Take a break from Santorini’s beaches and discover Minoan excavations, the island’s ancient capital on a full-day tour! With a friendly local guide at your side, explore the archeological site at Akrotiri (on your own expense) and wander along the town’s old main street while hearing its history. Enjoy free time to explore Santorini’s beautiful village Emporeio. Taste Santorini's distinctive wines and learn about one of the oldest vineyards in Europe. Enjoy a free time for lunch and relax at one of the longest black sandy beaches in the Cyclades and the most popular beach of Santorini. This experience ends with a drop off at Fira Town.
Tour Options
Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission not included70 min
Archaeological site of Akrotiri
120 min
Continue towards Perissa Beach and enjoy free time to have lunch and relax at one of the longest black sandy beaches in the Cyclades and the most popular beach of Santorini.
60 min
Walking tour in the traditional settlement of Emporio
20 min
Panoramic drive and stop for photos at the highest point of the island
Admission included60 min
Wine tasting
Highlights
Pick up from selected pick up points all over the island
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
What's included
Included
Pick up from selected pick up points all over the island
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Extension tour to Oia, Sunset
Drop off - tour ends at Fira town
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel Entrance or nearby walking distance location. Hotel pick up is offered subject to customer's hotel location. In case of property (hotel- villa- airbnb) is not within our tour pick areas, client should meet our group for the tour at the nearest pick up place possible.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Low heeled comfortable shoes are recommended due to some uneven and slippery paths.
Please do inform your accommodation details at the time of the booking in order to set and arrange your pick up location and time. It would be either from your property or nearby walking distance location depending on your property's location.
The drop off is at Fira town
Frequently asked questions
How long does Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini take?
Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini cost?
Prices start at $568 per person for this Saronic Gulf Islands experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel Entrance or nearby walking distance location. Hotel pick up is offered subject to customer's hotel location. In case of property (hotel- villa- airbnb) is not within our tour pick areas, client should meet our group for the tour at the nearest pick up place possible. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMJUkLdTqJDS6HtiUM51e7s=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyOaybIBAa56q/0h7xAd0wbA=.
What languages is Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 86 verified reviews; it is run by MTM Experiences. Most-mentioned highlights: Pick up from selected pick up points all over the island; Air-conditioned vehicle; Guide.
Reviews(86)
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brendono314
August 19, 2026
Fantastic tour - stressful pickup
The tour itself was perfect - Christina was super smart, interesting, approachable and engaging as a tour guide. The tour spends the right amount of time at each place, including at Perissa Beach and Oea for sunset. If you only have one day on Santorni, then do this tour.
Where this tour falls short is the very confusing pick up and drop off arrangements. A bus from the tour operator pulled up at the pick up location and insisted we get on. They then told us that we were on the wrong bus and just dropped us off on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. Fortunately the tour operator was quick to arrange a new pick up, but that whole experience was a dampener on the day. It also turns out we were on the right bus to begin with!
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hcolognato
August 19, 2026
Best all-around tour with fantastic tour guide.
Really fantastic! Exceeded our expectations. Our guide Christine was knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. Nice way to experience many facets of the island in one day.
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zoilav364
August 12, 2025
Great tour!
We missed our bus and they were very accommodating on rescheduling the tour for us. It worked out for the best as we had Susana as the tour guide and George as the bus driver. They were both knowledgeable and great! We had a great time!
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad that everything worked out and that you were able to join the tour with Susana and George.
It’s wonderful to hear that you found both the guide and driver knowledgeable and that you had a great time. We always strive to be accommodating, and your feedback means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Warm regards,
MTM Travel & Tourism
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Gerald_V
August 12, 2025
Great experience
The photographer and his assistant were very knowledgeable and very kind, they took me to wonderful spots to pose and pictures came out amazing!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that our photographer and assistant made your experience enjoyable and guided you to such beautiful spots.
It’s wonderful that your photos turned out amazing—we’re thrilled you’re happy with the results! We hope to welcome you again for another memorable session.
Warm regards,
MTM Travel & Tourism
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melacQ9918OJ
May 7, 2025
Traditional Villages Tour
A little difficult with the tour being English and French as it felt very French dominated. It would also be easier if the Akrotiri admission fee was included in the tour price to avoid waiting for everyone to purchase a ticket on the day. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Perissa Beach!
Operator response
"Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed Perissa Beach and your overall experience. We appreciate your suggestions about language balance and including the Akrotiri admission fee, and will take them into consideration for future tours.
— MTM Travel & Tourism"
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Uliana_S
May 4, 2025
Great day around Santorini
We had an amazing time exploring Santorini, thanks to our incredible tour guide, Yanis. He was both informative and funny, making the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. Yanis showed us all the best parts of the island, sharing fascinating facts and hidden gems along the way. His passion for Santorini really came through, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended!
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had an amazing time exploring Santorini with Yanis. It’s fantastic to hear that his knowledge, humor, and passion made the experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
— MTM Travel & Tourism
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shiromas2022
September 10, 2024
Mathios Village Santorini
Family friendly small village based around a swimming pool and traditional restaurant. Well run, clean, helpful owner who'll arrange trips and give good local advice. Suggestion is to book room only and then eat some meals at the restaurant where local fish dishes were lovely. It's well situation near the archaeological site and museum so away from many of the more tourist places.
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Linda_c
June 22, 2024
Value for money
This tour is value for money, however a few little tweaks would make it perfect. Going to a different village rather than Emporio would be more interesting. Four hours in Oia is way too long, I would also suggest the tour guide stay with the group to the end. Other than that it’s a great way to see Santorini!
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George_A
June 14, 2023
Liked the Santorini tour but more time in Oia please
My wife and I enjoyed this Traditional Villages Tour In Santorini a lot - with the only caveat being that we’d have preferred to visit Oia First thing in the morning rather than a last stop on the tour. Oia is the main attraction and it’s super crowded late in the afternoon and early evening. As it was, we only had about 45 minutes in Oia before having to return to the ship. Recommend it - but more time in Oia would be appreciated.
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oliviakU5683YG
June 6, 2023
Awesome tour!
We had an amazing time on the tour! They picked us up and dropped us off at the end of the night which was very nice. We got to see some non-tourist traditional parts of town that were beautiful. Our guide Kim was knowledgeable and very nice. It was a packed day, but it went by fast and we enjoyed everything we did!
