Akrotiri Family Treasure Hunt ,kid friendly Archeology Adventure

Santorini, Greece

1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Step back nearly 4,000 years on a private 3-hour tour of ancient Akrotiri on Santorini. With a knowledgeable private guide, explore the well-preserved ruins of this one-time Minoan settlement, destroyed by a volcano in around 1450 BC. Inspect the excavated houses and buildings, see the remnants of kitchens and drainage systems, and hear about the vivid frescoes that once graced the walls. Learn about the long-ago inhabitants, how their town was buried under ash, and how Minoan society and culture was far ahead of mainland European civilization at the time.

Private 3-hour walking tour of ancient Akrotiri, with an informative local guide
Tour the excavated Minoan-era town of Akrotiri, buried under volcanic ash in around 1450 BC
Walk along the main street past ruins of shops and houses, some once painted in colorful frescoes
See the remains of kitchens, balconies and drainage and sewage systems
Learn about life here nearly 4,000 years ago from a knowledgeable guide
Relax with included hotel pickup and drop-off
Enjoy undivided attention and personalized commentary from a private guide

What's Included

guided tour by licensede tourist guide

Food and drinks
Entrance fee - Akrotiri archeological

€20.00 per person

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Itinerary

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
no health restrictions
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

4.4

based on 14 reviews

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Akrotiri Visit

Wyndolyn_B, Sep 2023

Seeing the pottery with the original drawings that the archeologists were able to preserve. Enjoyed learning about how the ancient community adapted to have access to water.

Seeing how people lived...

James_K, Jul 2023

Seeing how people lived thousands of years ago, water, art, homes, streets, furnishings, it was incredible. The downside is our guide went through quite quickly, walking past some sights that we would liked to have paused to ask questions and learn more.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

I am really sorry you didn’t enjoy your visit, there are specific stops along the site where we usually stop but if you wanted to stop in a certain spot you could have asked me. And of course if you had questions you should have asked me , I always ask along the tour and at the end if there are any questions. The tour lasts around one hour and I always spend more time there with my tours depending on their interest and questions. I am sorry you didn’t enjoy your tour and you didn’t ask questions when you had me there . I take very seriously my clients feedback and that’s why I have very good reviews in every platform I am registered and people choose me for my reviews. So I would really appreciate it if you could let me know where was it that I didn’t stop and I will be more than happy to answer by email any questions you might have. Kind regards Georgia

Well worth your time and the price!!!

Deidra_E, Apr 2023

I chose Georgia’s tour based on rating…and I wholeheartedly add my recommendation!! Her passion and knowledge made the tour a great experience. To walk thru the excavation on your own without understanding and appreciating what you’re viewing is a waste, because there are only a few placards (and they don’t offer detailed descriptions). Her knowledge and iPad supplemental pictures were interesting and informative!! She went at our pace and we were very comfortable asking questions. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Great experience.

Ron_K, Oct 2022

Our guide was terrific. Very knowledgeable and engaging. She knew her material and explained many things.

1 hour archaeolgy

Kevin_D, Jul 2022

Convenient hotel pick up and return by friendly/ experienced drivers. Had to buy our entrance tickets. Guide was knowledgeable. Just did her script. Next…..

Great tour, knowledgeable guide.

Michael_N, May 2022

We had great tour with a wonderful guide. Georgia was very informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. She was very efficient in her presentation, and answered all our questions. She kept the tour moving and it's very clear that she takes pride in the Akrotiri Archeological Site. We highly recommend her and the tour. We had a private family tour.

Exotic and Beautiful Akrotiri with Private Guide

Pete_H, May 2021

Tour guide Mariana explained many details of beautiful Akrotiri. You can certainly tour this site by yourself, however having the knowledgeable guide made it come alive for us. We were picked up from our hotel in Oia on time by a professional driver and followed a scenic route to Akrotiri. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, May 2021

Thank you Pete! We are really happy you enjoyed your tour with us!

The tour guide was ok, but came of...

Zorana_D, Mar 2018

The tour guide was ok, but came of as inpatient if you stopped somewhere longer and she had to wait around which should understandably be one of the perks of the money you pay for the private tour and a bit impersonal, felt more like a gig and would only engage in a conversation to give you more details if you insisted and has some previous knowledge. If you missed something and asked her again, she would get annoyed and rudely go: as I already explained... Although we liked the stand and support the idea, she was very determined to guide us away from the official souvenir shop inside the Akrotiri area and take us to the alternative one on the road side that her colleagues local art historians and archeologists run. In the end, we went to both and as a result can say for ourselves that the alternative is way better and for the right cause- to gather more money for the excavations the government does not provide, but still the guide you hire should be professional and accommodate the client's wishes, not clearly push them to one option and involve them into that much local politics. We take private guides for all the major sites around Europe and had some great experiences and friendly and dedicated guides, this was not one of them. We persisted and ignored her getting annoyed and self-involved and in the end made sure we got exactly what we wanted from the tour, but would not recommend this guide.