Delos & Mykonos island tour: ancient ruins and Little Venice

Ancient Greece and a modern island in a single day

A full-day island tour from Mykonos visits the archaeological site of Delos for three hours, then spends three and a half hours in Mykonos town exploring Little Venice, the windmills and the harbor cafés. The boat includes air conditioning, WiFi and onboard restrooms; admission fees to museums and archaeological sites are separate. Choose from four routes: Delos and Mykonos, Koufonisi, Santorini, or Mykonos alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Delos and Mykonos

• Visit Archaeological Museum of Delos
• Explore ancient ruins of Delos
• Walk through Mykonos alleyways
• See Little Venice and windmills
• Enjoy free time in Mykonos town

The Experience

The tour starts at Delos, the financial and religious center of ancient Greece, where you walk through theatres, statues and monuments that have survived intact. Three hours is enough time to move through the ruins at your own pace and visit the Archaeological Museum, which sits on the island itself. The boat waits while you explore, and the guide travels with you to provide context as the day unfolds.

After Delos, the boat carries you to Mykonos for three and a half hours of free time in the town. Little Venice — an area of cafés and restaurants built directly on the water — is the main draw, and the white windmills that overlook the harbor are the landmark most visitors photograph. The narrow alleys of Chora, the main town, hold shops and galleries if you want to browse, or you can sit at a waterfront table and watch the Aegean. The combination of ancient ruins in the morning and leisure in the afternoon is what shapes the day.

The boat itself carries WiFi, air conditioning and restrooms, which matters over ten hours on the water. You choose your destination at checkout: Delos and Mykonos is the standard route, but you can also book Koufonisi (the Small Cyclades), Santorini, or Mykonos alone if you prefer a shorter day or different islands.

What’s included

• Boat transport between islands.
• three hours at the Delos archaeological site.
• three and a half hours in Mykonos town.
• onboard air conditioning, WiFi and restrooms.
• a guide traveling with the group.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Alexander Boat - Cycladic Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit both Delos's archaeological ruins and Mykonos in one day with coordinated boat transfers; choose the Mykonos-only or Santorini route if you'd rather spend more time at one location or skip the ancient site.

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Top questions

How much time do you actually spend at Delos?

Delos gets three hours, which is the time the boat allocates for you to walk the archaeological site and visit the museum without rushing. The ruins are spread across the island, so you set your own pace through the theatres, statues and monuments.

What is Little Venice in Mykonos?

Little Venice is a waterfront neighborhood in Mykonos town where buildings sit directly on the water, lined with cafés and restaurants. It is the most photographed area of the island and the focal point of the free time you have in Mykonos.

Is lunch included on the tour?

Lunch is not included, but the three and a half hours in Mykonos town gives you time to eat at one of the many cafés and restaurants along Little Venice or in the surrounding alleys. The boat does not provide food service.

Can I choose which islands to visit?

Yes. At checkout you pick one of four routes: Delos and Mykonos, Koufonisi in the Small Cyclades, Santorini, or Mykonos alone. Each option has different stops and timing.

What is included on the boat itself?

The boat has air conditioning, WiFi and onboard restrooms. These amenities are available throughout the ten-hour day on the water.

Do I need to pay separately for museum entry?

Yes. Museum and archaeological site admission fees are not included in the tour price and cost approximately €20. You pay these at the sites themselves.