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
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 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
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
566 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We recommend this tour!
Joe M,
Oct 24, 2025
- 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!
Santorini island tour
janet s,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent history and information of Santorini. Handled our group of 8 very nicely. Highly recommend
Delighful day in Satorini
Frances M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Babis was a wonderful host!! Knew how to make the most of the time we spent in Santorini. He picked a delightful spot for lunch with delicious food and directly on the water. He was very helpful in assisting one of us with mobility issues. His english language skills were superier!
Wonderful review
Erin D,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience on this tour of Santorini. Our guide Nikolas was phenomenal and catered the tour to what we were interested in seeing and doing! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Santorini
The best of Santorini!
Barbara R,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our driver Bobis was fantastic! He was both knowledgeable and caring. There was flexibility to meet our needs and all of his recommendations were spot on! What a wonderful day!The best of S
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