Santorini Highlights Tour (Day/Sunset)
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Santorini, Greece
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
While Santorini isn’t a large island, it is big enough that you need a cart to see the highlights. This tour takes the hassle out of transportation by leaving the driving your guide so that you can focus on taking in the scenery. In just half a day, see scenic villages such as Firostefani, Oia, check out the colorful sands at Red Beach, see the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, and more.
- See the highlights of Santorini efficiently, without renting a car
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
- Morning and afternoon tours are available to suit your schedule
- Pickup from most area hotels is included
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We usually pick up our clients from their hotels. Drop off point can also be the hotel or any other point, upon client's request.
Itinerary
1
Oia
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Firostefani
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Perivolos Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Red Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Akrotiri Lighthouse
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Megalochori - Traditional Village
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- No health restrictions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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
5.0
based on 53 reviews
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Charles_R, Jun 2026
Tasos provided us with a wealth of information about Santorini and Greek History. We saw many highlights of Santorini. He took multiple photos of us at all the stops. He adjusted the tour a little to better meet our physical limitations. It was a very interesting and exciting tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning about Santorini and Greek history while exploring the island's highlights. It was my pleasure to adapt the tour to your needs and make sure you could enjoy the experience comfortably.
I'm also glad you enjoyed the photo stops along the way—creating wonderful memories is an important part of every tour!
Thank you again for choosing our tour.
Best
Tasos
Tammy_H, Jun 2026
Our Santorini Highlights Tour with Tasos was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Greece. From the moment we met him, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend the day with.
Over the course of five hours, Tasos took us to some of the most beautiful and iconic locations on the island. We explored the charming village of Oia, where he made sure to help us capture the perfect photos in front of the famous blue domes. He also guided us to the southwestern part of Santorini, including the monastery and lighthouse, offering fascinating insights into the island’s history and culture along the way.
We visited the stunning Red Beach, White Beach, and Black Beach, each with its own unique beauty and character. Tasos shared interesting information throughout the tour and was always happy to answer questions, making the experience both educational and enjoyable.
What really set this tour apart was Tasos himself. His passion for Santorini, great sense of humor, and warm personality made him feel more like a local friend than a tour guide. If you’re looking for a memorable way to experience the island, we highly recommend this tour and especially recommend asking for Tasos. He made our day in Santorini unforgettable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! 😊
It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the beauty, history, and culture of Santorini. I am delighted to hear that the tour became one of the highlights of your trip to Greece and that you enjoyed visiting the island’s most iconic locations.
Your kind words about my guiding, sense of humor, and passion for Santorini mean a great deal to me. My goal is always to create an experience that feels personal, enjoyable, and memorable for every guest.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Santorini with us. I hope our paths cross again someday, and it would be a pleasure to welcome you back to Santorini in the future!
Warm regards,
Tasos 😊
Amanda_T, Jun 2026
Nicholas was a wonderful guide. He took us to all the great spots on the island. He was a lot of fun and gave us interesting facts and history. He took us to a beautiful, uncrowded spot to get pictures of the sunset. Highly recommend him!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review! 😊
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Nicholas and that he helped make your visit to Santorini both fun and informative. Sharing the island’s beauty, history, and local stories with our guests is always our goal.
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Santorini again in the future!
Kristi_A, Mar 2026
It was just perfect! Dimitris was an amazing tour guide. We saw most of Santorini's main sites in only 5 hours. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way! Wear comfy shows as there is a decent amount of hill walking. Bring flip flops for the black sand beach.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that you had such a great experience with Dimitris.
It was a pleasure showing you around Santorini and sharing some of the island's most beautiful locations.
We hope to welcome you back to Santorini again in the future. 😊
Enrique_D, Nov 2025
Truly the Ultimate Santorini Experience!
From start to finish, this tour with our guide Anastasios was the highlight of our trip to Santorini. It was more than just seeing the sights; it was an immersive, informative, and perfectly organized cultural journey.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Greek culture and history. Every site we visited was brought to life with fascinating stories and context that you simply wouldn't get traveling on your own. We truly felt like we were learning something valuable at every stop.
Logistically, the day was flawless. The transportation was top-notch; the car was spotlessly clean and comfortable, which made navigating the island a breeze. He ensured we saw all the key sites in a smooth, well-paced itinerary, maximizing our time without ever feeling rushed.
The grand finale was the stunning sunset experience. Our guide took us to a beautiful, castle that offered an unobstructed and truly magical view. It was the perfect, peaceful end to an unforgettable day.
If you are looking for a tour guide who combines professionalism, deep cultural insight, and impeccable service, look no further. Highly, highly recommend!
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it became one of the highlights of your time in Santorini. My goal is always to create an experience that blends culture, history, and authentic local life — so it means a lot to know that this came through. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to welcome you again and offer our services in the future.
Warm regards,
Anastasios
GLYN_E, Oct 2025
Tasos was an amazing guide and a great driver on the island. His knowledge of the history of Thira is second to none. The tricks he played allowed us to the front of all the queues and saved us a lot of time. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Glyn for your kind words!
I try my best to give my visitors an unforgettable experience and to convey the history of the island.
Israel_K, Sep 2025
This tour stands by itself on a very high standard. Tasos is the guide type you would like to have always, kind, alive and very knowledgeable. Fluent english, able to discuss and communicate on many diverse topics in an impressing polite and friendly atmosphere. Knows how to handle difficult extremely crowded situations to cut the wait. Last but not least, he is not rushing you, our tour extended substantially beyond the expected time lenght. If you really want to get the best value for your money, don't hesitate a bit and look nowhere else, pick only Tasos!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re truly honored by your kind words and delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with me. Creating a relaxed, informative, and personalized experience is exactly what we aim for, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt taken care of—even in the busiest spots. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again whenever you return to Santorini!
ellamay_N, Aug 2025
Very glad we booked this tour since it takes you around the whole island. Thasios is very knowledgeable about the island and knows tricks and secret places for the best photos. And he takes the best photos of us! He was considerate of my knee problem adjusts the pace. He is very knowledgeable about Greek culture which we appreciate a lot. Interesting conversations
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the island with me and that my knowledge, photo tips, and care made the tour comfortable and memorable for you. It’s wonderful to hear that you also enjoyed the conversations about Greek culture—that’s something we love to share. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Noemi_C, Aug 2025
Great experience! The whole tour was extremely enjoyable and Tasos was an excellent guide. Visit all Santorini highlights in 4 hours, excellent pictures. You cannot ask for more! 😄
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that I helped make your time in Santorini so special. Visiting the highlights and capturing great memories in just a few hours is exactly what we aim for.I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again one day!
Cordelia_K, Aug 2025
I highly recommend this tour. I was only expecting to see highlights of Santorini and I did along with amazing pictures that Tasos voluntarily took of me at each site. We also had time so he dropped me off at the ruins of Akrotiri and picked me up after 35 minutes. Afterwards we went and watched the sunset. It was the perfect tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the highlights and the little extras like Akrotiri and the sunset—it sounds like the perfect day indeed. I always love helping guests capture their memories, and we’re glad you’ll have those photos to look back on. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again someday! 🌅✨
Sam_K, Jul 2025
Tasos was a great guide through Santorini! He showed us insider spots and we felt like we were with an old friend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I am so glad you felt comfortable and enjoyed discovering Santorini’s hidden spots with me. That feeling of exploring with a friend is exactly what I hope to create. I’d love to see you again on another adventure!
Aron_H, May 2025
Had an amazing tour of Santorini with Tasos! He showed me the entire island, shared incredible local knowledge, and knew all the best photo spots. A perfect way to experience Santorini—highly recommended!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
I truly appreciate your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing the beauty of Santorini with you and showing you some of my favorite hidden spots. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the experience—it means a lot. Wishing you wonderful travels and hopefully our paths cross again!
Joe_R, May 2025
This tour is absolutely perfect. I highly recommend booking this as one of the first things you do in Santorini. You'll learn about and see all the different parts island, getting the best pictures in along the way. The guide is also the owner and he clearly takes great pride in his work. The van was extremely clean and comfortable, and he takes great photos for you (with your camera) at all the main stops. Santorini is one of those places where people stand in line forever just to take pictures, but Tasios has a bunch of tricks up his sleeve to beat the long lines. I can't recommend this tour enough, and seriously, do it first so you get the lay of the land and recommendations from Tasios before the rest of your time on Santorini.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
thank you so much for this wonderful review! 🌺 I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it a great way to start your time in Santorini. I always love sharing tips and hidden spots so you can enjoy the island without the stress of long lines. It was a real pleasure showing you around, and I’m grateful for your kind words. Wishing you many more amazing travels, and I hope to welcome you back someday!
Pedro_C, May 2025
This was the best experience we've had in a long time!!! Tassos made our day wonderful!!! Not only friendly, accommodating and super informative. Went out of his way to get us the best pics on Santorini!!! Including the sunset place. Thank you Tassos!!! Will recommend you to all our friends and family!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing words! 🌟 I’m so happy to know you had such a wonderful time exploring Santorini together. It means a lot that you’ll be recommending the tour to your friends and family—that’s the best compliment I could receive. Wishing you many more beautiful adventures, and I hope our paths cross again someday!
Karnpitcha_K, May 2025
Anastasios did an outstanding job! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a fantastic sense of humor. Throughout the tour, he was more than happy to take plenty of photos of me, which made the experience even more special. If you join this tour, you're guaranteed an amazing and memorable experience—with beautiful photos to take home.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟 I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that the photos made the experience even more special for you. It was a true pleasure spending the day together and sharing Santorini’s beauty. Wishing you many more amazing travels ahead—and hopefully, we’ll see you again one day!
Rochelle_Y, Apr 2025
It is a very picturesque and informative tour. Anastasios was very personable and helpful. Answered our questions and made the tour fun!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we are so happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us.
Your kind words mean a lot to our team and inspire us to keep offering the best experiences to our guests.
We hope to welcome you again in Santorini in the future!
Britney_G, Nov 2024
We loved all the spots we went to! Santorini is absolutely beautiful! Our guide Tasos was very knowledgeable and walked through the history of different spots. He was a great guide!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Britney,
Thank you so much for your amazing review of our Santorini Highlights Tour last November! I’m overjoyed to hear you loved all the spots we visited and felt the magic of Santorini’s beauty. It was a true pleasure guiding you, sharing the island’s rich history, and bringing those places to life. Your kind words about my guiding mean the world to me—they keep me inspired! I’d be thrilled to welcome you back one day for more Santorini adventures, maybe to uncover even more hidden gems. Thanks again for choosing my tour and making it such a memorable day—I’m so grateful for your support!
Warmest regards,
Tasos
Judith_T, Nov 2024
Informative driver and good photographer too😄 He is a smart driver he knows where to get a good site for photography and will not waiting for long queue.Safe driving and good service!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Judith,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Santorini Highlights Tour last November! I’m truly touched by your kind words about my guiding, photography, and driving. It was a joy to share Santorini’s best photo spots with you, skip the long queues, and keep the journey safe and smooth. Knowing you enjoyed the experience and felt well taken care of means everything to me. Your smiley face and enthusiasm brighten my day! I’d love to welcome you back to explore more of the island’s magic someday—maybe we’ll find even better angles for those shots! Thanks again for choosing my tour and making it such a fun day.
Warmest regards,
Anastasios
Roxanne_W, Sep 2024
Vaggelis, our tour guide, picked us up at our Vrbo and the adventure began! He provided us with historical information about the island and insights on restaurants and must try dishes. We made several stops and were provided plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the island. Sunset at Oia was, as expected, very crowded. Being an expert, he guided us through the narrow walkways to a perfect spot to get those spectacular shots. A day we shall never forget and are thankful to him for his expertise and great sense of humor. A must if you travel to Santorini!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Roxanne,
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! I’m thrilled you had an unforgettable day with Vaggelis on the Santorini Highlights Tour. I’m so glad he brought the island’s history to life, shared tasty restaurant tips, and guided you to that perfect Oia sunset spot through the crowds—his expertise and humor truly shine! It was a pleasure to host you from your Vrbo and ensure plenty of photo time. I’d love to welcome you back for another Santorini adventure—please reach out to plan your next visit.
Best regards,
Anastasios
Wendy, Sep 2024
Tasos Ntegiannis (his company is called ‘The Tourist’) is THE guy to take you around the island of Santorini. I have taken tours for the past 40 years and Tasos is one of the best.
First, he is on time with a fastidiously clean and well air conditioned van. In the van he had plenty of cold water and juices.
Second, his knowledge of the island as well as overall Greek history was extremely deep. He has lived on the island for years and has done his own independent research.
Third, and very importantly, Tasos has perfected the timing of when and where to go to avoid the crowds. His ability to get you to the front of the line quickly is unparalleled. He knows how and where to take the best pictures. The best photos of our trip was taken by Tasos.
Fourth, the man knows how to drive! Tasos has excellent driving skills and gets you around the island safely and quickly. Tasos gets you close to the sites with minimal walking.
It was an excellent experience for my wife and I and I would encourage anyone who wants a stress-free day visiting the sites of Santorini to seek out Tasos to take them around.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Wendy,
Thank you for your incredible 5-star review! I’m truly honored to be considered one of the best guides in your 40 years of touring. It was a pleasure to share Santorini’s beauty with you and your wife, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed the punctual pickup, comfortable van with cold drinks, and my insights into the island’s history. Your kind words about my timing to avoid crowds, photo-taking, and driving skills mean so much! I’d love to welcome you back for another stress-free Santorini adventure—please reach out to plan your next visit.
Best regards,
Tasos
Ruby_B, Sep 2024
We had the most wonderful experience with our driver/guide tour. He gave us a magnificent and stunning view of Santorini. He was so much informative. Pick up from hotel which is a plus! The cherry on top was the amazing pictures he took us!
This was so far one of the best tour we had book in Viator.
Absolutely recommend The Tourist tour!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Ruby,
Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! I’m thrilled you had such a wonderful experience with the tour, enjoying Santorini’s stunning views, the informative guiding, and those fantastic pictures. It’s great to hear the hotel pickup made it even better! Your kind words and recommendation mean so much. I’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable Santorini adventure—feel free to reach out to plan your next visit.
Best regards,
Anastasios
David_L, Aug 2024
Excellent journey around the island with Panagiotis.
Arrived ontime/early and looked after the full family (x2 children 7 and 9) for the day.
Excellent info/advice and history and all the photos you could ask for. Visited all the main sites and adequate time provided at all the stops.
Even came back to return our water bottle we mistakenly left in the car once found.
Would highly recommend for anyone visiting the island.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear David,
Thank you so much for this amazing 5-star review. It really means a lot to me and to my business. Thank you for your trust and support. I am very glad you had a great time during this tour and hope to welcome you back again one day in Santorini.
All best for you and your family.
Best regards,
Tasos
Joy_B, May 2024
Seeing the island for the first time and wanting to get in many sights, this sunset tour with Christos gave us everything we hoped for- and at a great pace. We loved how he knew all the best spots to see that were away from the crowds and he even took amazing pictures for us too!
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Joy,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to us to hear that you had such an amazing time during your tour. We are also very glad to know that you have taken such wonderful pictures, creating valuable memories from your stay in Santorini.
Wishing you more unforgettable travels and experiences in the future.
All the best,
"The Tourist of Santorini" Team
Yoko_O, Sep 2025
In a full 5 hours you will be taken to all the places you have to go on Santorini.
Each group also gets a nice photo, so you can keep a good memory.
The drivers have a wealth of knowledge about each location, the history of Santorini,
The jokes were fun and it was a quick five hours.
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Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed every moment of your 5-hour tour and that you felt you were able to see all the “must-see” spots of Santorini. We’re especially happy that the photos and stories from your guide made the experience even more memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Santorini again in the future!
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