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Santorini, Greece

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This private tour is perfect for travelers with limited time to explore Santorini. Save yourself hours of research time and benefit from a comprehensive itinerary. After pickup, ride in a luxury vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi, then enjoy great photo opps throughout the day, such as Oia, Pyrgos, and Perivolos Beach.

Private Santorini adventure for your personal group
Stay connected as you travel: The vehicle has Wi-Fi
Save time waiting for buses: Ride in a private vehicle
Visit lesser-known villages, a black sand beach, and hidden gems

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
Water taxi (one way or both ways)

Gratuities
Lunch

Its optional stop and the expenses are not included in the price

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Welcome Cruise Ship Guests – Your Private Santorini Tour Starts Here Once your reservation is confirmed, you’ll receive a personalized confirmation email with all your arrival details. For cruise ship guests, we provide a private tour experience with flexible pickup options depending on your group size and chosen method of arrival. Please read below to understand where we’ll meet you: Water Taxi Arrival Options: Athinios Port – For large groups (9+ guests) choosing the water taxi, you’ll disembark at Athinios Port. A courteous driver will be waiting with a sign bearing your name. Please note: the water taxi ride is semi-private, shared with others, but your tour from pickup onward is completely private. Ammoudi Bay – If you are in a smaller group and selected the water taxi, you’ll arrive at Ammoudi Bay, where your private guide and vehicle will be waiting just for you. Cable Car Upper Station (Fira) – If you chose the water taxi for the return journey, we’ll pick you up at the top of the cable car station in Fira to begin your private tour. Regardless of your arrival point, our team will be there to greet you and ensure a smooth and personalized experience. We look forward to welcoming you to Santorini and making your visit truly unforgettable.

Drop-off points

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What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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 56 reviews

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Santorini

Diane_J, Sep 2025

Every cruiser on our ship was jealous of our Santorini experience, especially taking the cable car back to get to the boat. It was a two hour wait buy a tour set us up with the water taxi to come back. They schedule a time the water taxi is there exactly as promised we were back within a half hour unlike most people who did not do the tour had to walk down the steps and so many complaints so thank you thank you for an amazing experience

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad we could make your Santorini visit smooth and enjoyable, especially by arranging the water taxi to save you time and hassle. It means a lot to hear that your experience stood out compared to others on your cruise. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Great tour with Nikos!

Donna_O, Aug 2025

Other than a little confusion about the meeting place, which was also partially our own fault, this was an excellent tour of this beautiful island. Nikos, our guide, was friendly and very knowledgeable. He let us decide how much walking we could do, and gave us a very thorough tour, with a lot of information.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the flexibility and knowledge your guide provided. It’s great that you were able to explore at your own pace while still gaining so many insights about the island. We’d be delighted to host you again on another visit!

Perfect Day in Santorini

Mark_S, Aug 2025

I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!!! Our guide Katerina was amazing! She catered the entire tour to our preferences and even played our personal paparazzi, taking numerous pictures of our family for us. The scenery was stunningly, beautiful. The only thing to be aware of is that return transportation is not included in the price.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had such a memorable experience and that the tour was tailored perfectly to your preferences. Regarding the return transportation, we offer a variety of flexible options designed to suit different needs and preferences. We never want to impose additional costs for services that guests may not require. In your case, a round-trip water-taxi transfer was indeed available at the time of booking, but the one-way option was selected. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!

Beautiful Scenery

John_K, Jul 2025

Vasilas was very accommodating and adjusted our tour to our needs and led us to places where we beat the crowds.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear the tour was tailored to your preferences and that you got to explore Santorini more peacefully, away from the busy spots.

Perfect Private Tour of Santorini – Skip the Lines and See It All with Vasilis!

Joycelyn_N, Jun 2025

Absolutely Amazing Experience – Worth Every Penny! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had the BEST day in Santorini thanks to VIP Santorini Transfers and Tours and our incredible guide, Vasilis! 🙌 From the moment we were picked up, everything was smooth, professional, and perfectly timed—no waiting in long cable car lines or crowded shuttles. The fact that this was a private 6-hour shore excursion meant we could fully customize our itinerary, and Vasilis was more than happy to help us make the most of it! He took us to all the must-see spots—from the stunning views in Oia, to the black sand beach, to the breathtaking cliffside villages. Along the way, he shared fascinating local history and gave us tips only a local would know. His energy, kindness, and deep love for Santorini made the experience unforgettable. This tour made our time on the island stress-free and super special. Highly, highly recommend booking this if you want a VIP experience that lets you truly enjoy Santorini your way! 💙

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your time in Santorini was everything you hoped for - and more. Vasilis takes great pride in offering a seamless, personalized experience, and it’s wonderful to know his local insight and genuine passion left such a lasting impression. We're so glad you could relax, explore at your own pace, and truly enjoy the island. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable experience!

Our tour guide, Angelo,...

Karen_G, Oct 2024

Our tour guide, Angelo, was very accomodating and friendly. He provided lots of informational insight on the places he took us to and made sure to keep us comfortable.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that Angelo made your tour enjoyable with his insights and hospitality. We hope to have you back on another great adventure in Santorini!

Had a great experience....

ANDREA_H, Oct 2024

Had a great experience. Alex, was our guide and he was awesome. He was patience, courteous and very informative. I highly recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that Alex made your experience memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another incredible tour soon!

This is the tour you want to take!

Christine_S, Sep 2024

Our private tour was awesome with Paulina who was a complete delight!! We covered so much of the island starting first at OIA to beat the crowds, then making our way to the breathtaking red beach, through the black beaches and stops in beautiful villages, seeing churches and highlights all along the way. Perfect day! We felt like we had a family member showing us Santorini!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that your private tour with Paulina was such a memorable day, covering so many stunning spots around the island. It’s wonderful that she made you feel like family while guiding you through Santorini’s highlights. We hope to see you again for another perfect tour!

Awesome

Pearlie_R, Aug 2024

Tony our driver was awesome. My sister and I were on a cruise but did not want to be constrained by crowds. With Tony’s expertise, we saw the sights and were gone before the crowds arrived. We enjoyed him and his knowledge of Santorini immensely!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Tony helped you and your sister enjoy a more personalized and crowd-free tour of Santorini. It's great to know that his expertise and knowledge made your visit even more special. We’re glad you had such a wonderful time, and we appreciate your kind words!

It’s a no brainer!

Efrain_V, Jul 2024

What an experience! If you want to view Santorini as it should be, VIP tours is your only choice. It’s a no brainer, Themis will make your trip memorable and there is nothing you will not see on Santorini. Thank you Themis!!!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an unforgettable experience with us. Themis will be delighted to know he made your trip memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back to Santorini in the future!

Amazing Personalized Tour

Terry_H, Jun 2024

We absolutely loved this tour. Tony was our tour guide and he did an outstanding job. This was our first tour and honestly probably the best tour we will ever have. Thank you Tony. -Terry & Jennifer

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much Terry & Jennifer for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the tour and that Tony made it such a memorable experience for you. It was our pleasure to have you on your first tour, and we're delighted to know it was so special. We will be sure to pass along your thanks to Tony. Looking forward to welcoming you soon again on another tour!

Excelente!

Mara_J, Jul 2024

Tomamos un tour privado y fue excelente. Nuestro guía Tasos fue muy amable, fue flexible con los horarios y nuestras preferencias. Recomendaría este tour a ojo cerrado!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

¡Gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tour privado y que Tasos fue un guía amable y flexible con los horarios y tus preferencias. Agradecemos tu recomendación y esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirte nuevamente en el futuro.

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