Private Tour
Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private, Flexible & Crowd-Free
Overview
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Experience the best of Santorini on a private and flexible sightseeing tour, designed for just you. From the comfort of your own car, your personal driver-guide will take you to the island's most iconic attractions, ensuring a personalized journey. Beyond the famous sights, you'll also discover hidden local secrets and capture stunning, professional-quality photos of the caldera and traditional villages.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Groups of 1–3 travel in a private car, while groups of 4–6 enjoy extra space in a private minivan.
For 7–19 travelers, a Limo Sprinter or similar premium vehicle ensures everyone stays together in comfort.
Tender-friendly timing; Guaranteed Ship Return
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cruise port (upper station of cruise port's cable car), accommodation, airport pick-up/drop-off
Bespoke itinerary, Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
Private, Flexible & Personalized Tour away from crowds
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wifi
Entrance fees at optional visits (Wineries & Museums)
Skip the cable car? We've got a plan! Let us know and we'll gladly make arrangements for you.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Oia's Main Street
Discover Greece’s top attraction: the village of Oia, where every corner looks like a postcard. On the northern tip of Santorini, is a true showcase of the island’s charming architecture. Walk through marble streets lined with little shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes, see the famous blue-domed churches, and enjoy amazing views of the caldera, the volcano and the deep blue Aegean Sea. Cliffside houses dot the landscape and create picture-perfect scenes at every turn. Free time for a walk, shopping and photos
Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini
Don't spend your precious time in Santorini standing in long lines! Skip the crowds and experience the beautiful blue dome viewpoints you've seen in travel guides and all over social media. These famous churches are the most photographed spot in Greece—a postcard moment you don’t want to miss.
Options
Winter Panorama Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours: Private sightseeing experience ideal for the off-shoulder season.
Most scenic parts of Santorini: Firostefani and Oia with its blue dome view, Megalochori, Pyrgos.
Pickup included
The Must-See Highlights— 5 Hrs
Best Seller Private Tour: Perfect for cruise passengers, day-trippers by ferry or flight, and short-stay visitors.
Duration: 5 hours: Private vehicle + driver-guide; flexible start times; hotel/port/airport pickup.
Customizable: Blue domes & bell towers, traditional villages, volcanic beaches, everything you expect plus some hidden gems. Best Seller
Fits Cruise Schedules: We align pickup with ship arrival & tender times. Cable Car to Fira required; Athinios pickup available
Pickup included
The Basics Must-See — 3 Hrs
Duration: 3 hours: Private vehicle + driver-guide; pickup & drop-off included (see Pickup Details for cruise-tender info).
Oia & Firostefani Panorama: Afternoon Panoramic Tour visits to Oia Blue Domes & Fira Three Bells, plus free time and photos!
Fits Celestyal Discovery Calls: Tender-friendly timing; we coordinate with your ship’s schedule. Cable Car to Fira required; Athinios pickup available.
Pickup included
The Essentials Must-See— 4 Hrs
Duration: 4 hours: Private vehicle + driver-guide; hotel/cable car pickup.
Half-Day Private Tour: Oia Blue Domes, Fira Three Bells, and the traditional village of Megalochori with photo stops and a short stroll.
Customizable: If you’re staying in Oia, we can swap it for the medieval village of Pyrgos instead, or add a winery tasting at Santo Wines
Pickup included
Private Consultation
Duration: 30 minutes: A private 30-minute online session with a local expert to help you plan your dream Santorini tour.
Pre-Cruise Consultation: Tailored advice based on your cruise, hotel, or travel plans. Insider tips for timing, routes, tenders, and avoiding crowds.
Confirmation & Follow-Up: You’ll receive a confirmation email with contact details after booking, plus personalized notes & an itinerary outline.
The Full Day Must-See — 7 Hrs
Duration: 7 hours: Full island circuit with breaks; flexible lunch stop; pickup & drop-off included.
Highlights & Hidden Gems: See “all of Santorini” in a day—ideal for cruise calls,layovers,short stays—flexible pickup, fully customizable, at your pace
Fits Cruise Schedules: Tailored for Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Oceania & Windstar calls.
Pickup included
Reviews
568 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to see the island!
theresa f,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nickolas was AWESOME!!! He was informative and funny! We had the best day ever!!! We saw so much of Santorini!!
See all of Santorini in 4 hours
Paul F,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour covered the entire island, taking into account key photo spots and numerous villages, while also providing a valuable insight into the history and local culture. Pleasant conversation and comfortable vehicle. Recommended t get a great overview and hit the highlights of Santorini
Great Tour of Santorini - End to End
fahey p a,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of Santorini was fantastic. It covered the entire island, end to end, Fira, Oia and the south island towns of Pyrgos, Perissa and Akrotiri.. The private tour offered a very intimate, customised experience. The guide was a local, very knowledgeable and personable, providing insights into local history and culture. All expected well-known sights were included, as were some very unique ones. It gave an excellent overview of Santorini in just four hours.
We recommend this tour!
Joe M,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour of Santorini! Our guide Aphrodite was awesome! We saw many sites around the island, including the most picturesque locations, the towns of Oai and Megalachori, and even a local winery with amazing views and good wine!
Highly recommend this tour of Santorini!
Kathy M,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour of Santorini! We saw the beautiful sites, we visited Oia and Magalachori, and we even visited a mountain top winery with beautiful views and wonderful wine! Aphrodite is an amazing guide and made our tour even more fun!
The best tour on our trip!
E3767YFlorraineb,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Babis was an incredible tour guide! He was informative, highly personable, and so very on top of everything. He was able to adapt the tour to our needs seamlessly. We saw all the highlights and beat the crowds. It will definitely be a treasured memory. We had a wonderful time!! I would highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour of Santorini! Highly recommend!
Seakat22,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day exploring Santorini! It was our first visit to this city and we hope to visit again! Aphrodite, our guide, shared her beautiful island with us. Her knowledge and passion for this area was awesome! The personal stories she shared made our visit even more special! And the wine tasting of local Greek wines was the perfect way to wrap up our tour! We highly recommend Santoriginal Tours for groups, couples, families or single travelers!
A day to remember in Santorini
LightPacker705063,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⸻ A Day to Remember in Santorini Exploring Santorini with a true local made all the difference. Our guide knew every hidden path and viewpoint, helping us skip the crowds and see the island from a completely different perspective. They were always on time, incredibly patient, and full of great stories — the kind of person who turns a good day into an unforgettable one. It felt less like a tour and more like discovering the island with a friend who loves it deeply.
Santorini island tour
janet s,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent history and information of Santorini. Handled our group of 8 very nicely. Highly recommend
The best tour guide of Santorini!
0214stacyd,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Babis is an amazing tour guide! He was knowledgeable, extremely friendly, and very accommodating. He was very informative about the history of Santorini and its culture. He took great care in escorting us around the sights that we were interested in, making it feel catered and personalized. He made this experience unforgettable!! We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Santorini!! Five stars!!
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