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title: Santorini Private Shore Excursion with Boat Transfer
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 275
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 15 (Shore Excursions)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-private-shore-excursion-with-boat-transfer/
---

# Santorini Private Shore Excursion with Boat Transfer

**Guidekin's take:** A water taxi from the Old Port to Ammoudi Bay starts a private tour for your party through Oia, Pyrgos and Perivolos Black Beach. An air-conditioned vehicle and commentary are included; return cable car tickets and lunch cost extra. 4.91 from 45 reviews at €275 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #11 of 15 in Shore Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover Santorini on a private shore excursion with a water taxi from the Old Port to Ammoudi Bay. Visit Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Pyrgos, and Perivolos Black Beach, enjoying blue-domed churches, Cycladic architecture, caldera views, and local island stories before ending in Fira.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Lunch or Refreshments
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €275 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: iGoHellas
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.91 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 45.

- 5 stars: 42 (93%)
- 4 stars: 2 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Live commentary and information
- Mineral Water (1 bottle per person)
- Private driver/guide
- Private Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip the cable car at the arrival— cruise from the Old Port to Ammoudi, Oia by water taxi

## Not included

- Lunch or Refreshments
- Gratuities
- Cable car tickets at the return

## Itinerary

1. **Oia** (1h) - After a luxury motorboat water-taxi cruise from the Old Port to Oia, we explore this jewel of northwest Santorini, famed for its Caldera views, charming atmosphere, and traditional Cycladic architecture.
2. **Firostefani** (20m) - Make a photo stop in Firostefani to admire the famous Blue Domed Church, one of Santorini’s most iconic landmarks and a beloved image featured in countless island guidebooks.
3. **Pyrgos** (30m) - The medieval village of Pyrgos, meaning “tower” in Greek, is famous for its well-preserved Venetian Castle, historic Orthodox churches, and traditional houses.
4. **Perivolos Beach** (1h) - Continue to the famous Black Beach of Perivolos, Santorini’s largest beach, known for its striking black volcanic pebbles. Optionally, you may spend more time here for swimming and lunch at a local beach bar restaurant.
5. **Fira** (20m) - The tour concludes in Fira, Santorini’s vibrant capital, where we will drop you off. From there, you can enjoy a short walk through the town before taking the cable car down to the Old Port.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 15:00
- 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

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €550 | €275 |
| 4 | €720 | €180 |
| 6 | €780 | €130 |

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 Shore Excursions start at €124 per person.

## Compared with other Shore Excursions

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 15** | €275 | 5h | 4.91 (45) | private |
| [One Day in Santorini from Cruise Ship: Ultimate Island Tour](/greece/santorini/tours/one-day-in-santorini-from-cruise-ship-ultimate-island-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (59) | private |
| [Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-4-hour-private-tour-including-wine-tasting-shore-excursion/?format=md) | €180 | 30 min | 5.0 (55) | private |
| [Exclusive 3 Hour Caldera Private Tour for Cruise Ship Travelers](/greece/santorini/tours/exclusive-3-hour-caldera-private-tour-for-cruise-ship-travelers/?format=md) | €105 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (53) | private |

Ranked #11 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.

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