Santorini Private Customizable Land Tour – with Local Guide





Description
Enjoy a completely flexible private tour designed just for you! Choose how long you want to explore — 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 h — and create your own perfect day with the help of your local expert guide. Your guide will help you design the ideal itinerary based on your interests — whether you want to visit famous landmarks, uncover hidden gems, or simply enjoy the city like a local. Perfect for Cruise Passengers: This tour is ideal for guests arriving by cruise ship. Enjoy the best of Santorini with comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind. pick up for the cruise passengers is at the cable car. What’s Included: Private, customizable tour with a local guide Flexible duration (3–8 hours) Personalized recommendations and itinerary planning Option to extend your tour Why Travelers Love It: 100% private experience – just you and your guide Total flexibility to choose where to go and how long to stay Discover hidden gems and local favorites Perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends
Tour Options
Itinerary
Optional Visit: One of the most photographed places in Greece. On the top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view, Oia has become globally Famous for its authentic Cycladic Beauty. This place is especially popular for its sunset.
Optional visit: Located at the highest & most central part of the Caldera. You have the opportunity to take incredible volcano photos and Skaros rock.
Optional visit: You will see hundreds of small, white painted houses, with exquisite architecture, tine alleys, tower bells , and underground cave houses.
Optional visit: The most popular and the biggest black sand beach of the Island. You'll be able to walk on the black sand and get photographed standing next to the wave. We recommend if you want to swim in the clear and crystal clear Aegean Sea. We also recommend you taste traditional dishes in a seaside restaurant.
Optional visit: Built in 1892. That position is the best for panoramic pictures because you will stand on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea.
Optional visit: Black and red pebbles and some of various colours, mainly red , composed of wild scenery. This wonderful volcanic landscape will capture your complete attention.
Optional visit: A place with the most breathtaking view from the Island’s highest spot. The monastery has built in 1711 . There are a few monks still staying there and they are involved in wine-making, as well as the production of other goods, all of them available for purchase to anyone who wants to taste the traditional Santorini products.
Optional Visit: a village built on the top of the hill, this settlement holds a 16th century Venetian castle. Because of its location, the village has a panoramic view. Pyrgos, is the oldest village of Santorini. You will be impressed by blue domed churches, narrow cave houses with charming balconies and pebbled paths.
Optional visit: Emporio was constructed in the mid 15th century. In medieval times the inhabitants of the village used to build their houses side-by-side so that they can protect themselves from the pirates.
Optional visit: The most important historical settlement of the first habitation (at least the 4th millennium BC). You will walk along the ancient walls, enjoy a real Minoan town.
Optional Visit : Discover the charming Windmills of Emporio, perched above the village’s maze-like alleys. These traditional landmarks offer a glimpse into Santorini’s past and panoramic views of the island’s south — a peaceful spot for photos and a quiet escape from the crowds.
Optional visit: Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum has everything a visitor would want to know about winemaking in one of the most unique places on earth. With the Koutsogiannopoulos family knowledge and historical exhibits, guests will get a glimpse of what life was like as a winemaker here. The Koutsogiannopoulos Winery produces a variety of wines that are distinguished into young or aged white wines, young or aged red wines, rosé, semisweet and sweet wines.
Optional Visit : Discover Art Space Winery in Exo Gonia — a unique blend of wine, history, and art. Explore ancient cave cellars transformed into a contemporary gallery showcasing Greek and international artists. Enjoy wine tastings of Santorini’s finest varieties in an inspiring, authentic setting that beautifully connects tradition and creativity.
Optional Visit : Visit Ftelos Brewery Santorini, a modern craft brewery just outside Fira. Enjoy guided tastings of unique local beers, stunning Caldera views, and creative dishes at MALT Restaurant, where fine dining meets Santorini’s relaxed style.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Cruise Ship Passengers: The main meeting point is at the top Cable Car exit in Fira town (capital) , 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. Hotels & Airbnbs: Pickup is from your hotel lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Airport & Ferry Travelers: Pickup is at the arrivals terminal, where your driver‑guide will meet you holding a sign with your name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Transportation Hour is included to the Total Tour Duration
Reviews(456)
We had a great experience. Our guide Lisandros was knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He was able to take us to all the places we wanted to go within the allotted time. He took some great photos for us too. I highly recommend this company to arrange your land tour.
Aris was incredible! He knew a great deal about the island and kept us away from crowds. He is the best tour guide we’ve had on the trip! His pace of stops and recs were the absolute best. Although he had no single friends for one of our trip members, I’d still highly reccomend Aris if you want the true Santorini experience.
We had a great time and Tamos was a wonderful guide. We got to see the most beautiful scenery in Santorini! I would definitely recommend!
This was our second time doing a tour with our guide, Lisandros. We could not recommend him enough! He is very knowledgeable, patient, and kind! We always have the best time.
This Company communicates kindly and clearly. They were very helpful and prompt. Our guide (Lisandro) helped us arrange a GREAT itinerary!!! He is a wonderful, insightful, knowledgeable and an all around lovely person. He showed us several hidden gems and outlooks all around town, sharing knowledge of the history of Santorini. We thank everyone for all their help and kindness. We would definitely refer anyone, looking for a fabulous Land Tour, this is the way to go!!! We will go again when we make it back! Thank you so much!! Rachael, Sara, Bethany and Lisa
Aris is awesome. He spent time to detailly explain the history of Santorini. He's responsive and knowledgeable. We were a group of 12. Each one of us like his tour. I highly recommend.
Fantastic tour! Tasos and Lisandros were absolutely incredible. They took us to the best parts of the island while maximizing our time. Extremely knowledgeable and wonderful. Tasos is the king of the island!
Aris picked us up right on time at the top. Ari had a wonderful personality, spoke excellent English and was very caring of me with all of the steps (I have mobility issues). He told us about life on Santorini and his personal life (he was very excited about his new son). His company Cyclades Shine Travel Company provides a new comfortable vehicle for your customized tour. We covered the entire island from the lighthouse to Oia with the monastery and small villages in between. Aris is a wonderful, kind person and one of the best guides we've ever had on our world travels.
Aris picked us up right on time at the top. Ari had a wonderful personality, spoke excellent English and was very caring of me with all of the steps (I have mobility issues). He told us about life on Santorini and his personal life (he was very excited about his new son). His company Cyclades Shine Travel Company provides a new comfortable vehicle for your customized tour. We covered the entire island from the lighthouse to Oia with the monastery and small villages in between. Aris is a wonderful, kind person and one of the best guides we've ever had on our world travels.
The tour was amazing from beginning to end. Catalina was such a knowledgeable and informative guide, she asked if there was anything there we wanted to see, we let her show us her favorite things about Thira (Santorini). She did not disappoint us!



