Santorini is often visited for its views and photos at its blue domed church, but it also has its share of Ancient Greek archaeology. Book this guided tour to the Akrotiri archaeological site and discover a prehistoric town built in 2,000 BC. Buried and destroyed by a volcanic eruption, the site has been rediscovered so you can explore the alleys and buildings that still remain.

Visit the site once known as the Pompeii of the Aegean Sea
Receive round-trip transportation from your Santorini hotel
Learn about the town’s short history from your guide
Great for history buffs, this town was inhabited since the Neolithic Age

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Akrotiri Entrance Fees

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

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Epar.Od. Firon-Ormou Perissis, Santorini 847 00, Greece
Epaexeio, opposite the old health center

Pickup points

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Start time

11:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

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What To Expect

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Thing and informative....

Douglas_S, Oct 2023

Thing and informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was remarkable the facilities that were available 6,000 years ago.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear guest, thank you for your review. Akrotiri in Santorini is one of the most important prehistoric settlements in Europe and, at the same time, an impeccably designed archaeological site. We were glad to have you with us on this tour! The Notos Travel Team

See 6000 year old preserved city

RobertR, May 2022

Our guide Penny was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. Amazing civilization with advanced sanitation and construction.

Response from Host, May 2022

Good evening and thank you for your kind words! In Notos Travel we always make sure to have excellent partners in order to serve you in the best possible way! We will be more than happy to visit us again with your friends or family and hope that we will have the chance to assist you!! The Notos Travel Team

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Akrotiri Excavations Guided Tour

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