Santorini Must-See Highlights Private Tour
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Santorini, Greece
- 3 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This private, flexible sightseeing tour covers Santorini’s most spectacular sights with your own local guide. Travel comfortably between locations, stopping at iconic landmarks like postcard-perfect Oia and the famous red-sand volcanic beach. Optional visits to Akrotiri Archaeological Site or a cliffside winery are available at your own expense, with free time for lunch or a swim. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your experience.
- Private, flexible tour with a knowledgeable driver/guide
- Insta-worthy photo stops at iconic landmarks
- Hotel pickup included for added convenience and comfort
- Wide choice of departure times or sunset viewing options
What's Included
- Cruise port / hotel / ferry / airport pickup and drop-off
- Private, Flexible & Personalized Tour away from crowds
- Bespoke itinerary, Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
- Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
- Entrance fees at optional visits (Wineries & Museums)
- No cable car? We've got a plan! Let us know and we'll gladly make arrangements for you.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Oia's Main Street
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini (Pass By)
2
Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fira to Oia Walk (Pass By)
3
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos Kallistis (Pass By)
4
Red Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Akrotiri Archaeological Site (Pass By)
5
Perissa Black Sand Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Santo Wines (Pass By)
Santorini (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Groups of 1–3 travel in a private car, while groups of 4–6 enjoy extra space in a private minivan.
- For 7–19 travelers, a Sprinter Van or similar premium vehicle keeps everyone together comfortably.
- Tender-friendly timing; Guaranteed Ship Return
- 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
Kristie_D
This is an amazing tour of the island filled with so much information and history as to how it became what it is. You stop at some of the most beautiful spots for pictures and breathtaking views.
Our driver, George, was top notch! I highly recommend using him if you can.
Reviews
4.9
based on 582 reviews
Patrick_M, Apr 2026
Great experience! Your guide was phenomenal and really made sure we had a fantastic experience. Highly recommend
Laurel_S, Apr 2026
We were in Santorini for a short time and wanted a tour that would take us to all the must see sites. This tour fit the bill and then some. Kostas was an amazing tour guide and really tailored the tour to our interests. Not only did we see all the important sites but he also took us to places off the beaten path for amazing views. When we asked about local sweets and chocolates he took us to an amazing bakery only locals know about. A tour with Kostas is a must do when in Santorini.
Lawrence_S, Mar 2026
Great scenery and guide. He knew the best spots for great photos in Fira and Oia. The 16 passenger van with a/c was comfortable
Michael_V, Mar 2026
Aphrodite was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the area and the history of Santorini. She was early to get us and in know rush to finish with us. We had a wonderful day with her. She was very pleasant and professional. I would highly recommend this excursion!
David_G, Mar 2026
Very good tour! Well timed, many interesting and beautiful things to see. Guide was great. Very flexible and customizable depending on what you want to see.
Rosa_R, Mar 2026
OUT OF THIS WORLD! Pure perfection from beginning to end. There is absolutely nothing, to not love. Beauty!
theresa_f, Nov 2025
Nickolas was AWESOME!!! He was informative and funny! We had the best day ever!!! We saw so much of Santorini!!
Paul_F, Oct 2025
The tour covered the entire island, taking into account key photo spots and numerous villages, while also providing a valuable insight into the history and local culture. Pleasant conversation and comfortable vehicle.
Recommended t get a great overview and hit the highlights of Santorini
Joe_M, Oct 2025
This was an excellent tour of Santorini! Our guide Aphrodite was awesome! We saw many sites around the island, including the most picturesque locations, the towns of Oai and Megalachori, and even a local winery with amazing views and good wine!
janet_s, Oct 2025
Excellent history and information of Santorini.
Handled our group of 8 very nicely.
Highly recommend
Frances_M, Oct 2025
Babis was a wonderful host!! Knew how to make the most of the time we spent in Santorini. He picked a delightful spot for lunch with delicious food and directly on the water. He was very helpful in assisting one of us with mobility issues. His english language skills were superier!
Erin_D, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful experience on this tour of Santorini. Our guide Nikolas was phenomenal and catered the tour to what we were interested in seeing and doing! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Santorini
Barbara_R, Oct 2025
Our driver Bobis was fantastic! He was both knowledgeable and caring. There was flexibility to meet our needs and all of his recommendations were spot on! What a wonderful day!The best of S
Sara_P, Oct 2025
We booked a tour last minute, as our time in Santorini was short and we wanted to make the most of it. Aphrodite was truly amazing. She was so knowledgeable, so nice and fun, and so accommodating. We toured the city, did a wine tasting, a beer tasting, and she took us to all the great photo spots- and she’s a wonderful photographer too! Very very highly recommend
Elizabeth_Y, Oct 2025
Loved the private tour with George. Great way to see the Island with my husband. Comfortable car and interesting local information. You will feel like instant friends.
Arrived at port from cruise ship. George waited at top of cable car, about 5 minutes ride, with a sign. Great communication because confusing port for travelers. You will not regret booking this instead of being on a group tour. Check out Skiza restaurant for a great break, the best pizza and unbelievable view. George will show you where. Thanks George!
Kristie_D, Oct 2025
This is an amazing tour of the island filled with so much information and history as to how it became what it is. You stop at some of the most beautiful spots for pictures and breathtaking views.
Our driver, George, was top notch! I highly recommend using him if you can.
Oscar_C, Oct 2025
Except for the record number of cruise ships this day our tour was excellent. Our tour guide was vey knowledgeable, personable and well spoken. He navigated the large crowds for easier access to great photo opportunities.
carol_e, Oct 2025
Very cool tour with an amiable guide. Very knowledgeable and courteous . Car was comfortable with great ABBA music .
Deborah_S, Oct 2025
Wow what a fabulous private tour. We came off the cruise ship and followed the tour guides instructions to avoid the cable car lines. Thomas met us promptly and communicated effectively. Thomas provided us (10 people) with great historical facts, customized the tour to meet our varied needs, added jokes for our fun adventure, and spoke English exceedingly well. His knowledge of traffic and tourist patterns help us avoid crowded areas so we saw a lot. The van was luxurious, clean and the temperature inside the van was comfortable.
I highly recommend this tour and ask for Thomas if he is available.
Maxine_F, Oct 2025
Perfect tour of Santorini! Everything was first class! Our driver Phon our driver and guide was knowledgeable and kind. His English was great. He tailored the tour for us. It’s perfect if you have mobility issues. He took to places we missed on our first trip to Santorini and help us avoid the massive crowds, which we appreciated! Worth every penny!
Dawn_G, Oct 2025
Our guide was incredible and very accommodating. We saw all the best spots from end to end. Highly recommend
Linda_R, Sep 2025
This is my favorite memory of our time in Greece. My son and I did the tour with Bob and he was incredible from start to finish. If you want to see and really experience Santorini, then this is a “must do”. We would not have experienced even half had we ventured on our own and have instagram worthy photos to forever remember our time. We also did the wine tasting as part of our tour. There is no better way to experience Santorini. Thank you Bob! 🤩
Ilyse_B, Sep 2025
This tour was great! Babis was so knowledgeable about the island. We learned some of the history of this fascinating place and saw so much in the short time we had. Babis knew exactly where to go for the best pictures and the best local food away from the crowds!
Rhonda_O, Sep 2025
This tour is a must do while in Santorini!
Thomas was an amazing guide!!
So many great stops and interesting information.
Love this tour!
THOMAS_B, Sep 2025
The tour was amazing. Fon, our guide, tailored our tour to our specific interests. He was knowledgeable, funny, and as a double bonus a great photographer! We highly recommend this Santorini experience!
Donna_G, Sep 2025
Aphrodite was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a great tour of Santorini. It was a accustomed tour with lots of flexibility and she was a pleasure to be around.
April_R, Sep 2025
My husband and I had the most amazing day with our tour guide Aphrodite! She was so easy to be with and brought us around the entire island of Santorini giving us so much history and knowledge from her local upbringing. We loved getting to know so much about Fira where we discovered a quaint town with beautiful shops, restaurants and historic churches. Aphrodite also brought us to a local owned farm to table restaurant which also had their own small winery located on top of a mountain with breathtaking views. It was the best lunch and wine we had during the entire trip to Santorini. We felt as though we were eating at grandma’s home. We also stopped at another winery on our way back which offered tastings and a beautiful gift shop.
I’d also like to add Aphrodite is an amazing photographer. She brought us to some of the most scenic points in Santorini and took the best pictures of our entire trip. Her English is absolutely perfect and the vehicle was a comfortable air conditioned van. Don’t miss this trip and ask for Aphrodite!
Anita_I, Sep 2025
Aphrodite was our travel guide, and she was absolutely wonderful! Professional, punctual, and incredibly friendly, she made our experience in Santorini unforgettable. She took us to all the must-see spots in Oia and Fira, guided us to perfect photo locations, and even brought us to a beautiful winery and the unique black sand beach.
Her warm personality and fun energy made the day so enjoyable, and we’re leaving Santorini with memories to last a lifetime.
Thank you so much, Aphrodite! 💕💕💕
Sheniece_J, Sep 2025
This tour was perfect. Our guide new exactly where to take us to show us some of the best places in Santorini. He listened to what we liked and wanted to see, he made us feel really comfortable, and even took pictures for us weekender we wanted. What was so great to hear about the history of the island with each location. Would definitely book again! Thank you
Kristina_H, Sep 2025
Santorini Must -See Highlights,
Private Sightseeing tour is the way to see this picturesque island. You are taken to all the top photo sites without being in long lines or herded on a bus. Your driver is local and is well versed on the Islands History. Ask for Nickolas as your guide. He is fun, witty, knowledgeable and very open to “
of the beaten path” stops.
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