Private Tour
Cable Car-Free & Stress-Free Private Island Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
The ideal shore excursion for cruise passengers who want to make the most of their limited time on the island!
Skip the gondola and the long queues with this exclusive, tailor-made 5-hour private tour.
Your journey begins at the Old Port, where you’ll board a shared water taxi that whisks you past the crowds directly to Athinios Port.
Discover the best of Santorini: the Three Bells of Fira, the iconic blue domes, traditional villages, panoramic views from the Monastery, and the volcanic Black Beach.
The itinerary can be customized to your interests & preferences.
PLEASE NOTE:
The water taxi service is shared with other passengers and is subject to the port authorities and weather conditions.
In the event of extreme weather, the water taxi may be delayed or unavailable due to safety concerns.
In such cases, alternative arrangements or refund options will be provided.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining time will be spent on driving from one location to another.
There are no health restictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santorini Old Harbor
Your journey begins from the old port, where our team will be waiting for you outside the Santo Star office. From there, you'll board a shared water taxi that will take you to Athinios port, allowing you to skip the gondola and avoid the long queues. For a smooth departure, we recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Athinios Port Santorini
Once on land, your private driver/guide will take you on a personalized exploration of the island’s most famous landmarks and hidden gems.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Skip the Gondola
Brand-new, air-conditioned minibus
Bottled water
Cruise Port Pick up & drop off
Full refund in case of a change to the cruise ship's schedule
Commentary from your driver/guide
Water taxi
Gratuities
Food & drinks
Options
Cable Car-Free & Stress-Free Private Island Tour
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yamas!!! An amazing tour..
Companion46335863218,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viktor and Cristos (Chris) were so accommodating, informative and fun. They pointed us in every direction to satisfy any requests. Small quaint group and even made a local connection. Santorini has a piece of my heart. Mmmmm, don't forget to enjoy the food and wine here. Amazing tour!!!
Giannis tour guide/driver
892terellm,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gianni’s the driver was a wonderful tour guide and driver. He was patient , explained everything and was very knowledgeable about the sites and area. I would recommend you look for him on your next trip Thira Santorini.
Santorini, Sun and Sand
Amanda B,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver, Yiannis was very friendly and knowledgable about Santorini. The bus was lovely - modern and air conditioned. We spent the afternoon on a private tour for 3 of us and it was 250 Euros and hot. It was a great way to see the Island in one day.
Wonderful price tour of Santorini with Atticus!
Meander773235,,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atticus took us to beautiful places in Santorini, even some price gems! He was knowledgeable about the island and culture! I loved his personal stories he told about his grandfather and his Yahyah's!
Highly recommended private tour - Book with them directly!
roycelee,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience for our group of 10. We had a few hours off of our cruise ship and did a 3 hour tour of Santorini. Afterwards our driver dropped us at dinner and then picked us up to bring us back to the ship. Isi our driver was amazing and shared so much about the island and its history and was so kind. Dina was the one who organized for us and was very communicative. We got a private tour which was very affordable and fit the amount of time we had. Recommend reaching out to them directly if none of the listed tours work for you. Thanks for everything!
Spectacular
Rob-Mielle,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to Dimitris who gave us an excellent tour of Santorini. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour a fun outing with our family and friends. The tour is excellent and well worth it as you cover all the beautiful aspects in comfort
Best experience ever!
613shanaid,,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yanis our driver was an absolute gem!! He had so much knowledge and was so accomodating for our last minute changes to our private tour. If you’re looking for a tour company and driver we would highly recommend Yanis and Karavas travel. The day they have provided us is a day we will remember forever. Ps: Yanis takes the best photos(if your a couple and worried you won’t be able to capture photos together Yanis (driver) had you covered!
A++++
MidwesternTravelBug,,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was the best tour guide! We had a great day exploring all of Santorini with him. He was very knowledgeable, patient, great driver and a wonderful person. Also shout out to Dina, such a great travel planner and worked with us to accommodate our schedule. A+ communication!
Private winery tour 10/10
Caroline H,,Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and beautiful wineries. Giannis was very friendly and accommodating, highly recommend as a must do in Santorini!
Beautiful
sandrarU2817BQ,,Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time, great info!!! A must! Isi was our driver and was the best! Great history and beautiful views. Always smiling and helpful!
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