Private Santorini Land Tours with local guides

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Santorini, Greece

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5+ bookings last month.

3 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· YOLIE_A ·

Oct 2025

Tour guide Arthur is amazing. He took us to places most crowded tours wouldn’t have access to. He explained the history behind the blue domes and explained Santorini‘s past. We had the most wonderful time with him. The Mercedes van was very comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour. Definitely deserves a five star rating.

· Milvie_M ·

May 2026

Our Sartorini tour was super fun. We were very thankful for our tour guide, Arthur, for making sure we made the most of our time in Santorini. Because of his knowledge and experience, we were able to visit places at the best times. Arthur was also very flexible and allowed us to manage time based on our preferences. Will definitely recommend this tour to family and friends.

Overview

Cover the highlights of stunning Santorini in a luxury, air-conditioned minivan on this half-day private tour. Pick a duration that works best for you, meet your guide directly at your accommodation, and set off. Visit postcard-perfect Oia and Firostefani, admire the ancient settlement of Megalochori, discover the island's vibrant beaches, and more, all at your own pace.

This private tour offers the most personalized way to tour the island
Enjoy a customizable and personalized travel experience
Travel comfortably between locations in a deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle
Cover the island’s highlights in just half a day

What's Included

Professional Driver/Guide during the whole time (English)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
pickup and drop-off
Private Tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Customised tour

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Cruise ship visitors meeting point is the upper cable car station or shuttle bus station in Firá.

Meeting point

Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
Ipapantis 10, Thira 847 00, Greece
This is the pick up point for visitors that arrive in Santorini by cruise ship. The driver will be waiting for you holding your name on a sign at the exit.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Oia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Imerovigli

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Firostefani

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Prophet Elias of Thira

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Megalochori - Traditional Village

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Black Sandy Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 88 reviews

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Beware of the tourist trap

Ashton_P, Jun 2026

George was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about the island and the history. Santorini was very hilly (it was hot too on the day we went). This was a BIG challenge for my mom, who is 70. If you aren’t in shape, this is going to be hard. Also, we learned on our excursion, the tour guides take you to a black sand beach at the end of a long, hot tour with restaurants. By this point you are hungry and thirsty. The restaurant owners offer you a “meat plate appetizer to share” and the food is great and it can feed 20 people BUT they will charge you 500 euro. Request a menu instead and order what you want to eat and can afford. It’s a big scam by the locals on unsuspecting tourists. Don’t fall into that trap like we did.

Early bird gets the worm

randall_r, Jun 2026

Arthur was exceptional. He was knowledgeable and very friendly and very flexible. He worked very well with our family and we enjoyed this company throughout the day. I would highly recommend him and this tour to anyone visiting center. Because we had an early start time we avoided all the crowds, and Arthur knew exactly where to go and knew all the tricks to avoid the long lines for the best pictures.

Wonderful tour in Santorini with an amazing guide, Petros! Strongly recommend for seeing all the major sights in comfort

Lynn_G, Jun 2026

This was the highlight of our Santorini trip largely due to the amazing guide, Petros! He was fabulous and took the time to show us all the major sights in Santorini in a comfortable luxurious van. Petros was patient, informative, kind and funny. He offered to take photos of us and even took some on his own phone when ours weren’t working well and then texted to us the photos later. He extended our tour as we were the only ones that day and offered us to have lunch at the beach while he waited for us at another table. Petros made the day so enjoyable. We’ve had many tours throughout the past few years but this one far exceeded any others. Highly recommend this personal tour with Petros! You will be so happy that you did! Thank you Petros for an amazing day in Santorini we will remember fondly forever. Wishing you all the very best.

Fantastic Santorini tour!

Milvie_M, May 2026

We had an amazing time… &...

Jeanny_L, May 2026

We had an amazing time… & had so much fun! We learned a lot about Santorini… thanks to our incredible & wonderful guide Arthur. We highly recommend this tour & guide to whoever plans to visit Santorini. Thank you, Arthur!

Petros is the best! Santorini is amazing.

Pura_F, Apr 2026

We had such an amazing experience in Santorini, our guide Petros was amazing! He took his time explaining everything we wanted to know and took us places that were truly magical. I would give him ten stars if I could. Thank you, thank you! Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

hank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring the beauty of Santorini! It’s great to know that you felt well taken care of by our guide and drivers. We truly appreciate your kind words and support. We’ll keep up the good work, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future!

Highly Recommend!

Susan_B, Jan 2026

This is absolutely THE BEST TOUR my family has ever taken (and we book private tours all of the time). Arturo (American name, Arthur) was an incredible guide. He knew how to navigate the crowds in the various towns and took us to all of the best photo spots (and was more than happy to take an enormous amount of photos of us). He even helped my husband on the steep steps. Arthur’s kindness, big heart and love of Santorini did not go unnoticed. We ended the day with a fabulous lunch and swim in the ocean. I cannot recommended this tour enough.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring the beauty of Santorini! It’s great to know that you felt well taken care of by our guide and drivers. We truly appreciate your kind words and support. We’ll keep up the good work, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future!

Santorini private tour

YOLIE_A, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Tour of Santorini

Vickie_W, Oct 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Arthur. He was knowledgeable and stopped at all the right places, giving us history and anecdotes. He found us a wonderful place for lunch as well. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

See Santorini your way

Laurence_C, Oct 2025

On this tour you get to see the entire island of Santorini. The guide will customize the day to fit your wants and limitations. That sounds good but we did not realize how it applied to us, since we knew very little about the island. Our tour guide, Arthur (who was very very good), chatted with us, asked a few questions and was able to quickly devise a plan that fit us. Results? A great experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Trip of a life time

Colleen_F, Sep 2025

The trip was excellent. Our driver Arther was just a wealth of knowledge, he knew all the right picture places was very friendly

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Best day in Santorini

Cheryl_R, Aug 2025

This trip was Amazing. Arthur was a great tour guide. We were traveling as a family with a 1 year old. Arthur was kind and fun. So knowledge. We spent time at all of the major sites, including beach time at Black Beach, and even saw some hidden gems. Arthur did an amazing job of navigating the crowds to help us get beautiful pictures of this amazing island. I would highly recommend this private tour, and ask for Arthur. It is well worth the money. Thanks Arthur for an amazing day. We wouldn’t change a thing… except maybe ask for cooler temperatures. It was a hot day. 🙂

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Only way to see Santorini

Louise_P, Aug 2025

The only way to truly experience Santorini, away from the crowds. Petros was our driver, and drove us to the 3 best beaches accessible by vehicle. Perfect for us. Very personable man, and easy to talk to. At the last stop took us to a beach club restaurant, where honestly the food was amazing! Soooo glad we booked this private tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

5+ Star Experience with Artur for the Perfect Santorini Day

Morris_R, Aug 2025

We’re a little late posting this review (almost two months—life was just life-ing!), but I didn’t need a reminder to write it. This experience stuck with us, and we couldn’t let it go by without thanking our amazing host. We booked a private tour through The Breeze Tour Company, and let me just say—Artur, our guide, deserves every single bit of praise he’s ever received (and then some). This was a 5+ star experience from start to finish. If you’re arriving in Santorini by cruise ship, you probably know the port can be tricky—it’s tender-only, and the cable cars only move so many people at a time. We were lucky enough to get on the very first tender (highly recommend doing this—if your cruise offers priority disembarkation, TAKE IT!). The earlier you get there, the better your day will be. Artur was already waiting for us before our ship had even finished docking. Communication beforehand was easy and prompt via WhatsApp—the company sends you your guide’s contact info, so everything is confirmed and stress-free before you arrive. The moment we met, Artur gave us an overview of his plan for the day based on our time in port. We agreed, hopped into our vehicle (exactly as pictured—spotless and ice-cold A/C, which was a gift from heaven on such a hot day), and set off. First stop? The most scenic, iconic spots—before the crowds showed up. Honestly, it felt like we had our own professional photographer. We walked, we drove, we explored hidden corners, monasteries, panoramic viewpoints, and neighborhoods full of character. Artur even took us to his own local area, sharing fascinating history and personal stories along the way. We enjoyed a delicious lunch (he waited patiently and encouraged us to relax), and later, he whisked us away to the most stunning black sand beach where we swam, sipped drinks, and soaked it all in. He never once rushed us—just made sure we stayed perfectly on schedule. The whole day was a mix of gorgeous views, history, humor, great conversation, and that “local insider” feeling you just can’t get from a big group tour. It was an absolutely perfect way to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We’ve already recommended Artur to two friends visiting Santorini soon, and we’ll keep doing so. Worth every single dollar. If you want an unforgettable day in Santorini, book Artur. You’ll thank yourself later.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Welcome to santorini

Sean_C, May 2025

Our experience was amazing our guide was knowledgeable and taught us so much. He even stopped for a coffee and pastry at a local shop. Have to say was truly an amazing tour. He always offered to show us more than just the tourists points of few and gave us plenty of time to experience the island and always knew we're the best photos were, no long line to wait in. Ladies if you saw something that caught your eye in a shop there was always plenty of time to stop and take a look around. Have to say one of the best tours to go on, especially if you only have a day or two.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Stop looking, this is your tour!

Sarita_P, Nov 2024

We had an amazing experience! With breathtaking views, wonderful pictures, a delicious food stop (grab & go), great insights, full of nice stories of each place and an unmatchable sunset. Out tour guide Arthur, was kind, welcoming, very enjoyable, and fun to talk to. You can be sure you will love every minute in Santorini with this excellent tour. Also, weather was great, just a bit windy but perfect for walking around.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience on the tour! Arthur will be thrilled to know you enjoyed his company and the stories he shared. It’s great to hear that everything—from the views to the food stop and sunset—met your expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We hope to see you again on another unforgettable Santorini adventure!

Guide went above and beyond

ROYGRANT_S, Oct 2024

Excellent informative guide who took extra care to make sure that we had the easiest way to see the sights. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you had a great experience with our guide! We always strive to ensure our guests have a seamless and enjoyable visit, and it’s great to know that our guide went above and beyond for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Santorini soon!

Do it !! Best way to see Santorini

Donna_B, Sep 2024

I would do this tour again. Driver was awesome. On time. Met us outside cable car area. If you do this tour, leave yourself a good hour to get off boat and up tram. Line at bottom is a nightmare.Our tour was excellent. Got to see all the sites, visit 2 beaches, and a sunset from highest point on island. Definitely take this tour

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our driver to be awesome and punctual. We appreciate the tip about the tram line; it can definitely get busy! It’s great to know you had the chance to explore the beaches and catch the sunset from the highest point on the island. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another memorable experience!

Amazing day with an amazing host

Viketa_K, Aug 2024

Helen our driver/tour guide made our trip so amazing! She took us to all the main sites, explained all the history to us and even took time to take photos of us, which by the way were amazing! She didnt rush us, she made sure we had time to do everything we wanted to do. I could not reccomend Helen enough, she is so nice and friendly and the best tour guide!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for the glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Helen made your trip so special. It’s wonderful that she took the time to share her knowledge and capture those amazing moments for you. We pride ourselves on providing a relaxed experience, and it’s great to know that Helen ensured you had plenty of time at each site. Your high recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to have you back for another fantastic adventure soon!

Great Santorini tour

Leila_S, Jul 2024

Great tour! You can really see the main points in Santorini in one day. The guide was also the driver, he was very friendly and knowledgable. He was always offerings us water bottles, it was super hot in July! We ended our tour in the black beach where we were able to relax and swim. I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Santorini and appreciated the knowledge and friendliness of your guide. Staying hydrated in that July heat is so important, so we’re glad you found the water bottles helpful! Ending the day at the black beach sounds like a perfect way to unwind. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

Don't Miss Out on This Incredible Tour of Santorini!

Katie_H, Jul 2024

We had the most amazing tour with our guide, Gorge. Gorge was incredibly knowledgable about the island and provided us with so much interesting information and history. Gorge planned the tour perfectly and expressed to us that we were more than welcome to customize the tour any way we liked. Gorge knew all the tips and tricks on avoiding crowds, especially in Oia. Upon Gorge's recommendation, we stopped in Oia first before it got super crowded, and he even knew of a "secret spot" to get pictures of the infamous blue domes without having to wait in a huge line. Gorge also took us to a delicious lunch spot that was on the black sand beach. I really can't recommend this tour enough. We were on a cruise ship and Gorge made it possible to see as much of the island as we could in a day before we had to return to the ship. It was the most perfect and memorable day!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this 5-star review with our team! We love hearing how much you enjoyed our services. We know you have choices when it comes to your travel adventures, and it means the world to us that you’ve chosen to book an experience with our team. Thank you again for supporting our local business and we hope you’ll visit us in the future!”

Our guide Arthur from breeze Santorini

Carol_W, May 2024

We chose the breeze tour Santorini based on reviews and the fact that we wanted it to be a private tour for just two people. They were great with being flexible…we were able to start early to beat the crowds. I will say a lot of people seem to just wander around Santorini but if you do that you’re going to miss out. Our guide Arthur was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, talking about the history of Santorini and lots of information we never would have known otherwise. And our own built-in photographer! He knew exactly where we should stand to get the perfect shot…in Santorini it’s all about the breathtaking views! We covered so much ground…from Thira to Oia to overlooking the red beach & the black sand beach. It’s a lot of walking and a little strenuous but so worth it! We had made our own lunch reservation and he called them to confirm for us & at the end of the tour he walked us there. Great day!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Great your. Great guide. Note: wine tour is extra

Carmen_S, May 2024

Summary: Our guide (Arthur) was great. We got a thorough tour of the island and experienced a lot of its diversity. The tour description needs to be more explicit that the wine cave / wine museum experience and tasting is an additional expense. (45 euros per person minimum) which our guide told us right away. It was worth it. Detail We booked this tour as a shore excursion from our cruise because 1- every cruise offered excursion was booked and 2- a friend did it last year and highly recommended it. The tourism season in March through October with peaks in June/july/august. But even in May it was shoulder to shoulder crowded in town. There were 3 large cruise ships in the bay the day we came. Often there are twice as many. So if we had done a group excursion we would not have seen even half of what we were able to experience in this private tour. We went all over the island and Arthur cleared paths for us to be able to get through the crowds to perfect spots for pictures. We went to 3 of the main villages (the one the cable car dumps you in, Fira and Oia) , We saw the red and black beaches, went to the hill where the monastery is for a full 360 degree view of the island, and the wine cave all with plenty of time to get back into town and get some food, ouzo and a local beer. I was really nervous about the process for getting from the port to the meeting spot but it was totally fine. Our boat arrived early and the line wasn’t bad at all so we were early. If you’re arriving after 10am you nay need to prepare for a long line to the cable car. We walked down the long path to get back. It’s steep and the rocks are uneven and slippery. You need shoes with better tread. My running shoes were a bit worn and I wished I had trail shoes on me for that. We saw someone get carried up with a broken ankle. Don’t be that person. Or take the donkey. I only saw people going up that way. I suspect that’s not a coincidence. Bring layers. It’s warm in the sun and then at elevation gets really windy. The wine tasting was totally worth it.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dir sir /madam , We would like to thank you for choosing us and for taking time to write this wonderful review. We can see that you were quite disappointed for the winery but please read the description of the tour carefully. There is no winery included in the program neither a visit to it. Since the tour is flexible because of the delays all of our guides ask our customers if they wish to exclude or include a place. Best regards , Zenia

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Bill_M, Mar 2024

Great tour guide. Showed us places we would have never seen. Great tour. Would recommend. Be ready to walk!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Our favorite tour!

yeager527_g, Oct 2023

George was an amazing guide! He knew where to go and when to avoid the massive crowds. And where the best spots were for postcard quality photos ops! He was informative and friendly. This tour highlight of our trip!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear guests, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this 5-star review with our team! We love hearing how much you enjoyed our services. We know you have choices when it comes to your travel adventures, and it means the world to us that you’ve chosen to book an experience with our team. Thank you again for supporting our local business and we hope you’ll visit us in the future!”

Amazing

Morgan_H, Aug 2023

George was absolutely amazing. He was the best tour guide we had on our entire cruise. He made the day with awesome information about the island and took great photos for us, and was very accommodating with our unexpected delay on arrival, stopping for cool drinks and recommending a terrific beach restaurant with chairs and umbrellas. The van was roomy, clean, he was a pro at driving, parking and knew all of the perfect spots!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Great for families

Dganit_T, Aug 2023

We are a family of 5 and this was perfect for us. The driver had nice English, he was flexible with anything we wanted, kind and well mannered. It was a perfect start for our Santorini trip! Thank you

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Special day in Santorini!

William_K, May 2023

Had a great tour guide that was very knowledgeable about the history of Santorini as well as current events. Recommended a wonderful restaurant at the Black Beach for a traditional Greek lunch. Great personality that made the experience fun!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Recommendation for everyone!!!

Tracey_A, Mar 2023

Our private tour was incredible and made our day trip to Santorini perfect! Without the great expertise of our tour driver, we would have missed so much beauty! We were traveling with our teenage daughters who especially enjoyed the privacy of our own tour. Our driver was remarkable! Definitely would recommend to anyone and everyone! Thanks for the great memories and pics we will be taking home with us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Response from Host, May 2023

Arthur gave us an incredible day!

Nancy_F, Feb 2023

Arthur was a wonderful tour guide! He was always enthusiastic to show us Santorini, and made sure we saw every site possible in one day. He took some truly great photos of our family everywhere. He was incredibly generous with his time, and stayed with us for several hours past the scheduled time. I have 3 young adult sons and he did a great job engaging them, with special hiking adventures. At one point, we went to a wine tasting, and my husband wasn't interested so Arthur took him to a cafe and they spent the time together. After just one day in Santorini, I felt that we really experienced the island, and that was because of Arthur. I cannot recommend him enough.