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Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri
5.0(49)Athens6 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(49)
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At a glance
Duration
6 hours
Price from
$411 / person
Location
Athens, Greece
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 49 reviews
Languages
DE, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Touring with Kostas
Meeting point
For Cruise ship passengers. We meet at the top of the cable car station, just look for a sign with your name.Hotel guests meeting points to be agreed based on hotel location.
Description
Santorini highlights tour with Akrotiri combines the best of the island with a visit to one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the world! The best way to enjoy it is with one of our Santorini private tour guides!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult
$411
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $800.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 32 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri 6 hours
Professional guide
Duration: 6 hours
Mercedes Van 8 seater
Itinerary
Oia
60 min
Walk around the beautiful alleys of Oia, the most famous of the villages of Santorini
Firostefani
30 min
A photo stop at the Blue Dome of Firostefani
Megalochori
60 min
A stroll around the southern traditional village of Megalochori
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Admission not included90 min
A guided tour of Akrotiri Excavations with your licensed guide bringing to life the history of the island
Venetsanos Winery
Admission not included45 min
Wine tasting at a local Winery where you can enjoy Santorinian wines with a stunning view
Perissa
30 min
Drive along the Black Beach of Santorini
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
49 reviews
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How it compares in Athens
Rated higher than 70% of 1,038 reviewed tours in Athens
Excurgo comparison of 4,138 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri take?
Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri cost?
Prices start at $411 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $800. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Does Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri sell out?
It can: 32 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is For Cruise ship passengers. We meet at the top of the cable car station, just look for a sign with your name. Hotel guests meeting points to be agreed based on hotel location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(49)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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andrewbC4530YL
August 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful sites and beautiful memories
My family and I learned so much about the history of Santorini and made wonderful memories thanks to this private tour led by Kostas. He drove us around in an air-conditioned van and took us to see breathtaking views, an archaeological site, and a great restaurant. I highly recommend taking a tour with him.
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Splash352
July 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Private Tour of Santorini
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Santorini with Kostas. He is very knowledgeable, a great communicator, entertaining, patient and a good soul. He made it a very memorable day for us. We made a new friend. We highly recommend this individual as your guide.
David & Leanne Kallman
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Merry V
October 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Kostas is the best tour guide!
Our private tour of Santorini with Kostas was FABULOUS! Kostas knew when to take us to areas when they weren’t crowded! We got great photos. He was very willing to take pictures and he was good at it! He was very energetic and spoke very good English! Santorini was beautiful. If you are looking for a tour in Santorini, Kostas is the best tour guide!
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lesliedV6958JA
October 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience
This was my second time in Santorini and also the second time I have been on a tour with Kostas. Both times were enjoyable and informative. He was responsive to our requests and provided excellent suggestions.
J
Jennifer V
September 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Seeing Santorini through the Eyes of Local Expert
Our Santorini and Akrotiri tour with Kostas was incredible. He shared the island’s history and culture in such an engaging way, with stories only a local could tell. He’s funny, insightful, and reminded me of a Greek Rick Steves—highly recommend him!
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Robert T
September 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The best in touring!
He is the very best! Knowledgable, social, informative, and fun to be with, K is outstanding. 6 stars, if I could. He is also wonderful with food and wine recomendations!
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TravelingGKM
July 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour guide.
Great communication before the tour. It was so nice to have a private tour that was tailored to our preferences. Kostas is very knowledgeable. The ruins are stunning but the highlight for me was our stop at a microgreen and flower farm for a leisurely lunch.
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Gailygirl123
June 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic!
Excellent from start to finish!! Kostas was so informative and made sure that we saw as much as possible. His knowledge is amazing and my husband and I had a fantastic day with him. He brought us to a beautiful, and delicious, restaurant by the sea as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and highly, highly recommend Kostas!
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B1867JGscotts
June 1, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Most valuable guided tour combing fun, walking while learning
Kostas and Nicoletta are true professionals and made our tour of Santorini valuable and thoroughly easy. As we drove from picturesque Oia to historic Akrotiri and with needed reassurance for the worthwhile rocky climb to view Red Beach, we stopped at incredible spots for photos, Kostas (who takes great photos!) taught and entertained, as we learned much about what we were experiencing. Kostas speaks perfect English while sharing his energetic personality and deep knowledge of this enchanted island. The visit to Akrotiri added greatly to our understanding of this unique archeological excavation. Winding up our sunset tour at a winery was the perfect setting for the most beautiful vacation photograph!
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dvloch
May 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of Santorini!
We loved our tour with Kostas! He is very passionate and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed learning about Santorini and especially enjoyed the guided tour at Akrotiri. We would definitely recommend doing a tour with him. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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