Private Tailor-Made Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver
Description
Experience Santorini like never before with a private, 100% tailor-made tour designed just for your interests. Make your own itinerary or leave your driver to organise it for you! Travel in style and comfort in a luxury or standard, air-conditioned car with a knowledgeable local driver who will provide insider insights and lead you to the island’s most iconic views and hidden gems. Enjoy a flexible schedule and seamless hotel pickup and drop-off, allowing you to explore at your own pace and completely avoid the crowds. Choose from 3 up to 8 hour tours. Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included. Private, customizable tour for just you and your party. A local driver/guide will lead the way
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Itinerary
Walk through the traditional village of megalochori, and experience authenticity..
Step back nearly 4,000 years of ancient Akrotiri on Santorini. Explore the well-preserved ruins of this one-time Minoan settlement, destroyed by a volcano in around 1450 BC. Inspect the excavated houses and buildings, see the remnants of kitchens and drainage systems, and read about the vivid frescoes that once graced the walls. Learn about the long-ago inhabitants, how their town was buried under ash, and how Minoan society and culture was far ahead of mainland European civilization at the time. Akrotiri, buried under volcanic ash in around 1450 BC. Walk along the main street. Past ruins of shops and houses, some once painted in colorful frescoes. Learn about life here nearly 4,000 years ago. Tour guide is with extra charge. Ask for the price.
The driver-escort will guide and show you one of the top 3 most famous volcanic beaches. The Red Beach in Akrotiri. Ticket is not required to visit the beach or swim at the crystal clear water. You can snorkel and sunbath at the beach and you can eat in one of the delicious restaurants close by..
A short stop at the Venetian Light house in Akrotiri (cape) village. It's totally at the opposite site of the the famous castle of Oia (Ia) city. The ride to reach the lighthouse is a piece of art, because you will have the chance to see the Caldera site from a different perspective. A breathtaking sunset is an option for our tour. The lighthouse is not open for public but the building itself is stunning!
The driver-escort will guide and show you one of the top 3 most famous volcanic beaches. The Black Beach in Perissa. Ticket is not required to visit the beach or swim at the crystal clear water. You can enjoy a cool drink/cocktail in one of the beautiful beach bars, you can eat in one of the delicious restaurants or you can swim and enjoy some of the water sports offered at the beach (Jet ski, SUP, kayak)
Pyrgos is one of the most traditional villages of Santorini. Built at the center of the island and offering a panoramic view, due to the fact it is the highest village of the island. Small streets that can be visited only on foot, thats why it remains unspoiled! Small traditional coffee shops with delicious desserts..
We will reach the highest point of the island and we will visit the open area of the monastery where we will pray, light a candle and take some amazing pictures!
Τhis landmarke with the blue domed church with the three bells set, against the backdrop of the volcanoes, the endless blue, and the daily cruise ships.
The balcony of the Aegean. The highest town in the caldera area, with narrow little streets stretching along the edge of the cliff of this magnificent landscape. Beautiful little churches with blue domes, as well as bougainvillea in full bloom!
The small streets, the white houses on the cliff, the blue domes on the Caldera site, the cave houses with the infinity pools, compose the majestic scenery you should not miss. Reach all the way to the castle for the famous sunset from that spot. Be aware, it might get super crowded during the high season. You will find some of the most amazing restaurants on the island on the Caldera site, with the globaly known view!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotels & Airbnbs: Pickup is from your hotel lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Cruise Ship Passengers: The main meeting point is at the top Cable Car exit in Fira, where your driver‑guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged at Athinios Port or Amoudi Port if you choose to arrange a private water taxi at your own expense. Optional Water Taxi: Skip the cable car with a VIP water taxi transfer — fast and scenic! For the best experience and to avoid the cable car, we can assist you in arranging a water taxi. IMPORTANT INFO: Tendering Delay? Just message us — we stay in contact and will adjust your pickup as needed. Airport & Ferry Travelers: Pickup is at the arrivals terminal, where your driver‑guide will meet you holding a sign with your name. Feel free to contact us for any questions you might have. Our 15 years experience made us one of the best companies welcoming people from all over the world!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is already included in the total duration time
Reviews(682)
This tour is a must!! The tour guide was amazing!!! Very informative, friendly, and patient. He showed us the whole island plus the caldera. We kept talking which made the time fly by!
We booked an Santorini tour extremely last minute from a cruise ship. Thanos was very accommodating and communicated with us directly via WhatsApp to ensure that logistics worked out. He was knowledgeable, funny, and great with our two young kids, and did an excellent job of mixing low key shopping and wandering time with sightseeing based on what we wanted to do. We ended up extending our tour a few hours on the fly just because we were having such a good time. I could not recommend this company more highly.
Yannis john was brilliant the whole way through from start to finish he has a great personality and knowledge
Aries was an excellent driver tour guide and was very mindful as we all are in our late 60 and early 70. His recommendation were excellent too.
Our tour guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. He was very patient and accommodating. He took us to all the sites we had requested plus ones we hadn’t thought of. I would highly recommend Babis!
Babis was great! Saw some amazing places and gave good recs and island info
We had an amazing day with Kostas. He helped us design a perfect day of island sights from beautiful vistas to historical landmarks and the beautiful monetary at the highest point on. He knew the island well so he could tell us in depth knowledge about the history, its people, wine, and so much more. We would highly recommend a tour with him.
We had an absolutely incredible tour of Santorini with Babis! He was beyond amazing—so knowledgeable, personable, and attentive throughout the entire experience. He shared so much fascinating history about the island and made every stop interesting and memorable. Babis also went above and beyond by taking photos of us along the way and making sure we had plenty of beautiful memories to take home. He never made us feel rushed and was genuinely focused on making sure we had the best experience possible. If you’re visiting Santorini, I cannot recommend Babis enough! He truly made our time on the island extra special. Five stars all the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had an incredible private tour with Yannis and couldn't recommend him more! He was so kind, warm, welcoming, and incredibly informative throughout the entire experience. He took us to the most beautiful spots, shared fascinating stories and history about Greece, and made us appreciate this amazing country even more. Yannis also took so many wonderful photos for us and regularly checked in to make sure we were happy and enjoying ourselves. His attention to detail and genuine care made the tour feel truly special. We are so grateful for such a memorable experience and for everything we learned. If you're considering a private tour, don't hesitate to have a tour with Yannis, you won't regret it! Thank you for making our day so unforgettable!
We had a wonderful day tour with our guide, Yannis. I booked the tour directly with Thanos who was very helpful and amenable to what we wanted to do. I had already planned to go swimming and have lunch at Ammoudi Bay and between Thanos and Yannis they tailor made a terrific tour for myself, my wife and teenage boys. Yannis was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable and amenable, we couldn’t have asked for more. The luxury car with air con was an added bonus ! I highly recommend Yannis and this tour operator.
