Half-Day Santorini Private Tour
Description
Enjoy the highlights of stunning Santorini in a luxury, air-conditioned minivan on this half-day private tour. Explore the most beautiful spots of Santorini in the company of a professional English driver and a local guide. You will have the chance in five hours to visit all the island from north part to the south part of it. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and customize your own sightseeing trip. Discover the history behind the cave houses. Admire the breathtaking view of the caldera cliff
Tour Options
Itinerary
Firostefani to admire the famous Blue Dome Church, with the three bells which is a true island's emblem.
Imerovigli is very often referred to as the "balcony of the Aegean" and it definitely lives up to this name by offering a most spectacular view of the Aegean sunset. Other highlights are the many churches in typical Cycladic architecture, especially the church of Ai-Stratis and the Monastery of St. Nikolas, as well as Skaros Rock which features the remains of a medieval fortress.
Oia is the famous town, nestled in the hillsides. Oia is unique in every way with iconic blue domed churches, scenic pathways, stunning views of the caldera and the most spectacular sunset.
The Monastery of the Prophet Elijah is built at about 565 meters above sea level, which makes it the highest point of the entire island. Thus, it becomes clear that the view from there is actually unparalleled. You can enjoy exclusive views of the entire island and its surroundings and take amazing photos. Especially at sunset, you will find yourself in a state of delight.
Megalochori - Traditional Village Megalochori is a picturesque, lively village with friendly, lively inhabitants. The central square is the heart of the village, where locals gather in traditional cafes to relax and have fun, creating a warm atmosphere. It is definitely worth spending an evening here to become part of this mood and try local dishes in the natural shade of the trees. You can also find traditional taverns, cafes, and shops in other parts of the village.
Red Beach The red beach in Akrotiri is undoubtedly worth a visit, given that it is a rare sight, probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. It is surrounded by steep red hills that create a captivating, wild landscape. If you stand on the top, you will see huge volcanic rocks located in the sea, small pebbles and sand of various colors, mainly red, all over the beach and attractive dark blue waters.
Perivolos Black Sand Beach Perivolos beach is a fully organized cosmopolitan beach with an abundance of comfortable sunbeds, umbrellas, and other amenities such as lifeguards, showers, and a Playground. It is worth noting that it received the "Blue flag" award, as it is very clean and tidy.
A hole in a heart shape at the caldera side is an amazing experience. Next to it is the church of Saint Nikolaos.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all passengers. If your hotel or villa is not accessible by car, we will arrange a meeting point at the nearest location. For cruise ship passengers disembarking at the old port of Fira which is not accessible , the meeting point is the exit of the cable car upper station. The guide/driver will be waiting for our guests at the meeting point holding a sign with their name on.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(422)
Lovely Sara picked us up at the cable car exit and took us to air conditioned car. Her and Astri gave us plenty of geographical, cultural and historical information as we drove around and took us to the best spots for photos. In Oia we were able to get through the massive line and crazy crowd so very grateful to Sara we didn’t have to stand in that madness for too long. Great recommendations for ice cream and lunch was just delicious (we ordered too much) at the fish tavern. Nothing was rushed and very comfortable.
We had a wonderful tour, we saw the entire island and had many stops where we took great pictures. We rode in a nice minibus, it was clean and spacious with good air conditioning. Our tour guide Sara made the tour even better. She was fun and energetic and had great knowledge of the island and its history. We can’t say enough good things about Sara, she is one of best tour guides we ever had. We learned a lot about Santorini in short time. We stopped for lunch at a great restaurant that she recommended and it was a highlight of our day. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Punctual. Very knowledgeable driver who was fun, kind and super helpful. We visited everywhere we wanted and he gave us many options
Vanessa was our guide/driver and she is fabulous! She is a smart and sweet local with so much information about the island. She customized the tour to fit our interests. She is a perfect driver and a great conversationalist. We feel like we got a behind the scenes tours. Things we would have missed in our own. I highly recommend! It was a lovely day.
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you very much for everything! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to see you again in the future!
The tour was amazing. Astri was very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend Astri to be your guide on this tour.
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you very much for everything! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to see you again in the future!
Without this tour, we would have missed a lot of Santorini! It was a great way to see the city of Santorini and get a true feel of the culture and history. A great experience! Highly recommend
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you very much for everything! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to see you again in the future!
Absolutely amazing experience. We got in early to Santorini and were able to move our tour up a few hours. Our driver, Theo, met us promptly in a well kept Mercedes and took us on a 3 hour adventure of the highlights of Santorini. He was friendly, informative and engaging. We could not have asked for a better day on the island. The tour was worth every penny and then some. Highly recommend.
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you very much for everything! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to see you again in the future!
Our tour guide Akis did a phenomenal job! He went above and beyond. He was thoughtful by providing us with cold waters, ensuring we'd stop or walk in shade whenever possible, and taking us to more remote areas for better/less crowded pictures. All of his stories put a personal touch on the tour and made all of the information much more interesting and easier to absorb.
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you very much for everything! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to see you again in the future!
Wonderful tour with Vanessa. We saw the entire island with no rushing. From Oia, Fira, red beach, black beach oerissa, the heart of Santorini and many more. Our 2 teens enjoyed it too.
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you very much for everything! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to see you again in the future!
Sarah was our tour guide. She was an absolute delight. She was funny, polite and so happy. We toured some incredible sites. I would highly recommend this incredible tour.
Thank you very much for the excellent review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you very much for everything! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to see you again in the future!
