---
title: "Private Tour: Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 400
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 64
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 20 of 28 (Wine Tours & Tastings)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/private-tour-ancient-akrotiri-and-santorini-wineries-tour/
---

# Private Tour: Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Pair an archaeologist's tour of Akrotiri with tastings at three wineries on a private tour for your party. Entry, wines, cheese, Greek tapas and transfers are included; hotel pickup is at the nearest point a vehicle can reach. 4.91 from 64 reviews at €400 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #20 of 28 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the ancient ruins of Akrotiri, sip Santorinian wine at three wineries on this 5-hour Santorini tour! Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, learn about Santorini's history as you experience the Minoan Bronze Age ruins of Greece at Akrotiri, and then delve into its rich winemaking heritage at three vineyards. Sample 12 different wines on your visits. Taking a private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and flexible tour pace.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €400 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Santorini Day Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.91 from 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 64 of 64.

- 5 stars: 58 (91%)
- 4 stars: 6 (9%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the expert guides and mix of archaeology and wine; the recurring caveat is too little time at Akrotiri

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides who make the Akrotiri ruins easier to understand
- Detailed explanations of local wines, vineyards and tasting techniques
- A varied mix of wineries with distinct wines and settings
- Enjoyable food pairings served alongside the wine tastings
- A combination of archaeology and wine tasting that reviewers enjoy

**Complaints:**
- Limited time at Akrotiri leaves some wanting a longer visit
- Paper carry bags can give way, causing purchased wine bottles to break

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2015-10-17 to 2024-05-10); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Entrance tickets for Akrotiri and all wineries
- Private air‑conditioned Mercedes‑Benz minivan transport
- Bottled water
- Hotel or port pickup and drop‑off
- Cheese plate and Greek tapas at each winery
- Private wine tastings at three wineries (up to 12 wines)
- Guided tour of the Akrotiri Archaeological Site with a professional archaeologist

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30
- 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

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €800 | €400 |
| 4 | €1200 | €300 |
| 6 | €1500 | €250 |

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 · #20 of 28** | €400 | 5h | 4.91 (64) | 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 #20 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.

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