--- title: Santorini 5 Hours Sightseeing Tour lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 169 duration_minutes: 270 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 74 of 77 (Island Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-5-hours-sightseeing-tour/ --- # Santorini 5 Hours Sightseeing Tour **Guidekin's take:** Visit Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani (Blue Dome Church) and Black Sandy Beach in a shared group of up to nineteen. A guide, bottled water and minivan transport are included; pickup and drop off are excluded. 4.86 from 169 reviews at €99 per person for 4h 30m–5h. In our comparison: #74 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Spend a Half-Day in Santorini with an expert local guide and a small group tour. See Santorini landmarks like Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani (Blue Dome Church), Prophet Elias, Megalochori, and Black Sandy Beach. ⦁ See the best sights in Santorini with our native guides. ⦁ A small-group 5-hour tour means personalized attention to up to 19 people. ⦁ Your tour guide will be happy to provide general information and lunch spot suggestions, but lunch prices are not included in the tour. ⦁ See the most photographed churches, castles, and whitewashed houses. ⦁ This tour will introduce you to Greek culture, history, and local architecture. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will hold a sign with your… - Max 19 people: shared group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Infant seats available on request **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 4h 30m–5h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 169 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Santorini Tours & Guides - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 19 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.86 from 169 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 166 of 169. - 5 stars: 151 (89%) - 4 stars: 15 (9%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and broad island coverage; long waits before departure recur among the complaints. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain island history with humour - Broad island coverage with stops at villages, beaches and viewpoints - Photo opportunities and help taking pictures - Comfortable transport with air conditioning - Flexible pacing and thoughtful adjustments for mobility needs **Complaints:** - Some report long waits before departure, while others praise punctual pickups - Some found Oia crowded, while others say their guide avoided busy areas Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2023-10-28 to 2026-10-04); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Bottled water - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - Local English speaking guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Imerovigli** (20m) - 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 town, explaining its architecture and showing you the beautiful blue-domed cathedral and hotels perched high on the caldera cliffs. Since... 2. **Oia** (45m) - is Santorini's most famous village. It is known worldwide for its unique sunset, when the sun sinks into the blue sea behind the volcano. The town is about 120 meters north of the caldera, extending from the west to the east coast of this narrow island. 3. **Megalochori - Traditional Village** (20m) - 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.... 4. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (20m) - After visiting Imerovigli, continue to the Prophet Ilias Monastery, situated on the top of Santorini's highest mountain. Enjoy the panoramic island and Aegean views. Mount Profitis Ilias is the island's highest point, less than five kilometres (3.1 miles) from the village of... 5. **Perivolos Beach** (45m) - Take a walking tour here before venturing to the famous black beach at Perissa-Perivolos, Monolithos, or Kamari Beach. Get time here to explore, and if you wish, enjoy an optional lunch (if time allows) at a local taverna (at your own expense). Since Santorini is not known... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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. ## Meeting point The guide will hold a sign with your name written on it. If you need transportation to one of the meeting points (an extra cost), please contact us to arrange it. Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Infant seats available on request ## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #74 of 77** | €99 | 4h 30m–5h | 4.86 (169) | shared, max 19 | | [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 #74 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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