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Santorini Private Tour: Customizable 4-8 Hour Sightseeing

Santorini, Greece 8h 5.0 · 18 reviews EL, EN 71100P1
Instant confirmation Private tour Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Hotel pickup Adults 0–99
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Tour route
8 stops ~40 km
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Overview

Explore Santorini at your own pace with a private driver-guide and vehicle — just for your group, no strangers, no shared seats.

Choose your tour length: 4 hours for the essentials, 5 hours for more sightseeing, or the 8-hour VIP Experience, a fully curated day with a private winery visit, an exclusive sunset spot, and help booking dinner.

Every tour starts with pickup from your hotel, the Fira cable car, cruise port, or airport, in an air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group.

See Oia's whitewashed streets and caldera views, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, and Perissa's black sand beach. The 5-hour tour adds the caldera villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli. The 8-hour VIP Experience shapes the day around what you're looking for.

Add a wine tasting stop to any tour, priced per traveler, or extend by up to two hours, priced per group.

This is a private tour — only your own group travels in the vehicle.

Tour at a glance

Duration
8h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 15 travellers per booking
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Languages
EL, EN
live guide
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Pickup
Hotel pickup
or meet at the start point
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Operates
Every day
Starts 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 +5
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 0–99
min 1 per booking
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Rating
5.0 / 5
18 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • Bottled water
  • 8-hour VIP Experience extras
  • Pickup and drop-off from a wide choice of points around the island
  • English-speaking, local driver-guide
  • Private transportation

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Cable car tickets for cruise ship visitors
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Oia's Main Street

    Oia has an mystique scent attracting artists from all over the world. There are so many art galleries and other places of cultural interest to visit so you will never be bored. Take pictures of the whitewashed houses and walk around the winding streets. You will also have some free time to shop for souvenirs or taste some of the best local delicacies of the island.

    1h Admission included
  2. 2
    The castle of Pyrgos

    Hosting beautiful views, in Pyrgos village you can find churches dated from the 11th century, as well as a Venetian castle.

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
  3. 3
    Firostefani

    A quiet, caldera-view village just north of Fira, known for its blue-domed church and sweeping views over the volcano.

    30 min Admission free
  4. 4
    Imerovigli

    Caldera views near Skaros Rock — one of the most dramatic viewpoints on the island, just past Firostefani.

    30 min Admission free
  5. 5
    Perissa Black Sand Beach

    Perissa with the extraordinaty 7km long black volcanic sandy beach is our next stop. The existence of the volcano on the island is obvious with the dark sand covering the beach. We are sure that you will find everything you want from this beach from crystal clear waters to amazing opportunities for water fun

    1h Admission included
  6. 6
    Megalochori - Traditional Village

    Our tour would not leave out a visit at a traditional Winery so you can have the opportunity to taste sensational wines from some of the oldest vineyards in Europe. Try up the famous varietals of Santorini wines such as Assyrtiko, Nychteri and Vinsanto.

    1h Admission not included
  7. 7
    Monastery of Profitis Ilias

    The Monastery was built in 1711, on the highest point of the island, 567m above the sea level. The striking view of the entire island is really amazing. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the dessert wine, honey and extra virgin olive oil that’s made on site only by the monks.

    30 min Admission included
  8. 8
    Red Beach

    The majestic Red Beach one of the most picturesque beaches of the island. The view of the red, almost vertical, volcanic rocks and the small, reddish pebbles will take your breath away.

    45 min Admission included

Meeting & pickup

Hotel pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point.

Choose the pickup point that's closest to your hotel or villa from our list. If you don't see a good match, let us know your accommodation and we'll point you to the nearest option. Arriving by cruise? Ships dock at the old port, so you'll take the cable car up — we'll meet you at the top of the cable car station, one of our regular pickup points.

Schedule

4-Hour Highlights Tour Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
5-Hour Extended Tour Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
8-Hour VIP Experience Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

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OnAir644329 Aug 2026 · Tripadvisor
Fun in Santorini

We had the best time with Angelo! Highly recommend!

colta2026 Jul 2026 · Tripadvisor
Arthur and this tour was SPECTACULAR!

Arthur our guide is the KING! Best guide in Greece not just Santorini! I suggest to the whole earth to ask for Arthur! Don’t settle… he’s the MAN!

BethP875 May 2026 · Tripadvisor
Wonderful day in Santorini!

We had a wonderful day in Santorini with Angelo. He was professional, friendly and took us everywhere we wanted to go. He suggested a perfect local place for lunch and then continued the tour. We highly recommend him!!

april_h Jul 2025 · Viator
Perfect Day in Santorini

Flexible guide made our day perfect. Showed us the whole island. Stopped for photos recommended a great spot for lunch. Ended at black beach. Excellent day.

Debra_C Nov 2023 · Viator
Exceptional experience

This private day trip is worth every penny that we paid. Alex, our guide patiently waited for us because we had to take the tender from our cruise ship and the line was long at the cable car. We were able to see what we wanted to see within the short period we were in Santorini. Our guide was very knowledgeable with the history of Santorini. I would recommend this to anybody who only has a few hours to spend in Santorini.

kechubenko Aug 2023 · Tripadvisor
Santorini with Alex

Alex was a most knowledgeable and excellent guide. He personalized the tour to our preferences. Thank you!

Chris_M Jun 2023 · Viator
A great day trip for cruisers

Our guide, Angelo, was fantastic. We hit the sites and he also took us to a few “off the beaten track” places (literally!). He was knowledgeable, friendly, and good with the kids. We enjoyed our day thoroughly. One word of caution to anyone coming in on a cruise: if there are multiple ships tendering, the line for the cable car is outrageous (was 2.5 hours our morning). This company communicated well and waited for us, even though we ended up 90 minutes late.

uppityvet Oct 2022 · Tripadvisor
Better Than Excellent

This was a fantastic experience. We were only in Santorini for the day from a cruise ship. We wanted to maximize our time and see as much as possible. Chrysa and Angeles were the best. The took us to the best photo locations and some places that were off the beaten path we would have been known about. Bonus... we learned a lot about the island and Greek culture. It was great to hear it from a local.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 8h.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Which languages is the guide available in?

Guide languages: EL, EN

On which days does it run?

It runs Every day. Starts 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 +5

How fast is the booking confirmed?

Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.

Is this a private tour?

Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.

Where do I complete the booking?

On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.

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