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title: Santorini Highlights Tour (Day/Sunset)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 62
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 61 of 77 (Island Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-highlights-tour-day-sunset/
---

# Santorini Highlights Tour (Day/Sunset)

**Guidekin's take:** See Santorini from north to south on a car tour linking villages, a mountain and beaches, with daytime or sunset options. Bottled water, fees and taxes are included; lunch and dinner cost extra. 4.92 from 62 reviews at €90 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #61 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Do you wish to explore the best spots of Santorini in half a day? Then this 5-hour car tour is the ideal for you! We will cover the biggest part of Santorini, from the northest to the southest point, visiting the most important places (i.e. villages, mountain, beaches) of the island.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00, 16:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Lunch, Dinner
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 62 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: The Tourist
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.92 from 62 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 61 of 62.

- 5 stars: 60 (97%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and help with photos; the stops involve hills and stairs.

**Praised:**
- Guides share detailed island history and local knowledge
- Help taking photos and finding viewpoints
- Flexible stops and pacing to suit interests and mobility
- Wide coverage of the island's villages, beaches and landmarks
- Clean, comfortable vehicles and punctual pickups

**Complaints:**
- Hilly walking and cobbled stairs can make sightseeing physically demanding

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-02-07 to 2026-10-27); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes

## Not included

- Lunch
- Dinner

## Itinerary

1. **Oia** (2h) - is one of the most important villages of the island of Santorini. Situated at the northest part of the island, Oia is the spot with the most famous sunset and iconic Caldera view.
2. **Firostefani** (15m) - Blue Dome with the three bells is situated in Firostefani village. Everyday, hundreds of tourists visit this place in order to take some amazing photos at one of the most iconic spot on the island.
3. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (15m; admission included) - Profitis Ilias is the highest spot of the island of Santorini almost above sea level. HereI, you can have an amazing 360 view, understand the topography of the place and take some extraordinary panoramic photos.
4. **Perivolos Beach** (15m; admission included) - Perivilos Beach is the most cosmopolitan and lively beach resort in Santorini. The beach has got deep sparkling waters and is covered in black lava sand. It is a long, well-organized beach with a plethora of facilities. Ideal combination of entertainement and relaxation, the...
5. **Red Beach** (15m; admission included) - The Red Beach in Akrotiri, situated at the southest part of the islandisland, is maybe the only red volcanic beach around the world. This unique place is the result of a series of geological phenomena that occured during the past centuries. This volcanic scenery will...
6. **Akrotiri Lighthouse** (30m; admission included) - is located on the extreme southwest part of the island, 18 kilometers away from the capital of Santorini. It is considered one of the first lighthouses in Greece (dated since 1892) and one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in the whole Cyclades.
7. **Megalochori - Traditional Village** (15m; admission included) - Megalochori village is one of the most charming villages of Santorini with records dating back to the 17th century.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 16:00
- 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.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No health restrictions

## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #61 of 77** | €90 | 5h | 4.92 (62) | shared |
| [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 #61 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €750, median €163; typical length 5h. 69 of 77 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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