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title: "Santorini ATV Highlights - all around: Oia, Highest Peak, Beaches"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 127
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 122
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 7 (ATV, Jeep & E-Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-atv-highlights-all-around-oia-highest-peak-beaches/
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# Santorini ATV Highlights - all around: Oia, Highest Peak, Beaches

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Oia, the Venetian Castle in Pyrgos and the views from Profitis Ilias on an ATV ride. The vehicle, fuel, helmets and a driving briefing are included; drivers must be at least twenty and carry a car driving license. 4.92 from 122 reviews at €127 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #6 of 7 in ATV, Jeep & E-Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience an all-around Santorini tour and discover the island’s highlights and beautiful landscapes in just a few hours — with the flexibility only an ATV can offer!
Whether you’re spending your holidays in Santorini or visiting on a cruise ship, our tour covers much of the island, taking you north, east and west so you can enjoy the popular traditional village of Oia, the Venetian Castle in Pyrgos, Profitis Ilias (the highest point of the island with panoramic views), and the stunning black and red volcanic beaches.
Moto Thira, provides you with safe and new vehicles, covers the fuel cost, offers you helmets and a local guide to share with you knowledge of Santorini's island.
Prices are per person with minimum of two persons per booking.
Drivers must have their Driving License with them.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €127 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 122 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Moto Thira
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 14:00, 18:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.92 from 122 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 120 of 122.

- 5 stars: 117 (96%)
- 4 stars: 3 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the island coverage and local knowledge; riding in road traffic felt unnerving to some

**Praised:**
- Routes covering Oia, beaches and high viewpoints
- Local history explained at sightseeing stops
- Help finding photo spots and taking pictures
- Patient guidance that helps many first time riders feel comfortable

**Complaints:**
- Some found road traffic unnerving, while others felt safe with the guides
- Discomfort when the ride continued after dark
- Meeting point confusion after leaving the cable car

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-09-23 to 2026-11-04); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Fuel Cost
- ATV/QUAD vehicle 450cc or 350cc (depending on availability)
- Helmet(s)
- Tour Leader (can speak English, Greek, Russian or Romanian)
- Training Briefing for driving the ATV

## Not included

- Passengers under 6 years old not allowed to participate
- Cable Car Fee (in case you are a cruise passenger)
- Personal accident insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Drivers must be at least 20 years old

## Itinerary

1. **Oia** (1h) - Our first stop is the most popular destination in Santorini, Oia, a traditional town, full with whitewashed houses overlooking the caldera.
2. **The castle of Pyrgos** (pass by, no stop) - We pass through the highest settlement of the island, Pyrgos and admire the old Venetian Castle of "Castelli".
3. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (30m) - We continue to the highest spot of the island with an amazing panoramic 360° view of Santorini which offers the opportunity for taking great photos.
4. **Perissa Black Sand Beach** (20m) - Next, we visit the volcanic black beach of Perissa.
5. **Windmills of Emporio** (pass by, no stop) - We pass by the Windmills of Emporio. These pre-industrial buildings, built in the 19th century, have been designated as historical monuments by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
6. **Red Beach** (15m) - Our next stop is at the top of the volcanic Red Beach, from where you can take amazing photos. We conclude the tour by returning back to Fira.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 14:00, 18:00
- 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

For the cruise passengers, we will wait for you at the end of the cable car, holding a sign with your name on. Cable Car Fees are not included in our price. This is just a meeting point.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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
- Car driving license is necessary.
- Passengers must be over 6 years old
- Drivers must have their Driving License with them.
- Driver’s Age: At least 20 years old
- Not recommended for travelers over 5 months pregnant
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems

## Compared with other ATV, Jeep & E-Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 7** | €127 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (122) | shared |
| [Private Tour: Santorini Panorama SUV Adventure](/greece/santorini/tours/private-tour-santorini-panorama-suv-adventure/?format=md) | €380 per group | 5h | 4.99 (173) | private |
| [Santorini Small Group Guided E-bike Tour & Local Tomato Museum](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-small-group-guided-e-bike-tour-local-tomato-museum/?format=md) | €130 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (78) | shared |
| [Santorini ATV-Quad Off-road Experience Tour +FREE PICKUP/DROP OFF](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-atv-quad-off-road-experience-tour-free-pickup-drop-off/?format=md) | €130 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (243) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 7 in ATV, Jeep & E-Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €127 to €150, median €130; typical length 3h 30m. 2 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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