Private Mykonos Island Tour: 4 Hours, Hidden Beaches & Lighthouse

See Mykonos beyond the town in one afternoon, with stops at quiet beaches and a working lighthouse.

A private 4-hour island tour of Mykonos with a driver-guide, pickup and drop-off at your hotel or preferred location. You pass through Mykonos Town, stop at Armenistis Lighthouse for photos, visit the Ano Mera monastery with free shopping time, and see five beaches including Agios Ioannis, Panormos, Agios Sostis, Ftelia and Kalafatis. The tour ends with a panoramic photo stop overlooking the town.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mykonos island highlights

• Pass by Mykonos Town
• Visit Agios Ioannis Beach
• Stop for photos at Armenistis Lighthouse
• Pass by Panormos
• Visit Agios Sostis Beach
• Visit Ftelia Beach
• Visit Ano Mera Monastery and shop
• Visit Kalafatis Beach
• Visit Kalo Livadi Beach
• Photo stop for panoramic Mykonos view

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel or wherever you choose and driven in an air-conditioned vehicle for the full 4 hours. The route covers both the famous spots and the quieter parts of the island: the kind of roads and beaches most visitors miss. A live guide travels with you and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, German or one additional language, so the commentary fits your preference.

The stops build a real picture of the island. Mykonos Town gets a pass-through rather than a long walk, then you head to Agios Ioannis Beach, Armenistis Lighthouse (where you stop to photograph it), and Panormos. The route swings through Agios Sostis and Ftelia beaches before reaching Ano Mera, where you visit the monastery and have free time to browse the shops. Kalafatis and Kalo Livadi beaches come next, and the tour closes with a panoramic viewpoint back over Mykonos Town.

The 4-hour window includes driving time, so the stops themselves are brief: enough to see and photograph, not enough to spend a full afternoon at any single beach. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or car seat if you need one. All fees and taxes are built into the price, and the vehicle is private to your group, so the pace and the stops are yours to shape within the itinerary.

What’s included

• Your own driver-guide for the full 4 hours.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup and drop-off at your hotel or chosen location.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

4 options

2H Private TourUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 35 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 23:30Lasts 2 hours; pickup is included

Private Tour: Mykonos Island, 4 HoursUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 34 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:30Lasts 4 hours; pickup is included

3-Hour Tour and 2 Hours of Free TimeUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 35 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 23:30Lasts 5 hours; includes pickup

8-Hour Mykonos Island TourUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 35 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 23:30Lasts 8 hours; includes 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 day35 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 23:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by SCHATZ LUXURY TRANSFER

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided loop covering beaches, the lighthouse, monastery and town in one afternoon. The private vehicle lets you move between scattered sites faster than walking, and your driver stops where you choose rather than following a fixed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose where I get picked up and dropped off?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off happen at your hotel or any other location you prefer on the island, so you don't need to meet at a fixed point.

What is Armenistis Lighthouse and why is it worth a stop?

Armenistis Lighthouse is a working beacon on the northern coast of Mykonos, built in 1891. It's a recognizable landmark and a good photo spot, and the tour includes a dedicated stop there rather than passing it by.

How much time do I spend at each beach?

The tour visits five beaches (Agios Ioannis, Panormos, Agios Sostis, Ftelia and Kalafatis), but the stops are brief photo and viewing pauses rather than swimming time. The 4-hour total includes all driving, so each beach is a few minutes, not an hour.

What happens at Ano Mera?

Ano Mera is a village in the interior of Mykonos. The tour includes a visit to the monastery there, and you get free time to walk around and shop in the local stores before heading back to the coast.

Is there time to swim, or is this just a driving tour?

This is primarily a driving and sightseeing tour with photo stops at beaches and landmarks. If you want to swim, you'd need to book the 3-hour option with 2 hours of free time, or the 8-hour tour, which give you longer at each location.