Mykonos Excursions | Walking tour in Mykonos town
Discover the charm and history of Mykonos' traditional way of life reflected within its city limits, and often unappreciated sites by many of its visitors.
Venture off the beaten path as
your guide shares the local lore, and dig into the town's ancient and cultural
roots, by walking through the city streets and reliving some of its memories.
One of several places you will explore is
Manto Square. It is here where you will find the famous monument of Manto
Mayrogenous, a Greek heroine of the Greek War of Independence. Right after, you
will wander past whitewashed buildings to the flower-draped Matogianni area,
where famous boutiques line the streets with renowned fashion brands.
As you continue walking, you will come
across three identical 18th-century wells, The Tria Pigadia, the home of Manto
Mavrogenous, and the Maritime Museum. From there, you will continue your walk
towards Gioras bakery to taste freshly made treats from their warm wooden oven
which will be an additional cost not included in the tour before heading
towards five in row windmills, which still stand proudly as a local attraction.
Crossing the narrow winding paths, through
the castle of the Chora and the Scarpa area, you will find Little Venice which
is famous for its picturesque medieval two-story houses. From there you will
find the Panagia Paraportiani, a church famous for its architectural structures
in Greece, and as you continue your walk, you will come across the Folklore
Museum.Entrance fees to the Archaeological musuem or the Folklore museum will
be an additional cost.
As you are heading back, gaze at the
blue-domed Agios Nikolaos Church at the old port. Few churches in the area are
as quaint and picturesque as Agios, and the blue dome of this Cycladic church
matches the water in the Old Port leading to the Aegean Sea.
At the end of your tour, your guide will
drive you back to where you were picked up.
Shore Excursion Size
Standard
Shore Excursion Type
Walking Tour
Shore Excursion Duration
2 Hours
Shore Excursion Activity Level
Moderate
Food/Beverage Provided
Not Included
Food/Beverage Provided (short)
Not Included
Recommended Dress
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking
shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended. For those wishing to
visit any churches, remember that shoulders and knees must be covered.
Restrictions
Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel and packed dirt surfaces. Many
are uneven or on inclines. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.