Mykonos Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Mykonos tours and things to do on Greece’s glamorous island: sail a catamaran cruise to Delos and Rhenia, explore the ancient ruins of sacred Delos, wander whitewashed Chora and Little Venice past the iconic windmills, hit the famous beach clubs, and taste Cycladic flavours on a food tour. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Mykonos by interest
Whatever brings you to Mykonos — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Mykonos
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
The Windmills
Iconic hilltop.
Delos
Ancient ruins.
Little Venice
Sunset waterfront.
Paradise Beach
Party sands.
The Coast
Catamaran cruises.
Rhenia
Swim island.
Chora
Whitewashed town.
Beach Clubs
Summer scene.
Mykonos in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Delos
- 2Day 2: catamaran & beaches
- 3Day 3: Chora & food
- 4Sunset
Mykonos beaches & nightlife
- 1Catamaran cruise
- 2Paradise Beach
- 3Sunset bar
- 4Beach club
30 min awayDelos
Ancient island.
Island awayThe Coast
Catamaran cruise.
South awayParadise Beach
Party sands.
Chora awayThe Windmills
Iconic hilltop.
Offshore awayRhenia
Swim island.
Chora awayLittle Venice
Sunset waterfront.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Mykonos visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm and quieter, with the island coming to life.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, sunny and at its liveliest — peak party season.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and fewer crowds — a lovely time to visit.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and very quiet; many venues close.
Beach season
June to September is best for the beaches and clubs.
Best overall
Late May, September and early October are ideal.
One day
Delos and Chora.
Two days
Add a catamaran cruise.
Three days
Add the beaches and food.
For beaches
The south-coast clubs.
For history
A guided Delos tour.
With kids
Calm beaches and cruises.
On foot
Chora is a car-free maze best explored on foot.
Boats
Cruises and sea taxis reach Delos, Rhenia and the beaches.
Buses
Regular buses link Chora with the main beaches.
ATV & car
ATVs and rentals give freedom to explore the coves.
Where to stay
Stay in Chora for nightlife or Ornos for beaches.
Taxis
Taxis are limited in summer — book transfers ahead.
Euro
Mykonos uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Delos closes early
Plan Delos in the morning — the site and boats close by afternoon.
Book cruises
Catamaran and Delos cruises sell out in summer — book ahead.
Beach clubs
Reserve sunbeds at popular beach clubs in high season.
Sunset early
Arrive early in Little Venice for a sunset spot.
Prices are high
Mykonos is pricey in summer — budget accordingly.
Delos tours
Guided Delos cruises fill up — book ahead.
Catamaran cruises
Day and sunset cruises sell out — reserve early.
Beach clubs
Popular clubs need sunbed reservations — book ahead.
Food tours
Small-group food tours fill up — reserve early.
ATV rentals
Quads sell out in peak season — book ahead.
Summer
June to September is busiest — book everything ahead.
Delos tour
Around €55–90 for a guided Delos cruise from Mykonos.
Catamaran cruise
About €90–160 for a Mykonos catamaran day cruise.
Beach trip
Roughly €40–70 for a beach or party boat trip.
Town tour
Around €40–70 for a Chora walking tour.
Food tour
About €60–100 for a Mykonos food tour.
How to save
Join group cruises and use the local buses.
Mykonos through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Coming to life.
- Best for
- Peak & party.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Book ahead.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Very quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Many closures.