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title: Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 255
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 70
duration_minutes: 450
duration_max_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 62 of 77 (Island Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/private-santorini-full-day-guided-sightseeing-tour/
---

# Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Combine Oia and Imerovigli with Red Beach and the excavations of Akrotiri on a private tour for your party. 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 (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy 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.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 14 start times: between 07:00 and 13:30
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

## Key facts

- Price: from €255 per person
- Duration: 7h 30m–8h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 70 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Santorini Tours & Guides
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 14 start times between 07:00 and 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.91 from 70 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 69 of 70.

- 5 stars: 67 (96%)
- 4 stars: 2 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise flexible sightseeing and knowledgeable guides; cruise passengers report cable car queues delaying the start.

**Praised:**
- Flexible routes and pacing matched to personal interests
- Guides explain island history through engaging stories
- Quieter viewpoints and help with group photographs
- Local restaurant choices and seaside lunch stops
- Comfortable vehicles and helpful drivers

**Complaints:**
- Long cable car queues can delay meeting the guide
- Extra entry fees for some attractions and wine tastings

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2019-11-27 to 2026-07-22); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Pickup and drop-off from all hotels and villa in Santorini
- Bottled water
- Private tour with private transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional English speaking driver
- Local knowledgeable guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuites
- Entrance fees Argyros estate
- Akrotiri Archaeological site

## Itinerary

1. **Imerovigli** (30m) - 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.
2. **Oia** (1h) - Stop 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.
3. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (20m) - Visit 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.
4. **The castle of Pyrgos** (40m) - Visit Pyrgos, the old capital, where you’ll take a guided walk along narrow paths to the ruins of the Venetian castle.
5. **Megalochori - Traditional Village** (30m) - A 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.
6. **Akrotiri Archaeological Site** (30m) - Discover 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.
7. **Emporio** (40m) - Visit 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.
8. **Perivolos Beach** (1h 15m) - Take 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).
9. **Venetsanos Winery** (40m) - Experience 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.
10. **Red Beach** (20m) - Discover, 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14 start times between 07:00 and 13:30
- 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

- 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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €510 | €255 |
| 4 | €636 | €159 |
| 6 | €870 | €145 |

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 · #62 of 77** | €255 | 7h 30m–8h | 4.91 (70) | 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 #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.

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