Whitewashed windmills above the sea at Mykonos Town

Mykonos (Chora) Shore Excursions — Private Tours from the Cruise Port

Large cruise ships berth at the New Port (Tourlos), about 2 km north of Mykonos Town, and a shuttle bus or taxi covers the short hop into Chora in under ten minutes. Smaller vessels tender straight to the Old Port beside the town. Mykonos Town — the windmills, Little Venice and the whitewashed lanes — is walkable, while the ancient island of Delos is a 30-minute boat ride from the Old Port. Private Mykonos tours start from €300 per group, and every itinerary is timed to your ship's departure so you get back on board on time.

Mykonos cruise port facts

Dock type Berth or tender (varies by ship)
Cruise terminals New Port / Tourlos (berth, large ships) · Old Port (tender, smaller ships)
Tours from €300

Distances & drive times

From the cruise port to Distance Drive
Mykonos Town (Chora) 2 km 8 min
Old Port (Delos boats) 2.5 km 10 min
Ano Mera village 8 km 15 min
Platys Gialos & Paradise beaches 6 km 18 min

Getting into town

Shuttle bus (New Port → Fabrika, town edge) from €2 Runs frequently on cruise days; short walk into the centre.
Delos boat (Old Port, round trip) from €25 ~30 min each way; morning departures, last boat back mid-afternoon.
Private driver-guide, full island from €300 Per group; timed to your ship's departure.

Mykonos cruise port at a glance

Mykonos has two harbours. Most large cruise ships dock alongside at the New Port at Tourlos, a couple of kilometres north of the town, and use a shuttle bus into Chora. Smaller ships tender directly to the Old Port on the edge of Mykonos Town. From the town you can walk to the windmills and Little Venice, or take the short boat across to the archaeological site of Delos.

How much time do you need

  • 4–5 hour stop: Mykonos Town on foot with a guide, plus one south-coast beach.
  • 6–8 hour stop: add the boat to Delos, or Ano Mera village and the island’s north.

Getting back to your ship

Whether your ship berths at Tourlos or tenders to the Old Port, we time every private tour — and the Delos boat — to your departure and keep a comfortable buffer. We track your vessel and, if your ship cannot dock or anchor, you receive a full refund.

Mykonos port FAQ

Do cruise ships tender in Mykonos, or dock at a pier?

It depends on the ship. Large cruise ships berth alongside at the New Port (Tourlos), about 2 km north of Mykonos Town, and use a shuttle bus into the centre. Smaller ships tender directly to the Old Port beside the town. Either way you reach Mykonos Town in under ten minutes.

Can you visit Delos on a cruise stop in Mykonos?

Yes. Delos is a 30-minute boat ride from the Old Port in Mykonos Town. Boats run in the morning with the last return in mid-afternoon, so a cruise call of six hours or more gives you time for the crossing and the archaeological site. Delos is closed on some days, so check before you plan around it.

Last updated July 19, 2026

Private tours from Mykonos

A turquoise Mykonos beach with sun loungers and a taverna above the sand
4.7

Private Mykonos Beaches & South Coast Tour from the Cruise Port

Mykonos

5hPrivateUp to 6

from €300 / group

The ancient marble lions of Delos on their terrace above the sea
4.8

Private Mykonos Town & Delos Island Tour from the Cruise Port

Mykonos

6hPrivateUp to 6

from €340 / group