Santorini Must-See Highlights Private Tour
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Santorini, Greece
- 3 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This private, flexible sightseeing tour covers Santorini’s most spectacular sights with a guide. Travel in a comfortable vehicle between the locations of your choice and at your own pace. Choose to explore iconic villages such as postcard-perfect Oia, volcanic beaches and scenery, panoramic viewpoints, and more. This tour is well-suited to couples, families, friends, and multi-generational groups.
- Private, flexible tour with a knowledgeable driver-guide
- Avoid crowded moments and places on busy port days
- Hotel pickup included for added convenience and comfort
- Wide choice of departure times, suitable for cruise ship passengers
What's Included
- Cruise port / hotel / ferry / airport pickup and drop-off
- Private, Flexible & Personalized Tour away from crowds
- Bespoke itinerary, Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
- Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
- Entrance fees at optional visits (Wineries & Museums)
- No cable car? We've got a plan! Let us know and we'll gladly make arrangements for you.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Oia's Main Street
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini (Pass By)
2
Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fira to Oia Walk (Pass By)
3
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos Kallistis (Pass By)
4
Red Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Akrotiri Archaeological Site (Pass By)
5
Perissa Black Sand Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Santo Wines (Pass By)
Santorini (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Groups of 1–3 travel in a private car, while groups of 4–6 enjoy extra space in a private minivan.
- For 7–19 travelers, a Sprinter Van or similar premium vehicle keeps everyone together comfortably.
- Tender-friendly timing; Guaranteed Ship Return
- 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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Featured review
Kristie_D
This is an amazing tour of the island filled with so much information and history as to how it became what it is. You stop at some of the most beautiful spots for pictures and breathtaking views.
Our driver, George, was top notch! I highly recommend using him if you can.
Reviews
4.9
based on 611 reviews
Joe_C, May 2026
Worth every penny. Amazing 4 hour tour. Nikolas could not have been a better host and by the time we said goodbye, we felt like part of his greek family!!!
Debra_K, May 2026
Highly recommend this tour as you’ll see all the best sights in Santorini. Our tour guide, Zafiris, was fabulous!! Very knowledgeable about the island, friendly, flexible and a great guide
Merica_R, May 2026
We had an amazing experience on the Santorini Highlights Private Tour! Our tour guide, Thomas, was absolutely fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw the best of Santorini while sharing great insights about the island’s history and culture.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santorini. Thomas was truly the best tour guide we’ve had so far, and he made our trip even more special. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
Hyun_Y, May 2026
We had a great experience in Satorini with kind and warm hearted George who was our private driver and friend even though there was heavy rain.
Ronda_I, May 2026
Nikolas was great! Very personable, knowledgeable and flexible with the schedule! He is also a great photographer and took us to some unique spots and less touristy spots to see the sights and have an authentic day in Santorini 🇬🇷 highly recommend this driver and excursion if you are visiting for just a day on your cruise!
Penny_I, May 2026
Had a great time with Aries! He was great. We got to see as much as we could in 7 hours. Loved the black sand beach and the restaurant we ate at!
Susan_H, May 2026
We highly recommend the 5 hour tour. We spent a wonderful day seeing all the breathtaking sights from Oia to Fira to the Red Sand and Black Sand beaches. We stopped at so many picturesque locations, these will be forever in our minds.
Our expert guide, Fon, was awesome, so knowledgeable and he even took us to a delicious bakery for lunch.
We finished the day at a winery overlooking the blue Aegean Sea with a glass of wine in hand.
This tour is hands down our favourite private driver tour that we have ever taken, and we have been on many!!!
Not too be missed if you are visiting Santorini.
keith_d, May 2026
This was one of the best tours out of our 2 weeks in the Mediterranean. Kostas went above what were our expectations and really made it memorable and enjoyable. If you have the opportunity request him and his company.
KENNETH_A, Apr 2026
Nik was incredible. Proud of his Greek upbringing but gentle in his approach to make sure he captured all important things during this private tour. Highly recommend him if you can!
Carl_H, Apr 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip with our guide Aphrodite! Excellent communication prior to the trip, her greeting us at the top of the cable cars, and throughout the tour. VA very pleasant communicator, with an upbeat personality that was not overwhelming! Excellent knowledge and insight across the entire island. Nice explanation along the drive and she knew where to go and when to avoid the crowds. This also provided some less congested photo opportunities.
We requested a nice local / authentic restaurant for lunch, and she didn’t disappoint! We were delivered to a wonderful spot right on a black sand beach called ‘Agios Georgios’. We wanted some fish, and the waitress took us to the kitchen, opened up the refrigerators, and showed us what they purchased that morning! What a fun experience! An excellent meal!
Highly recommend Aphrodite, and she was a wonderful fun guide!
They can make or break your tour! Thank you Viator and Aphrodite! Carl & Marty
Felicidad_S, Apr 2026
Our tour guide is excellent, knowledgeable, patient, kind, thorough, courteous, and toured us in those exquisite places
susan_s, Apr 2026
By using VIATOR, we were fortunate to connect Aphrodite in the beautiful island of Santorini. Aphrodite was such a pleasure to be with, extremely knowledgeable, and filled our time with meaningful stories of life in the islands centuries ago. She also intertwined that with must see areas OE, the black sand, beaches, and a small village of locals where we toured an ancient cave house.
Aphrodite drove us all around the island where we enjoyed spectacular views and stopping at Will when we wanted to catch a photo or life in the setting we’ve arrived in.
We highly recommend Aphrodite as an exceptional guide and someone we now call our friend!
Laurel_S, Apr 2026
We were in Santorini for a short time and wanted a tour that would take us to all the must see sites. This tour fit the bill and then some. Kostas was an amazing tour guide and really tailored the tour to our interests. Not only did we see all the important sites but he also took us to places off the beaten path for amazing views. When we asked about local sweets and chocolates he took us to an amazing bakery only locals know about. A tour with Kostas is a must do when in Santorini.
Lawrence_S, Mar 2026
Great scenery and guide. He knew the best spots for great photos in Fira and Oia. The 16 passenger van with a/c was comfortable
Michael_V, Mar 2026
Aphrodite was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the area and the history of Santorini. She was early to get us and in know rush to finish with us. We had a wonderful day with her. She was very pleasant and professional. I would highly recommend this excursion!
David_G, Mar 2026
Very good tour! Well timed, many interesting and beautiful things to see. Guide was great. Very flexible and customizable depending on what you want to see.
Rosa_R, Mar 2026
OUT OF THIS WORLD! Pure perfection from beginning to end. There is absolutely nothing, to not love. Beauty!
theresa_f, Nov 2025
Nickolas was AWESOME!!! He was informative and funny! We had the best day ever!!! We saw so much of Santorini!!
Paul_F, Oct 2025
The tour covered the entire island, taking into account key photo spots and numerous villages, while also providing a valuable insight into the history and local culture. Pleasant conversation and comfortable vehicle.
Recommended t get a great overview and hit the highlights of Santorini
Joe_M, Oct 2025
This was an excellent tour of Santorini! Our guide Aphrodite was awesome! We saw many sites around the island, including the most picturesque locations, the towns of Oai and Megalachori, and even a local winery with amazing views and good wine!
janet_s, Oct 2025
Excellent history and information of Santorini.
Handled our group of 8 very nicely.
Highly recommend
Frances_M, Oct 2025
Babis was a wonderful host!! Knew how to make the most of the time we spent in Santorini. He picked a delightful spot for lunch with delicious food and directly on the water. He was very helpful in assisting one of us with mobility issues. His english language skills were superier!
Erin_D, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful experience on this tour of Santorini. Our guide Nikolas was phenomenal and catered the tour to what we were interested in seeing and doing! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Santorini
Barbara_R, Oct 2025
Our driver Bobis was fantastic! He was both knowledgeable and caring. There was flexibility to meet our needs and all of his recommendations were spot on! What a wonderful day!The best of S
Sara_P, Oct 2025
We booked a tour last minute, as our time in Santorini was short and we wanted to make the most of it. Aphrodite was truly amazing. She was so knowledgeable, so nice and fun, and so accommodating. We toured the city, did a wine tasting, a beer tasting, and she took us to all the great photo spots- and she’s a wonderful photographer too! Very very highly recommend
Elizabeth_Y, Oct 2025
Loved the private tour with George. Great way to see the Island with my husband. Comfortable car and interesting local information. You will feel like instant friends.
Arrived at port from cruise ship. George waited at top of cable car, about 5 minutes ride, with a sign. Great communication because confusing port for travelers. You will not regret booking this instead of being on a group tour. Check out Skiza restaurant for a great break, the best pizza and unbelievable view. George will show you where. Thanks George!
Kristie_D, Oct 2025
This is an amazing tour of the island filled with so much information and history as to how it became what it is. You stop at some of the most beautiful spots for pictures and breathtaking views.
Our driver, George, was top notch! I highly recommend using him if you can.
Oscar_C, Oct 2025
Except for the record number of cruise ships this day our tour was excellent. Our tour guide was vey knowledgeable, personable and well spoken. He navigated the large crowds for easier access to great photo opportunities.
carol_e, Oct 2025
Very cool tour with an amiable guide. Very knowledgeable and courteous . Car was comfortable with great ABBA music .
Deborah_S, Oct 2025
Wow what a fabulous private tour. We came off the cruise ship and followed the tour guides instructions to avoid the cable car lines. Thomas met us promptly and communicated effectively. Thomas provided us (10 people) with great historical facts, customized the tour to meet our varied needs, added jokes for our fun adventure, and spoke English exceedingly well. His knowledge of traffic and tourist patterns help us avoid crowded areas so we saw a lot. The van was luxurious, clean and the temperature inside the van was comfortable.
I highly recommend this tour and ask for Thomas if he is available.
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