--- title: Best of Santorini Private 5-Hour Highlights Tour lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 421 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 77 (Island Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/best-of-santorini-private-5-hour-highlights-tour/ --- # Best of Santorini Private 5-Hour Highlights Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #5 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview See the best of Santorini your way on a flexible 5-hour private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover iconic Oia, the breathtaking caldera views of Firostefani and Imerovigli, traditional Pyrgos, Prophet Elias, Akrotiri Lighthouse and the famous Red Beach. Finish at Perissa’s Black Sand Beach, where complimentary sunbeds and umbrellas are provided for you to relax by the sea. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy an itinerary that can be tailored to your interests and pace. Hotel, airport, port and cable car pickup options make the experience easy and convenient, especially for cruise ship travelers with limited time on the island. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 16:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person for the 3-Hour Private Tour Oia option; other options up to €175 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 421 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Santorini24hr - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.98 from 421 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 420 of 421. - 5 stars: 414 (98%) - 4 stars: 6 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise flexible itineraries, local knowledge and photo help; walking can still be demanding **Praised:** - Friendly guides who explain island history and local life - Itineraries adapted to personal interests and pace - Unhurried sightseeing with time to explore independently - Help finding photo spots and taking pictures - Confident driving and comfortable vehicles **Complaints:** - Walking can be difficult around the island's hilly sights Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-06-18 to 2026-11-02); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 3-Hour Private Tour Oia | €105 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Firostefani-Imerovigli-Oia Bus/Luxury car Pickup included | | Private Tour Santorini Best of | €175 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Restroom on board - Gratuities - Cable car ticket if arriving by cruise ship (6 euro per person/per way) - Alcoholic Beverages - Akrotiri excavation ticket (12 euro per person) - Akrotiri excavation ## Itinerary 1. **Firostefani** (20m) - A perfect place for pictures, with an amazing view and the iconic three bells church. 2. **Imerovigli** (25m) - Next up is Imerovigli! The highest village of the island and the place in Caldera that is closest to the Volcano. 3. **Oia** (1h 30m) - Our next stop will be none other than Oia! The famous village of Santorini, that has unmatched beauty and an incredible architecture. You will have the opportunity to walk the marbles of Oia, shop, have lunch/dinner and then our guide will take you around Oia for pictures,... 4. **Pyrgos** (35m) - We are heading out to the village of Pyrgos that is a photographer's paradise and is famous for its narrow alleys and maze-like streets. It's a truly beautiful village with friendly villagers. 5. **We will then climb up the mountain to the highest point in the island, the Pr...** (15m) - We will then climb up the mountain to the highest point in the island, the Prophet Elias Monastery and see a panoramic view of Santorini in all its glory. 6. **Akrotiri Lighthouse** (30m) - Continuing on we will go to the Lighthouse of Santorini that is located in Akrotiri. One of the most beautiful places in the island that is perfect for pictures and has a unique Venetian architecture. 7. **Red Beach** (25m) - After the Lighthouse we will go to the Red Beach of Santorini that was created by the volcanic eruption . There you can walk up the Beach and see it in its full length and take pictures of the rocky slides! 8. **Perissa Black Sand Beach** (30m) - Visit Perivolos famous Black Sand Beach, where you can relax by the sea, enjoy free use of sunbeds and umbrellas provided by us, and spend your time at your own pace. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 - 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 Complimentary pickup from hotels, Airbnb accommodations, Santorini Airport, Athinios Port and the Cable Car Upper Station. Detailed pickup instructions are provided one day before the tour. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €210 | €105 | | 4 | €312 | €78 | | 6 | €408 | €68 | 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 · #5 of 77** | €105 | 5h | 4.98 (421) | 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 #5 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. 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