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
The strict itineraries of many tours mean you can end up missing sights you want to visit. On this private, flexible-duration tour, your local driver-guide will whisk you around Santorini with hotel and cruise ship pickup, taking care of navigation while you soak up the scenery. Visit famous landmarks, hidden gems, or enjoy the island like a local—this tour is completely customizable.
- Private tour: enjoy personalized recommendations and itinerary planning
- Build in photo stops throughout the tour to capture the memories
- Select from flexible three to eight hour itineraries, with the option to extend your experience
- Perfect for couples, families, groups of friends, and cruise ship travelers
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
5.0
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Simon_W, Jul 2026
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.
Kristin_C, Jul 2026
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.
Joan_L, Jul 2026
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
George_V, Jul 2026
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
LisaNichols, Jul 2026
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
Tatreka_P, Jul 2026
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
Michelle_B, Jul 2026
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
Traci_G, Jul 2026
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
Christopher_C, Jul 2026
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
Donna_E, Jul 2026
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
Braylee, Jul 2026
Great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us so much in 5 hours! We flew in for the day and then flew back to Athens that evening. Picked up and dropped off on time. Air conditioned vehicle, lots of room for the 4 of us. Great tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Braylee,
We truly appreciate your kind words and your 5-star rating. Creating personalized and unforgettable experiences for our guests is our passion, and we are happy to know that your tour was a highlight of your visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Kevin_C, Jun 2026
It was our first time in Santorini and we specifically wanted to book a private tour outside of what our cruise line had to offer as we wanted that speciality touch that only a local can offer and based off other reviews I’ve read on this company, I knew we were in for a treat. As I don’t have cell call service, I had offered to communicate via Whasapp and the tour company got in touch with me via that days before the excursion in terms of meeting point and time and that was a very assuring thing. On the day of the meet up, everything went extremely smooth and given we are a family of 3 people, we got picked up in a very clean, air conditioned sedan. Our tour guide was Aris and he was extremely attentive, amazing personality, and offered tidbits and stories from his time and life spent here in Greece. When we go on tours, we especially like a blend of historical facts but also what a local go through in Greece when it comes to work, raising a family, economy, etc. Aris offered us amazing insight in both what Greece was back then, and what Greece is today. We loved these perspectives as it allowed us to know not only about the beauty of Santorini but allowed that personal human connection we shared with the tour guide. Aris asked about our upbringing and masterfully interwoven his stories and experiences alongside. Santorini is a lot to see and he timed everything perfectly so we got to spent adequate time in Oia, black sanded beaches, the village of Megalochori, the lighthouse, castle, and many more. While there is an itinerary, he asked us if there is any special accommodation places we would prefer to see during our 5 hours tour…which was a great gesture. Additionally, he gave us recommendations for restaurants. All in all, our tour was a little over 5 hours and in no way we felt it was sped up in any way and everything was paced to perfection. Aris is an amazing tour guide with a dazzling personality and we extremely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Kevin,
Thank you for your generous feedback and 5-star review. It was our pleasure to provide you with a personalized experience, and we are delighted that you left with such positive memories of your visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Inessa_G, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful tour of Santorini with Aris! He was incredibly knowledgeable, had a fantastic attitude, and was genuinely enthusiastic about sharing the island’s history and culture. His passion made the experience even more enjoyable. The bus was clean and comfortable, and everything was well organized. Santorini ended up being one of our favorite stops on our trip. We highly recommend this tour, especially with Aris as your guide!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Inessa,
We are grateful for your thoughtful review. Knowing that you enjoyed your private tour and felt well taken care of is the greatest reward for our team. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your experience.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Abby_V, Jun 2026
Lisandros was a wonderful guide! He took us to all the sites we requested and gave informative commentary along the way. My 2 boys also really enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Abby,
Thank you for your kind comments and for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that your experience was enjoyable and memorable. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Santorini in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Mark_C, Jun 2026
We had a great time and Tamos was a wonderful guide. We got to see the most beautiful scenery in Santorini! I would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Mark,
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
Thom_T, Jun 2026
Aris picked us up right on time at the top. Ari had a wonderful personality, spoke excellent English and was very caring of me with all of the steps (I have mobility issues). He told us about life on Santorini and his personal life (he was very excited about his new son). His company Cyclades Shine Travel Company provides a new comfortable vehicle for your customized tour. We covered the entire island from the lighthouse to Oia with the monastery and small villages in between. Aris is a wonderful, kind person and one of the best guides we've ever had on our world travels.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for your excellent review. We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable and memorable experience with us. Your support means a great deal to our team, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Carol_O, Jun 2026
The tour was amazing from beginning to end. Catalina was such a knowledgeable and informative guide, she asked if there was anything there we wanted to see, we let her show us her favorite things about Thira (Santorini). She did not disappoint us!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Carol,
We sincerely appreciate your fantastic feedback. It was a pleasure to be part of your Santorini experience, and we are thrilled that your private tour met your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with fellow travelers.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Cassie_G, Jun 2026
A wonderful tour! Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. He seemed truly excited to show us all of the island where he was born and we were very happy for it. Santorini is truly beautiful and Aris provides a tour everyone should experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Cassie,
Thank you for your excellent review. We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable and memorable experience with us. Your support means a great deal to our team, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Tracy_M, Jun 2026
Loved the archaeological sites and the weaving demonstration! I did not prefer the 2 shopping experiences as I wasn’t interested in purchasing!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Tracy,
Thank you for your review and for sharing your opinion! The driver asked you what you want to see and to do and you asked to stop in this areas (when you say shopping experiences you mean Pyrgos traditional village and OIA village) the guide was near you asking if you want more information but the group want shopping! We would be very happy to see you again!
Kind regards
Renee_S, Jun 2026
This was a private tour where a guide took us to the major sites of Santorini. Our guide was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. He spoke clear fluent English and was very nice and flexible. Had great recommendations of where to go or we could customize the tour of the way we would like.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Renee,
Thank you very much for your kind words and your review! I really wish to see you again in the near future!
Warm regards
Jessica_M, Jun 2026
Excellent custom experience
Came in with an itinerary that had to change and leosandros worked with us to make a perfect day for all ages
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Jessica,
We truly appreciate your kind words and your 5-star rating. Creating personalized and unforgettable experiences for our guests is our passion, and we are happy to know that your tour was a highlight of your visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Nancy_H, Jun 2026
Our guide, Aris, exceeded our expectations! While the ship excursions concentrated on Oia and Fira, Aris customized our day (8 hrs) and showed us the real Santorini, to include history, culture, myths, geography and topography of the island. We covered the entire island and visited so many villages and churches, beaches and breathtaking views from the highest points on Santorini. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Nancy,
Thank you for your kind comments and for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that your experience was enjoyable and memorable. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Santorini in the future.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
LINDA_P, Jun 2026
Had a little trouble with communications between myself and the driver as I am not that familiar with What's App. but we finally connected and had a fantastic time. Lisandro was our driver and he was the greatest. He was very knowledgeable, funny, engaging and very helpful when we were getting in and out of the van. He took us where we had asked to be taken and allowed plenty of time for our visits at each stop. He also tried to park as close as possible so that we didn't have too far to walk which was greatly appreciated. He made our stop in Santorini very special and we appreciate all that he did. We arrived back in town in plenty of time to not feel rushed to make the deadline for the last tender back to the ship.. I highly recommend this tour to any who want something specialized to their requests and for having smaller groups.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Linda,
Thank you for your generous feedback and 5-star review. It was our pleasure to provide you with a personalized experience, and we are delighted that you left with such positive memories of your visit.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Collin_B, Jun 2026
Book this tour if you want the perfect blend of history and famous views in a relaxing environment! Lisandros was amazing!! We had the best day with memories and views to last a lifetime! He truly made Santorini one to remember!!! His kindness, knowledge and sense of humor was incredible! We got to see so much in a short period of time.
The perfect example of his kindness was when we realized our daughter lost her camera during the tour. Lisandros went above and beyond to help us find out that we left it at a local shop. He coordinated the retrieval and was so patient in
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Collin,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing us for your visit. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your private tour and had a memorable experience. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and motivate us to continue providing exceptional service.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Marlyn_R, Jun 2026
The communication was great from beginning to end. Our guide was absolutely amazing Lisandro was very accommodating to us.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Marlyn,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for trusting Santorini Signature Tours.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and it was a pleasure hosting your private tour.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Piotr_H, May 2026
We had an amazing time.Our guide was cortageous and informed. Hotel pick up on time.Transportation was clean and airconditioned.We saw Santorinis major attractions with amazing Oia and Fira views.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Piotr,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for trusting Santorini Signature Tours.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and it was a pleasure hosting your private tour.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Lindsay_H, May 2026
Santorini boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and scenes I've ever witnessed with an incredibly rich history. Our guide made the day easy and fun. This was one of if not my wife's favorite stop along our cruise!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Lindsay,
Thank you sincerely for your kind comments and five-star review.
Santorini Signature Tours was very happy to be part of your Santorini experience.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Kim_M, May 2026
Lisandros was an awesome guide.
He was very knowledgeable about the Island and gave us a very informative tour.
He was fun and entertaining and very pleasant to spend time with.
He treated us like old friends, not just another tourist
****Highly recommend****
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Kim,
Thank you for your lovely feedback and for choosing Santorini Signature Tours.
Your trust is sincerely appreciated, and it was a pleasure hosting your private tour.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Peter_D, May 2026
Our tour guide Lisandros was excellent; he was very engaging and showed us a great mix of sights and villages to get a true flavor of Santorini. Be sure to stop at a bakery he suggests during your tour for some delicious food and desserts!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Peter,
Thank you for your wonderful review and for your trust in Santorini Signature Tours.
It was a pleasure having you on the private tour, and your feedback is truly appreciated.
Warm regards,
Santorini Signature Tours
Christine_K, May 2026
Best Tour Guide EVER!!! Thank you to LISANDROS!!!! Omg he was SOOO AWESOME!!! So knowledgeable, patient, kind, funny, sweet, well-spoken, attentive, and did I mention so patient with the millions of questions we asked? He even recommended a place to eat and got us a table at a cliff restaurant overlooking the caldera at sunset!! He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, saw what we wanted to, and even suggested and showed us incredible things we didn’t even know about. He completely exceeded anything we could have imagined!!! He took us to places that were less crowded that had the best views and you should see the pictures we got! Just wow!!! We 1000000% recommend!!! And the person/owner that we communicated with to confirm the tour was exceptional at communication too!!! Thank you so much!!!! We couldn’t recommend them more!!! Ask for Lisandros!!! We LOVED HIM!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Christine,
Thank you kindly for your beautiful review and for your generous words.
It was a pleasure to welcome you and share the beauty of Santorini with you.
Warm regards
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