Santorini Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day
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Santorini, Greece
- 3 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Santorini like a native on this private island tour with a local driver/guide and maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary and a choice of tour lengths. Perhaps experience island life with a visit to villages such as Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani, admire the views from Profitis Ilias, explore the Akrotiri archaeological site, or sample local Vinsanto wines. All entrance and activity fees are at your own expense.
- Explore Santorini with your own driver/guide on a custom-made itinerary
- Opt to visit villages like Oia and Firostefani, colorful beaches, Akrotiri, and more
- Huge range of departures to book online—and two different tour durations
- Two-way transfers from your accommodation, the airport, or the cable car
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private driver-guide (local expert with insider knowledge of Santorini)
- Convenient hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off anywhere in Santorini
- Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle across Santorini
- Entrance fees to museums (optional, based on your preferences)
- Meals, beverages, and wine tastings
- Tips and gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
• Cruise port: Meeting point for cruise passengers is top of cruise port's cable car (upper station). The guide will be holding a sheet with the Lead Passenger's name. • Athinios ferry port: Pickup at the arrivals terminal. • Santorini Airport (JTR): Pickup at the arrivals terminal. • Hotel pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Santorini.
Itinerary
1
Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sunset in Oia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Imerovigli view
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Red Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Perissa Black Sand Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Pyrgos
29 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Windmills of Emporio
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Lighthouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Santo Wines
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Art Space
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
15
Santorini
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Meeting point for cruise passengers is top of cruise port's cable car (upper station).
- 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 360 reviews
susan_h, Mar 2026
Outstanding experience!!! Theo was the optimal driver and tour guide. Would highly recommend the private Santorini tour. Theo was professional, expert driver. Explained the history, took us to all the highlights and was an exceptional at taking photos for us definitely a plus!!! Worth every penny
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had an outstanding experience and enjoyed the highlights of Santorini. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we’re so glad the tour was memorable and worthwhile! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Warm regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Nicole_K, Oct 2025
This was a great tour he allowed us to create our own schedule and took us all over the place to see amazing views . He was so informative and kind and takes amazing pictures .
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Nicole! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the flexibility, views, and photos. We hope to welcome you back to Santorini soon!
Warm regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Tina_S, Oct 2025
Theo was our tour guide and was absolutely wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable about the island and shared many interesting facts we weren’t aware of. He took us to all the places we requested plus many extras we didn’t know to ask for. He picked us up at our hotel, had water on hand, took us to get his favorite coffee then off we went on a grand adventure from one end of Santorini to the other.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Tina, for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour and appreciated Theo’s knowledge and hospitality. It was our pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Santorini in the future.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Eric_T, Sep 2025
Our driver Theodore took care of every detail for my wife and I (we did the 8-hour customizable tour) and turned it into an unforgettable, perfect day neither of us will ever forget.
At every village we visited, Teo knew exactly where to go for the perfect photo opportunity - plus he is an expert photographer with your phone! He took so many amazing pictures of us in front of stunning views!!
Every detail was taken care of to perfection - whether it was a place to eat (a perfect beach club), photo opportunities, and even bathroom breaks. The day was capped off by his best work - he secured us dinner reservations at an amazing restaurant in Oia where we had a perfect view of the sunset and an incredible meal. Dinner was only after he guided us through the sunset-viewing crowd like we were celebrities in order to get a few more amazing pictures.
All in all, a perfect day!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Eric and Danielle,
Wow, what a fantastic review! Thank you so much for your kind words. It is truly the greatest reward for us to know that we contributed to your memorable experience on the island. We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing tour with Theodore, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the island again, hopefully soon!
Warm regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Diane_M, Sep 2025
Michael was very pleasant. Knew his way around town. Excellent driver. Definitely got our monies worth!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
patrick_m, Sep 2025
We booked a private tour yesterday with Viator to see the main highlights of Santorini. Our group of 3 was contacted by Viator with the pickup very close to our accommodations. Our driver, guide was Theodore. He took time to listen to what we would like to see and planned our tour (4 hours) accordingly. Theodore was outstanding with his knowledge of the history of this island and how it operates today. We viewed many places from the Black Sand beach, to many villages and the spectacular sunset at Oia. He guided us to beautiful views and sights. Theodore was extremely courteous with our requests, made sure that we were comfortable and answered our many questions with confident expertise. His knowledge of the island, excellent driving, special touches, and concern for our requests made this a stellar trip. He could be rated with 7 Stars! Book it and enjoy the adventure!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Cindy_H, Sep 2025
Great tour - saw everything we requested plus some! Tour guide was personable and had great knowledge of the sites we saw.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Edward_T, Sep 2025
Theodore is the best guide in Santorini!!! He showed us the entire Island! He is very professional and well spoken!! He showed us local restaurants and the best beach on the island!!! 11/10 if possible! He went above and beyond!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Scott_P, Aug 2025
Theodore was an excellent tour guide. Our schedule was very flexible to accommodate whatever you would like to do. He was very knowledgeable about the island and helped us get lunch and dinner reservations for meals while we were there. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
JeanDavid_B, Aug 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (10/5 if I could!)
Our guide Theodore from Kallisti Private Tours gave us the ultimate Santorini experience. He knew all the hidden spots—including the perfect blue dome photo stop without the crowds—and somehow always parked close by. He shared so much history and local knowledge that the island came to life for us.
The highlight was visiting Art Space winery, where we were welcomed in true Greek fashion, followed by an authentic restaurant with a breathtaking view. In just 6 hours, Theodore managed to show us the entire island, balancing must-see highlights with local gems. This was easily the best tour we’ve ever done. Highly recommend booking with Theodore and Kallisti!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Sanhita, Jul 2025
We had an amazing 8-hour tour of Santorini with Kallisti Tours! It was exactly what we hoped for—we were able to visit all the places on our list, and everything ran so smoothly. Our guide, Theodore, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much fascinating history and local insight along the way. He also helped taking nice photos. It really elevated the experience beyond just sightseeing. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island!
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Santorini! Kallisti Tours helped us see everything we wanted in just one day, and it never felt rushed. Our guide, Theodore, was fantastic—so friendly and full of interesting facts about the island’s culture and history. It felt like having a local friend show us around. Definitely worth every minute. Thank you again for a memorable experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Chirag_P, Jun 2025
It was well paced for 6 hours and covered the Santorini island. We did not feel rushed and got adequate time at the Ia beach, red beach and black sand beach. Our guide Joanna was also knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Brian_C, Jun 2025
This was an amazing tour. Theodore was extremely informative about every aspect of the island. Bringing us to different points of interest, from scenic points, souvenir shopping, to places to sample some of the islands best offerings of food.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Raul_M, May 2025
One of the best experiences. Despite having to start later, due to having to disembark the ship later than expected, the tour was incredible. Theo was absolutely the best. Given the limited time we had, he made sure to show us the sights that were a must, was our "pro photographer" and truly made sure we enjoyed the tour. We had reservation to a restaurant and even called for us to ensure we were on time with a good table for the view of the sunset. I cannot wait to return to Santorini for more days and explore the beautiful island.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Christine_W, Apr 2025
Arthur was an amazing tour guide - very knowledgeable and kind! He showed us everything on the island and kept it exciting!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for this excellent review! We hope to see you again and show you even more on your next visit.
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
JoAnn_J, Oct 2024
We had the best day in Santorini with Micheal. He managed to show us so much of the Island, including all the must see locations. We had been worried about it being crowded as we came off a cruise ship on a day of 6 ships in port. But by being able to book a custom time (2pm) we had a great day. Micheal was very good a navigating the island around the crowds especially finding us the perfect place for pictures of the iconic Dome. We did do the winery but not the highlight of the trip very impersonal and expensive. Imerovigili was the highlight a very charming town and not so busy.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Joy_A, Oct 2024
Theodore was a great driver and excellent guide. He is a considerate man and made great recommendations. We would use go with him again.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Linda_K, Oct 2024
What an amazing tour with Michael! He was knowledgeable, took us to all the sites and was an excellent driver.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Barbara_B, Oct 2024
Michael was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Santorini. Provided us with a wealth of information and took showed us all the highlights and more. Finished the day with a great lunch on Black Beach. Some of the freshest food of the trip. Definitely recommend Michael
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Margo_S, Oct 2024
Theodore (Teddy) is a wonderfully knowledgeable, experienced and personable tour guide. He gave us time to explore the shops at the top of the cable car then drove us past beautiful sights stopping here and there for photos then to the marketplace for more exploring before the crowds came in. He clearly loves his island and enjoyed sharing its history with us. Next stop was Cafe 21 for a delicious lunch followed by beach time ext door at Black Beach. On the way back he took us to a monastery built in 1711 at the top of the highest point on the island with amazing views. A very full and memorable day!.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Margo,
Thank you for taking your time to leave this great review. We're happy to have taken you to all the spots you wanted. We always aim to provide our guests with experience they want. My greetings to each one of you separately! We look forward to seeing you again back to the island-hopefully soon!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Pam, Sep 2024
Michael Rigopoulos was the greatest tour guide we have ever had in our travels. He was entertaining, informative, flexible and showed us more of Santorini than we thought was possible. He was able to give us excellent information about Santorini and he showed us a town that we walked through. He explained so many things about the Greek culture and we felt like we had made a friend before we were done with our tour. We would highly recommend him as a tour guide and have already told friends traveling to Greece to look up this trip and to ask for him. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Pam,
Thank you for taking your time to leave this nice, thorough review. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing tour with Michael. We take such pride in making our guests' visit to our gorgeous island as special and memorable as possible. We always aim to provide our guests with experience they want. My greetings to each one of you separately! We look forward to seeing you again back to the island-hopefully soon!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Lori_S, Sep 2024
Michael took us on a fantastic tour of the island. We saw the obvious stops and places but were also taken to hidden gems and viewpoints where we got some beautiful photos. Michael was so personable and lots of fun to spend the day with. He even renamed one of our group members with a Greek name and explained the name day celebration. Michael was extremely knowledgeable about the history and answered all of our questions. We loved how adaptable he was to our requests and made time for a stop at the local brewery so we could buy some souvenir T shirts. Thank you Michael for a most memorable day
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Lori,
Thank you for taking your time to leave this nice, thorough review. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing tour with Michael. We take such pride in making our guests' visit to our gorgeous island as special and memorable as possible. We always aim to provide our guests with experience they want. My greetings to each one of you separately! We look forward to seeing you again back to the island-hopefully soon!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Margaret_B, Sep 2024
Akrotiri was incredible. OIA amazing and so clean. Michael Rigopoulos very knowledgeable, safe driver and completely fluent in English. Lunch at Forty One delicious.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Gina_D, Aug 2024
Micheal was absolutely amazing! So flexible in whatever we wanted to do! I highly recommend using this tour company. Thank you for making our time memorable.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Renee_C, Jul 2024
We had the most amazing day with Michael. He was so patient with us when we had issues getting off our ship. He knew all the local spots for pictures without the crowds, and gave us so much information about the island. We took private tours in several cities, and Michael was by far our favorite guide. I can’t recommend him enough.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Sandra_B, Jul 2024
My friends and I a wonderful day with Theodore. After a glitch where our group from the ship was dropped off
at tge wrong location because of incorrect printed directoons grom my internet copy of the tour, we got to meet Theodore who was patiently waiting for us. Theodore took us in a very detsiled tour of beautiful Santori, pointed out so many sites and told us so much about climate and living on his island. we stopped for delicious greek pastries, tasted Greek wines and saw how cherry tomatoes grew on this arid island as well as seeing the spectacular architecture and blue domes! This tour was so exceptionally worth out timeband money. Thank you Theidore of Kallisti Tours.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Rebecca_S, Jul 2024
What a great tour guide! Teddy was a native of the island so he was able to get us around easily, found us a great dinner and was able to find us the best places to take beautiful photos! Would highly
recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
M_V, Jun 2024
Santorini was amazing. This tour met all our expectations and more. Michael is the best tour guide in all of Santorini. He took us to all the must see places, and gave us great historical background. He was also flexible to adjust to our schedule and two little kids. We shopped, we ate, we drank. It was an all around perfect day.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Karishma_P, Jun 2024
We had very good expirence taking this trip. Our tour guide Michael is amazing person with lots of knowledge about the places. Tour also has good duration and needed timings in each location. Recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
Ed_R, Jun 2024
Michael was great. We only had a 5 hour window while on a cruise and we were able to see the highlights, have a drink in Oia, and sample some local food after a trip to the beaches.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for this excellent review. We hope to see you again and show you even more next time!
Best Regards,
The Kallisti Tours Team
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