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title: Historical Tours in Santorini
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Santorini
country: Greece
tours: 24
price_from_eur: 90
reviews_total: 2144
as_of: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/historical-tours/
---

# Historical Tours in Santorini

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026.

Historical Tours in Santorini: 24 tours, all from the 221 we kept after screening every one of the 1,576 tours Viator lists for Santorini, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers.

## All 24 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Best of Santorini Private 5-Hour Highlights Tour](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/best-of-santorini-private-5-hour-highlights-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €105 per person | 4.98 (421) | 5h | daily 10:00–16:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en |
| 2 | [The VIP Experience: A Full-Day Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/the-vip-experience-a-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €146 per person | 5.0 (89) | 6h | daily 08:30–15:00 | private · up to 12 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 3 | [Private Custom Land Tour in Santorini with a Local](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/private-custom-land-tour-in-santorini-with-a-local/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €125 per person | 5.0 (73) | 4h | daily 07:00–16:00 | private · up to 12 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [Santorini's Famous Fira to Oia Hike: A Private tour Adventure](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-s-famous-fira-to-oia-hike-a-private-tour-adventure/?format=md) | Hiking Tours, Private Tours | €115 per person | 4.99 (87) | 3h–5h | daily 08:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 5 | [Santorini Customized Tours](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-customized-tours/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €200 per person | 5.0 (68) | 3h–10h | daily | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/el |
| 6 | [Skip the Queue, See Santorini! 5-Hour Cruise Tour with Water Taxi](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/skip-the-queue-see-santorini-5-hour-cruise-tour-with-water-taxi/?format=md) | Catamaran & Sailing Cruises, Shore Excursions | €550 per person | 4.99 (68) | 5h | daily 08:30–18:00 | private · up to 14 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/el |
| 7 | [Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-4-hour-private-tour-including-wine-tasting-shore-excursion/?format=md) | Wine Tours & Tastings, Shore Excursions, Private Tours | €180 per person | 5.0 (55) | 30m–1h | daily 08:00–17:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 8 | [Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-private-highlights-tour-wine-tasting-with-local-guide/?format=md) | Wine Tours & Tastings, Private Tours | €145 per person | 5.0 (43) | 5h | daily 08:00–16:00 | private · up to 5 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 9 | [Santorini Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-highlights-private-sightseeing-tour-in-santorini/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €165 per person | 5.0 (41) | 5h | daily 00:15–19:00 | private · up to 11 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/el |
| 10 | [Santorini Unique Experience - Road Tour](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-unique-experience-road-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €195 per person | 5.0 (32) | 5h | daily 08:03–15:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 11 | [Santorini skip the CableCar by WaterTaxi n TOUR in native English](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-skip-the-cablecar-by-watertaxi-n-tour-in-native-english/?format=md) | Shore Excursions | €125 per person | 5.0 (31) | 6h | daily | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 12 | [Santorini See Everything All Day Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-see-everything-all-day-private-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €240 per person | 4.94 (72) | 8h | daily 08:00–13:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 13 | [Santorini 3-Hour Private Tour: Oia & Island Highlights](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-3-hour-private-tour-oia-island-highlights/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €105 per person | 4.94 (31) | 3h | daily 10:00–16:30 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 14 | [Half Day Santorini Sightseeing Shore Excursion Tour](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/half-day-santorini-sightseeing-shore-excursion-tour/?format=md) | Shore Excursions | €91 per person | 4.93 (121) | 5h | daily 08:00–18:00 | private · up to 14 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 15 | [Private Tour: Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/private-tour-ancient-akrotiri-and-santorini-wineries-tour/?format=md) | Wine Tours & Tastings, Akrotiri, History & Culture Tours, Private Tours | €400 per person | 4.91 (64) | 5h | daily 09:30 | private · up to 30 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 16 | [Santorini Full Day Private Shore Excursion Tour](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-full-day-private-shore-excursion-tour/?format=md) | Shore Excursions, Private Tours | €225 per person | 4.89 (35) | 6h | daily 08:00–15:00 | private · up to 14 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/el |
| 17 | [Santorini Blue Domes Private Tour: Oia, Firostefani & Imerovigli](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-blue-domes-private-tour-oia-firostefani-imerovigli/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €140 per person | 4.87 (30) | 3h | daily 08:00–17:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 18 | [Private 5 Hours Highlights Tour by Native Guide with Wine Tasting](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/private-5-hours-highlights-tour-by-native-guide-with-wine-tasting/?format=md) | Wine Tours & Tastings, Private Tours | €195 per person | 4.83 (30) | 4h 40m–5h | daily 08:00–16:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 19 | [Santorini Highlights: 5-Hour Private Tour with Wine-Tasting](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-highlights-5-hour-private-tour-with-wine-tasting/?format=md) | Wine Tours & Tastings, Private Tours | €270 per person | 4.89 (103) | 5h | daily 09:30–15:30 | private · up to 30 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 20 | [Best of Santorini, Private 4 hour Island tour including Oia](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/best-of-santorini-private-4-hour-island-tour-including-oia/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €250 per person | 4.82 (34) | 4h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en |
| 21 | [Santorini Private Tour with Local Guide with pickup included](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-private-tour-with-local-guide-with-pickup-included/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €120 per person | 4.87 (77) | 3h–7h | daily 07:00–18:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 22 | [Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with an Archaeologist](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/akrotiri-private-guided-tour-with-an-archaeologist/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Akrotiri, History & Culture Tours, Private Tours | €180 per group/vehicle | 4.8 (30) | 1h 15m–1h 30m | daily | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/it/el |
| 23 | [Small Group Santorini Sightseeing Tour 5 Hours](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/small-group-santorini-sightseeing-tour-5-hours/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €99 per person | 4.82 (55) | 4h 45m | daily 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 24 | [Santorini Full Day Tour: Fira, Oia Sunset & Beach (Small Group)](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-full-day-tour-fira-oia-sunset-beach-small-group/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €90 per person | 4.87 (454) | 10h–11h | daily 10:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Best of Santorini Private 5-Hour Highlights Tour** — A private tour for your party links Oia, Pyrgos and Perissa’s Black Sand Beach on a flexible route. Air-conditioned transport, water, sunbeds and umbrellas are included; cable car and Akrotiri excavation tickets cost extra. 4.98 from 421 reviews at €105 per person for 5h.
- **The VIP Experience: A Full-Day Private Tour** — Pair Oia and red sand beaches with prehistoric ruins on a private tour for your party. Transport with air conditioning, WiFi and bottled water are included; lunch and Akrotiri Archaeological Site entry cost extra. 5 from 89 reviews at €146 per person for 6h.
- **Private Custom Land Tour in Santorini with a Local** — Link Oia with Santorini's red and black beaches on a private tour for your party, with commentary from your driver. Transport with air conditioning and bottled water are included; meals and gratuities are excluded. 5 from 73 reviews at €125 per person for 4h.
- **Santorini's Famous Fira to Oia Hike: A Private tour Adventure** — Hike the caldera cliffs from Fira through Firostefani and Imerovigli to Oia on a private tour for your party. A certified guide, snacks and one transfer are included; at least moderate fitness is required. 4.99 from 87 reviews at €115 per person for 3h–5h.
- **Santorini Customized Tours** — Shape the island stops around your interests on a private tour for your party in Santorini. Transport, WiFi, water and snacks are included; meals, site and museum entry, and wine tastings cost extra. 5 from 68 reviews at €200 per person for 3h–10h.
- **Skip the Queue, See Santorini! 5-Hour Cruise Tour with Water Taxi** — A water taxi from the Old Port to Ammoudi, Oia, starts a private tour for your party, avoiding the arrival cable car. Guided minivan transport and water are included; return cable car tickets cost extra. 4.99 from 68 reviews at €550 per person for 5h.
- **Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion** — Pair Santorini sightseeing with a tasting of four wines on a private tour for your party, with commentary on the island's history. An air-conditioned minivan and bottled water are included; pricing is per person. 5 from 55 reviews at €180 per person.
- **Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide** — Combine Santorini sightseeing with a winery tasting of four local wines on a private tour for your party. Air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included; the wine tasting is for guests aged eighteen and over. 5 from 43 reviews at €145 per person for 5h.
- **Santorini Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini** — A private tour for your party takes in Imerovigli, Firostefani and Fira, with village sights and caldera views. An air-conditioned vehicle and water are included; attraction entry and optional wine tastings cost extra. 5 from 41 reviews at €165 per person for 5h.
- **Santorini Unique Experience - Road Tour** — Pair caldera views in Oia with the Blue Dome Churches in Firostefani and a stop in Pyrgos. Bottled water and transport with air conditioning are included; fees, taxes and lunch cost extra. 5 from 32 reviews at €195 per person for 5h.
- **Santorini skip the CableCar by WaterTaxi n TOUR in native English** — Use a water taxi to bypass the cable car, then explore Santorini by road. A guide and transport with air conditioning are included; guiding is in English only and moderate fitness is required. 5 from 31 reviews at €125 per person for 6h.
- **Santorini See Everything All Day Private Tour** — Combine villages, volcanic beaches and panoramic viewpoints on a private tour for your party around Santorini. Hotel, port or airport pickup and return, water and WiFi are included; lunch, fees and taxes cost extra. 4.94 from 72 reviews at €240 per person for 8h.
- **Santorini 3-Hour Private Tour: Oia & Island Highlights** — Visit Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia for blue domes and village views on a private tour for your party. Bottled water and transport with air conditioning are included; cruise passengers pay for cable car tickets separately. 4.94 from 31 reviews at €105 per person for 3h.
- **Half Day Santorini Sightseeing Shore Excursion Tour** — Hear about Santorini's culture and everyday customs from a guide raised on the island. A private tour for your party includes hotel, port or airport transfers and water; Akrotiri excavations tickets and lunch cost extra. 4.93 from 121 reviews at €91 per person.
- **Private Tour: Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour** — Pair an archaeologist's tour of Akrotiri with tastings at three wineries on a private tour for your party. Entry, wines, cheese, Greek tapas and transfers are included; hotel pickup is at the nearest point a vehicle can reach. 4.91 from 64 reviews at €400 per person for 5h.
- **Santorini Full Day Private Shore Excursion Tour** — See Three Bells of Fira and Oia on a private tour for your party, with views over the Aegean Sea and the volcano. A driver, transport with air conditioning and bottled water are included; lunch costs extra. 4.89 from 35 reviews at €225 per person for 6h.
- **Santorini Blue Domes Private Tour: Oia, Firostefani & Imerovigli** — Visit Firostefani, Imerovigli, Foinikia and Oia on a private tour for your party, with stops along the caldera. A guide, pickup and transport with air conditioning are included; cruise passengers pay for cable car tickets separately. 4.87 from 30 reviews at €140 per person for 3h.
- **Private 5 Hours Highlights Tour by Native Guide with Wine Tasting** — Combine wine tasting with a route you can tailor to Firostefani, Oia or Kamari's black sandy beach on a private tour for your party. Pickup, private transport and bottled water are included; lunch costs extra. 4.83 from 30 reviews at €195 per person for 4h 40m–5h.
- **Santorini Highlights: 5-Hour Private Tour with Wine-Tasting** — Pair Oia's cliffs with a winery tasting and a local cheese platter on a private tour for your party. Pickup, drop-off, water and soft drinks are included; cruise passengers meet at the top of the cable car and buy its tickets separately. 4.89 from 103 reviews at €270 per person for 5h.
- **Best of Santorini, Private 4 hour Island tour including Oia** — Visit Oia, Fira and Pyrgos for village streets and caldera views on a private tour for your party, with a flexible departure time. A driver and hotel pickup and drop off are included; wine tastings cost extra. 4.82 from 34 reviews at €250 per person for 4h.
- **Santorini Private Tour with Local Guide with pickup included** — Set your own Santorini route and pace on a private tour for your party, with a choice of tour lengths. Pickup, water and WiFi are included; cruise passengers pay extra for the option that bypasses the cable car. 4.87 from 77 reviews at €120 per person for 3h–7h.
- **Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with an Archaeologist** — Walk through Akrotiri's ruins with a licensed archaeologist on a private tour for your party, discussing life in the ancient town. Entry tickets are paid separately and the tour is priced per group. 4.8 from 30 reviews at €180 per group/vehicle for 1h 15m–1h 30m.
- **Small Group Santorini Sightseeing Tour 5 Hours** — Pair Oia and Imerovigli caldera views with Megalochori and a stop at the monastery of the prophet Elijah. A guide, air-conditioned transport and water are included; cruise travelers meet at the upper cable car station exit. 4.82 from 55 reviews at €99 per person.
- **Santorini Full Day Tour: Fira, Oia Sunset & Beach (Small Group)** — Fira, traditional villages and beach time lead into sunset in Oia, in a small shared group capped at eighteen. Hotel transfers, minivan transport and an escort are included; food and drinks cost extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.87 from 454 reviews at €90 per person for 10h–11h.

## Other collections in Santorini

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/private-tours-santorini/?format=md) — 107 tours
- [Island Sightseeing Tours](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-sightseeing-tours/?format=md) — 77 tours
- [Catamaran & Sailing Cruises](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-catamaran-cruises/?format=md) — 64 tours
- [Wine Tours & Tastings](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-wine-tours/?format=md) — 28 tours
- [Photoshoots & Flying Dress](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-photoshoots/?format=md) — 19 tours
- [Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-shore-excursions/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Sunset Cruises](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-sunset-cruises/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Akrotiri, History & Culture Tours](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-culture-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-cooking-classes/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [ATV, Jeep & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-atv-jeep-bike-tours/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Sea Kayaking](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-kayak-tours/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-hiking-tours/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**How many historical tours in Santorini are available on Guidekin?**

24 historical tours are available for booking in Santorini on Guidekin. The top-rated is Best of Santorini Private 5-Hour Highlights Tour with 4.98/5 from 421 reviews.

**How much do historical tours in Santorini cost?**

Prices range from €90 to €550 per person. The most affordable option is Santorini Full Day Tour: Fira, Oia Sunset & Beach (Small Group) at €90. The premium choice is Skip the Queue, See Santorini! 5-Hour Cruise Tour with Water Taxi at €550.

**What are the best historical tours in Santorini?**

Based on 2144 traveler reviews across 24 tours, Best of Santorini Private 5-Hour Highlights Tour leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.98/5 (421 reviews).

**How long do historical tours in Santorini last?**

Duration ranges from 30 min to 10h. The shortest is Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion at 30 min. The longest is Santorini Full Day Tour: Fira, Oia Sunset & Beach (Small Group) at 10h.

**How do I book historical tours in Santorini on Guidekin?**

Browse 24 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most historical tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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| Group | Parameters | Values |
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| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

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- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/historical-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning

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