Private Tour
Explore Santorini with a Local Private Driver
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
For those who prefer exploring the island on their own in a company of a local.
Saves your time, gives you "the wheels", no need to drive!
You decide what places you'd like to visit. You can choose this type of tour for photo shooting, wine tasting, spending some time on the beach, for visiting traditional villages and faraway places, for special interests’ tour or for a romantic time in Santorini.
What you can expect:
A tour flexible to your interests and needs.
To see the sites and the views you’d love to.
To stay in each place as long as you want, enjoying your privacy.
To set the itinerary in advance or right on the place with your local driver.
Convenient pick up and drop off spots.
Make any combination you would like, including a swim on the Black beach, a delightful lunch in a local tavern and a wine tasting, of course.
You will get the most from your time spent in Santorini.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local English speaking professional driver
Bottled water
Comfortable, Mercedes A/C Minivan
Included in the cost:
To be paid extra:
Entrance fees to the archaeological sites, museums and wineries (unless agreed otherwise)
Snacks, drinks or meal
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Oia
Oia: Perhaps the most popular destination of Santorini, an iconic location where the magnificent traditional architecture prevails. Gorgeous views to the sea and the caldera together with an inimitable ambiance, Oia is by far the signature spot of Santorini!
Panoramatic View On Caldera With Three Bells
Firostefani. The quaint neighborhood of Firostefani is the closest village to the capital of the island, Fira and is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. The breathtaking views, the important churches and the peaceful ambience of the village is a stop that you enjoy.
Options
Explore Santorini with a Local Private Driver
Pickup included
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent private driver!!
Lorraine A,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an excellent tour guide. We were in a beautiful jaguar SUV. He took us all around the island to all the hot stuff. We wound up at an organic winery which was also an art museum. We bought six bottles and had them shipped to the United States. The only thing we didn’t care for was the lunch at a restaurant in Fira. The tour was wonderful. We did find Santorini to be extremely expensive and the vendor's to be less than honest.
We booked last minute and they made our Santorini wine tour happen perfectly!
Adam C,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We only booked our guide/driver an hour in advance, so we were nervous. However, Ares showed up on time, in place at the reception of our hotel, and ready to go! He picked the two of us up in a Jaguar F-Pace. We were not sure where we wanted to go, but we wanted to tour Santorini’s wineries. No problem for Ares, he took us to the best wineries in Santorini with a blend in choices between the best wines, the most historic, and the best views, always using his local connections to call ahead and get us a table despite the fact that he only found out what we wanted to do when he picked us up. Best advice I can give, don’t hesitate, they really will go out of their way to give you the tour you want. Thank you Ares!
informative, fun
hanna b,
Sep 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Santorini is so much more than *just* the view and seeing the island was beyond our expectations. Leading up to our tour they were very responsive and helpful. They were also very accommodating customizing our tour - there were a few sites we wanted to see such as the Akitori ruins, we did not see other sites since that was a bit farther/longer of a tour. The ruins were AWESOME. Our guide Nikos had a lot of helpful insight about the agriculture and layout of Santorini. At the end of our tour he dropped us off at Paralia Perissa, one of beaches and we spent the rest of the afternoon lounging and enjoying the VERY COOL surroundings. Truly unique and would recommend it to anyone
Great tour
Conrad F,
Jul 2, 2024
- Viator
4.00Our driver Niko was awesome. Great guy. Very informative. Very nice. Very flexible. The tour was great !!! The day was a little warm. The AC in the van was not the best.
Like having a local friend in Santorini
Laura F,
Apr 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00We loved our day out with Panos! In Santorini, a private tour with a local is the best way to see the island if you have limited time. Group tours would get crowded and take away from the intimate experience that Santorini deserves. He picked us up at our Oia hotel on time with no issue and whisked us away in a Mercedes sedan. Very comfortable! Panos is knowledgeable about Santorini's geography, agriculture, history, and of course all the best photo spots. This tour is best for people who truly want to learn about Santorini and its wonders, not just the Instafamous places (but you'll see those, too). The itinerary was up to us but I provided my top requests and Panos designed an efficient route to see them all. Starting in Oia, we saw Fira, Thira, Megalochori, a black sand beach, a fascinating wine cave museum and tasting, and some secret spots to get great photo angles of the island. All while chatting away learning as much as we could about beautiful Santorini. Panos answered our million questions and was very enjoyable and personable to spend the day with. It was like having a local friend show you around their town for the day! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and can't thank Panos enough for the experience he showed us. Highly recommended!!
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