Mykonos Windmills (Kato Mili) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Mykonos Windmills. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mykonos Shore Excursion With Pickup From Cruise Ship Terminal

• Small-Group Half-Day Tour in Mykonos

• Mykonos Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers - Port Pickup

• Half-Day Highlights of Mykonos Tour

• Private Tour: Mykonos Island in Half a Day

Visiting the Mykonos Windmills doesn’t cost anything, but joining a guided tour of the island is the best way to learn about the history in context, with many tours stopping at the windmills as part of a wider Mykonos itinerary. Walking tours start at around US$30, while small-group, half-day tours typically run US$60–130. You can find private island tours for less than US$100 per person, though prices increase depending on the itinerary and group size.

Yes, the Mykonos Windmills are worth visiting—they're one of the most recognizable sights on the island and offer sweeping views of the Aegean Sea. This cluster of 16th-century windmills tells the story of Mykonos's past as a key trading stop, where grain was milled for passing ships. The area is also great for photography, especially at sunset. Many tours include a stop at the windmills alongside other highlights, so you can see more of Mykonos's sights with a guide who knows the island well.

Per one customer who booked the Small-Group Half-Day Tour in Mykonos, "Was very happy with my half-day trip around Mykonos. Melissa was an absolutely fantastic guide, sharing the history and focusing on a few of the sights I was also interested in seeing. Was very pleased to be able to stop to take photos along the route. Couldn't have wished for more. Five stars aren't enough."

Island farmers used the Mykonos Windmills (Kato Mili) between the 17th and 20th centuries to grind grains like wheat and barley into flour. Harnessing the winds that blow over the Cycladic Islands, these mills were once an essential part of the local economy, but today, they are no longer in use.

The seven remaining Mykonos Windmills are set on a hilltop overlooking the sea just south of Mykonos town (also known as Chora) between the Alefkandra and Neochori districts. They can easily be reached on foot from the old town and the area known as Little Venice.

One of the most photographed attractions on the island, the Mykonos Windmills cut a charming figure at any time of day. Most people visit at sunset to capture the windmills against the technicolor sky, but you can also stop here during the day to snap their whitewashed forms against the brilliant blue sky.

Two of the seven windmills that make up the famous Kato Mili group are open to the public. Geronymos Mill is the oldest windmill in Mykonos and was still functioning until the 1960s; the mill mechanism inside is still intact. Bonis Mill contains an agricultural museum with exhibits illustrating the farming culture of Mykonos.

Yes, and this clutch of seven windmills on a hilltop overlooking the sea is one of the most photographed locations on Mykonos. Sunset offers the most colorful light, while daytime photos feature the pairing of whitewashed walls and the azure sky for which the Cycladic Islands are famous.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Mykonos Windmills. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Mykonos:

• Mykonos Town

• Church of Panagia Paraportiani

• Little Venice

• Armenistis Lighthouse

• Paradise Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Mykonos.