Hotel transfers and a local guide are included; Akrotiri entry costs extra and you explore the excavations on your own. 4.91 from 70 reviews at €255 per person for 7h 30m–8h.
In our comparison: #62 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €255 per adult.
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99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 69 of 70
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Reviewers praise flexible sightseeing and knowledgeable guides; cruise passengers report cable car queues delaying the start.
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Next, continue to the village of Imerovigli, an ideal spot for snapping more pictures. Your guide will lead the way into the heart of the village, explaining its architecture and showing you the beautiful blue-domed cathedral and hotels perched high on the caldera cliffs.
30 minStop at the edge of Santorini’s caldera to take in the awesome views, and on arrival in Oia, explore the narrow, marble-paved streets. Admire the architecture of the captains’ houses, delve into the prettiest parts of the village, and take as many photographs as you can.
1hVisit and continue to the Prophet Ilias Monastery, situated on the top of Santorini’s highest mountain. Enjoy the panoramic island and Aegean views from the summit and then head to Megalochori, one of Santorini's most beautiful villages.
20 minVisit Pyrgos, the old capital, where you’ll take a guided walk along narrow paths to the ruins of the Venetian castle.
40 minA picturesque village where you can wander along paved paths and admire classic Greek buildings, churches with blue domes and bell towers. You will also have the opportunity to enter the underground caves of the 18th century and see the place where people lived in the past.
30 minDiscover Akrotiri ruins and admire the elaborate drainage system, sophisticated multi-storied buildings, magnificent wall paintings, and excavated furniture and vessels that show the former settlement's great prosperity.
30 min · Admission not includedVisit and explore Emporio, the largest village of the Greek island of Santorini. You can look at the historic windmills and have an excellent view of the rest of the island.
40 minTake a walking tour here before venturing to the famous black beach at Perissa-Perivolos. Get time here to explore or swim, and if you wish, enjoy an optional lunch at a local fish taverna (own expense).
1h 15mExperience Venetsanos winery, built on the edge of the caldera cliffs, and commanding gorgeous views of the sea and volcano. Enjoy a tasting of three, four, or five different wines on the winery’s outdoor terrace as you admire the stunning backdrop.
40 minDiscover, explore, and admire the Red beach - the island's most unique natural beach, where red is the dominant color. Take amazing pictures of huge volcanic rocks and steep hills that create breathtaking wild landscapes. This wonderful volcanic landscape will attract your full attention.
20 minEnjoy personalized attention from your native Santorini guide and get an eye-opening look into historic places, listen to in-the-know commentary and capture marvelous island views. Travel in style as you hit the top attractions on Santorini. The more you discover, the more you'll want to see. The tour that includes Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, excavations of Akrotiri (by yourself), Red Beach, Black Sand Beach, Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos village or Megalochori traditional village, and Venetsanos winery or Agyros estate optional. The perfect way to get to know Santorini in one day.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #62 of 77 | €255 | 7h 30m–8h | 4.91 (70) | private |
| Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit Top Destinations | €195 | 5h | 4.99 (978) | private |
| Santorini Private Full-Day Tour – Customizable Island Experience | €200 | 6h | 5.0 (241) | private |
| Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h | €120 | 5h | 5.0 (194) | shared |
Ranked #62 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. Compare all 77 Island Sightseeing Tours