Best Mykonos shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Mykonos is "Mykonos: Super Paradise Beach with a Sunbed at Thalas Mykonos" (4.6★ from 1,900 reviews, from $22). The biggest saving against the ship is beach break / beach club: $114 per person less than Carnival. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Mykonos are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
| # | Tour | From | Rating | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mykonos: Super Paradise Beach with a Sunbed at Thalas MykonosBeach break / beach club | $22 | 4.6★1,900 reviews | 5/5 |
| 2 | Mykonos Town: Archaeological Site of Delos Guided Day TripRuins / history | $88 | 4.6★1,527 reviews | 5/5 |
| 3 | Mykonos: Farm, Ano Mera Village, and Beaches Guided TourBeach break / beach club | $56 | 4.4★1,325 reviews | 5/5 |
| 4 | Mykonos: Food & Organic Wine Tasting at a Winery & VineyardFood & tasting | $76 | 4.9★555 reviews | 5/5 |
| 5 | Mykonos Guided Highlights TourCity / island tour | $77 | 4.8★392 reviews | 5/5 |
| 6 | Mykonos Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos TownBeach break / beach club | $35 | 4.7★402 reviews | 5/5 |
| 7 | Mykonos: Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus TourCity / island tour | $61 | 4.6★197 reviews | 5/5 |
| 8 | Mykonos: Catamaran Cruise With Meal and DrinksCatamaran / sail & snorkel | $195 | 4.6★157 reviews | 5/5 |
| 9 | Mykonos Cruise: Prosecco, BBQ, Sailing Demo & Delos StopCatamaran / sail & snorkel | $129 | 4.7★112 reviews | 5/5 |
| 10 | Mykonos Town: Food Walking Tour with Famous TastingsFood & tasting | $110 | 4.7★102 reviews | 5/5 |
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach break / beach club | Carnival | $170 | $56 | $457 |
| Food & tasting | NCL | $227 | $134 | $371 |
| City / island tour | Carnival | $130 | $61 | $274 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | Carnival | $190 | $129 | $242 |
| City / island tour | NCL | $108 | $61 | $188 |
Without a tour: near the pier
- Mykonos Town (Chora): ~10 min by road (1.9 km).
- Little Venice and windmills: ~10 min by road (2.1 km).
- Paradise Beach: ~20 min by road (6.3 km).
A sea bus and shuttle link the New Port with town in about 10 minutes. Delos boats leave from the old harbour.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Mykonos?
On ratings, "Mykonos: Super Paradise Beach with a Sunbed at Thalas Mykonos" leads with 4.6 stars from 1,900 reviews. On value, beach break / beach club saves the most against the ship ($114 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Mykonos?
"Mykonos: Super Paradise Beach with a Sunbed at Thalas Mykonos" from $22 per person (4.6★, 1,900 reviews).
What can you do in Mykonos without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Mykonos Town (Chora) (~10 min by road), Little Venice and windmills (~10 min by road), Paradise Beach (~20 min by road).
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