--- title: "Best of Santorini Private Half-Day: Oia, Red Beach & Hidden Gems" lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 178 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 58 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 64 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-half-day-oia-red-beach-hidden-gems/ --- # Best of Santorini Private Half-Day: Oia, Red Beach & Hidden Gems **Guidekin's take:** Set your own pace between Oia, the Monastery of Prophet Elias and Red Beach on a private tour for your party. A guide, air-conditioned transport and water are included; food, wine tasting and cable car fees cost extra. 4.9 from 58 reviews at €178 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #64 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Santorini rewards those who know where to look — and when to leave the crowds behind. This private half-day tour puts you in control: choose your own pace, linger at the spots that move you, and skip the ones that don't. Your guide adapts the route in real time, so no two tours are ever quite the same. Start in the iconic village of Oia, where whitewashed alleys spill toward one of the world's most photographed views. Continue to the Monastery of Prophet Elias for panoramic island vistas, then descend to the dramatic Red and Black Beaches — volcanic landscapes unlike anything else in the Mediterranean. Want to stop longer at the caldera? Skip a busy site for a quieter village? Just say the word. Highlights Oia's blue-domed churches and caldera views Monastery of Prophet Elias and sweeping panoramas Volcanic Red and Black Beaches Optional vineyard visit with wine tasting (extra cost) Fully flexible itinerary, customized to your group ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 08:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: Wine tasting at a local vineyard, Food and… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €178 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 58 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Greece Holiday Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.9 from 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 56 of 58. - 5 stars: 56 (97%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - WiFi on board - Bottled water - Local guide with insider knowledge of the island - Safe and comfortable air-conditioned mini-bus - All taxes ## Not included - Wine tasting at a local vineyard - Cable car fees - Food and beverages ## Itinerary 1. **Fira** (30m) - The capital of the island 2. **Oia** (1h) - Picturesque village 3. **Imerovigli** (30m) - Highest village on the cliff side 4. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (30m) - The highest point of the island with an amazing view 5. **Perivolos Beach** (1h) - Black sandy beach for lunch and swim 6. **Red Beach** (15m) - you will see the famous red beach of santorini and you will take lots of photos ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wear loose-fitting, light clothing and a comfortable pair of tennis shoes - Bring money for souvenirs, meals, snacks, and entry fees for museums - Sandals or flip flops for the beach - Bring a swimsuit, sunblock, and towels to enjoy an afternoon swim - A hat and sunglasses are recommended even with air conditioning ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €356 | €178 | | 4 | €448 | €112 | | 6 | €600 | €100 | 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 · #64 of 77** | €178 | 5h | 4.9 (58) | 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 #64 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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