--- title: Half Day Santorini Sightseeing Shore Excursion Tour lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 91 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 121 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 15 (Shore Excursions) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/half-day-santorini-sightseeing-shore-excursion-tour/ --- # Half Day Santorini Sightseeing Shore Excursion Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #14 of 15 in Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Santorini Local tour is a unique experience You can visit secret spots and learn real stories about the culture and the habits of genuine inhabitants. The tour is carried out by a local Greek professional and friendly guide who grew up on Santorini and knows all the island very well. We use a new luxury and air-conditioned Mercedes - Mini Van for the tour. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 13 start times: between 08:00 and 18:00 - Food not included: Lunch and personal expenses - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €91 per person for the Santorini Local Tour 3 Hour option; other options up to €150 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 121 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Mr Santorini - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 13 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.93 from 121 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 119 of 121. - 5 stars: 118 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the local knowledge and flexible itinerary; popular sightseeing stops can still be crowded **Praised:** - Local history and cultural knowledge shared in detail - Flexible itineraries tailored to interests and places already visited - Help finding photo spots and taking pictures - Clean, comfortable vehicles - Suggestions for local restaurants and quieter viewpoints **Complaints:** - Popular sightseeing stops can be heavily crowded Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-04-17 to 2026-10-31); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Santorini Local Tour 3 Hour | €91 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Pickup included | | Santorini Local Tour 4 Hour | €140 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 4 hours Pickup included | | Santorini Local Tour 5 hours | €150 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 5 hours Mercedes Vito, Mini Van Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - Private transportation by luxury air-conditioned vehicle - Expert local driver/guide fluent in english - Hotel/Port/Airport pick up and drop-off ## Not included - Akrotiri excavations ticket (20 Euros per person) - Lunch and personal expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Lighthouse** (20m; admission included) - The lighthouse is highly recommended that you visit it during sunset when the warm light of the sinking sun floods in the lighthouse. It is considered one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in Cyclades. 2. **The Castle of St Nicholas** (30m; admission included) - Venetian castle , situated in the picturesque village of Oia, is the most popular location to admire the world renowned sunset of Santorini. 3. **Akrotiri Archaeological Site** (40m) - Akrotiri is referred to as the ‘Greek Pompeii’ because the site was covered in volcanic ash. 4. **Imerovigli** (20m) - The position of the village provides a clear view of the caldera and the volcano. Hotels and traditional houses are plentiful in Imerovigli. 5. **Perissa Black Sand Beach** (1h; admission included) - The beautiful Perissa Beach lies at the base of Mesa Vouno Mountain that separates Perissa from Kamari. The scenery that the black lava sand along with the sandy sea bottom and the dark blue, crystal clear waters compose is impressive. 6. **Oia, pronounced Ia, is the most famous of all villages of Santorini** (40m) - The fantastic sunset and some amazing luxury hotels, narrow streets, blue-domed churches. 7. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (30m; admission included) - The glorious monastery of Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elias), one of the oldest of the island and the highest point of the whole island. 8. **Red Beach** (20m; admission included) - is probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. The most famous beach lies on the southernmost part of Santorini. It is located in Akrotiri village 9. **Megalochori - Traditional Village** (30m; admission included) - Megalochori is one of the most picturesque villages on the island. Its existence is recorded back to the 17th century. Home to historical mansions, old traditional houses, pirate hideaways and wine canavas. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €182 | €91 | | 4 | €220 | €55 | | 6 | €258 | €43 | 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 Shore Excursions start at €124 per person. ## Compared with other Shore Excursions | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 15** | €91 | 5h | 4.93 (121) | private | | [One Day in Santorini from Cruise Ship: Ultimate Island Tour](/greece/santorini/tours/one-day-in-santorini-from-cruise-ship-ultimate-island-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (59) | private | | [Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-4-hour-private-tour-including-wine-tasting-shore-excursion/?format=md) | €180 | 30 min | 5.0 (55) | private | | [Exclusive 3 Hour Caldera Private Tour for Cruise Ship Travelers](/greece/santorini/tours/exclusive-3-hour-caldera-private-tour-for-cruise-ship-travelers/?format=md) | €105 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (53) | private | Ranked #14 of 15 in Shore Excursions by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €650, median €180; typical length 5h. 13 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-shore-excursions/?format=md ## More in Santorini - All Santorini tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/half-day-santorini-sightseeing-shore-excursion-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md