Santorini Private Custom Tour: Tailor-Made Island Experience
Description
This is Santorini entirely on your terms. A private guide, a luxury vehicle, and up to 8 hours to explore the island exactly the way you want — with no fixed script, no group schedule, and no compromises. Tell your guide what matters to you. The iconic blue domes of Oia, the prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri, the volcanic drama of Red Beach, the medieval fortress village of Pyrgos, a winery tasting, a swim at the black sand beach, a Flying Dress photoshoot, horseback riding — or any combination of the above. The itinerary is built around your interests, on the day, at your pace. Pickup is included from your hotel, Airbnb, cruise port, or airport. Cruise ship passengers receive a guaranteed on-time return to the port. Ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, and cruise passengers. Oia, Pyrgos, Red Beach, Akrotiri, black sand beach, winery — your Santorini, your way. The island is yours. Where do you want to start?
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stop 1 — Pickup Your private guide meets you at your hotel, Airbnb, cruise port, or airport. During the drive, discuss your preferences and customize the day's itinerary to your interests.
Stop 2 — Oia Village Walk the marble-paved alleys of Santorini's most iconic village. Your guide leads you to the best vantage points over the Aegean — away from the crowds, past the world-famous blue-domed churches.
Stop 3a—(Optional visit): Admire the most breathtaking view from the island's highest peak. From this vantage point, you will enjoy a striking view of the entire island. The Mountain's name is Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elias), coming from the Monastery with the same name on its peak, built in 1711. Whilst in this stunning and peaceful environment, you may as well taste wine and local products made by the monks, who reside at the monastery.
Stop 3b—(Optional visit): This settlement is made of hundreds of small white painted houses with exquisite architecture, tiny alleys, tower bells, beautiful blue domed chapels and underground cave houses. In this picturesque and non-touristic environment, you’ll truly be basking in the local culture and lifestyle.
Stop 4a—(Optional visit): Built by a French company in 1892, it’s considered one of the most beautiful of the Cycladic Islands and a unique point to watch the sunset. Standing on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea, its position is ideal for taking panoramic pictures and admiring Santorini's famous Caldera from a different point of view.
Stop 4b —(Optional visit): The most unique natural beach of the island, where red is the dominant color. Take amazing pictures of the enormous volcanic rocks and the steep hills that create a captivating wild scenary. This wonderful volcanic landscape will capture your complete attention.
Stop 4c—(Optional visit): Explore Akrotiri Archaeological Site and go back into time to marvel the secrets and wonders of this lost ancient city. This 4000 year old Bronze age settlement prospered for centuries before being eradicated by a great volcanic eruption. Eventually it was buried in Volcanic Ash, which ironically helped to protect the artifacts from being destroyed. Stroll through the ancient walls and take a glimpse of a Minoan town with the 3-story buildings, well preserved frescoes, an elaborate drainage system and much more.
Stop 5a—(Optional visit): Follow a small road towards the hilltop above the village of Emporio. Along the rim see the 8 traditional windmills and an isolated white washed chappel on the edge of the cliff. A stunning location with an open view, suitable for panoramic pictures and a wonderful sunset.
Stop 5b— The so called "crown of Fira" an old fashioned village situated on the rim of the cliffs with magnificent views. Stop at the scenic balcony and gaze the wild beauty of the caldera itself along with the three bells & the famous blue domed church, seen on every postcard of Santorini.
Stop 6 — Winery Visit (Optional visit) Taste Santorini's legendary volcanic wines at a boutique estate. Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto — explained by your guide. Tasting fees payable on-site.
Stop 7 — Perissa/Perivolos Beach(Optional Visit) Relax at the island's iconic black volcanic sand beach. Swim in the crystal-clear Aegean or settle into a seaside taverna for lunch at your own expense.
Stop 8 — Drop-off Your guide returns you to your hotel, Airbnb, port, or airport — cruise passengers guaranteed on-time return before departure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For all the visitors: Your guide will keep a sighn with your name. Cruise Ship Passengers Guests arriving by cruise ship will be met at the Top Terminal of the Cable Car, where your guide will be holding a sign displaying your name. Hotel Guests Guests staying at hotels will be collected directly from the hotel reception. In cases where collection from the reception is not possible, an alternative nearby meeting point will be arranged and communicated in advance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(27)
Sofia gave us a great day on the island of Santorini! Lots of information, beautiful sites, and lots of laughs!!
Wonderful experience. Sophia was amazingly warm and friendly. She spent the day with us showing all the sites in Santorini. Helpful, knowledgeable and an overall joy to spend the day with. Would highly recommend her to visit Santorini ❤️
We booked someone to drive us around Santorini, but we got so much more with Sofia! She was so personable, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor! She took us to places that we probably would’ve missed as newbie tourists on Santorini. Our favorite was the wine, cave and tasting experience! LAMAS, SOFIA!
Spent the day with Sophia was awesome ! We visit interesting places, had some good laughs, it was just if we were traveling with a friend! I loved Megalochori and end the day in Kamari, lovely beach! Great day!
Sofia was amazing, really friendly, great company and very knowledgeable. She made our trips super easy!
Our experience with Sofia from Inspire Tours was absolutely unbelievable! She was not only our tour guide but also our driver for the entire week, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to show us around the island. Sofia’s knowledge of the island is incredible. Her passion for its history, culture, and hidden gems made every outing special and memorable. She took us to the most beautiful locations, shared fascinating stories, and introduced us to places we never would have found on our own. What made the experience even more exceptional was the amount of time we spent with her throughout the week. Sofia became much more than a guide—she became our friend, our trusted local expert and a wonderful part of our trip. Her warmth, kindness, professionalism, and sense of humor made every day enjoyable and stress-free. Thanks to Sofia, we created memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re visiting the island and looking for someone to drive you, guide you, and help you experience the very best it has to offer, Sofia is the person to call. We cannot recommend her highly enough and are so grateful for everything she did to make our trip unforgettable.
Excellent experience. Sofia was a great guide and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Highly recommended
Sofia was amazing!! She is very knowledgeable and showed us around whole island! We briefly thought about renting car and do it ourselves but glad we didn’t since driving on island requires more than usual driving skills. We highly recommend booking with her and just relax and enjoy!
Sofia is fantastic! My friend and I spent a half day on a Private Guided Tour with her and saw some hidden gems on the island that we never would have found on our own. From wine tasting to Red Beach... Sofia created a tour that was a really special and memorable experience. We could not recommend her more highly!
We had such an amazing experience with her during our time in Santorini. From the moment she picked up me and my family, she brought such great energy and made us feel welcomed right away. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. She showed us around the island, took us to some amazing spots, helped us find incredible food, and organized a fantastic wine tasting that ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. You could tell she genuinely cared about making our experience special, and her positive attitude made the entire day even better. If you’re visiting Santorini and want someone who is personable, professional, and knows all the best places, I highly recommend her.
