Private Tour
Private Tailor-Made Santorini Tour with Local Driver
Overview
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Enjoy a completely flexible private tour designed just for you!
Choose how long you want to explore — 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 hours — and create your own perfect day with the help of your local expert guide.
Your guide will help you design the ideal itinerary based on your interests — whether you want to visit famous landmarks, uncover hidden gems, or simply enjoy the city like a local.
*Perfect for Cruise Passengers:
This tour is ideal for guests arriving by cruise ship. Enjoy the best of Santorini with comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind.
*What’s Included:
Private, customizable tour with a local guide
Flexible duration (3–8 hours)
Personalized recommendations and itinerary planning
Option to extend your tour
*Why Travelers Love It:
100% private experience – just you and your guide
Total flexibility to choose where to go and how long to stay
Discover hidden gems and local favorites
Perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Transportation Hour is included to the Total Tour Duration
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel/Port/Airport Pick up & Drop off
Live commentary and information
Private customizable tour by air-conditioned vehicle
Private driver - guide
Admission fees at Akrotiri excavations & museums - (optional visit)
Food and drinks
Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers (10,00 Euros per person, per ride)
Wine tasting charges (optional visit)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
Oia
Optional Visit: One of the most photographed places in Greece. On the top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view, Oia has become globally Famous for its authentic Cycladic Beauty. This place is especially popular for its sunset.
Imerovigli
Optional visit: Located at the highest & most central part of the Caldera. You have the opportunity to take incredible volcano photos and Skaros rock.
Options
8-Hour Private Customized Tour
Private: Duration 8 hours
new SUV / minivan
Pickup included
4-Hour Private Customized Tour
Private Tour : Travel in Santorini with a Local Driver
Duration: 4 hours
SUV / minivan
Pickup included
7-Hour Private Customized Tour
Private Tour : Travel in Santorini with a Local Driver
Duration: 7 hours
NEW SUV / minivan
Pickup included
5-Hour Private Customized Tour
Private Tour : Travel in Santorini with a Local Driver
Duration: 5 hours
Car
Pickup included
3-Hour Private Customized Tour
Private Tour : Travel in Santorini with a Local Driver
Duration: 3 hours: customisable tour
SUV / minivan
Pickup included
6-Hour Private Customized Tour
Private Tour : Travel in Santorini with a Local Driver
Duration: 6 hours: customizable tour
SUV / minivan
Pickup included
Oia & Three Bells in 2 hrs
Private Tour: Travel in Santorini with a Local Driver
Duration: 2 hours
SUV / minivan
Pickup included
Reviews
333 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip for the family
lilianlZ1730VA,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Aris. He brought us to the main attractions and provided us with clear and detailed explanations. Our family enjoyed the trip. I recommend this tour to families and for the elderly
Highlight of our trip! Wonderful, comprehensive tour with experienced and engaging guide
319nikitam,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic experience! We only had 2 days in Santorini and without this tour, would not have seen or appreciated nearly half as much of the island. Our guide was informative, engaging and a pleasure to spend a few hours with. Traveling by car to the must-see sights was comfortable and well worth the money spent!
Like getting a tour from a funny and knowledgeable cousin!
607dougb,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a warm, friendly and knowledgeable guide! Aris soon made us feel like family as he picked us up/dropped us off, opened doors, took our pictures and chatted amiably about this site or that historic spot. We visited everything from a beach to castle's remains, plus a bit of shopping while hearing about the past and present, the people and society. When we were hungry he steered us to a spot that had the tastiest gyros known to mankind. Parking is scarce on the island and Aris would drop us off close to a site and then find parking and meet us at an assigned spot thus keeping our walking to a modest amount - but I'm sure his was off the charts by the end. Highly recommended - and the only tour my wife made sure I reviewed!
Santorini Dream Tour
StephenCWest,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour in Santorini. The guide was very knowledgeable and tailored our experience to our specific interests. He also acted as photographer by taking pictures of the two is us with our phones. Lunch was at a restaurant called Forty One. It was a great location right on the beach and the Santorini salad was awesome. I highly recommend this company!
Early tour stop at Oia
B8446JKgregs,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great not-to-be-missed tour. Our guide Taso was excellent, helpful and knowledgeable. We took the earliest tour and missed the crowds at Oia to see the blue domed church. Sun popped out just in time. Also went to an archaeological sight and the red sand beach.
Excellent Tour in Santorini! Perfect Day!
Lynn W,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible day in Santorini! Aris was an incredible tour guide! Spoke great English and easy to understand! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Greece. We learned so much about the Greek culture. And he took us to ALL the major highlights of Santorini! Also treated us to lunch at a wonderful Greek restaurant! Food and wine were delicious! All for of us were so happy with this tour! Truly a perfect day in a beautiful city! We highly recommend!
Great, enjoyable and do it again
John C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome private tour. Tour was flexible and catered to our requirements with some advice from our guide. Speaking of our guide Tasos was very personable, friendly and informative. He really made the day trip a great success. My family would recommend for a private family outing. Especially ask for the local restaurant for lunch.
Exceptional, highly personalized customer service.
planethopper22,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guides were professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and a lot of fun — truly a fantastic experience from start to finish. I rarely write reviews, but service this exceptional deserves to be recognized.
Five Star Private Tour in Santorini!!
Gregg G,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an excellent full-day private tour with Cyclades Shine in Santorini! The car was spacious, spotless, and comfortable. Our driver was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating, tailoring the day perfectly to our interests. A truly five-star experience from start to finish—highly recommend Cyclades Shine for anyone wanting to explore Santorini in comfort and style! This tour was a bargain compared to the price being charged for a similar excursion on our cruise ship. Top Notch tour!
Individualized attention
LindaM8212,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would definitely recommend this company when you are traveling to Santorini and want personalized attention. This tour was all we had planned. We were in touch with Aris beforehand to plan the kinds of experiences we wanted - specifically Oia, Akotiri excavation, beach. We did an olive oil tasting and coordinated the times with him to fit with our tour. Aris was very informative and engaged and definitely added to our overall trip to Santorini. We had planned a brewery tasting and dinner at the Ftelos Brewery and in addition to the tour he was able to provide evening transportation which made it much easier for us.
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