---
title: "Santorini Highlights: 5-Hour Private Tour with Wine-Tasting"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 270
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 103
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 23 of 28 (Wine Tours & Tastings)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-highlights-5-hour-private-tour-with-wine-tasting/
---

# Santorini Highlights: 5-Hour Private Tour with Wine-Tasting

**Guidekin's take:** Pair Oia's cliffs with a winery tasting and a local cheese platter on a private tour for your party. Pickup, drop-off, water and soft drinks are included; cruise passengers meet at the top of the cable car and buy its tickets separately. 4.89 from 103 reviews at €270 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #23 of 28 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience Santorini’s most iconic sights and flavors on a private guided tour tailored to you. Journey from the island’s highest peak to the cliffs of Oia, sip volcanic wines at a traditional winery, and wander historic lanes framed by dazzling blue domes. Perfect for travelers who want to blend scenic highlights with authentic tastes in just one unforgettable day.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:30, 15:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Local cheese platter with wine, Mineral…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €270 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 103 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
- Start times: 09:30, 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.89 from 103 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 100 of 103.

- 5 stars: 98 (95%)
- 4 stars: 2 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Tour at 9:30am | €270 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 5 hours Pickup included |
| Sunset Tour at 15:30 | €270 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |

## What's included

- Local cheese platter with wine
- Private guided tour of Santorini
- Pickup and drop-off from hotels, airport, or cruise port meeting point
- Mineral water and soft drinks
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Wine tasting at a traditional volcanic winery

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Lunch (optional)
- Cable car tickets for cruise passengers (€6 per person each way)

## Itinerary

1. **Oia** (1h 30m) - Visit the charming town of Oia, nestled in the hillsides
2. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (1h) - Enjoy scenic views of Mt. Prophet Elias, the highest peak of the island, above Pyrgos village
3. **Art Space** (30m; admission included) - Wine-tasting at a local vineyard (Optional, upon alcohol consumption)
4. **Perissa Black Sand Beach** (1h) - Drive through or relax at the black volcanic beach of Perissa, on the Aegean sea
5. **Santorini** (1h) - Learn interesting facts about Santorini from your private guide. Capture amazing vistas of the Aegean at the most scenic spots. Enjoy unparalleled cliff views of the island's caldera, away from the crowds.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 15:30
- 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
- Meeting point for cruise passengers is top of cruise port's cable car. The guide will be holding a sheet with the Lead Passenger's name.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €540 | €270 |
| 4 | €660 | €165 |
| 6 | €990 | €165 |

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 · #23 of 28** | €270 | 5h | 4.89 (103) | 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 #23 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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