Private Overview of Santorini: Full-Day Customizable Experience!

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Santorini, Greece

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Beat the crowds, and let a local introduce you to the island’s main attractions, on this private Santorini tour. With round-trip transit from your preferred location, getting around and seeing the sights is made simple. Stroll through the streets of Oia with its blue-domed churches, admire the Red Beach, visit the historic village of Pyrgos, and more. You can also upgrade to explore the Akrotiri archaeological site and enjoy a tasting at a local winery.

This introductory tour is ideal for first-time Santorini visitors
Learn facts and stories you'd miss if traveling alone
Several add-on experiences are available for an upgrade
A private tour gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary

What's Included

Bottled water
Experienced local driver/guide
Private transportation by air-conditioned & deluxe van
Maps & live commentary
Hotel/Port/Airport Pick up & Drop off

Cable Car Tickets for Cruise Passengers (Optional)

€10.00 per person
Entrance fee - Archaeological Sites & Museums (optional visits)

€20.00 per person
Alcoholic Beverages

Wine tasting in Santo Wines Winery (optional visit)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotels & Airbnbs: Pickup is at the lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Cruise Ship Passengers: The primary pickup point is at the top cable car exit, where your guide/driver will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged at Athinios Port or Amoudi Port, provided that travelers arrange a water taxi at their own expense. Airport & Ferry-Boat Travelers: Pickup is at the arrivals terminal, where your guide/driver will be holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

Oia's Main Street

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Red Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pyrgos

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santo Wines

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Santorini (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Your guide/driver is not allowed to guide within the Excavations. You may hire one of the licensed guides in Archaeology provided by the site
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
The itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences
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

based on 190 reviews

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Great day spent

Pamela_T, Jun 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Mike exploring Santorini. His local knowledge was evident and we got to experience so much more than Fira and Oia. It was so good to be able to tailor the tour to our desires.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Pamela, We truly appreciate your support and trust in us.Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do.Mike your local guide will be more than happy and proud for his service towards you.We'll continue working hard to make every interaction with Santorini Road Trips exceptional and memorable.We can't wait to serve you again soon. Kind regards, The Santorini Road Trips team.

GREAT Highlight Tour of the Best to See in Santorini!

Glen_M, Jul 2024

Vasilis was our guide and driver and he was fantastic! A lifelong resident of Santorini with a family history dating back hundreds of years, he had amazing insight into the island's history. He drove very smoothly which is important going up and down mountain roads to prevent motion sickness. Make sure you can schedule your tour to see a sunset - it's spectacular! Dinner on the Bland Sand Beach (at Do Do's) was wonderful as well. The only complaint about the tour is the Cable Car process up and down the mountain. Riding a donkey was out of the question, and so was walking. There aren't enough cars, and the line to pay and ride took us an hour, making us late for our tour stop. That's fine if you have a private tour like we did, but keep that in mind if you're taking a group tour. Worse, you can't buy a return ticket until you get up top, so you get to wait in line AGAIN when you're tired from the day. VERY inefficient, but, that's no fault of this tour - it is what it is!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Glen, Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for.Your review means a lot to us, Vasilis will be more than happy and proud for his service towards you. We look forward to serving you for many years to come. Best regards, The Santorini Road Trips team

The splendor of Santorini

Arlene_B, Apr 2023

We enjoyed exploring the island of Santorini with Dimitris. He was very knowledgeable guide. You could tell he loves his island. We only had a few hours but got to see everything we wanted plus we had an excellent Greek lunch! I would highly recommend Dimitris and Viator.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Arlene, Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for.Your review means a lot to us,and Dimitri will be more than happy and proud for his service towards you. We look forward to serving you for many years to come. Best regards, The Santorini Road Trips team

The best of the best !!!!!!!

Rhoda_Hayes, Oct 2021

100 %we recommend any visitor to santori this tour .. it covers south easte west and north ..timing logistic is perfect.. Make sure you request Dimitri his positive energy his knowledge the attention to details was beyond excellent. I can not describe the happiness.. the joy and the satisfaction of feeling that we made the best choice . We came on the apex he was their waiting for us . He gave us coffee water … is just no words to say we will carry Dimitri and his tour in our heart for ever

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Dear traveler, We would like to thank you very much for your warm review towards your guide and the service he provided. We feel totally satisfied that you have enjoyed your private experience. Wishing you all the best and we will always be at your disposal for any future request. Best regards, George

Wonderful!

BackPacker826993, Nov 2019

We loved our private tour. Our guide took us to all the places we wanted and we spent the perfect amount of time at each. He recommended a local, seaside restaurant for lunch. The food was amazing and cheap. We couldn’t even finish it all. We highly recommend this tour!