6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience
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Santorini, Greece
- 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Succumb to Santorini’s charms on a private tour to see its highlights. Traveling by luxury, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, learn about Santorini’s history and culture as you explore. Stop at Red Beach, view the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri independently, see Oia, visit the village of Megalochori, and more. An optional winery visit is also possible.
- Private best of Santorini tour, with air-conditioned transport
- Explore the ancient ruins at Akrotiri and admire the scarlet-colored bay of Red Beach
- Visit the beautiful village of Oia with its whitewashed houses
- Benefit from a flexible itinerary with personalized attention from a private guide
What's Included
- Local english speaking guide
- Custom transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pickup and drop-off at all car-accessible locations in Santorini.
- For cruise ship travelers, pick up at the Fira cable car exit upper station.
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- MealsLunch and dinner
- Alcoholic BeveragesWine tasting
- Cable car tickets€10.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
• Please advise the activity provider which pickup point you will choose. • The meeting location for cruise ship travelers is at the exit of the cable car upper station. • Cruise ship passengers are tendered out at Santorini Old Harbor, which is inaccessible by car. • The guide will hold a sign with your name on it. If you need custom transportation, don't hesitate to contact us to arrange it. • Time for this tour is flexible if we have availability. • The tour is private for groups of 1 to 19 people. • Your tour guide will be happy to assist you with general information and lunch spot suggestions, but wine-tasting and lunch prices are not included in the tour. • If you are coming to Santorini from Athens on a day trip, the tour can offer you a complimentary airport and port pickup and drop-off service upon request.
Itinerary
1
Firostefani
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Imerovigli
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Oia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Megalochori - Traditional Village
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Red Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Perissa Black Sand Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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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Featured review
Marsha_P
Our tour with Adam in Santorini was absolutely fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience unforgettable. Adam shared so many interesting stories and local insights that really brought the island to life. He made sure we were comfortable the whole time and took us to the most beautiful spots — both the famous ones and a few hidden gems. His passion for Santorini truly shines through, and his easygoing personality made the day so enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommend Adam to anyone visiting Santorini!
Reviews
4.9
based on 730 reviews
Sandi_J, Jun 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic private tour of Santorini and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our tour guide was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the island’s culture, history, and traditions. They took the time to explain not only the famous sights, but also the stories and local way of life that make Santorini so special.
We visited beautiful viewpoints, charming villages, and hidden spots we never would have found on our own. The tour felt personal, relaxed, and tailored to our interests, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take photos.
If you’re visiting Santorini and want to truly understand the island beyond the postcard views, this private tour is absolutely worth it. It was one of the highlights of our trip and left us with a much deeper appreciation for Santorini. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Sandi,
You are simply the best!!!
Thank you a lot for the great feedback.
Vivian_S, May 2026
We had an amazing day with our personal tour guide, Haris. He brought us to various sites in Santorini and provided enlightening information on the historical importance of these sites. He was very flexible and accommodating. We ended in a restaurant that was recommended by him near the black beach that was fantastic. Great tour overall!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Vivian,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We're so glad to hear you had a great time exploring Santorini with Harris.
It’s fantastic that the tour struck the right balance between your preferences and his local insight.
The lunch sounds like a lovely way to end the day - and we're happy the whole family could enjoy it.
We hope to welcome you back for more island discoveries soon!
Chris_F, Mar 2026
Great tour very friendly and great experience very knowledgeable answer all your questions it was great
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Chris, you are the best!!!
Thanks a lot for the great feedback.
Regards,
Alex
Spencer_R, Dec 2025
We had a great time on this tour. Maria gave us a lot of information about the island, its history, what life is like for locals, and more. It was a fun opportunity to see different places on the island and explore areas we never would have thought to go to on our own.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Spencer,
You are the best!!!
Thanks a lot for the great review and positive feedback.
phil_i, Nov 2025
Another wonderful trip with Viator and Guide to remember for all Eternity!! Our guide Kenso was really special. He taught us a great deal about the city and its history and culture. He made sure we didn’t miss anything of importance!!From the city to the countryside we had some of the best views and great opportunities to take some great photos!! His personality was outstanding and was terrific in communication with each and every one of us!! We thank Kenso for a spectacular day in Santorini!! Phil and Cheryl Isaacs ATLANTA Ga USA.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Phil,
You are the best!!!
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Kind Regards,
Alex
Marsha_P, Oct 2025
Our tour with Adam in Santorini was absolutely fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience unforgettable. Adam shared so many interesting stories and local insights that really brought the island to life. He made sure we were comfortable the whole time and took us to the most beautiful spots — both the famous ones and a few hidden gems. His passion for Santorini truly shines through, and his easygoing personality made the day so enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommend Adam to anyone visiting Santorini!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Marsha,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour with Adam, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Joyce_W, Oct 2025
Harris was a wonderful guide, full of knowledge and history. he took us to all the must see places without feeling rushed, took lots of pictures of us and was extremely polite. Last stop was black sand beach for a delicious lunch at a restaurant he recommended, so delicious. Highly recommend this tour and Harris .
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
JohnA_P, Oct 2025
Absolutely great! Saw the whole island & learned about its history, volcano, vineyards & FOOD. Harris was very knowledgeable & friendly
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear John,
You are the best!
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Dennis_B, Oct 2025
Action packed day with amazing views - just be ready for big crowds. Our guide was amazing. She was pleasant to the crowds yet assertive to get us right where we needed to be. We left our ship on 7:30 tender and had no wait for cable cars. So many excellent photos!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Dennise,
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides. We are delighted to hear that you gained a wealth of information and that this tour was exactly what you had asked for.
Susan_L, Sep 2025
Our visit to Santorini was perfect, thanks to Harris. From the moment he picked us up at the top of the cable car, to when he dropped us back off 6 hours later, his knowledge and expertise were on display. We like having historical, geographical and cultural information about an area, and as a lifelong resident of Santorini he was easily able to share all of this. We were able to go to all the important places and get all the great photos before the crowds arrived. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at a place he recommended on the Black Sand Beach. All in all it was a spectacular day in Santorini. Thank you, Harris!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Susan,
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides. We are delighted to hear that you gained a wealth of information and that this tour was exactly what you had asked for.
Carol_n, Sep 2025
Santorini is beautiful but very crowded. This was a great tour, lots of free time. Lots of good information. Our guide was Christina and did a great job
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Carol,
You are the best!!!
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides. We are delighted to hear that you gained a wealth of information and that this tour was exactly what you had asked for.
MaryBeth_B, Sep 2025
We loved our tour with Harris! He showed us so many parts of Santorini that we would have never seen on our own.! We got into places that regular tourists could never get into so quickly!
I'm so glad I booked this tour because we were only in port for 1 day, but I really feel like we saw the very best of Santorini!
Our guide Harris was amazing!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Marybeth,
You are the best!!!
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides. We are delighted to hear that you gained a wealth of information and that this tour was exactly what you had asked for.
Bonnie_B, Aug 2025
The tour was great! Our guide arrived at our meeting point promptly with a sparkling clean car. Being a native of Santorini, he was able to give us great insights into the island and its history. He was vet pleasant, great sense of humor, and excellent English.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Bonnie,
You are the best!!!
Thank you very much for the great review of our guide, Haris!
Linda_R, Aug 2025
The tour was excellent. Harris took us all around the island to see all the hot spots of Santorini. He was very considerate and dropped us off when he went to park the car because of the parking situation. We saw some amazing sights and he took us to a great place for lunch where the locals go. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Linda,
You are the best!!!
Thank you very much for the great review of our guide, Haris!
Cathy_M, Aug 2025
Our tour guide in Santorini was fantastic. He was a native of the island and very informative. He knew all the hidden areas and took us to every spot that was picturesque. We managed to see the entire island in 6 hours and found new spots for lunch and a beach to return.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Cathy,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Nicole_K, Aug 2025
Harris did an amazing job with our tour. This is one of the very best tours my husband and I have been on and we have been on many tours.
We saw Oia, Fira, beautiful landscapes and buildings, beaches, a traditional cave, and learned a ton about Santorini’s history.
Harris took some wonderful pictures of us and gave us an excellent lunch recommendation overlooking the black sand beach.
Harris was an exceptional tour guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Nicole,
You are the best!!!
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Nicola_S, Jul 2025
As a group of friends we had an amazing time on this trip. The driver was always there to pick us up in the air conditioned mini van and joined in with some of the jokes. Our tour guide Fyllio was so knowledgeable about the history and geology of the island being a local. Her English was fantastic and knowing the local area and people, meant we were able to get some fantastic photos. She showed us a great wee spot for lunch. Highly recommend asking for her and no hesitations recommending.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Nicola,
You are the best!!!
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Perla_T, Jul 2025
This was spectacular. We had a great tour guide that shared the best highlights of Santorini. He was very knowledgeable. He knew how to get past the big lines and take advantage of the sites before the crowds showed up. Took us to some an excellent restaurant to have lunch Mario. He was amazing. Really got to enjoy the city plus he knew where to go for the best picture spots and was always willing to take our picture. Not everyone will do that. Loved our experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Perla,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with Andrew, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Mary_D, Jul 2025
We had an excellent experience. Our guide was kind and patient. She was very knowledgeable about the history and the best places to visit.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Mary,
You are the best!!!
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Julie_D, Jul 2025
Amazing tour. Kenzo was so insightful and informative. He really knows his local culture and sights. He took us to all the best places around Santorini.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Julie,
You are the best!!!
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides. We are delighted to hear that you gained a wealth of information and that this tour was exactly what you had asked for.
Anonymous, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Christina and driver Alex were professional, knowledgeable and wonderful! We were a group of three generations and we were all satisfied. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Amy_T, Jul 2025
Harris was our tour guide. He was very professional and knowledgeable about the city. We were able to see everything we wanted to see on the island. Harris recommended a fantastic place for dinner on the black sand beach. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. We can’t wait to come back again someday.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Amy, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Krissy_R, Jul 2025
We had an amazing tour of Santorini with Santorini. Miriam was amazing with our group of 10 - she was great with both the young kids in our group as well as the older adults. She was extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient. When my mother wasn’t feeling well during the tour, she was so patient, kind and helpful. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the sights of Santorini!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Krissy,
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides. We are delighted to hear that you gained a wealth of information and that this tour was exactly what you had asked for.
toni_s, Jun 2025
We loved every minute of this private tour. Our driver, Harris, took us to see some of the hidden gems of Santorini while telling us the history of the island. From the monastery on the mountain to the red sand beach, we felt as if we had seen so much more than we could have on our own. We would recommend this tour and Harris to anyone visiting Santorini. Roll Tide
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Toni,
Thanks for the great review of one of our guides, Haris.
We appreciate your positive feedback.
Julie_G, Jun 2025
Muriel was an excellent guide, very informative and friendly. She knew where all the best photos could be taken and adapted our tour to suit us. There were only 4 of us which was great as we could get from place to place quickly without waiting for anyone else.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Julie,
You are the best!!!
Thank you very much for your positive feedback.
Haley_R, Jun 2025
Great experience! I would recommend to anyone to take the private tour. You will see the entire island.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Haley,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Tracey_M, Jun 2025
This tour is a must if you want to explore the island. Our tour guide was amazing and gave us much information about the island and the Greek culture. I would highly recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Tracey,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Lori_H, Jun 2025
We had the best experience with Muriel! She took care of everything and knew exactly where to take us! She was friendly and knowledgeable and we had the best time! She was even able to help facilitate a location for an engagement!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Hartman,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Rosa_T, Jun 2025
The meetup with George was a little chaotic. The cruise office called a different employee at the meeting place who started to escort us to our tour guide. We were turned over to another employee who took us over to George. After that the rest of the tour was excellent. George drove us to all the highlights of Santorini. We visited Oia which we toured on foot. We took many beautiful pictures of the wonderful views. George took us to a wonderful restaurant on the beach and we had a lovely meal watching the water. We also visited the high point on the island and the archeological dig of an ancient city from 4500 BC. Altogether a wonderful tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Rosa,
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Stephen_K, May 2025
We had a fantastic time on the 6-hour private tour of Santorini. Our guide, Jimmy, was outstanding—he speaks five languages and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We only had 12 hours in Santorini and this 6 hour tour was a perfect pick!!
As a local, he took us to the best viewpoints and hidden gems around the island. We started with a breathtaking 360° view and visited the black, red, and white beaches.
A highlight was our coffee break in a castle, where we enjoyed traditional Greek coffee and learned about the building’s history from the family’s son. The view was incredible.
Highly recommend this tour—Jimmy truly made it unforgettable!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Stephen,
You are the best!
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides. We are delighted to hear that you gained a wealth of information from Jimmy.
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