delos), and the Faros Armenistis Lighthouse with its panoramic views. The route includes drives past Panormos, Agios Sostis (facing Marmaronisi Island), and Ftelia beach, each one a chance to see how the island changes as you move around it.

The centerpiece is a break in Ano Mera village, where you'll visit the Panagia Tourliani monastery, a 16th-century cathedral that sits at the heart of the island's interior. From there, the tour continues past Kalo Livadi and Kalafatis beach (a spot suited to families, couples and groups) before finishing with a photo stop overlooking Mykonos Town from above. You choose the duration (2, 3, or 4 hours) and the pickup point, so the tour fits your schedule and your hotel location. The vehicle is air-conditioned, bottled water is provided, and the guide handles the route while you take in the sights.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour.
• pickup and dropoff at your chosen location.
• a live guide in your selected language.
• bottled water.
• a Mykonos map.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Customized private tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in 5 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:45Lasts 2 hours; choose your own places; includes pickup

Customized private tour lasting 3 hoursGuide in 5 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:45Lasts 3 hours; choose places; includes pickup

Half-Day Private Tour: Exploring Mykonos IslandGuide in 5 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:45Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day48 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:45

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AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by ZykaGroup

Is this one for you?Book the 2-hour version if you're short on time and want the highlights; choose 3 hours for a more relaxed pace with extra time at the beaches; pick the half-day tour if you want to linger in Ano Mera and explore the monastery without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What's the difference between the 2-hour, 3-hour and half-day options?

All three follow the same route and stops. The 2-hour and 3-hour versions move at a faster pace, while the half-day tour (up to 4 hours) gives you more time at Ano Mera village and the beaches for photos and exploration.

Can I arrange pickup from my hotel or a specific location?

Yes, pickup and dropoff happen at your preferred location: your hotel, the port, or anywhere else on the island you specify.

What is the Panagia Tourliani monastery?

It's a 16th-century cathedral monastery in Ano Mera village, located inland from the coast. The tour includes a stop there during the break in the village.

Are meals included in the tour?

No, food and drinks are not included, though bottled water is provided in the vehicle. You'll have free time in Ano Mera to buy refreshments if you wish.