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Santorini in a Day: Private Custom Santorini Tour with Pickup

4.9 · 717 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Santorini Operated by Santorini Day Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h–8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
11 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private tour for your party pairs a custom Santorini route with a private viewpoint of a blue dome church.

A driver, vehicle, water and pickup at accessible locations are included; cruise passengers pay for cable car tickets. 4.94 from 717 reviews at €175 per person for 4h–8h.

In our comparison: #57 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
4-Hour Private Santorini TourThe page pricePickup Included: Free Pickup from All Van Accessible Locations within Santorini 4-Hour Private Santorini Tour: This is a fully customizable 4-Hour Private Santorini Tour. Duration: 4 hours Mercedes-Benz A/C Van Fully-Customized Itinerary: Customize your own itinerary or let your driver-guide lead the way. You are in command of your Tour Time. Pickup included€175 for 2+ people
5-Hour Private Santorini TourPickup Included: Free Pickup from All Van Accessible Locations within Santorini 5-Hour Private Santorini Tour: This is a fully customizable 5-Hour Private Santorini Tour. Duration: 5 hours Mercedes-Benz A/C Van Fully-Customized Itinerary: Customize your own itinerary or let your driver-guide lead the way. You are in command of your Tour Time. Pickup included€200 for 2+ people
8-Hour Private Santorini TourPickup Included: Free Pickup from All Van Accessible Locations within Santorini 8-Hour Private Santorini Tour: This is a fully customizable 8-Hour Private Santorini Tour. Duration: 8 hours Mercedes-Benz A/C Van Fully-Customized Itinerary: Customize your own itinerary or let your driver-guide lead the way. You are in command of your Tour Time. Pickup included€300 for 2+ people

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.

Included and not included

  • Local insights on Santorini’s sights, history, and culture during your drive
  • Comfortable Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned van or bus
  • One bottle of mineral water per person
  • Flexible itinerary — customize the tour to see the places you want
  • Private tour with English-speaking driver-guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from all accessible Santorini locations (hotel, port, or airport)
  • Private Viewpoint of one of the beautiful Santorini Blue Dome churches without the crowds
  • Cruise Passengers Only: Santorini Cable Car Tickets

Reviews

4.9
717 ratings
Viator 485 · Tripadvisor 232

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 707 of 717

Star breakdown of all 717 ratings

5 stars
689 · 96%
4 stars
18 · 3%
3 stars
5 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 0%
1 star
3 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise flexible itineraries and knowledgeable guides; some want more time to fit in their preferred sights.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides sharing island history and local insights
  • Itineraries and pacing tailored to personal interests
  • Comfortable private transport with air conditioning
  • Guides help navigate crowds at popular sights
  • Recommendations for local restaurants and seaside lunches

Complaints

  • Some wanted more time to explore the sights

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 October 2025 to 22 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
11 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 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

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Hotel Pickup is available from all hotels & Airbnb's across Santorini. In case your hotel is not accessible by car due to restrictions your pickup will be coordinated from a nearby accessible location within walking distance from hotel.

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 Island Sightseeing Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #57 of 77€1754h–8h4.94 (717)private
Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit Top Destinations€1955h4.99 (978)private
Santorini Private Full-Day Tour – Customizable Island Experience€2006h5.0 (241)private
Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h€1205h5.0 (194)shared

Ranked #57 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. Compare all 77 Island Sightseeing Tours

From €175 per adult · 4-Hour Private Santorini Tour