Top Santorini Half-day Tours

We were so lucky to have Arthur as our tour guide! Highly recommend him and this tour! We hit all the major spots and stopped for a lunch that Arthur recommend. It was delicious! Overall, an extraordinary experience! We all learned lots of history, took lots of pictures and had such a fun and relaxing time! … Arthur also provided us plenty of cold water bottles.

This was a 5 hour tour of Santorini with ability to customize the experience. OUTSTANDING tour! Dimitris was our guide and EXCELLENT. Truly knowledgeable, friendly, professional, engaging. Very safe driver. We enjoyed him immensely! Our chosen itinerary was a visit to Fira (we were staying in Oia, pickup there included with drop off later, seamless!), Church of the Three Bells, on to Akrotiri archeological site- well worth the €20 ticket). We spent a hour there. Then on to black sand beach, the Monastery of the Prophet Elias (highest point on Santorini, beautiful), finished with glass of one at Santo Winery with a little charcuterie. We could not have enjoyed this tour more. Dimitris knows this island well and has any variety of sights and places to customize your tour anyway you wish. We loved that. It has high marks on Viator by reviewers and no wonder why now. We are from USA and Dimitris spoke English fluently and clearly. I think we can be tough critics most of the time in these types of tours, but this hit all the marks. Hope you enjoy it too!

The pick up was quick and easy. Everyone was so friendly. Our Guide was knowledgeable about Santorini’s history and local spots. He was flexible and very accommodating. The van was air conditioned and very comfortable. He listened to our requests and adjusted the tour to maximize our time on the island. I highly recommend this tour.

It's a small, semi-private group tour but we got lucky since there were no cruise ships docked on the day of our tour. We had the tour guide/driver to ourselves and he did a great job of taking us to see the main sites of Oia, Imerovigli and Firostefani. We got some great stories and interesting history behind each of the stops and we were able to explore Oia at leisure for about an hour.

I cannot share enough positives about the experience we received from our tour of Santorini provided by Kallisti Private Tours. While most passengers on our cruise ship were displeased with their tour experience provided by the cruiseline, it was our favorite experience over two weeks in Greece. Theodore, our driver, was extremely informative, engaging, and knew how to navigate the city in efficient ways and avoid big crowds and long lines. We hit all of the typically crowded tourist areas before the crowds, took a fabulous winery tour and tasting, shopped where the Greek pottery is actually made, and ate at a great restaurant on the beech. Our deepest gratitude goes to Theodore and Kallisti Private Tours for a day of special memories. We give them our highest recommendation without reservation!

The Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece! The scenery from the volcano was absolutely breathtaking, the swimming stops were refreshing, and watching the sunset from the boat was unforgettable. The crew was friendly and organized, and the dinner on board was delicious. It was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and spectacular views. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Santorini!

If we could give Petra Kouzina more than 5 stars, we absolutely would! This cooking class was worth our entire trip to Santorini. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed like family. George and Paula are truly incredible people whose passion, vision, and love story shine through in every aspect of the experience. The food was beyond amazing—authentic, fresh, and some of the best we had during our time in Greece. But what makes Petra Kouzina so special is that it’s much more than a cooking class. It’s an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, culture, connection, and genuine hospitality. You can feel the heart and soul that George and Paula have poured into creating this experience, and it shows in every detail. We cannot recommend it highly enough. If you’re visiting Santorini, this is an absolute MUST DO. Seriously—if you skip Petra Kouzina, you’re missing out on one of the best experiences the island has to offer. Thank you, George and Paula, for the memories, the incredible food, and an experience we’ll never forget! ❤️Robin & Andy

We had an amazing guided tour of Santorini with Sara and Stelios. The experience was very personal, thoughtful, and rich in details. It was much more than just seeing the famous views. For anyone who wants to understand Santorini beyond the obvious postcard image, this tour offers a deeper look into the island’s culture, history, landscape, and everyday life. Sara and Stelios shared stories and insights that made the experience feel authentic and meaningful. It was a beautiful way to connect not only with the place, but also with the people and the soul of Santorini.