Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands and you’ll discover why when you explore it during this private day tour. Whether you’re arriving via cruise port, airport, or are staying the night in town, receive round-trip transportation for this exciting tour that covers everything from the Red Beach and Santo Winery to the medieval village of Pyrgos and hillside town of Oia.

Stop for photos in Firostefani to see the Blue Dome Church
Admire awesome panoramic views from the highest point on the island
Explore the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, built in 2000 BC
Great for cruise ship passengers with only 1 day available

What's Included

Hotel or cruise port pickup (meeting point for cruise travelers is at the top of the cable car)
Private driver - guide
Private Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Mineral Water (1 bottle per person)
Live commentary and information

Lunch or Refreshments
Cable car tickets for cruise passengers (€ 6 per person / each way)
Entrance fees at museums and Akrotiri excavations (optional visits)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Santorini. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the top of the cable car. Your driver - guide will hold a name board with travelers name on. Airport travelers: Pick-up and drop-off is possible from Santorini National Airport at no extra cost.

What To Expect

Firostefani

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pyrgos Kallistis

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prophet Elias

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Red Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Perivolos Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Santo Wines

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Hotel Pick-up is available from all hotels & Airbnbs across Santorini. In case your hotel is not accessible by car due to restrictions your pickup will be coordinated from a nearby accessible location within walking distance from hotel.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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.

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Featured review

Michelle_L

Both John and John, our driver and guide, were great! Thoughout the drive, our guide shared so much detail about the culture and history of the island. The locations we visited had stunning views. While the tour was 6 hours, it didn't feel that way at all. I traveled with my elderly parents and 8 yr and it was the perfect amount of walking and riding for them. We had the chance to visit the cave apartments, winery, and walk through a small village, had lunch by the black sand beach and visit a couple of churches. We were their first guests for the season so they threw a few small surprises in 🙂 overall it was absolutely a tour worth doing.

Reviews

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Great tour, guide, and driver!

Antoinette_C, Apr 2024

Demis and our driver were the perfect tour guides! Friendly and knowledgeable - they took care of us every step of the way. Brought us to the highlights of Santorini, took great photos, accommodated requests and when they noticed 2 of our kids had some type of bite or rash made sure to stop at a pharmacy to help us get treated. Highly recommend if you only have a day to spend on the island and want to cover the main landmarks!

5/5

RC_S, Apr 2024

Driver and guide were great. She took great pics of us. They customized our tour per our request. Would definitely recommend.

We had an amazing time...

Sharissa_W, Apr 2024

We had an amazing time touring the island with Ionnis (Mr. Handsome)... He showed us all the beauty that Santorini have.. He was very knowledgeable about the island history and made us feel like friends the entire tour that we book a 2nd day to go back and tour the beach.. we laugh so much listening to his jokes.. I definitely recommend igohellatours; it's worth it

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello Mrs Sharissa! Thank you so much for your kind review! :-)

I highly recommend John.

Guy_T, Apr 2024

John was an incredible guide, he showed us every site from the best possible spots. We climbed up forts and walked through several towns. His knowledge of history was incredibly impressive.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello Mr Guy! Thank you so much for your kind review!

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Connie_S, Apr 2024

The town was beautiful but the line to get to & from the cables were very long. It took the enjoyment out of it.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Mrs Connie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your time and thoughts on your recent experience with our Santorini tour. We're truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you encountered regarding the long lines for the cable car. While we understand your frustration, we'd like to clarify that such circumstances are unfortunately beyond our control. However, we want to assure you that our dedicated guide, Argyris, was present and committed to providing you with a premium tour experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are so sorry if the situation with the cable car affected your overall impression of the tour. We value your patronage and the opportunity to host you once again. If you have any further concerns or if there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Warm regards,

A Tour Worth Doing

Michelle_L, Apr 2024

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello Mrs Michelle! Thank you so much for your kind review!

Great tour to see Santorini

Carmen_B, Jan 2024

Michael was fantastic! His knowledge about the island was excellent- and the pics we got were spectacular! It was a fun day and a highlight of our visit to Santorini!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Mrs Carmen, Thank you for the stellar 5-star review of our Santorini tour! We're thrilled you enjoyed the experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority! Best regards, Ioannis

The best Santorini tour with the local guide Ian

Steve_Z, Dec 2023

Ian, our tour guide, was awesome - not just for his exceptional driving skills but also for his incredible depth of knowledge, bright personality, and witty sense of humor. His extensive understanding of Santorini's history and its people truly elevated our day trip in Santorini, making it incredibly enjoyable. His storytelling was nothing short of enchanting, seamlessly weaving captivating narratives that often had us in fits of laughter. We traversed the entire island, journeying from south to north, stopping at a beachfront traditional fish restaurant for lunch, reaching the island's highest pinnacle, and culminating our adventure in Oia, a village of breathtaking beauty perched on the caldera's edge. Without hesitation, I highly recommend this private tour, specifically highlighting the unparalleled expertise and charm of Ian, the most outstanding guide of all!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Mr Steve, Thanks a million for the amazing 5-star review of our Santorini tour! We're overjoyed that you had a fantastic time exploring our island with us. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering top-notch experiences. Best regards, Ioannis

Santorini

ShaneandTamra_M, Nov 2023

Our guide was very kind, a very good driver. He was knowledgeable and we enjoyed everywhere he took us.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thanks a lot for your review!

Santorini Day- off cruise ship

Stephanie_W, Nov 2023

Kosta was amazing! We saw so much of Santorini that we never would have been able in such a short amount of time. We highly recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello! Thank you so much for your review!

Santorini is Beautiful!!!

Beverly_L, Nov 2023

Nick is a great tour guide. We would have never known where to start on the island for our first time but we got to see the towns, beaches, prehistoric ruins, and still had time for photos and shopping. Nick is very friendly and has a lot of sense of humor. You can tell that he really loves his JOB. He is really knowlegeable aslo when it comes to finding the finest winery in town. Great JOB Nick! I will definitely recommend this tour to all my friends and families.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Mrs Beverly! Thanks a lot for your review!

Best tour to see the whole island of Santorini

Christopher_S, Nov 2023

This tour was great and our guide Nikolaos was amazing. We would have never known where to start on the island for our first time, but Nikolaos tailored the tour for what we wanted to see. We got to see the towns, beaches, prehistoric ruins, winery, and still had time for photos and shopping. Our guide was able to answer all our questions and was very knowledgeable. Great time.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Mr Cristopher! Thanks a lot for your review!

Excellent private tour!

Ted_A, Nov 2023

Nick was excellent - there were 4 of us and Nick took us to the highlights but also made sure this was what we wanted to do! He was full of history and current culture.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Mr Ted! Thank you for your review!

Santorini at its best

David_F, Oct 2023

Our tour guide, Nikos, was a very knowledgeable, bright, funny and exceptional driver. His knowledge of the history and people of Santorini made our trip so enjoyable. His stories were wonderful, captivating and funny at times. We covered the entire island south to north from the small town where we had a sumptuous lunch, to the highest point on the island and ending at Oia, a village of striking beauty on the edge of the caldera. I most heartfully recommend this tour through Viator and especially the best guide of all, Nikos!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello mr David! Thank you for your review!

Fun time with Nikos

Terry_B, Oct 2023

Nikos was awesome. We had some health issues in our party and he adjusted on the spot. He knew so much about Santorini, history, and current Greek culture. He took us too many scenic places for great pictures. We highly revoked a stop at Art Place winery! Thank you Nikos!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Mr Terry, A massive thank you for your outstanding 5-star review of our Santorini tour! We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and your positive feedback warms our hearts. Warm regards, Ioannis

I seen Santorini without being in the crowds

Gina_C, Oct 2023

my tour guide was fantastic!! We travelled the whole island: the black beach, the red beach, I got to learn about the lava and the ash that forms the islands beauty, we walked in Oia and I learned some of the history, took some great photos, walked around Thira and end the 6 hours back at the starting point. I learned about the tomato factory, why the grapevines set low to the ground , about the wild thyme that grows in the countryside, there was so much he showed me and talked about. All of this and I never had to be subjected to the crowds of 7 cruise ships all at once on the island.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Mrs Gina, Thanks a lot for the awesome 5-star review of our Santorini tour! We're so glad you enjoyed it. Can't wait to have you back for more adventures! Cheers, Ioannis

This tour made our trip. Can’t wait to go back to Santorini.

Melanie_M, Oct 2023

Bill was the best tour guide! I traveled with my two sisters the last week of September. We only had a limited time in Santorini during our cruise stop, and he made sure we maximized our time to see and do everything we wanted in our 6 hour tour. He asked us what we wanted to see/do and recommended places to make the most of our day. We stopped by the Black Sand Beach and lunch was delicious. He also perfectly planned sunset so we can see it before heading to Thira and back to our ship. This tour with Bill was a 20/10.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear mrs Melanie, Thank you for the awesome 5-star review for our Santorini tour! Can't wait to have you back for more fun and exploration! Best regards, Ioannis

Great tour of Santorini in 6 hrs

Cheryl_C, Oct 2023

Bill was very good! He took us to the best stops. Scenery , lunch and winery was very nice . Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Cheryl, We appreciate your fantastic 5-star review of our Santorini tour! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. Looking forward to more adventures with you! Cheers, Ioannis

Highlight of Santorini

Sabrina_G, Oct 2023

If you are looking for a private tour that is straight to the point in terms of seeing the highlights of Santorini as well as exceptional service, look no further. This tour is money well spent and you won’t have any regrets. Bill thank you for your positive energy and wish you nothing but the best. Gavin & Sabrina

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Gavin & Sabrina, We appreciate your fantastic 5-star review of our Santorini tour! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. Looking forward to more adventures with you! Cheers, Ioannis

Great experience & fantastic guide!

Carlton_L, Oct 2023

Nico took great care of us. We saw the best views of Santori & took memorable pictures to remember our day. Nico navigated the busy streets like a pro. We all felt safe with him behind the wheel of his Mercedes Van. His great knowledge of Oia & the history behind this beautiful island was enlightening. This is an excellent way to see the island.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Carlton, We appreciate your fantastic 5-star review of our Santorini tour! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. Looking forward to more adventures with you! Cheers, Ioannis

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