Santorini Private Customizable Land Tour with Local Driver
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Santorini, Greece
- 3 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Strict tour itineraries can mean missing the sights you want to see. On this private, flexible-duration guided tour, meet your local driver-guide at your Santorini hotel, airport, or cruise port cable car exit, and explore the island. Visit famous landmarks, hidden gems, or enjoy the island like a local—this tour is completely customizable.
- Your driver-guide provides commentary along the way
- Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
- Choose from three to eight hour tours with option to extend
- A private tour ensures flexibility with your schedule
What's Included
- Private customizable tour by air-conditioned vehicle
- Private driver - guide
- Live commentary and information
- Hotel/Port/Airport Pick up & Drop off
- Cruise passengers pick up is right outside the cable car exit
- Admission fees at Akrotiri excavations & museums - (optional visit)€20.00 per person
- Food and drinks
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers (10,00 Euros per person, per ride)
- Wine tasting charges (optional visit)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Cruise Ship Passengers: The main meeting point is at the top Cable Car exit in Fira town (capital) , where your driver‑guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged at Athinios Port or Amoudi Port if you choose to arrange a private water taxi at your own expense. Hotels & Airbnbs: Pickup is from your hotel lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Airport & Ferry Travelers: Pickup is at the arrivals terminal, where your driver‑guide will meet you holding a sign with your name.
Itinerary
1
Oia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Imerovigli
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Perissa Black Sand Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Akrotiri Lighthouse
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Red Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Pyrgos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Castelli of Emporio
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
Windmills of Emporio
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Art Space
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
14
Ftelos Brewery Santorini
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The Transportation Hour is included to the Total Tour Duration
- 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
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Tasos, our tour guide, went above and beyond to make our experience today an exceptional one. He listened to what we wanted and did exactly as we wished. What a guy! He is so friendly, helpful, gracious, and knowledgeable. We couldn't have asked for more in our afternoon of exploring. We saw everything we wanted to see and then some. One of my favorite moments was sharing a coffee with him on top of the town where the castle coffee shop is in Akrotiri. We saw the Minoan ruins, which was fascinating, and the cute windmills, and the beautiful lighthouse and all the views that go with it. We drove to the peak where the monastery is and saw the small church up there and the 360° views from the top. He gave us an excellent recommendation for a late lunch following the tour and dropped us there in Fira so that we could explore that location on our own. His attention to detail is unmatched! He's very, very thorough with everything he does, including safety. We had the best day!! I wish Tasos all the best!!
Tasos was absolutely fantastic as our tour guide. He turned up on time, was enthusiastic the whole tour, he had a wide range of information on many questions our group asked. He listened to what was important to our group and carefully organized the day so we could see everything we wanted to before the rush of crowds. The van was large, clean and held all 8 of us comfortably. He explained everything so clearly and helped us make decisions step by step which was important as a group of 8. Thank you Tasos for an amazing tour in Santorini!!!
We had an incredible day with Aris! He was not only our favorite tour guide of our trip to Greece, he may be our favorite tour guide EVER! Aris is a native of Santorini and his pride and passion for his island is apparent in every word. He was so warm and friendly we felt like he was an old friend just a few minutes into the tour. He customized a 5.5 hour tour that covered the entire island. The time flew by. All along the way he fascinated us with stories of the island’s history, food and culture. He took us to ancient sites, beaches, off the beaten villages, and of the best viewpoints in Oia and elsewhere. He ended by dropping us off at a restaurant he recommended that was also one of the best of our trip. I can’t recommend a tour with Aris highly enough! Book this!
Lisandros was a great guide that showed us hidden gems with great views that beat the crowds! We saw basically all of Santorini in about 8 hours and we couldn’t ask for a better day. Lisandros is even good at taking pictures for our group.
We had such a wonderful experience exploring the island with Naya! From the very beginning, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly passionate about sharing the history, culture, and beauty of the island with us. You can really tell that she loves what she does, and that enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable.
Naya was extremely patient and never made us feel rushed, which allowed us to really enjoy each stop and take everything in. She also took us to a few of her “secret” spots that we probably would have never discovered on our own, making the tour feel much more personal and special.
Another huge bonus—she is a great photographer! She knew exactly where to take us for beautiful photos and helped capture some amazing memories from our time on the island. It was so nice being able to enjoy the scenery without constantly worrying about taking our own pictures.
If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, personable, patient, and genuinely passionate about the island, I highly recommend booking with Naya. She made our experience memorable, and we’re so glad we had the opportunity to explore the island with her!
We got to experience all the sights of Santorini from a locals perspective which was awesome. Smaller crowds, hidden gems.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Steve,
We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and your confidence in our services. It was our pleasure to assist you during your visit, and your satisfaction is the greatest compliment we can receive. Thank you once again for choosing us.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Lisandro was the best! We had an amazing time- be sure to eat at Dodo’s and ask for Cristina!!
Beautiful area
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are honored that you chose our services and thrilled to know that your experience met your expectations. We wish you wonderful memories from Santorini and hope to see you again soon.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Our tour in September 2026 was excellent. We opted for a four hour Santorini tour. Our guide, Lisandros did an awesome job sharing his knowledge of the island, showing us the sights and some hidden gems and helped us avoid tourist traps. We really enjoyed it and would recommend him and the tour operator to anyone we know coming to Santorini.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Nicholas,
Thank you for your wonderful review and your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your trust is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to creating another unforgettable experience for you in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Lisandros was a very good tour guide. Knowledgeable about the entire Island. Very fun day and saw everything worth seeing!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Diane,
We sincerely appreciate your fantastic review. It was a pleasure to provide you with a personalized experience, and we are grateful that you chose our services. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on your next visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Ariz was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who ensured that the four of us saw the best of Santorini in the time that we had there. His vehicle was immaculate and we learnt a lot about life in Santorini without being overwhelmed with too much information.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and, most importantly, your trust in choosing our services. It was our pleasure to be part of your Santorini experience, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Aris is an excellent guide and took excellent care of us. There was confusion about where our tender would drop us off, and he quickly adapted to the change. He had excellent knowledge of the island and took us to great viewpoints for great pictures.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Donald,
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for choosing our private tour services. We are delighted that we could help make your visit to Santorini a special one. Your trust and recommendation mean so much to us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Wish we wouldn't have done this tour. Our guide just kept talking about problems for him and his schedule, didn't add any meaningful piece of information, and had his way of showing that we didn't like what he was doing. Hope we would have rented a car and go to the beach and an inner village.
A waste of time and money. My daughters and I were relieved when it ended.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Susana,
We are sorry to hear that you felt this way, especially since this was never communicated to either your guide or our team during or immediately after the tour. In fact, when we checked with you, you indicated that everything was great.
Your guide discussed with you what you wanted to see and created a customized itinerary around your preferences. All the requested locations were visited. However, the schedule was repeatedly delayed because considerably more time was spent at each stop than planned. When you later requested an additional ice-cream stop, you were informed that this would create further delays.
Our private tours are fully customized, which means communication with the guide is essential. If your preferences or expectations change during the tour, we are always happy to adapt the itinerary whenever possible. Unfortunately, no such concerns were raised at the time.
After reading your review, we personally contacted you to understand what had happened and offered to find a solution. Unfortunately, you never responded.
We have completed more than 1,000 tours this season, and while we respect that not every experience will suit every guest, we believe it is important to present the full picture. We are sorry that the tour was not what you ultimately wanted, but we genuinely wish you had communicated this during the experience, when we could have done something about it.
Kind regards
Be open to suggestions from your driver. Great source of information and saw places I did not know about prior to his suggestion.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Cynthia,
We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and your confidence in our services. It was our pleasure to assist you during your visit, and your satisfaction is the greatest compliment we can receive. Thank you once again for choosing us.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
I highly recommend this tour experience. Our driver showed us so many places and also couldn’t do enough for us in regards to Santorini experience. Drive us to so many places .
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Suzanne,
Thank you for your generous review and for trusting us with your Santorini experience. Knowing that you had a memorable day is the greatest reward for our team. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Lisandros made our Santorini trip truly special! He took us to all the main attractions and made sure we got to experience the island’s most beautiful spots. He was friendly, helpful, and made the whole day enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommend Lisandros to anyone visiting Santorini!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Upasna,
We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and your confidence in our services. It was our pleasure to assist you during your visit, and your satisfaction is the greatest compliment we can receive. Thank you once again for choosing us.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Great tour. Driver was able to customize our trip to fit in everything we wanted todo. Tasos was great and very friendly
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for choosing our private tour services. We are delighted that we could help make your visit to Santorini a special one. Your trust and recommendation mean so much to us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
A BIG THANK YOU to Aris for giving my family such a memorable and superb tour of Santorini! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the island and provided fascinating historical information throughout the day, giving us a much deeper appreciation for Santorini. He also shared personal stories and insights into his life on the island today (congrats your son!), which made the experience feel especially personal and authentic. We learned so much about the history of this beautiful island as well as what life is like there today.
We visited all of the iconic spots, along with one of the best coffee spot on the island. We still talk about those delicious freddo cappuccinos!
Throughout the entire tour, Arias made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. He was especially thoughtful in assisting a family member who had difficulty walking in certain areas. His attention to detail, kindness, and professionalism truly stood out. He even made sure we had cold water throughout the day.
His driving skills are beyond impresisive! Navigating the busy and narrow streets of Santorini in a large van is no easy task, but he handled it seamlessly. Although we had an itinerary with much to see, he was incredibly happy to accommodate additional sites we wanted to visit. He also easily accommodated a last-minute change in the number of people on our tour
As a group of 10, we all had different lunch preferences, which could have been challenging. Arias made a few calls and brought us to the most amazing restaurant right on the beach. The food was incredibly delicious, and the menu was broad enough to accommodate everyone's requests. It was the perfect choice and another highlight of our day.
We highly recommend Arias to anyone visiting Santorini. You couldn't ask for a nicer person or a better tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group had a wonderful experience. He was, by far, our favorite guide and made our time in Santorini even more memorable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Jaime,
We sincerely appreciate your fantastic review. It was a pleasure to provide you with a personalized experience, and we are grateful that you chose our services. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on your next visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
It was customizable to whatever we wanted to do. We didn't have a lot of specific things that we wanted to accomplish so we let our guide, Lisandros, just lead the way. We had a nice lunch on the black sand beach, drove to the highest point on the island, visiting the famous blue dome churches for the photo op and walked through all the shops. It was a great trip and so nice to be picked up and dropped off at the port for our 1 day on the island and not have to worry about arranging transportation once we got there. The port was insane with traffic.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are honored that you chose our services and thrilled to know that your experience met your expectations. We wish you wonderful memories from Santorini and hope to see you again soon.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
For a 5 seniors + 2 adults group, our guide Tasos took good care of us with a customize itinerary. Most of us visit Santorini back in 2022. However, we added 3 new spots, Red beach, light tower and submit on top of all the usual iconic photo spots. We are very happy with Tasos and company and will use him again.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Yin,
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for choosing our private tour services. We are delighted that we could help make your visit to Santorini a special one. Your trust and recommendation mean so much to us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Our guide Tasos was incredible. He gave us a lot of good information and took us to some outstanding places. He was funny, personable and knowledgeable about Santorini. I highly recommend him. He took us to a restaurant for lunch off the beaten path which was incredibly good. We loved everything about our tour and would not hesitate to book with Viator again. Thanks for a great experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Mary,
We sincerely appreciate your fantastic review. It was a pleasure to provide you with a personalized experience, and we are grateful that you chose our services. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on your next visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
If you are coming to Santorini on a cruise, do not book the big boat excursions—book this tour instead! From the moment we stepped off our cruise ship to the second we were dropped back off (with plenty of time to spare!), our day was seamless, stress-free, and utterly unforgettable.
Our guide, Tasos, was phenomenal. Right out of the gate, he laid out every possible site we could visit and helped us curate the perfect custom itinerary to see the entire island. Because of his expert planning, we got quick, hassle-free access to all the major spots while totally bypassing the massive lines and crowds from the cruise ship tour groups.
The sites were spectacular, the food was incredible, and the entire day felt effortlessly tailored to us.
As a HUGE BONUS, Tasos is also a professional photographer! He knew all the secret, postcard-worthy angles and took the most incredible photos of our group throughout the day. We walked away not just with amazing memories, but with framed-worthy pictures.
We couldn’t have asked for a better day in Santorini. Thank you, Tasos! 10/10 recommendation!
Visited: Oia, Black Sand Beach, Red Beach, Art Space Winery, drove past Pyrgos, drove past Windmills of Santorini, and several other locations.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Simon,
Thank you for your generous review and for trusting us with your Santorini experience. Knowing that you had a memorable day is the greatest reward for our team. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Lisandros was very knowledgeable and flexible. We took the private tour of Santorini for 8 hrs. At the beginning, we highlighted the points we wanted to see and Lisandros added some hidden gems around the island. He was extremely informative and engaging. Highly recommend Lisandros and the tour company.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Kristin,
We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and your confidence in our services. It was our pleasure to assist you during your visit, and your satisfaction is the greatest compliment we can receive. Thank you once again for choosing us.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Our driver was highly knowledgeable, polite, easy going. A real pleasure to ride with. Told him what we wanted to see. Was totally flexible. Nice cool car.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Joan,
Thank you for your generous review and for trusting us with your Santorini experience. Knowing that you had a memorable day is the greatest reward for our team. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Wow! I don’t know if we can adequately describe how wonderful Roula was as a guide, a historian and, most importantly, as a person! Roula has become part of our family and we are forever grateful for the incredible day that she provided for our family! She is now part of our family! Wonderful day!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear George,
Thank you for your wonderful review and your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your trust is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to creating another unforgettable experience for you in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Excellent trip, very knowledgeable driver who took us to hidden gems to take lots of photos
Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Lisa
We sincerely appreciate your fantastic review. It was a pleasure to provide you with a personalized experience, and we are grateful that you chose our services. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on your next visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
We had an awesome time touring Santorini! Our guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable of the area. Highly recommended
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Tatreka,
We are truly grateful for your kind feedback. Thank you for choosing our private tour services and allowing us to be part of your visit to Santorini. It was a pleasure serving you, and we hope your memories of the island stay with you for years to come.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
We had such a wonderful day with our guide Aris . He was friendly and knowledgeable and took us to all the sites with all the great monuments and views . He truly is a wonderful guide
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Michelle,
Thank you for your wonderful review and your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your trust is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to creating another unforgettable experience for you in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Really appreciated. They were flexible to change few places that we visited based on the fact that I did not want to be around too many crowds of cruise ship people.
I also recovered from surgery and he was very attentive. I saw some interesting things. Probably the funniest part was he took us to the monastery on the top and we assumed we’d be getting out and we basically parked the car and looked at two monks getting out of a car with groceries and then left.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Traci,
It was an absolute pleasure to host your private tour. Thank you for your excellent review and for placing your trust in our team. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Santorini someday.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Ares was a wonderfully warm and experienced guide that gave us a personalized experience of life on Santorini. A great blend of learning about the history and culture of the island, as well as taking in the beautiful sites.
12/ 10 tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Christopher,
Your wonderful review has made our day. Thank you for trusting us with your Santorini experience. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed every aspect of your tour and appreciate your recommendation.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
There was 14 of us. Aries ensured that we were very comfortable. He was extremely knowledgeable and took us everywhere we wanted to go. An added bonus…he’s hilarious! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!!🤗
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Donna,
Your wonderful review has made our day. Thank you for trusting us with your Santorini experience. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed every aspect of your tour and appreciate your recommendation.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
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