Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h
Description
Experience the enchanting beauty of Santorini through its charming and picturesque villages with an exclusive 5-hour sightseeing tour. Perfectly designed for those who want to explore the island's hidden gems, this tour is guided by an expert driver-guide who will share fascinating insights and local knowledge. Enjoy the famous village of Oia/Ia. A wonderful village in the most romantic corner of our country, somewhere in the white streets of Santorini. There you can take the famous picture you see on virtually every Santorini postcard, the celebrated blue domes. Admire the last rock of Santorini, the lighthouse. Visit the Prophet Elias Monastery, which is located on the top of the island. Ask your driver-guide to take you off to the hidden gems of Santorini often missed by visitors and discover the beauty of Santorini to the fullest. This is a small group (shared) tour, that can accommodate up to 8 people.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tour starts from your hotel. You will show you ONE unique place where you can take the famous picture you see on virtually every Santorini postcard, the famous BLUE DOMES. There you will enjoy the famous village of Santorini. A wonderful village in the most romantic corner of our country, somewhere in the white streets of Santorini. It is the time when the creeks of Oia are filled with people from all parts of the earth.
Reach the highest point of Caldera, Imerovigli and photo stop at the Blue Dome church in Firostefani.
Enjoy scenic views of Mt. Prophet Ilias, the highest point of the island, above Pyrgos village.
Then you will walk in the small narrow streets into a beautiful and traditional village, Megalochori.
The most famous and distinct beach of the island. The beautiful beach full of black sand.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• You will receive an email with all information about the exact location for your pickup time 24 hours before your tour. Check your spam folder as well. • If your hotel is in a pedestrian area, a meeting point closest to you will be arranged.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The pickup point of cruise ship passengers will be on top of cruise port's, close to cable car in Fira.
- This is a small group (shared) tour, that can accommodate up to 8 people
Reviews(182)
We booked the Best of Santorini 5-hour tour expecting to join a small group, but as it turned out, we were the only guests that day, so we were lucky enough to enjoy a private tour with our guide, Michael. Michael was fantastic—kind, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely accommodating. Since it was just us, he tailored parts of the tour to our interests and made sure we got the most out of our day. At every stop, he gave us time to explore at our own pace, and while we were wandering, he would move the car closer so we didn't have to walk as far in the Santorini heat and asked if we wanted photos every step of the way. What really stood out was his local knowledge. He shared recommendations for the best coffee, ice cream, sunset spots, and hidden gems around the island. Throughout the tour, he taught us about everything from the origins of Santorini and how it got its name to the island's history, culture, volcanic landscape, and famous wines. We learned so much while still feeling relaxed and never rushed. The entire experience lasted around five hours and was one of the highlights of our trip. Michael made the day enjoyable, informative, and memorable. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santorini.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this absolutely spectacular, detailed review of our Best of Santorini 5-Hour Tour! We are completely floating on air reading your beautiful words, and hearing that an unexpected turn of events resulted in one of the absolute highlights of your entire trip is the ultimate reward for our team. Michael truly embodies our core philosophy. He firmly believes that premium hospitality isn't just about sticking to a rigid script—it is about being completely fluid, attentive, and stepping up to turn a standard day into a highly tailored, luxurious, and deeply personal adventure. Knowing that his spontaneous customization and meticulous care made your five-hour journey so memorable means the absolute world to our small team! Best wishes, My Santorini Tour team
Nickolas was an amazing guide! He was very knowledgeable without being over bearing. He catered to the things we wanted to do and made for us an amazing day!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this absolutely wonderful review! We are completely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing day with us and that Nickolas took such phenomenal care of you from start to finish. Thank you for being such fantastic guests. Best wishes, My Santorini Tour team
that was amazing siteseing in santorini,and it was really nice with the guide:Constantine,funny,nice,smart guide to see the island
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time sightseeing across Santorini and that Constantine made your island exploration so incredibly special. Best wishes, My Santorini Tour team
We had a wonderful time on this tour with Constantine as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we were seeing and provided us with many stops along the way. We feel he provided us with the best experience of Santorini. I would recommend this tour to anyone!
It is so rewarding to hear that your time with Constantine felt like the "best experience" of the island! We truly believe that the right guide can turn a beautiful view into a lasting memory, and we’re thrilled he hit the mark for you. We hope you carry the magic of those Santorini views with you for a long time! Best wishes, My Santorini Tour team
Just fantastic, Michael was so knowledgeable. I feel like we have seen so much of the island. We had a great understanding and appreciation of the island a culture .. thanks so much
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are absolutely thrilled that your time with us was "just fantastic." Michael takes great pride in making sure our guests don't just see the island, but truly feel and understand it. It is wonderful to hear that you walked away with a deeper appreciation for Santorini's unique culture—that is the highest compliment we could receive! Thank you again for choosing My Santorini Tour. We hope those memories of our culture and island stay with you for a lifetime.
A great way to see Santorini. Costas our guide was very friendly and showed us all around the island. I would recommend as a way to see all the highlights and get the best picture spots without waiting in long lines. Costas was the best guide!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled that Costas made your tour so special by finding those perfect, line-free photo spots and sharing the island's highlights with you. He truly is one of the best! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon.
Constantine was a great tour guide! Extremely informative and conversational. He showed us the whole island from north to south with interaction at many stops along the way. As a seasoned guide, he helped navigate the top tour areas without the long wait times we would have encountered without him. He is also a great photographer! We left the tour more knowledge and with memories and pictures that will last a lifetime.
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled that Constantine’s 'seasoned' approach helped you skip the crowds and experience the best of Santorini from north to south. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed his conversational style and that you’re heading home with beautiful photos and lifelong memories. He will be so happy to hear your kind words!
Constantine was the most amazing tour guide I have ever had! He was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and very accomodating. 10/10 Highly rexommend
We are over the moon to hear that Constantine was the best guide you’ve ever had! Thank you for the perfect 10/10 rating and for highlighting his knowledge and accommodating nature. Your high recommendation truly means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back again one day!
Constantine was an amazing guide, he showed us this beautiful island end to end and was super knowledgeable and accommodating! Highly recommend!!!
We’re so thrilled to hear that Constantine made your Santorini exploration so special! It’s great to know you enjoyed the 'end-to-end' tour and felt well-cared for by his knowledge and hospitality. Thank you so much for the high recommendation—it truly makes our day!
Well worth the experience. The knowledge, expertise and life experiences Constantine was able to share made this tour one of the real highlights of our holiday.
It’s an honor to be described as a highlight of your holiday! We are so glad that Constantine’s unique blend of expertise and personal life experiences made the tour so meaningful for you. Thank you for your kind words and for being such wonderful guests—we hope to see you again!
