---
title: Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with an Archaeologist
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 180
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 30
duration_minutes: 75
duration_max_minutes: 90
languages: [el, en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 69 of 77 (Island Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/akrotiri-private-guided-tour-with-an-archaeologist/
---

# Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #69 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The walk and the discussion with an archaeologist through the ruins will make the narration seem like a virtual reality as the intention is to make you feel, understand, and imagine the way of life in the town during those ancient times.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting outside.
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €180 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 1h 15m–1h 30m
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ioannis P.
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Greek, English, Italian
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.8 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 30.

- 5 stars: 26 (87%)
- 4 stars: 3 (10%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Licensed Guide-Archaeologist

## Not included

- Akrotiri Entrance ticket

## Itinerary

1. **Akrotiri Archaeological Site** (1h 30m) - The discovery of the prehistoric town of Akrotiri will amaze you! One of the most advanced towns of the ancient world was destroyed and lost beneath a thick layer of volcanic ash for millenniums due to the volcanic eruption of 1613 b.C. That volcanic eruption changed the...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting outside.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €180 | €90 |
| 4 | €180 | €45 |
| 6 | €180 | €30 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Island Sightseeing Tours start at €90 per person.

## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #69 of 77** | €180 per group | 1h 15m–1h 30m | 4.8 (30) | private |
| [Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit Top Destinations](/greece/santorini/tours/private-classic-santorini-panorama-visit-top-destinations/?format=md) | €195 | 5h | 4.99 (978) | private |
| [Santorini Private Full-Day Tour – Customizable Island Experience](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-private-full-day-tour-customizable-island-experience/?format=md) | €200 | 6h | 5.0 (241) | private |
| [Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h](/greece/santorini/tours/best-of-santorini-sightseeing-guided-tour-5h/?format=md) | €120 | 5h | 5.0 (194) | shared |

Ranked #69 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €750, median €163; typical length 5h. 69 of 77 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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