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Santorini 8-Hour Private Tour with Hotel & Cruise Port Pickup

5.0 · 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Santorini Operated by Santorini Day Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h–8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow caldera photo stops with Oia and the island's countryside on a private tour for your party.

Hotel or cruise port transfers, bottled water and an air conditioned vehicle are included; guiding is in English only. 4.98 from 65 reviews at €325 per person for 6h–8h.

In our comparison: #7 of 15 in Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €325 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Pickup and drop‑off from your hotel or cruise port (Fira Town Port pickup is in front of McDonalds))
  • Bottled mineral water (1 per person)
  • All taxes and service fees
  • Full‑day (6 to 8 hours) private sightseeing tour with an English‑speaking guide
  • Transportation in a modern, fully air‑conditioned Mercedes‑Benz van or mini-bus
  • Optional Visit to the Estate Argyros Winery, sample 4 types of typical Santorini Wines

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    65 ratings
    Tripadvisor 63 · Viator 2

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 65 of 65

    Star breakdown of all 65 ratings

    5 stars
    64 · 98%
    4 stars
    1 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and flexible routes; cruise passengers report long cable car queues before or after the tour

    Praised

    • Knowledgeable guides who explain island history and culture
    • Flexible routes tailored to interests, pace and family needs
    • Local routes and well timed stops that avoid the busiest crowds
    • Wine tastings enriched by the guides' knowledge of local wines
    • Clear meeting instructions and responsive communication

    Complaints

    • Long cable car queues complicate travel between the tour and the cruise port

    Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (3 November 2019 to 24 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Departure
    08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup included
    Operator
    Santorini Day Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Accessibility

    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Shore Excursions

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #7 of 15€3256h–8h4.98 (65)private
    One Day in Santorini from Cruise Ship: Ultimate Island Tour€1504h 30m5.0 (59)private
    Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion€18030 min5.0 (55)private
    Exclusive 3 Hour Caldera Private Tour for Cruise Ship Travelers€1053h 30m5.0 (53)private

    Ranked #7 of 15 in Shore Excursions by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €650, median €180; typical length 5h. 13 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Shore Excursions

    From €325 per adult