--- title: Private 5 Hours Highlights Tour by Native Guide with Wine Tasting lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 195 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 280 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 28 (Wine Tours & Tastings) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/private-5-hours-highlights-tour-by-native-guide-with-wine-tasting/ --- # Private 5 Hours Highlights Tour by Native Guide with Wine Tasting **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #24 of 28 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Santorini's top sights with our local, experienced guide. Discover and explore our company's nontouristic, hidden sides. Travel in a comfortable, luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or car, make the most of the custom itinerary, and let your guide know what you want to see and do. Perhaps visit highlights such as the village of Firostefani, Imerovigli, Oia, Pyrgos, and Kamari's black sandy beach, and taste local wines from Argyros Estate. ⦁ Visit the famous blue-domed church at Firostefani and Imerovigli and take some great photos. ⦁ Capture pictures of the stunning view at the Oia and the famous Three Domes. ⦁ Admire the white houses and the views of the blue sea water of the caldera. ⦁ Step back in time and discover the historic houses of the Megalochori Traditional Village. ⦁ Savor the taste of Santorini wines, including the unique sweet red Vinsanto wine. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 14 start times: between 08:00 and 16:30 - Food included: Wine Tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €195 per person - Duration: 4h 40m–5h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Top Santorini Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14 start times between 08:00 and 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.83 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 30. - 5 stars: 28 (93%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## What's included - Bottled water - Wine Tasting - Customized Hotel/Port/Airport pickup and drop-off - Transport by private vehicle with air-conditioning - Fira Cable car exit upper station pickup and drop-off (cruise ship travelers) - Local Experienced driver/guide ## Not included - Lunch - Alcoholic Beverages - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Firostefani** (15m) - The village of Firostefani is located in the northern part of Santorini, between the famous towns of Fira and Imerovigli. Officially, this location is perceived as a separate village. However, the truth is different. It extends the village capital, Santorini's infamous Fira.... 2. **Imerovigli** (30m) - Visit Imerovigli, the highest town in Santorini, with white houses and blue-domed churches. Since Imerovigli is a preserved traditional settlement, the architectural style of the building remains unchanged, mainly in Cycladic and primarily local Fira style. Today, Imerovigli... 3. **Oia** (1h) - village is one of the most popular and visited places in Santorini. Oia is a small town and former community in the South of the Aegean Sea, on the Islands of Thera and Thirasia, in the Cyclades, Greece. It covers the entire island of Thirasia and the northwestern part of... 4. **The castle of Pyrgos** (30m) - Visit the castle of Pyrgos and feel like a local. In the traditional village of Pyrgos, the highest settlement in Santorini, you can admire the atmospheric Castle of Pyrgos. Built around 1580, this is probably the last of the island's five fortified settlements. Its location,... 5. **Estate Argyros** (45m; admission included) - The beautiful and modern Argyros winery estate is located on the outskirts of Episkopi-Gonia, about 5.5 km southeast of Fira. Argyros' spacious tasting room with ocean views is in the heart of their grape estate. Taste the four different glasses of wine at the second-biggest... 6. **Kamari Beach** (20m) - This is one of the most popular beaches on the island. The cosmopolitan beach is located in the southeast of Santorini and is bordered by stunning cliffs that provide a dramatic backdrop. It's a lengthy beach covered in black volcanic shingle rather than sand. Kamari Beach is... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14 start times between 08:00 and 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum age is 18 years - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €390 | €195 | | 4 | €476 | €119 | | 6 | €594 | €99 | 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 Wine Tours & Tastings start at €110 per person. ## Compared with other Wine Tours & Tastings | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 28** | €195 | 4h 40m–5h | 4.83 (30) | private | | [Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-wine-stories-sunset-tour-with-tasting-dinner/?format=md) | €173 | 5h | 4.98 (1644) | shared | | [Santorini Wine Stories: Daytime Tour with Tasting & Lunch](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-wine-stories-daytime-tour-with-tasting-lunch/?format=md) | €150 | 4h | 5.0 (228) | shared | | [Santorini Premium Wine Tour Taste Dine and Sunset Magic](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-premium-wine-tour-taste-dine-and-sunset-magic/?format=md) | €173 | 5h | 5.0 (125) | shared | Ranked #24 of 28 in Wine Tours & Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €110 to €400, median €180; typical length 4h 35m. 16 of 28 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-wine-tours/?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/private-5-hours-highlights-tour-by-native-guide-with-wine-tasting/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md