Private Tour
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the crowds and uncover the real Santorini. From secret villages to a local distillery and a seaside meal to remember, discover the authentic side of Santorini — and end the day with a quiet sunset, far from the crowds. This is Santorini, off the beaten path — and at its best.
Ideal for: Curious explorers, food lovers, and travelers who want to connect with local life.
Perfect for those seeking peace, authenticity, and unforgettable moments away from the usual tourist route.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Imerovigli
Your journey begins at a hidden gem in Imerovigli—our secret spot—where you’ll be treated to a rare double panoramic view of both the eastern and western sides of the island. The serenity and breathtaking beauty of this location are truly beyond words, offering a tranquil start to your exploration.
Canava Santorini Distillery
Next, immerse yourself in Santorini’s heritage with a visit to a charming local distillery museum. Step back in time as you experience a vivid representation of daily life in years past. Discover the art of traditional distillation and sample a variety of authentic local spirits, including ouzo, tsikoudia, and classic liqueurs.
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Small bottle of local wine for the sunset.
Bottled water
Museum entrance fee
Maps, Refreshing wet hand tissues
Driver / Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Full diner including: Santorinian salad, Fava, Tomatokeftedes, Fresh fish or a stake, bread, Local wine and water
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Cable car ticket if arriving by cruise ship (6 euro per person/per way)
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mary c,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5/5 Xenofon our driver was excellent, gave us lots of history and took us to wonderful off the “beaten path”. Dinner at the Dolphin was an unexpected surprise . Truly well worth adding to your list of to do’s
Crothman,,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our private “Secrets” tour with our guide Xenofon (Fon) far-exceeded our expectations. He took us off the beaten path to hidden gems in Santorini that we would have never seen and even added to our stops to see places that weren’t on the tour. The food at the restaurant was fantastic (tomato fritters and eggplant were our favorites) and the service was great. We had a few personal modifications due to dietary restrictions and mobility issues and Fon went above and beyond to make everything work perfectly. The secret sunset viewing was the highlight— the photos don’t do it justice. Thank you, Fon!





19farrellh,,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our Guide Xenofon was AMAZING. This tour was AMAZING. A must if you are doing a private tour of Santorini. We feel as though we now have a friend that lives on Santorini.

Margaret L,,Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
The dinner experience was amazing, great foods and sites. Our guide was adapted our tour as we were delayed. He made sure we saw the important things
Robert M,,Jul 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
Mike was a great guide. He has some great insights about the island and was fun to travel with. The highlights for us were exploring the labyrinthian Emporeios and eating incredible seafood from The Dolphins Restaurant.
nicoleehubbard,,Apr 24, 2022
- Review from Viator
Fotis was an excellent guide, and this tour was amazing. It is for anyone who is looking to get away from the crowds and explore parts of Santorini that are also beautiful and more traditional. It requires a lot of walking, but is well worth it! I am so thankful for Fotis.. he really went above and beyond, tailoring the tour to our needs. He personalized everything and made sure we were comfortable at dinner too - he picked a great spot and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour and Fotis to anyone visiting Santorini!
kimberlywL2074EK,,Apr 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fotis was the best tour guide! From the beginning he was very open to answering any and all of our questions. We got see parts of the island we otherwise wouldn’t have. It was wonderful. He took us to a winery called the Art Space which truly was a magical experience.
kimnl2020,,Aug 26, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fotios took me on this wonderful trip over the island. I got the chance to see many local villages and other great Santorini spots that most tourist don’t’ know of. Besides the sunrise tour of Fotios, which I also highly recommend, this tour made me see a lot of the Southern part of the island. We rounded off with a lovely dinner at the waterside. Fotios is a very safe driver and has many interesting facts to tell about the island. He made sure I will remember my time on Santorini. Thank you Fotios!
Operated by Santorini Island Tour