Location: Santorini
Top Things to do in Santorini
Things to do in Santorini, South Aegean: The Best City Tours
Even if you’ve never been to this Cyclades island in the Aegean Sea, you’d still recognize it immediately – candy-colored houses carved into cliffs, sapphire waters, gleaming white buildings topped with half-spheres the color of a stormy sky. Here you’ll find peace as you roam the black sand beaches or the streets of a provincial village like Imerovigli. Beautiful Oia is world famous for its sunsets, which seem tinted with every shade of an artist’s palette.
Restaurants in Santorini
1. Private Tour: Discover South of Santorini
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
If you are staying in Santorini and you would like to see the best of the south of the island, this tour is ideal for you. South of the island includes some of the major attractions, places of archaeological interest and lovely villages. Take a tour with one of our licensed local guides that can guide you also inside Akrotiri!. Akrotiri which is one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the world! This remarkably well-preserved ancient Minoan city was buried by a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. Archaeologists discovered at the site pottery, furniture, advanced drainage systems, and three-story buildings. Many believe the disaster and the site itself were the inspiration behind Plato’s story of Atlantis.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan OR Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide (certified), Private tour
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Teri H
We were in Santorini for one day and wanted to make it count. We booked with Kostas because he was recommended by some other people who had taken the Celebrity cruise we were on. I communicated via email with Kostas about some things we wanted to make sure we did on our private tour, mainly the ancient ruins of Thira. Kostas went out of his way to make the trip memorable for us. He is an expert on Greece culture and any question we asked him was answered with complete history. I highly recommend him for any tour of Santorini. If its not on his website, just ask him and he will make it happen.
2. Experience the top Attractions in Santorini , 5-hour Private Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A full package! The most popular tour in Santorini, the Grand Tour takes you on a trip to the top attractions in half-day tour. Specially designed for the first time travellers to make the best use of their limited time on the island. Private Limo Mercedes van with experienced professional and local driver who will guide you around the best and will make your tour unforgettable. The duration of the tour is 5 guided hours offering the lifetime experience. Explore the authentic side of life in Santorini island. See the highlights with a private luxury Mercedes minibus visiting the most interesting and beautiful parts.
Inclusions: Experienced English Speaking Driver, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Entrance fees in the wine tasting and entrances of museums., Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks
Reviewed By hawz89
Arturo is THE BEST tour guide ever! His van is luxurious and well maintained. He is a very knowledgeable man - not only about Santorini and Greece, but almost on every topic that we talked about. He has great ideas on the itinerary, but is very accommodating to our specific requests. In addition, he serves as a great photographer, and took some great photos for us. All in all, I don't think you can find a better guide. He truly takes pride on what he does, and he wants his customers to have a memorable experience. I highly recommend!
3. Santorini Secrets Private Tour with Pick Up
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Grasp the opportunity and embrace Santorini, one of the most renowned and stunning active volcanic islands in the world! Your adventure includes visiting the “Red Beach” famous for its extraordinary red sands and cliff tops. The tranquil village of “Megalochori”, a hidden beauty within the heart of Santorini photographed for its famous arched tower bell and neoclassical architecture. “Profiti Ilias” the highest point on the island with an almost 360 degree view of the island. A stroll in Firostefani, the crown of Fira renowned for its unique views and blue domes..and not to be missed, the sophisticated charming and legendary village of Oia situated north of Santorini. Oia’s distinguished beauty, whitewashed sugar cubed houses, blue domes, caldera views and breathtaking sunsets makes it the most photographed place in the world. Private Tours can be custom made to what you would like to discover Explore the highlights of Santorini Take away with you unforgettable memories
Inclusions: Latest luxury Mercedes/BMW vehicles with leather interior for whole duration, Air conditioning, Individual bottled mineral water , Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking drivers, Private Based Tours, program can be custom made, Door to door pick up / drop off services depending on hotel location , Individual Antiseptic Hand Wet Wipes
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Reviewed By Guide614904
It was a fabulous day, well organised and superbly executed by our driver and guide Niko. We were well informed and felt llooked after the whole time. We would thoroughly recommend this company to anyone visiting Santorini
4. Private Custom Tour: Santorini in a Day
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4.9 based on 270 reviews
See the Santorini of your dreams on this private, 4-hour, or 6-hour tour with a local driver-guide. Customized entirely to your interests, your itinerary is totally flexible. With preplanned logistics and transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle included, this tour has everything you need to make the most of your time in Santorini. Visit quintessential sights such as the archaeological site at Akrotiri and the village of Oia, or head off the beaten path and visit the spots often missed by visitors.
Inclusions: Hotel or cruise port pickup (meeting point for cruise travelers is the top of cruise port's cable car), Private driver-guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz deluxe minivan, Mineral Water (1 bottle per person), Live commentary and information
Exclusions: Entrance fees at museums and Akrotiri excavations(optional visits), Gratuities, Food and drinks unless specified, Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers (6.00 Euros per person, per ride)
Reviewed By burnsie6
Had a great trip. The food served was excellent for this type of trip. Barbecued prawns and Greek salad plus a few extra options. The views on the trip were excellent and the crew were amazing. Our original trip was cancelled due to some thunderstorms but the team helped us fit the trip in before our flight which was hugely appreciated and the kind of customer service which makes it an easy trip to recommend.
5. 5 Hours Santorini most attractive sightseing roundtrip
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
The experience of touring the island of Santorini is not just a simple travel service. There are many factors that may have unexpected influence to your mood or program if you don't know how to face up all those circumstances. 1) Our minivan and transport vehicles are surely the most newly and luxury in the island! 2) Santorini island is full of travelers, travel vehicles and more for specific times during the day. An experienced and local driver knows how to avoid the big traffic on those times in order to offer accuracy to your tour! I'm one of those! 3) All travel vehicles belong to Santoestrella Company 4) An English fluent speaking driver 5) We'll possibly deliver to our passengers for first time ever the Augmented Reality Map of Santorini where you may have the opportunity to explore all the island in just one view from your Smart phone' camera! 6) Low cost, Civil liability insurance and safety
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Augmented Reality Map of Santorini (Possibly), Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Xavier P
Santo Estrella have a amazing view. I highly recommand this place. The architecture and colors are beautiful.
6. Sunset In Oia & Traditional Villages Bus Tour
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Panagia Episkopi Byzantine Church - Mesa Gonia village – Pyrgos village – Oia village This tour takes you to the most picturesque villages of the island. You visit beautiful churches, historical monuments with magnificent view of the island, and the best sunset from the village of oia. You will enjoy a guided tour and learn about the interesting history of this island.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Children under 4 years old can get free., English speaking guide, Pick up and drop off service
Exclusions: Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents' lap
Reviewed By euit2016
What an amazing experience! Everything you want to see in one day. We enjoyed sailing with King Thiras and a fun experience. Easy pick up and great guidance. We hope to see you again.
7. Island Bus Tour: The Majestic Spots Of Santorini
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4.3 based on 48 reviews
Prophet Elias Monastery – Pyrgos Village – Akrotiri Excavations - Red beach - Fira Town – Oia village for the sunset. A bus tour to majestic spots of santorini. Enjoy breath-taking views and explore the picturesque villages and significant archaeological sites.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Children under 4 years old can get free, English speaking guide, Pick up and drop off service
Exclusions: Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents' lap
Reviewed By euit2016
What an amazing experience! Everything you want to see in one day. We enjoyed sailing with King Thiras and a fun experience. Easy pick up and great guidance. We hope to see you again.
8. 6 Day Tour to visit, Athens, Delphi, Cruise to Saronic Islands & Santorini tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
This 6 day tour combines the most important sites of Athens and Cape Sounio where you will get to explore in depth the history and architecture of Athens with spectacular exhibits and masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculptures. Visit the Oracle of Delphi and the temple dedicated to Apollo, where it is said that Pythia delivered her oracles. Saronic Island cruise, to visit Hydra where popular films have been filmed and experience the island that Leonard Cohen loved. Visit Aegina for the Monastery of Saint Nektarios, the temple of Afaia and of course its local product, pistachios. In Poros, walk among the neoclassical buildings and visit the famous clock tower that measures the good times! In the latter part of your tour you will visit Santorini, globally known for its sunset, distinctive Cycladic architecture of narrow streets and small white houses and walk in the majestic towns of Fira and Oia with panoramic view of the Caldera.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation with air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Professional Chauffeur, Day cruise to Saronic Islands including buffet on board, Sunset cruise to Volcano in Santorini with buffet on board, Private Tour in Delphi, Private Athens Sightseeing and Cape Sounio Tour, Fast ferry tickets from/to Piraeus port / Santorini / Piraeus, Transfer from/to Santorini port/hotel, Transfer from/to hotel in Athens/Piraeus port, 5 night's accommodation
Exclusions: Hotel City Tax, Meals & Personal Expenses, Tour guides / Entrance fees
Reviewed By harrybM4927DX
My son, daughter-in-law and I had booked a 14-day private tour of Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Naxos with Private Tours Greece from May 1-14, 2020 and made a 30% down payment by credit card on 02/06/2020. All interactions with Private Tours Greece went smoothly and were professional and friendly. Then, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and my son's illness, on 03/13/2020, well ahead of the deadline for a fully-refundable cancellation, I asked Private Tours Greece to release all reservations it had made on our behalf, but to hold my deposit, in the hope that we might be able to reschedule our trip later in 2020 or in the spring of 2021. Private Tours Greece complied with my request and issued a credit voucher for the down payment I had made. As the pandemic continued to surge and Greece remained closed to visitors from the United States, on 4/17/2021, after essentially extending an interest-free loan to Private Tours Greece for over a year, I requested that my down payment be fully refunded and credited to the same credit card account to which it had been charged. Thereupon, Private Tours Greece staff claimed that the request for refund had been "forwarded" ... as it turned out later, to Alpha Bank. Nothing happened for a week. I then engaged in repeated e-mail exchanges with Private Tours Greece staff, only to be subjected to a stream of equivocations, obfuscations of the facts, and invalid excuses, including a claim that Private Tours Greece was doing me a favor by agreeing to a refund because the Greek government had allegedly given it the option to hold my funds indefinitely. I then contacted the general manager of the company, who sent me what purported to be a Greek language request to Alpha Bank (that I was unable to read) to issue the refund, along with further invalid excuses, never responding to my complaint that Private Tours Greece was in breach of its contractual obligation to issue a full refund of my down payment, not to mention doing the honorable thing, i.e., issue an immediate refund from an account he controlled directly, rather than blaming Alpha Bank for the delay by claiming that it "required" 10-15 "working" days to complete the request. Even that outlandishly ridiculous period has now expired! A complaint I submitted to Alpha Bank has received no response to date. It has now been nearly a full month since my refund request of 4/17/2021, and I may have to initiate legal action against Private Tours Greece ... with all the complexities and additional outlays and delays that would involve ... in order to reclaim my funds. The lesson to be learned here is that Private Tours Greece cannot be counted upon to honor its promises and contractual commitments. If there is any chance at all that you may have to cancel your trip, STAY AWAY!
9. Santorini Island Independent Day Trip from Crete
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3.1 based on 12 reviews
Get to know Santorini on a full-day independent trip from Crete, and see as much of the island as you wish! Either soak up the sun with a book on the beach, or explore the pretty island towns and villages. Discover the delights of Fira or Oia; take a cable car ride from the volcanic caldera to the old port; scout out cozy island tavernas; or impress the children with a donkey ride! How you enjoy your time on Santorini is up to you; just note that any entrance fees, activities or meals are at your own expense.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip boat ride from Crete to Santorini, Guided tour to Oia-Fira, As from 12/07 and onward clients may choose between Breakfast and Dinner on Board or free Visit to Volcano and go around the Caldera and swimming. Upon Reservations clients have to state in their booking if they wish to have Breakfast and Dinner on Board OR to participate in a free visit to Volcano for swimming.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Activities
10. Santorini Island 2 days from Athens
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover our 2 days Greek island hopping package from Athens to Santorini island, Greece. We remind you that this is not a group tour but an individual tour. You can ask us to customize this island hopping tour according to your needs.
Inclusions: Transfers, Accommodation, Breakfast, Bottled water
Exclusions: Anything stated as optional, Entrances fee, Guide, Note: Island hopping packages are individual tours and not group tours. They do not include flights from/to your country
Reviewed By sandrahL4515GG
we went in this trip through our tui rep paid €40 each for 12 of us 1 there was no singing dancing from crew ...they played pirate music .... 2 the food was a con ..chop salad ... & melon we stopped at cove for 1 1/2 Swam in sea which was lovely then in too malia well all I can say is we pulled into a harbour ..more like run down docks .... for hour ... 10 min walk to a little bar took about half to be served by time drank it time walk back...very very disappointing .. the crew were all very friendly but I defo wouldn't recommend this trip I've been on a few these trips in portugal ..rhodes zante tenerife ..they would all knock spots of this trip
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