Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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Santorini, Greece
- 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get under the skin of Santorini on a private day trip, and experience its prettiest places and historical must-sees. As your guide chauffeurs you by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, learn about the island’s history and culture, and explore the Minoan-era ruins at Akrotiri, the old capital of Pyrgos and Red Beach. Enjoy an optional lunch (own expense), check out the mountaintop Prophet Ilias monastery, and visit a winery to taste delicious Santorinian wines. Conclude at the cliffside village of Oia to enjoy its jaw-dropping views over the caldera.
- Private Santorini highlights day trip with an expert local guide
- Explore the archaeological wonders at Akroti, home to the relics of a 3,600-year-old Minoan town
- See striking Red Beach and the Prophet Ilias monastery on Santorini’s highest peak
- Visit the old towns of Emporio and Pyrgos, the former capital
- Learn about local winemaking and sample Santorinian wines at a traditional winery
- Enjoy the stunning caldera views from the cliff-terraced village of Oia
- Select a morning or afternoon departure, with a flexible itinerary and in-depth attention from a private guide
What's Included
- Private tour with private transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Pickup and drop-off from all hotels and villa in Santorini
- Local knowledgeable guide
- Bottled water
- Professional English speaking driver
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuites
- Entrance fee - Entrance fees Argyros estate€25.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Akrotiri Archaeological site€20.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
• Please advise the activity provider which pickup point you will choose. • You will receive an email with detailed pickup instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder for the email. • 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, please contact us to arrange it. • Time for this tour is flexible if we have availability. • The tour is private for groups of 1 up to 18 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, port pickup, and drop-off service upon request.
Itinerary
1
Imerovigli
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Oia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Castelli of Pyrgos
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Emporio
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Perivolos Beach
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Venetsanos Winery
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Red Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.9
based on 69 reviews
Irina_V, Feb 2026
Felt like being taken around Santorini by a family member! LOVED George, our guide and driver- he managed to take us to wonderful places, take beautiful pictures of us there (somehow SANS other tourists in the background, even though it was already May!) learn about the island's history, AND have a wonderful meal in one of the most picturesque restaurants.. Definitely recommend! Highlight of our Greece trip!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Irina,
Thanks a lot for the great review.
Arkadiy_V, May 2025
You will see the best picturesque views/places in Santorini. Some experiences require additional entry fees. The guide.. Harris was knowlegble about Santorini history and Santorini today.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Arkadiy.
You are the best!!!
Thank you for this thorough 5✨ review and your glowing praise for one of our guides.
Mark_M, Oct 2024
The guide was very knowledgeable. We were able to customize the tour to fit our interests. It was a comprehensive day tour.
Kathleen_W, Jul 2024
Antonis was very knowledgeable about all the sights and towns he did a wonderful job explaining everything. He asked for what we wanted and provided it. We got to see a lot and spend some time at the beach. It was a wonderful day.
Codey_C, Jun 2024
George was an amazing guide. He was so kind and went out of his way to make my kids and family feel special. We were able to create some amazing memories that we will cherish forever. I’ve got so many great pictures. Loved seeing the entire island. This is a must see tour. We can’t wait to come back
robinflion, May 2024
Wonderful tour all over Santorini with private tour guide and van.
We paid extra for wine tour and Akrotiri which guide could not come in to explain what we were seeing. We were on cruise ship and getting to the top to reach the guide was 40 minutes. This was in May we docked with a tender. Beautiful island and views
don't need to return.
Lisa_G, May 2024
Mary was great very knowledgeable about Santorini she was on time easy to find with a sign great transportation and lots of fun! Awesome day she kept us out of the crowds and got us a great lunch location alao
Robert_N, Nov 2023
Our guide for the day was George. Couldn’t have asked for more, he was personable, knowledgeable, receptive, patient and very thorough. Going to Santorini, you have to ask for George!
SANDHYA_K, Sep 2023
Fotios gave us a wonderful tour around Santorini. He was warm, lively and considerate of our needs and interests. Along with many interesting anecdotes and information on Greek culture and natural history, he made an effort to find us a lovely traditional meal. He paid special attention to other travel needs and took great care of us. We highly recommend his tour company and his local guidance.
Blair_B, Jul 2023
We had an incredible day exploring Santorini with Maria! She met us right at the exit to the cable car when we arrived from our cruise ship tender. The view points she guided us to were beautiful, and also took us to spots that were not overly crowded which we never would have found on our own! There is a bit of walking to get to some view points so keep that in mind! The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was right on the beach, and food was delicious! Highly recommend this tour for anyone spending a day in Santorini!
Ruby_L, Jul 2023
We were short if time because of the unexpected influx of tourists that came down from 3 big cruise shops. Our guide, Dimitris, still managed to bring us to iconic places of Santorini. He made our Santorini visit memorable and enjoyable despite the shortened time. I give him 5 stars 🌟
Jill_P, Jun 2023
This tour has been the highlight of my vacation. Our guide, Theodore, was well versed on the history and culture of Santorini. After spending time traveling through the villages and seeing the sites, Theodore took us to a beautiful restaurant on the water where we dined on fresh fish, local wine and other local culinary delights. Then Theodore took us the black sand beach where we we watched the sunset. Was well worth the expense for such beautiful memories. Thank you for fabulous time!
Debora_B, Jun 2023
Our tour guide Maria did a wonderful job of taking us to the points of interest on Santorini! We had lunch at a very good restaurant by a black sand beach. If you are in town ask for Maria!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Deborah,
Thanks a lot for your great review.
See you next time in Santorini.
Jill_S, Jun 2023
I was hesitant to spend the money on this but it was 100% worth it. Our guide was so sweet, beautiful and generous. She really did an awesome job and tailoring to our desires and just made our trip amazing. I feel like we got to see everything in just one day.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Jill,
Thanks a lot for your excellent review.
Samantha_H, May 2023
I went to Santorini with my mom and Grandma and had the most WONDERFUL time with our tour guide Mary. She showed us all the hidden gems and the most stunning views. She was so patient with my Grandma with all the walking and tried to get us around the big crowds to make it easier. She brought us to the most delicious place for lunch and the most beautiful winery where we tasted some of the best wines I ever had! Our driver was amazing as well and really made us feel at home and have the most amazing day filled with so many memories! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back and visit!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Samantha,
You are the best. Thank you so much for the positive feedback.
Starr_S, May 2023
We visited Santorini in May and had a wonderful experience with Yota, our guide, and Alex, our owner/driver. Yota was very knowledgeable of not only Santorini but also of the US to some extent which was impressive as we discussed similarities and differences between our countries. She was considerate of my physical limitations and took it into account in the way the day was planned always making my safety a priority. I would highly recommend this company.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear customer,
Thank you so much for your excellent feedback.
Brian_R, May 2023
We spent a fantastic day with our tour guide Ted! He was hands down the best guide we've ever had. He was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Indeed, that's what we appreciated most about Ted. He was so passionate about the history of Santorini in particular and Greece more generally. We not only had fun, but we also learned quite a lot in the process. The tour itself was very comprehensive. We saw all the major towns, the black sand beach, an archaeological site, some vineyards and a winery, as well as a ride up to the tallest point on the island. It really was a full day, and yet, it went by so quickly. The whole way through, Ted was cracking jokes, telling stories, and thrilling us with his insights into life on Santorini (past and present). And because Ted knows all the short cuts and off-the-beaten-path corners of the island, you're not simply sitting in traffic the entire time. In short, I highly recommend this tour, it was more than the worth it!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks a lot for the great review.
JeffandAnn_M, Apr 2023
Santorini was one of the highlights of our journey. we had a wonderful guide sitting with us in a Mercedes wagon as well as a driver, which is much better than a driver who is also the guide. She shared so much knowledge about the island, the people and the culture and took us into many townships into areas that could never be accessed by large busses. We walked through these towns, visited shops, saw many villas and hotels overlooking postcard views that is was way beyond our expectations. We also visited a vineyard and winery to see how differently grapes were grown in the country, then visited a black sand beach with limestone cliffs carved beautifully by Mother Nature. We also had lunch, a. very special Easter holiday lunch (lamb cooked over open fire) overlooking the a town and the Aegean Sea--it was so surreal. We found some beautiful and unique shops with ceramics and jewelry and overall had a fabulous time.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Jeffrey, thanks a lot for the wonderful review.
Chadwick_H, Mar 2023
This was a great tour. The sights are amazing, the history is intriguing, and the food is outstanding. Ted was awesome. He is very nice and professional, and I enjoyed our conversations throughout the day. He is just a cool guy. I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our guide. We appreciate your positive feedback.
Dorothy_R, Jan 2023
Our guide was awesome! She was so knowledgeable and open. Felt like we were being guided by a trusted friend! Love her cat stories too!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Dear Dorothy, thanks a lot for the lovely review. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Jeffrey_M, Oct 2022
Our guide was a no show. He didn't answer his phone. He didn't answer texts. He didn't respond when we tried to contact him through Viator.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Jeffrey,
You made the trip with us to Santorini and were very satisfied with our services.
Your guide was Minas, we asked you so many times and talked to you on the phone to delete this review and put it on the company in Athens, but you probably forgot.
It is very painful that we have no attribution with this review, and it was probably posted by your mistake. Please ask the Viator team how to delete this review. We will appreciate that.
We apologize once again for the inconvenience.
Anil_T, Jul 2022
Minhas our tour guide along with Sophocles our driver were excellent. They ran the tour based on our comfort. Minhaas is extremely knowledgeable about Santorini. He has a pleasing personality . He made the whole day very memorable . Santorini overall is a beautiful place
mmlmdc, May 2022
We elected to take this private tour, while friends on our cruise took a group tour. We saw so much more and learned so much more about the history and culture of the island with our guide Minas, who is an archaeologist by trade, and the tour was truly customized for our interests and preferences. Minas made the tour fun, interesting, comfortable, and truly showed us the incredible beauty and gave us a feel for the island and it’s people. We highly recommend this tour… and ask for Minas!!
Response from Host, May 2022
Dear Traveler, We would like to thank you for the great review of your tour guide Minas and your private tour. Our goal is to always have happy and completely satisfied customers. We would like to wish you good health and hope to see you again in the future. Best regards, Alex
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