Santorini Private Customizable Land Tour with Local Driver
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(527)
Aris was the most incredible and genuine guide. I learned, laughed, and saw beauty in each and every location we visited. As a solo, female traveler, enough cannot be said about a guide that you feel absolutely comfortable and safe with. He took great care to ensure my experience was the best possible. I would highly recommend his company and will use his services again on any future journeys back to Santorini!
Lisandros made our Santorini trip truly special! He took us to all the main attractions and made sure we got to experience the island’s most beautiful spots. He was friendly, helpful, and made the whole day enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommend Lisandros to anyone visiting Santorini!
Great tour. Driver was able to customize our trip to fit in everything we wanted todo. Tasos was great and very friendly
Babis was a great guide and very friendly. Explained everything well and gave us lots of information. Overall an incredible day. Would recommend to anyone.
Wonderful way to see the majority of the island from sea level to the highest point. Our guide was fantastic and a source of information for my family.
Cyclades was great! Our whole family loved this tour. We saw Santorini from a local perspective— he had lots of great stories and information. We could not have been more pleased. We saw all the top island destinations. You won’t be disappointed!
We went with the four hour guided tour and we were very happy with it! It gave us just enough time to see Oia and then look around many of the other villages around Santorini. Our guide Lisandros answered all of our questions and was great conversation for the four hours. The tour is truly personalized, we saw many hidden gems which was important to us. Highly recommend this experience!
A BIG THANK YOU to Aris for giving my family such a memorable and superb tour of Santorini! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the island and provided fascinating historical information throughout the day, giving us a much deeper appreciation for Santorini. He also shared personal stories and insights into his life on the island today (congrats your son!), which made the experience feel especially personal and authentic. We learned so much about the history of this beautiful island as well as what life is like there today. We visited all of the iconic spots, along with one of the best coffee spot on the island. We still talk about those delicious freddo cappuccinos! Throughout the entire tour, Arias made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. He was especially thoughtful in assisting a family member who had difficulty walking in certain areas. His attention to detail, kindness, and professionalism truly stood out. He even made sure we had cold water throughout the day. His driving skills are beyond impresisive! Navigating the busy and narrow streets of Santorini in a large van is no easy task, but he handled it seamlessly. Although we had an itinerary with much to see, he was incredibly happy to accommodate additional sites we wanted to visit. He also easily accommodated a last-minute change in the number of people on our tour As a group of 10, we all had different lunch preferences, which could have been challenging. Arias made a few calls and brought us to the most amazing restaurant right on the beach. The food was incredibly delicious, and the menu was broad enough to accommodate everyone's requests. It was the perfect choice and another highlight of our day. We highly recommend Arias to anyone visiting Santorini. You couldn't ask for a nicer person or a better tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group had a wonderful experience. He was, by far, our favorite guide and made our time in Santorini even more memorable.
We had an amazing tour. Our guide Tasos catered the tour to our needs. We experienced so much in the time we had. Such an amazing experience on such a beautiful island. We highly recommend this tour to everyone.
Aris was excellent ! The trip was amazing. He was very informative. He brought us to multiple locations and allowed us to stop for lunch. Super nice took many pictures of us. Van was also in good condition. Even helped us with accommodations in other parts of Greece. We would definitely book again. Definitely recommend.
