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Mykonos: Discover Authentic Mykonos Tour

1. Mykonos: Discover Authentic Mykonos Tour

Discover a more authentic side to Mykonos on a unique half-day island tour. Head to the port of St. Ioannis to see the church and cell where the saint lived. Then, get a stunning view of the airport before going to the village of Ano Mera. Pass local farms to get a glimpse at island life. Learn more about the folk traditions on a guided tour of the Mykonian Spiti farm, where you will be invited to take part in traditional farming activities and can meet some of the animals. Explore the chambers of the Panagia Tourliani monastery in the village square, and join the locals at the open-air market. Enjoy a light lunch before leaving Ano Mera to discover hidden beaches, such as Kalo Livadi, Kalafati and Agia Anna. See some of the abandoned mines where lignite was extracted from the soil. Stroll the narrow streets of Maou, where a dam was constructed to meet the island's irrigation needs. Take a souvenir photo of Mykonos town from a popular spot before the end of the tour services.

Mykonos Walking Tour

2. Mykonos Walking Tour

Benefit from pickup at your hotel or the cruise ship port of Mykonos, and then experience the cosmopolitan lifestyle and jet set vibe of one of the most famous islands of the Aegean. Venture beyond the stylish bars and boutiques, and discover a more traditional way of life. Experience first-hand the true beauty of Mykonos Town, and travel back in time on an enchanting stroll. Start by moving along the coastal road to Manto Square, famous for its monument of the heroine of the Greek War of Independence, Manto Mavrogenous. Next, go into the district of Matogianni and window shop the stores full of famous fashion brands. Pass the former home of the mother of Manto Mavrogenous, along with the Maritime Museum and Three Wells monument outside the famous Astra bar. After, go to the traditional Gioras bakery for a treat and refreshment. Head towards the 5 windmills that still stand proudly as a local attraction even after they stopped functioning as working mills. Venture down the narrow paths to the castle of the Chora and enter the Scarpa area, where you will see the houses of Little Venice jutting out across the water. Visit the elaborate church of Panagia Paraportiani and experience one of the most famous architectural structures in Greece. Go to the Folklore Museum (entrance fee not included), located in a former captain's house. Then, head back to your starting point, and pass the famous church of Agios Nikolaos before the drive back to your original meeting point.

Mykonos: Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting

3. Mykonos: Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting

Visiting the beautiful Greek wineries is a wonderful experience and a dream come true for most of us. If you really want to enjoy the local amenities and locations, as well as some great wine, all you have to do is to enroll in our tour. We will explore our local winery and we will make it easy for you to see where the Greek wine comes from and you can even check it out and enjoy it on your own. It’s a very distinctive experience and one that will push the boundaries, delivering some resounding benefits and results every time. The commitment is to value and quality, and you will be heavily impressed with the results and the entire process in a professional way. Our tour is taking 2 hours, it will guide you through the olive grove and then it will bring you at the vineyards. Here you get to see exactly how wine is made and you get to enjoy and cherish it in a way that’s very different and fun all the time. It’s a very nice idea to be able to see the old school, historical locations and the type of activities that people have been doing for millennia with little to no changes. It’s really exciting and a great way to gain an insight into the old days. Once that is done, you will go outside with the group and you will stay together for a little bit. You get to enjoy some very tasty mykonian appetizers and you get to listen to some traditional music.

Mykonos: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

4. Mykonos: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

Organize your very own personal photographer on Mykonos and bring home incredible photographs of your time away. Push away the stress of capturing perfect vacation moments and pre-organize your photo shoot based on your own unique requirements, whether it be a family getaway, a romantic trip or a livelier one with friends. Then, simply meet the photographer on location on the day and let them work their magic, capturing your travels in a contemporary and candid style. You have the added benefit that your photographer is a local expert, and will share their knowledge of the city with you like an old friend. Once your photo tour has finished, receive a link to your own personal online gallery (password protected) within 5 working days, containing your professionally edited images, all free to download.  Look back over your travels with fond memories, so you make sure you have mementoes that will last a lifetime and beyond.

From Mikonos: Tastes and Traditions of Mykonos Guided Tour

5. From Mikonos: Tastes and Traditions of Mykonos Guided Tour

After you have been collected from your pick-up location (your hotel or the cruise-ship port),you will walk with your guide in the labyrinth of the old town among the whitewashed buildings.You will have the opportunity to admire the Windmills and learn their history and their use and take pictures. You will also discover Little Venice ,one of the most romantic places in Mykonos. This neighborhood is replete with elegant and gorgeous old houses that are situated precariously on the edge of the sea. A stop to oldest medieval working Bakery on the Island, invites you to taste the unique traditional Greek recipes of breads, pies and buns while wondering around in one of the oldest and most graphical Mykonian settlements. Υou will be offered coffee or tea. Continuing on with the van you will arrive in the heart of the island to visit the farm of a Mykonian family.Through the guided tour around the facilities, the visitor experiences the Mykonian tradition and everyday life of the family. Through an experiential visit of the traditionally decorated house around which, the traditional stone oven, the cheese workshop, the winery foot-pressing vat, the well and the chapel are all located. The visitor can access all 3 folklore workshops of the farmstead where one can watch the tsampouna construction (traditional musical instrument), the loom and the icon painting. While wandering around the vegetable garden, the vineyard and the crops, one can meet all the domestic animals of the estate, sheep, cows, chicken, horses, and so on. After the completion of the tour, the visitor returns to the main yard of the farmstead to enjoy a delicious treat with wine and tsipouro, home-made pies and local dishes. Next up a guided tour of Mykonos’ only brewery and sampling of six small-batch beers Αfter this you will be offered a a pita gyros (vegetarian option too) in a local grill shop and the tour conclude with a traditional Greek baklava.

Mykonos: Barbecue at a Mykonian Farm

6. Mykonos: Barbecue at a Mykonian Farm

Start at 5:00 PM with pickup from your hotel and enjoy the scenic drive on a road through the center of the island that unites Hora with the village of Ano Mera. Be welcomed when you arrive with some tradtional treats like loukoumi or dried figs. Sit and relax on a traditional stone-built couch and sip some raki as you hear about the history of the island's farming, livestock, and crops. Tour the organic farm to see how it operates. Meet the pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, and a donkey named Konstantis. Cut and sample products directly from the vegetable garden (depending on the season). Get involved with the farming tasks, if you would like to. Take turns learning the Hellenic practice of barbecuing while guided by the grill master. Learn to make staple side dishes like horiatiki salad, a tasty tzatziki sauce with fresh cucumbers, and a Mykonian sausage omelet with farm-fresh eggs. Eat under a shady pavilion. End with a photo session with guests and staff.

Mykonos: Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm

7. Mykonos: Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm

Start at 12:00 or 18:00 when you will be picked up from your hotel. Relax, and enjoy the scenery as you drive across the road at the center of the island that unites the city Hora with the village of Ano Mera. Once you arrive at the Mykonian Farm, you will be greeted by the sommelier Mr. Stathis Pasoglou and seated in the specially designed wine corner of this beautiful traditional farm. Savor 4 different local wines and get to know their dynamic character step-by-step through the tasting stages. Learn the basic tasting techniques and uncork Greece’s most distinct blends. Try some local products with your wine.

Mykonos: Guided City Walking Tour with Photoshoot

8. Mykonos: Guided City Walking Tour with Photoshoot

Experience Mykonos on this guided walking tour. Pack your memories with you as you take stunning photos with the help of your personal photographer. At the start of your walking tour in the traditional town of Mykonos, your guide will show you the best locations to take unique photos in. Listen to photography tips and have your questions about Mykonos answered. Continue to Paraportiani Church, a historical architectural marvel built in the 16th century. There, your guide will take photos of you from unique angles to show the heavenly combination of the white church and blue sky. Afterward, walk through the narrow streets surrounded by white and blue houses and stores. Head out to Little Venice, which boasts vibrant cafe bars and an amazing view of the sea and windmills. There, visit a traditional cafe bar and meet some of the locals. Your guide-photographer will then teach you how to behave in front of the lens to take the best shots. A photo tour in the early morning is recommended because of the lighting, but sunsets can produce great silhouettes too, thanks to the vibrant colors.

From Mykonos: Ano Mera Farm Tour with Monastery Visit

9. From Mykonos: Ano Mera Farm Tour with Monastery Visit

Get a glimpse into Mykoninan farming life on this hands-on tour. Learn about the island's agricultural history, try local snacks, and involve yourself in some farming tasks. From your hotel, drive across the center of the island to the village of Ano Mera. Afterward, continue walking about 400 meters to a Mykonian farm. Be greeted by the farm’s superintendent. Tour the grounds and listen as they recount the history of the property and how the farm operates. Sit and relax on a traditional stone-built seat while sipping traditional raki. Learn more about the history of the island’s farming, livestock, and crops. Enjoy a farmer’s snack consisting of bread, tomatoes, kopanisti, cucumbers, and poor man’s black olives. Cut and savor products from the vegetable garden, depending on the season. If you wish to partake in some farming tasks, the superintendent will provide you with the right tools and instructions as you go along. Some of the tasks include cleaning the garden and weeding, trimming the garden and vineyard, and cleaning, watering, or feeding the animals. If you prefer not to get involved with the farming tasks, you can instead opt to have more free time at your leisure.

From Mykonos: Mykonian Farm Baking Class with Brunch

10. From Mykonos: Mykonian Farm Baking Class with Brunch

Travel to a traditional organic Mykonian farm from your accommodation in Mykonos. Arrive just after 8:00am. Be greeted by your host who will give you a traditional treat. Create delicious Mykonian bread with help from your host. Focus on mastering the fundamentals and traditional techniques, as you practice making bread in your wood oven. Get instruction from a talented and exceptionally passionate baker. Start with kneading the dough, an 1-hour long process. When you have finished, the dough is left to rest for around 45 minutes. Enjoy touring the farm while you wait. Shape the bread for 1.5 hours and cook it for another 45 minutes. Taste your freshly baked bread and savor the fruits of your labor. Learn about Mykonian culture, the history of the island’s farming, its livestock, and its crops. Brunch is made from local products with fresh ingredients. Head back to your hotel at 1:00 PM.

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4.3 / 5

based on 226 reviews

Stephanie was both informative and helpful throughout the tour. She has an extensive knowledge of the area and has provided me with great advice from places to see, dining, hire and everything in between. Her infectious charisma made the tour so personal and enjoyable and I could not ask for a better guide! I will definitely be back and recommend highly to get Stephanie again! She is the best! Thank you so much Stephanie! Loved every minute of it ❤️

If you have a short stay in Mykonos and want to see a bit of the best beaches then this is the tour you need to do … They also take you to a beautiful local place for a nice meal which you must try !! The food was fresh and made with delicious local products … We had an amazing last stop at a beautiful viewing point for the best pictures of the island itself ….

We were picked up at the port on time. A nice guide in good English led us through the day and proudly showed us their island. All promised points were approached. The highlight was the visit to the farm, where a delicious lunch was offered (optional for €15 per person) value for money was ok. However, the driver should visit the driving school again.

This tour was way more fun than i expected, mostly because of the way our guide painted a picture of Mykonos through the titbits/stories she told. An unexpected lunch at the farm was a bonus, 15 E including wine.

Excelente!! Caminamos, tomamos muchas fotos y conocimos de la historia de mykonos. Fue espectacular!!!!!!