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Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Santorini, Greece
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 3 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Fawne_S ·
Aug 2026
The BEST tour. Guide was amazing, he took us to the best of what Santorini had to offer and did not rush us. Beautiful Photo opportunities and lunch stop was breathtaking! Restaurant felt homey on the beach and lots of food to choose from. Hands down best tour of our entire trip - as we took a cruise and was only onsite for the day. THANK YOU Z!
· Kristine_W ·
Aug 2026
Theo gave us a great tour around the whole island! We got to spots that you wouldn’t see on a larger bus excursion. We had just the right amount of time at each spot and it was easy access for teen kids and grandparents. We saw the sights, learned about the place and culture, enjoyed an authentic Greek lunch, and even got in swimming.

Overview

Explore Santorini's iconic blue domes, stunning caldera views, traditional villages, and volcanic beaches on a fully customized private tour. Choose 3-8 hours with your expert local driver/guide who helps craft the perfect itinerary based on your interests. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off as you visit Oia's famous sunset, charming Pyrgos village, unique red and black sand beaches, historic sites, renowned wineries, or a modern craft brewery—your choice.
  • Choose from several tour durations to suit your schedule
  • Visit the sites you want—or ask your driver for recommendations
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Private tour limited to just your group for a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port/Hotel/Airport Pick up & Drop off
  • Local expert driver/guide
  • Complimentary umbrellas and sunbeds at an optional beach stop with any food or drink purchase.
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Round trip cable car tickets for cruise ship passengers (Optional)
    €20.00 per person
  • Admission fees at Akrotiri excavations & museums (optional visits)
    €20.00 per person
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Wine/Beer tasting (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

• Cruise Ship Passengers: The main meeting point is the upper station of the cable car. Look for our driver/guide holding a sign with your name for easy identification. Some cruise ships offer an optional shuttle/tender service to Athinios Port. From Athinios, shuttle buses transfer passengers to Fira Central Parking, opposite the General High School of Fira. If you use this cruise ship service, you may also be picked up from Fira Central Parking. Alternatively, you may independently arrange a private water taxi at your own expense, with pickup available from Athinios Port. Please inform us in advance so we can coordinate your pickup accordingly. • Hotel Guests: If you’re staying at a hotel write the name of your hotel, the meeting points are either the hotel lobby or the nearest accessible location for vehicles. Your driver/guide will be holding a sign with your name for quick recognition. • Air Travel Arrivals: For passengers arriving by airplane, the meetup spot is the arrivals area at the airport. Spot your driver/guide easily by looking for a sign with your name. Ensure a smooth transition from your journey to your onward transportation.

Itinerary

1

Oia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Finikia

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Sunset in Oia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Firostefani

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Pyrgos

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Monastery of Profitis Ilias

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Perissa Black Sand Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

8

Red Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

10

Akrotiri Lighthouse

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

Megalochori - Traditional Village

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12

Estate Argyros

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

13

Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

14

Santo Wines

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

15

Ftelos Brewery Santorini

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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 717 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Santorini sites wonderful but vehicle lacking

Sharon_R, Oct 2026
I would caution you to verify that the vehicle is large enough for your party. Our driver, he was not a guide but was pleasant enough, had a small vehicle. There were four of us. I was sandwiched in between two people in the back. Yes, it was a space for three but not three adults! If I am paying this much, I expect a roomy air conditioned vehicle. Very disappointed. We saw a lot of sites and he gave us time at each spot though so we enjoyed that a lot.

Santorini

Lisa_J, Oct 2026
Joanna did a great job with our private tour. Would highly recommend this tour to learn and see the history that you may miss.

Unexpected change

Heather_B, Sep 2026
Unfortunately we were unable to make the tour due to an accident and the tour was completely refunded.

Truly customized.

Melanie_M, Sep 2026
I love that we were able to customize the trip and only went to places and attractions we wanted. Our guide was super accommodating and gracious.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Wonderful experience with Trifonas

Meghan_J, Sep 2026
Trifonas was a truly wonderful guide - we enjoyed our private tour with him very much and highly recommend him and this tour! We visited in September and he was able to help us maximize our time with all the places we wanted to see. He was a good driver and a great host who welcomed us to his very beautiful island and answered all the common and maybe not so common questions we had. Thank you buddy for a wonderful experience!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Excellent experience

Helen_R, Sep 2026
Excellent experience. The guide was superb and his knowledge of the island was expertly shared. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

We booked our tour within...

Christie_T, Sep 2026
We booked our tour within 24 hours but the tour company communicated clearly and arranged our last minute tour. We were able to choose between several options during our 4 hour tour. We particularly enjoyed the cave house in the local village and seeing parts of the island away from the tourist shops. Trifonas spoke excellent English and graciously gave us insight into life as a local and native of Greece. Although this was our last tour of 5 we took in Greece, Trifonas added a lot more information and made our last day in Greece one to remember. Highly recommend this family tour company.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

We were able to customize...

tracey_b, Sep 2026
We were able to customize our tour. Our guide was from the island and very enthusiastic about showing us around! We toured the ruins, beaches and ended with wine at Santos winery A lovely day!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Highly recommend

Susan_E, Sep 2026
We did a five hour tour, which was plenty of time to see many great sites. Our Guide Theo was amazing and this was one of the best tours we’ve done on our trip so far. He made sure we were well taken care of and had a great time.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Car was far too small for...

susie_b, Sep 2026
Car was far too small for 4 passengers plus the driver. Driver was awesome but tour organizer sent too small of car for 5 hours

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your driver and found him to be excellent. Regarding the vehicle the car used for your tour is one of our standard private tour vehicles and is suitable for 4 passengers plus the driver. We completely understand that comfort can feel different for each guest especially during a 5-hour tour and we are sorry that the space did not feel as comfortable as you expected. Thank you again for your feedback and for spending part of your day exploring Santorini with us.

Great way to see the...

Stephanie_V, Sep 2026
Great way to see the island. We would definitely do it again. Driver was very nice and professional.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Our guide was very...

Brooke_Z, Sep 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. They were very communicative in getting everything set up.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Amazing!

karen_h, Sep 2026
We loved Electra! We had a group of 10 for the 6 hour tour. She helped us tailor the tour to fit what everyone wanted to see. She gave us insights to the area and answered all of our many questions. It was a fabulous day and we left feeling like we had a new friend in Greece!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Well worth it!

Tim_D, Aug 2026
Our tour guide Manuel was fantastic. He took us around the whole island showing us all the important sites we wanted to see, but he also knew where to go first to help avoid the crowds. He was professional, super friendly and helpful. We highly recommend Viator and Manuel.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Amazing experience! We...

Tyler_L, Aug 2026
Amazing experience! We did the 6 hour time slot and our driver knew where to visit and when based on how busy it may get and how hot it may be. Beyond that the knowledge he had about the island and the history was amazing to learn! We explored everything we wanted and even found some places we had no idea about! Absolutely recommend!!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Thank you Z!

Fawne_S, Aug 2026
The BEST tour. Guide was amazing, he took us to the best of what Santorini had to offer and did not rush us. Beautiful Photo opportunities and lunch stop was breathtaking! Restaurant felt homey on the beach and lots of food to choose from. Hands down best tour of our entire trip - as we took a cruise and was only onsite for the day. THANK YOU Z!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Our tour guide Theo took...

Farrell_M, Aug 2026
Our tour guide Theo took care of everything from ice cold waters to the itinerary and we saw so much of Santorini! The whole time he gave us information about the history of Santorini and the region, and showed us the most beautiful places. Totally recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Oia is extremely busy and...

Stephanie_S, Aug 2026
Oia is extremely busy and crowded. The best time was at the beach. We went to the Black Sand beach - the restaurant was fantastic and views and water were wonderful. Our driver, Trifonas, was excellent.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Panos was a fantastic...

Amy_J, Aug 2026
Panos was a fantastic guide! He showed us around the city and gave us great information along the way. It was the perfect amount of time to hit the highlights. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Sokratis shown us all the...

Chunlei_W, Aug 2026
Sokratis shown us all the excellence Of Santorini. He was very knowledgeable about the island and overall it’s a wonderful experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Great Day with Demetris in Santorini

Yohan_C, Aug 2026
We were docked in Santorini for the day with Royal Caribbean and arranged a 5-hour private tour through Viator. Our guide, Demetris, was exceptional. As a local resident, he was incredibly knowledgeable about the island and shared many personal stories about growing up in Santorini, which made the experience even more meaningful. The tour was fully customizable to our interests. We had a few specific locations we wanted to visit, and Demetris tailored the itinerary accordingly. He also recommended several additional sites based on his local expertise, including a scenic drive through the island and a visit to the beautiful Black Sand Beach. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and one of the highlights of our trip. I would highly recommend Demetris to anyone looking for a personalized, informative, and enjoyable tour of Santorini. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Private Tour is a Great Way to See Santorini in a Day

Kristine_W, Aug 2026
Theo gave us a great tour around the whole island! We got to spots that you wouldn’t see on a larger bus excursion. We had just the right amount of time at each spot and it was easy access for teen kids and grandparents. We saw the sights, learned about the place and culture, enjoyed an authentic Greek lunch, and even got in swimming.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

We had a great private...

Scott_P, Aug 2026
We had a great private tour with Theo. He took us to all of the main stops of the island and even ensured that we saw everything that we wanted to see. Theo was very knowledgeable about the island and gave a lot of great information while traveling between destinations.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Best Time in Santorini!

Melody_G, Jul 2026
Theo was our driver for the day and was so friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to all the places we wanted to see and a couple extra that he recommended for great picture spots. The whole day was a fabulous experience! Theo made us feel safe and comfortable and gave us some cool history of the island, culture, and people. 10/10 recommend!!! In fact, our big group that did other excursions were a little jealous of the gorgeous pictures we got in Oia and Perissa Beach! Just book it!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Killing it in Santorini with Theo

Jackie_V, Jul 2026
Very personable, knowledgeable, and informative tour of Santorini with a flair! Ended our tour at a gorgeous winery with a view of the Sea and the most delicious vino

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Beautiful tour of Santorini in Spanish

Tyler_P, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful six-hour Spanish-language tour! We had great pre-excursion communication with our guide, who met us at the top of the cable cars in Fira. She and her driver took us to several places on the island, including Oia and Black Sand Beach. Although we reserved a Spanish-language tour, our guide also spoke English during the tour. She explained the history of Santorini and also provided practical advice on which places to visit. The tour was just what we needed for our first trip to Santorini!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Magnificent Coastlines await you on this excursion.

laura_r, Jul 2026
You see the most beautiful waters and coves as you travel the coastline with experienced captains and teams.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

All of the best spots of Santorini!

Jayna_C, Jul 2026
Trifonas was great!! He let us help choose our adventure and was very knowledgeable about all of Santorini! He was able to give us history…but also share some of the what the locals prefer instead of just the touristy places! He made the tour so enjoyable and I would definitely recommend Trifonas!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Thoroughly Enjoyed This Tour

Randall_N, Jul 2026
Sokratis was very knowledgeable about Santorini. He was very professional. He showed us the whole island while explaining its history while being a safe driver and taking us to hidden photo spots.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!

Wonderful guide in Santorini

Amber_S, Jul 2026
Having a private a/c car was the best on this hot July day. Spiro was an excellent guide and was so flexible, as we were quite late due to late ship tenders and the cable car line. Highly recommend this tour and his services. If you are here on a cruise ship, and there's multiple ships at port in summer, I would skip Santorini all together. As beautiful as it is, the lines for cable car are crazy long, and very hot, as are the tender lines. It took 4 hours of logistics just to make it to the top of cable car line so we could start the tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was our pleasure to show you around Santorini, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back to our beautiful island in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the best!
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