Half Day Santorini Sightseeing Shore Excursion Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Santorini, Greece
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Simplify your time in Santorini and avoid the hassle of self-driving by taking a private, customizable day tour. Your guide is a local so can show and tell you things that you might otherwise miss. Visit the lighthouse, the monastery, the castle, lookout points, and many other beautiful spots. Learn more about Santorini while having fun.
- Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- This is a private tour just for you and your party
- Includes hotel transfers for your convenience
- Ideal for first-time visitors to Santorini who want an overview
What's Included
- Private transportation by luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert local driver/guide fluent in english
- Hotel/Port/Airport pick up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Akrotiri excavations ticket (20 Euros per person)
- Lunch and personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
For Cruise Ship travelers: Your Driver/Tour Guide will be waiting for you at the cable car upper station holding a sign with your name written. For Airport/Port travelers: Your tour guide will be waiting for you outside the arrivals section holding a sign with your name written. For Hotel guests: Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel's reception, entrance or the nearest accessible point by car.
Itinerary
1
Lighthouse
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
The Castle of St Nicholas
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Imerovigli
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Perissa Black Sand Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
6
Santorini
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Red Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- 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 121 reviews
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Our tour guide Makis, he provided a brief itenerary at the start of the tour, outlining timing & locations, would have enhanced the overrall experience and managed expectations. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you very much for your kindness
It was such an informative, tour! Fani did a great job job of realizing our interests and abilities!!! Historical details were great, cultural details amazing!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you very much for your good words.
We had the most amazing day touring with Makis. From the beginning, he listened to what we wanted to see and experience and completely tailored the day around us. He had wonderful suggestions based on our interests, but we never felt rushed or like we were following a typical tourist itinerary. He took us everywhere we wanted to go and showed us places we never would have discovered on our own. One of our favorite stops was a local pottery shop, where we were able to buy beautiful, locally made souvenirs. We really appreciated that Makis helped us experience and support local businesses rather than just taking us to the usual tourist spots. But the most incredible moment happened while we were walking through the small traditional village of Megalochori. We came across an envelope tucked among the old buildings that simply said, “To whoever finds this letter…” We opened it, and unbelievably, the letter told the story of a woman traveling through Europe to honor her sister, Janelle, who had passed away from cancer. My name is Janelle. I was so shocked and emotional that for a moment I actually thought Makis had somehow planted it there, but he hadn’t. It was a completely unexpected coincidence, and it brought me to tears. It became one of those travel moments I know I’ll remember forever. Makis was right there sharing that experience with us, and it perfectly summed up the kind of day we had with him, personal, spontaneous, local, and full of moments we never could have planned. If you’re looking for a local guide who genuinely listens to what you want, knows the island, takes you beyond the obvious tourist stops, and makes the day feel like you’re exploring with a local friend, Makis is wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more memorable day. Thank you, Makis, for an experience we will never forget!
Makis was an outstanding tour guide! He was kind, knowledgeable, and shared fascinating insights about Santorini and its rich history. He was flexible with our plans, made the day feel relaxed and personalized, and even arranged a fantastic lunch at a beautiful beach spot. He kept us refreshed with bottled water throughout the tour and did a wonderful job engaging everyone in our group, from the youngest to the oldest. We had an amazing experience and highly recommend Makis to anyone visiting Santorini!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much Lawren,I appreciate that a lot
Makis was a great guide. He customized our private tour based on our interests and avoided the sites we had already visited. As a true local, he was also very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Santorini. Also, he is very polite and helpful. We wouls definitely take a tour with him again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your kindness
Makis was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. He shared with us his local insights and Santorini history. He took us to the perfect sunset view that was not crowded. If you want an authentic guide- ask for Makis! We were picked up and dropped off from our hotel and it was an easy way to see the sights with no stress.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kindness.
Our tour guide Chris was so knowledgeable!
He shared so much which made the tour a great experience. We were able to see the island in the comfort of a very nice vehicle.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your kindness.
Mr Santorini (makis) was an excellent guide/ driver. We had flexibility in the schedule to allow us to change the experience we wanted. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much Rob
After a bit of confusion, Mike handled things and our guide for the day was Petras. He was very knowledgeable, personable and a very kind and friendly person. Do not hesitate requesting him for your tour in Santorini!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much Henry.
Gravilious is an amazing tour guide! I would recommend him to everyone. Amazing tour - Santorini - very personal - very amazing
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much. I hope to see you again.
Makis was a great tour guide! He is a local which was greatly appreciated when touring santorini. He knew so much about the island and its history. He took us to a handful of sights and we were not rushed. We were traveling with a young child and he suuplied a baby seat for the car as well which was greatly appreciated. Nice comfortable van. We started tour at 9 and seemed to be ahead of all of the crowds from cruise ships, etc which was also very nice for picture taking and walking around with a young child. Would recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much.
I hope to see you again to my beautiful island 🏝
Makis was one of the best, if not the best local tour guides I have ever had. He was on time, kind, patient with us wanting to spend extra time hiking at places and FULL of useful information. He made recommendations to us based on learning our interests, which did not disappoint. Even some of the more “odd” questions we had, he was able to provide information and historical background on. He really provided us a fantastic day of an experience. If in Santorini again, I’ll be for sure reaching out to my new friend! Thanks Makis!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you very much Nicole,I hope to see you again to my beautiful Island. Makis
Well worth the time! A true local with so much knowledge to share. Very patient, helpful and flexible.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you very much for your kindness. Makis
Makis was INCREDIBLE!! Being a local his whole life it was truly a pleasurable experience to hear about all the ins and outs of the small island of Santorini. Though a small island there was a a lot of knowledge and history to absorb while on our tour. He took us from the North end to the South end and all in between. We enjoyed him so much that we wish we had another day in Santorini to learn more about the island. Highly recommend taking this tour with Maki’s, who is also known as Mr. Santorini!
Makis was the BEST tour guide we’ve ever had and we’ve been on hundreds of tours and cruises. He took us to places and explained things no tour guide has ever done. We are tired of paying ship prices and having mediocre experiences. I will always book through Viator from now on!
Our tour guide Monika was the best we have had during our traveling journey! She was pleasant, kind, very informative and knowledgeable about the island. We would definitely use her services again!
We booked the Tailor Made Tour. Our guide came to the cable car upper station at 11:20. He was friendly, a good driver, and told us much about Santorini history and what Santorini locals think about many things. For our 4 hour tour, we saw the lighthouse 20 min, Akrotiri ruins 50 min and the Profitis Ilias Monastery 10 min. We grabbed a sandwich too 45 min. The rest of the time was driving. The sites were very interesting. We did not see the red beach, the black beach, castle of st nickolas, or Megalochori (we really wanted to see Oia). If you want to see more, you should probably book 1 to 2 more hours. Our guide did not offer us additional hours to see the other sites on our tour list.
After the tour, we had Mr. Santorini’s business card and we were stranded. We messaged him, he came right over and drove us to our hotel.
Makis was very accommodating! I loved that he took us to the black beach area where we had lunch. The restaurant 41 is very nice. Makis also tried helping us with our lost luggage. Overall the tour was great.
Fue el mejor tour que pudimos contratar para conocer Santorini. Stravos fue un excelente guía y la comunicación fluyó de una muy buen manera. Desde días antes estuvieron al pendiente de que tipo de carro era mejor y más cómodo para nosotros para la excursión. El día de la excursion fue muy puntual en recogernos en el punto acordado. Antes de comenzar nos explicó muy bien lo que haríamos en el tour y el orden de las actividades . Conocimos toda la isla de punta a punta, tuvo la paciencia para explicarnos detalladamente cada lugar que visitábamos . Su inglés es muy bueno! Nos recomendó un muy buen restaurante para comer y nos apoyó a tomarnos algunas fotos .
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you very much Cristina Maria
Excelente! El mejor guía!!! Es un viaje lleno de historia, buenas charlas y mucha flexibilidad. Sus recomendaciones fueron las mejores Y recorrer la isla con su tranquilidad, es lo mejor!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much.
I hope to see you again to my beautiful island 🏝
English:
I can’t write good opinion. First: the organizer did not implement the program. When I asked us to visit according to the program, I heard that "I have to choose what I want to see". It's very unprofessional. I paid for the entire tour program, not part of it. Second: The organizer demanded an additional cash payment of EUR 70 from me. He informed me that "he made a mistake in the viator offer description and I have to pay extra". I feel cheated and feel that I have wasted my day. ………….. Opinia w języku polskim:
Niestety nie mogę wystawić dobrej opinii. Organizator wycieczki nie zrealizował programu. Odnoszę wrażenie, że go po prostu nie znał. Gdy poprosiłem, abyśmy zwiedzali wg programu usłyszałem, że mam sobie „wybrać co chcę zobaczyć”.
Kierowca nieprofesjonalny. Dodatkowo zażądał ode mnie 70 euro dopłaty w gotówce, gdyż „pomylił się w tym co napisał na stronie viator”. Odmówił także wystawienia dla mnie rachunku na to dodatkowe 70 euro.
Czuję się oszukany i mam poczucie, że zmarnowałem dzień.
Response from Host, Jan 2021
Hello Mr. Dawid.
I am responding for your review. I remember very well the situation, When you booked the tour, I contacted you , to explain you that was my mistake, the price 70 euro for 6 hours private tour for two persons. I asked you to cancel it or to pay 70 euro extra and you agreed. About the misunderstanding frase "I have to choose what I want to see" I gave you the option to make the same tour with another order. At the time when the tour started, I started to give you informations about my island, your answer was that you are teacher of history so you stop talk to me, your behaviour changed and i understood from this point, that misunderstanding happened. Maybe becouse English is not our mother language. I tried to do my best as I do with everybody as a local host, but you didn't give me a chance. I hope this misunderstanding finish and if you can withdraw the only bad review I have in my all carrier. Best regards. Witam panie Dawid.
Odpowiadam za Twoją recenzję. Bardzo dobrze pamiętam sytuację, kiedy rezerwowałeś wycieczkę, skontaktowałem się z Tobą, aby wyjaśnić, że to mój błąd, cena 70 euro za 6 godzin prywatnej wycieczki dla dwóch osób. Poprosiłem cię o anulowanie tego lub dopłacenie 70 euro i zgodziłeś się.
O niezrozumieniu frase "Muszę wybrać to, co chcę zobaczyć" Dałem Ci możliwość zrobienia tej samej wycieczki z innym zamówieniem. W momencie rozpoczęcia wycieczki zacząłem udzielać informacji o mojej wyspie, Twoja odpowiedź brzmiała, że jesteś nauczycielem historii, więc przestań ze mną rozmawiać, zmieniło się Twoje zachowanie i od tego momentu zrozumiałem, że doszło do nieporozumienia. Może dlatego, że angielski nie jest naszym językiem ojczystym. Starałem się dać z siebie wszystko jako miejscowy gospodarz, ale nie dałeś mi szansy.
Mam nadzieję, że to nieporozumienie zakończy się i jeśli będziecie mogli wycofać jedyną złą recenzję, jaką mam w moim przypadku.
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