Santorini Volcano Tours and Tickets

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

• Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour From Fira Old Port

• Santorini Volcano Hot Springs

• Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

• Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs, and Thirassia

• Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia, and Oia Sunset

The entrance fee to visit Santorini Volcano (Nea Kameni) in 2026 is €5 per person. Most visitors experience the volcano as part of a boat or excursion tour from one of Santorini’s ports. Typical tour pricing ranges from US$36 to US$60 per person and often includes a visit to the volcano along with other stops. The volcano entrance fee may be extra (cash only).

Yes, the Santorini Volcano is worth visiting, especially for its dramatic landscapes, unique geological experiences, and some of the island's best photo ops. The volcano's crater on the island of Nea Kameni is most accessible by boat and offers active hikers stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Many visitors combine a visit to the volcano with a visit to nearby hot springs or a tour of Thirasia Island. Booking a guided excursion ensures a seamless experience, including transportation, local expert insights, and the best viewpoints.

Per one customer who booked the Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour From Fira Old Port, "Great experience climbing the volcano and visiting the hot springs. Very easy to find the meeting point. Tour guide was very knowledgeable when guiding us on the volcano climb. A must-do when visiting Santorini."

Technically, Santorini is one giant volcano. But what most people mean by the Santorini Volcano is the volcano that steams away on the islet of Nea Kameni. That’s about a 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) round hike, which takes most people about 30 minutes climbing up and about 20 coming down.

Yes. But be sure to book a boat trip that allows you to hike to the top and back down again: not all Santorini cruises include a stop at Nea Kameni or time to wander the Santorini Volcano. Visiting early in the morning can make walking easier.

Nea Kameni is very exposed, so you’ll need a hat and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes with a good grip to protect against sharp rocks and grit; sneakers are fine. Most Santorini cruises also stop at the Santorini Hot Springs. Wear older swimsuits in darker colors as minerals can stain.

Nea Kameni is about a 10-minute boat trip from Santorini Old Harbor (Fira), so tours that only cover the Santorini Volcano last about two hours, with 1.5 hours exploring the volcano. However, most travelers visit on a half-day or full-day cruise that visits the Santorini Hot Springs and more.

The peak of Nea Kameni stands around 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The path is not too steep, and most find the walk takes under an hour, so the Santorini Volcano hike is of moderate difficulty. Wear protective shoes, though, as the lava rocks can be very sharp.

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

• Oia

• Red Beach

• Pyrgos

• Santorini Hot Springs

• Akrotiri

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