Santorini: 4hr Small Group Shore Excursion with Minimum Walking

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Santorini, Greece

4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the sites on one of the most beautiful Greek islands, Santorini, today on this half-day group tour. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour, but you’ll cover a lot of ground and you might make some new friends, too. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, and some light walking too, so come prepared with good shoes and charged cameras.

Easily meet your guide at the departure point
Tour the famous highlights and more in Santorini
Learn stories of the volcanic city from your guide
Tour for around 4 hours, then the rest of the day is free

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cable car of Santorini
Fira 847 00, Greece
Your guide will be holding a sign saying "Panorama Santorini".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Monastery of Profitis Ilias

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kamari Beach

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Castle of St Nicholas

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Firostefani

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
We do accept walkers and canes
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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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

4.7

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Santorini at it's best

anjanette_a, Aug 2023

Our guide Agatha was amazing. She planned our Santorini day perfectly. She was on time and very friendly.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, we're thrilled you had a great time exploring our beautiful island.

Good points of interest; wished for more time in Oia

Rebekah_F, Jul 2023

Santorini is beautiful, no doubt. We were glad to have a tour option with "minimum walking," as we were traveling with my 86-year-old mother. She is pretty able-bodied for her age, however walking for long distances or standing for long periods of time can be a challenge, so this seemed like the perfect choice. This tour offered various points of interest for photos, which we enjoyed. The van was comfortable. Katerina was our guide, and she was open to answering whatever questions we had for her. The last portion of the tour was free time in Oia; we were eager for this part, as Oia is so picturesque--of course we wanted to see the most famous views (blue domed churches, the windmills, etc). Our guide verbally told us which way to go if we were opting to try to find these things, though Oia is maze-like (which Katerina admitted she too got lost there once), and once we were on our way, it was unclear exactly where and how far in the vantage points would be. We were also needing some kind of food break by that point, as we'd had an early start (to get the tender boats over from the cruise ship and then stand in line for the cable car) and were not allowed to take any snacks along from the ship. We walked a bit into the town looking for the points of interest, but between the heat and needing a lunch break, my mother was fading fast and couldn't endure walking any further--so she and I found the nearest food option (a sit-down restaurant) while my husband and son went on to try to find the points of interest. We were given a little over an hour in Oia, but for us it was a bit short considering what we needed/wanted (food and the sights). We had to rush our time at the restaurant to hustle back to the meeting place in time. It felt like it was hard to fully absorb the time at Oia because we were rushing to accomplish things and navigate through the many other tourists. Everything else was timed well--we enjoyed the short time at the Black Beach, and the other photo stops. But I would have enjoyed just a bit longer of free time in Oia, and an actual paper map showing which roads to take and where to go for the views of the churches/windmills. I know that sounds like a silly request in the age of smart phones and Google maps, but Google maps doesn't tell you which churches are the ones you are looking for, nor does it tell you where you want to stand to view them over this busy, maze-like town. A little more specific direction would have been welcomed. If a person opted to just stay close to the meeting point for shopping or a snack, then the allotted time would have worked out just fine. Also, FYI to travelers that Santorini was extremely busy when we went in July. There were four cruise ships there (and there can be potentially more). There was a flood of people, and Oia particularly was difficult to walk through just for that reason. I would have enjoyed it more if we didn't go during the high season, but that's just how it was--not the fault of the tour. Its just a popular place to be. Also, its important to know that walking through Oia includes frequent steps with slick marble edges, and can start to get hilly--so if walking is an issue, be mindful of that if you want to explore the town.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for choosing our tour to explore the beautiful island of Santorini. We are glad to hear that the "minimum walking" option suited your needs, especially considering your travel with an 86-year-old mother. We understand the challenges that come with extensive walking, and our aim is to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. We apologize for any inconvenience you faced during the free time in Oia. Indeed, Oia's maze-like layout can be challenging to navigate, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the need for clearer directions. Regarding the time in Oia, we understand your desire for more time to enjoy the stunning sights and have a relaxing lunch. We'll take this into account when planning future tours to ensure a more fulfilling experience for all participants.To address this, we recommend considering a private tour next time instead of a small group tour, as it allows for greater customization of the itinerary and timing, catering to your specific preferences and requirements. As you mentioned, the high season in July attracts a large number of tourists, and we'll continue to inform travelers about the busy periods to set realistic expectations. We'll also emphasize the importance of being cautious with the steps and hilly terrain in Oia. Once again, thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We hope to welcome you back to Santorini in the future, either on a private tour or during a less crowded season, so you can fully savor the beauty of this enchanting island.

Cool tour but should cost less

Miriam_R, Jul 2023

Great tour! Guide was very knowledgeable. But we had friends do a tour that was 1/3 price and saw and did the same things. So it’s pricey for the location …

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear valued customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent tour with us. We're delighted to hear that you found our guide to be knowledgeable and that you had a great overall experience. We understand your concern regarding the price of our tour in comparison to other options available on the island. While it's true that there may be lower-priced tours offered by other providers, we would like to emphasize the value and quality that we strive to deliver to our customers. Our pricing reflects several factors, including the expertise and experience of our guides, the quality of the services provided, and the overall value we aim to offer to our guests. We invest in extensive training programs to ensure that our guides possess in-depth knowledge about the destination, enabling them to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for our customers. Additionally, we take pride in maintaining high standards of safety, comfort, and customer satisfaction. We carefully curate our itineraries, ensuring that our guests have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the most iconic and unique attractions of the island. Our tours are designed to provide a well-rounded and memorable experience, with attention to detail and personalized service. While we understand that price is an important consideration for our customers, it's essential to bear in mind that the cost of operating a reputable and high-quality tour company entails various expenses. These expenses include maintaining a team of experienced guides, providing reliable transportation, obtaining necessary permits and licenses, and ensuring the overall quality of the tour experience. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually evaluate and adjust our pricing structure to provide the best value for our customers. Should you have any further concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service department, as we are always striving to improve and meet our customers' expectations. Once again, we appreciate your valuable feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour in the future.

Great Time in Santorini

Jaime_M, Nov 2022

Amazing experience, Katherine took us everywhere and extra places. It was only my wife and I for this small group shore excursion. Highly recommended specially if you have some mobility issues and if you don't want to walk too much. She took us to all offered places and extra around the wineries. We had a lot of fun. Thank you :) Loved this experience.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

It was such a pleasure to meet you and your wife; we feel blessed to have been able to show off the beauty of our island on this Small Group Tour and are thrilled that you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for your kind words.

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