Top Santorini Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Discover the ancient winemaking traditions of Santorini during this wine-tasting tour. Learn about the “protected appellation origin” of the island, with vines dating as far back as 400 years, at the wine museum. Then, enjoy tastings of local winea at two select vineyards.

Take a private catamaran from Ammoudi Bay to Santorini's hot spots. This flexible tour sails across the caldera with dazzling views of cliffs and beaches. The shortest cruise includes appetizers, a welcome drink, and an open bar featuring Santorini wine, Greek beer, Ouzo, and soft drinks: longer cruises add a barbecue main course. Choose the duration that works for your group—and pick between sunshine and sunset options.

Experience Santorini’s distinctive wines on this guided excursion that includes around eight samples. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy activities like learning about the island’s unique climate and volcanic soil, marveling at amazing views and delicious samples at Venetsanos Winery, exploring the beverage’s local history at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, and admiring a sunset at Sun Spirit Cocktail Bar. Upgrade to enjoy a private journey.

See Santorini from a catamaran on a private cruise with hotel transfers and onboard Wi-Fi. Your crew will be happy to personalize the route to suit your interests, whether that’s snorkeling off colored beaches, swimming in undersea hot springs, or soaking up Santorini views. Savor a barbecue feast plus snacks, a welcome drink, and free-flow Ouzo, local wine, beer, and soft drinks. Choose between sunshine and sunset experiences.

Watch one of Santorini’s famous sunsets from aboard a sightseeing boat with this cruise expedition. You’ll visit the caldera and its hot springs before sailing on to the island of Thirasia, where you’ll have some free time to explore. Enjoy a detailed dinner including chicken fillet, mixed meatballs, greek salad, grilled vegetables, and wine as you sail back to Santorini.

Take a break from the beach with this cruise around Santorini's volcanic islands. Sailing from spot to spot on a traditional Greek caïque boat, explore the volcano at Nea Kameni (entrance at own expense); relax in the sulfur hot springs off Palea Kameni; and enjoy free time to explore Thirasia. After your cruise, transfer to the village Oia to watch an Aegean sunset from Santorini’s cliff edge.

Many Santorini sailing tours can be overcrowded—but this small-group excursion offers a more personal way to explore the island. Set sail on the Aegean Sea from Vlychada Marina, and look out for key sights from the Red Beach and Palea Kameni to the Akrotiri Lighthouse. Along the way, drop anchor to swim and snorkel in the clear water, enjoy a freshly prepared meal, and admire the sunset over the caldera.

Santorini’s most beautiful coves and volcanic islands are best reached by sea—but getting there without a boat of your own is tough. This catamaran cruise offers a relaxed way to explore, without any planning needed. Sail around Santorini Caldera, swim near volcanic hot springs, and snorkel in clear Aegean waters before enjoying a freshly prepared meal and open bar on board.

You’ve seen Santorini’s sunsets. Now beat the crowds to the sunrise. Watch dawn break from a secret spot in cliff-hanging Imerovigli village: refuel once you’re done with Turkish delight and Greek coffee. Then hit the high points of the island before the tourist hordes awake—Oia, Firostefani and the Monastery of Profitis Ilias. Finish with breakfast in Pyrgos, once Santorini’s capital.

Experience some of the top attractions around Santorini on this boating adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy activities that include sailing across Santorini’s caldera to Palea Kameni and Thirasia, marveling at Santorini’s scenic beauty on the way to Nea Kameni, relaxing in thermal pools, and upgrading for a sunset excursion in Oia.

Santorini’s sandy beaches and glittering waters make an idyllic backdrop for a sailing adventure, but sharing a boat with dozens of other tourists can detract from the experience. Instead, this private, morning cruise is tailor-made for you. You can enjoy swimming and snorkeling, soaking in hot springs, and admiring the dramatic scenery. A barbecue lunch and drinks are served on board, with the option to join a light cooking class so you can recreate delicious Greek recipes at home.

Call it Santorini or Thera, most visitors leave calling it an unforgettable destination. Explore this Greek island’s gems on your own terms with this customizable private 5-hour tour. This tour is catered to your desires, so you can guarantee that you see the blue domed churches in Oia or the scenic Red Beach. Add in lesser-visited spots like the Perivolos Black Beach or views of the caldera from Firostefani.

Santorini's quieter beaches and coastal spots are tucked below the cliffs, out of reach on foot or by road. Paddle to them by kayak instead, following a guide along the rugged coastline to coves you can't easily get to otherwise. Pull in at quiet beaches to swim and snorkel, or just take in the views from the water, then break for lunch at a traditional taverna.

Whether you have limited time to explore Santorini or you’ve just arrived and want to get to know the island better, this full-day, small-group tour is a great way to discover some Santorini highlights without worrying about the time or the crowds. Drive around the island with your guide, stopping at beaches, villages, and lookouts along the way. End the day with a visit to the coastal village of Oia to watch the sunset over the village’s iconic blue-domed houses.

See Santorini’s clifftop villages all aglow on the island’s only guided night hike. After watching a panoramic sunset from the Three Bells of Fira, hike the famous Fira–Oia trail by torchlight, enjoying this popular and scenic path without any of the daytime crowds. Reward your efforts with traditional Greek dishes and wine tasting at a tavern when you reach Fira.

Santorini is famous for the delicious wine. Together with your guide and the wine experts, you will cover the whole spectrum of Santorinian wine and we will teach you the basic knowledge of wine tasting and how to pair your wine. Also our experienced guide will take some memorable/instagramic pictures of the breath taking caldera and the perfect sunset of Santorini. Our tour starts with your pick up (hotel, port, airport) and visiting a traditional, among the oldest wineries of Santorini. Here you will see the old school techniques of wine making and the wine museum Right after, you will visit a modern, state of art winery and you will see the updated techniques of wine making.Also you will walk among the vineyard Closing our wine tour with an amazing winery (due to limited amount of seats, the clients MAYBE will be merged), literally hanging over the cliffs. A unique experience of wine tasting and a phenomenal sunset pictures. Drop off back to your hotel, Γειά μας, cheers.

The greek island of Santorini is most famous for its sunset views. On this private tour, create your own itinerary with your driver to visit the sights that interest you the most. Take photos at the iconic blue dome church of Firostefani, walk through the picturesque streets of Oia, relax on the volcanic beach of Perissa, and much more.

Tick off the highlights of Santorini during this leisurely, attraction-packed private tour. Enjoy a personalized half-day experience, limited to you and your travel companions. Swim and relax on black and red-sand beaches. Head by bus to hilltop Elias Monastery for panoramic photo opportunities. See the iconic blue domes of postcard-perfect Oia. Hotel transfers are included.

Welcome to our effortless and time-efficient Santorini tour, crafted exclusively for cruise travelers! We understand that your time on this breathtaking island is limited, so we’ve designed this experience to maximize your adventure while avoiding long, hot waits for the sky tram. If it’s your first visit to this Greek paradise, get ready to be spellbound by its beauty! Our carefully curated shore excursion takes you through the iconic villages of Firostefani and Oia, offers stunning panoramic views from Finikia, lets you wander the charming streets of Megalochori, and relax on the pristine shores of Perivolos Beach. Book now with a 24-hour risk-free cancellation Join us for a seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable Santorini experience!

Step aboard our catamaran with Santorini Yachting Cruises, and join us for an incredible sailing adventure! Our day cruise sets sail from the port of Vlychada, sailing through the Aegean Sea with a first glimpse of the striking Red Beach, setting the stage for our first swim stop & snorkelling in crystal-clear waters. As we navigate past the White Beach, the Indian Rocks and the iconic Venetian Lighthouse, our sailing trip unfolds. The highlight of our journey awaits as we enter the amazing Caldera, leading us to a stop at the renowned Hot Springs of the volcano for a rejuvenating swim. We conclude our adventure with a stop at Mesa Pigadia Beach in the island's southern reaches, where you can enjoy a delightful break for swimming and a traditional Greek lunch with drinks on the Catamaran. We then set sail back to Vlychada, offering you the perfect opportunity to capture the breath-taking beauty of the Caldera, concluding your sailing journey with the best views of Santorini.

Experience the best of Santorini on this private tour: a perfect introduction to the island’s highlights. Following hotel, port, or airport pickup, hop aboard your luxury Mercedes with WiFi and bottled water. With customizable itineraries and durations, choose the option that interests you most. Admire views of the island's famed caldera and lively towns, discover evocative ruins, and sample local wine if you select that option.

When you only have limited time after arriving at a new destination on a cruise journey, it can be tricky to know how best to explore. On this private half-day tour designed especially for cruise travelers, get picked up at the port by your driver-guide, who will escort you around the island to some of the most popular sights, including the village of Oia’s blue-domed roofs.

Discover Santorini's most scenic corners—and capture impeccable vacation snapshots—on this private, half-day photography safari. Travel in a comfortable vehicle to well-known attractions and hidden gems like Oia, Firostefani, and the island's red- and black-sand beaches. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, making this tour ideal for both amateur and experienced photographers.

Explore Santorini's landmarks and hidden gems on a private full-day road tour led by an English-speaking local driver. Discover what makes Santorini one of the most visited islands in the world as you explore the village of Oia, Perissa Black Sand Beach, the archaeological site of Akrotiri, and the iconic blue domes of Firostefani. Make stops for a delicious Greek lunch and a vineyard to savor volcanic wines.