Santorini Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup

Santorini, Greece

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Those who are pressed for time don’t have to miss out on Santorini’s important landmarks with this half-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, visit the most sought-after points of interest such as the Prophet Ilias Monastery, the Black and Red beaches, the village of Oia, and the Akrotiri archaeological site. Or, create your own itinerary to see the sights that are of most interest to you.

Get a comprehensive overview of Santorini
Learn about the history of the Cycladic island
Enjoy round-trip transfers from your accommodation
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Bottled water for each guest
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Transport by air-conditioned mini van
Wifi
Local driver

Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
Customary tips to your driver and escort(optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up/Drop off is conducted from your hotel provided that it is on a road accessible by vehicle. If not, the service is conducted form a nearby point.

Itinerary

Oia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Profitis Ilias

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori - Traditional Village

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Perissa Black Sand Beach

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Entrance fee to the Akrotiri Archaeological Site needs to be paid with cash on the spot

Drive/guide is not licensed to guide you through the ancient sites of the island.
If you are staying in Oia, you can alter the tour to include Kamari or another traditional village
You can decide whether you wish to visit the village of Pyrgos or Megalochori. Details of the route you wish to follow can be sorted out after the booking.
You are advised to bring with you the following items: sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuit and beach towels.
Entrance fee to the Akrotiri excavations (12 € per person, 6 € per child, free for infants)
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

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Perfect Sight-Seeing Tour

Cindy_L, Aug 2025

We had a clean and comfortable van driven by Dimitris who also was our tour guide. He shared so much interesting knowledge about Santorini and took us to all of the must-see places. He shared local history and showed us amazing views around Santorini. We highly recommend!

My party of four enjoyed...

Joseph_S, Jun 2025

My party of four enjoyed the half day driving tour of Santorini. We spent three days in Oia and scheduled this tour for our last partial day before flying out of Santorini in the evening. This is a great way to get a larger view of the island, including several pretty, smaller inland villages. Our driver, “Lefty”, was chock full of interesting information of the island’s history and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.