Skip Sky Tram !!! Hassle-Free 5 Hour Tour for Cruise Passengers
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5 hours
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Welcome to our time-saving and hassle-free Santorini tour, designed exclusively for cruise passengers !!! We know your time is precious, so we've crafted this experience to maximize your exploration while avoiding long, hot waits for the sky tram.
If you're a first-time visitor to this stunning Greek paradise, our comprehensive shore excursion will leave you absolutely awe-inspired. From the picturesque village of Firostefani to the breathtaking views of Oia, the charming streets of Megalochori, and the pristine shores of Perivolos Beach, you won't miss a beat of what makes Santorini so incredibly special.
Book now with a 24 hour risk free cancellation and join us for a stress-free, time-efficient, and unforgettable Santorini experience!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the sequence of the tour itinerary and the time spent at each location might be adjusted in response to variables like traffic conditions, crowd sizes, and unforeseen events. However, we will cover all the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Athinios Port Santorini
Welcome to our time-saving and hassle-free Santorini tour, designed exclusively for cruise passengers with limited time ashore. We know your time is precious, so we've crafted this experience to maximize your exploration while avoiding the long, hot waits for the sky tram. As soon as you step off your cruise ship's tender, we will be waiting to pick you up—bypassing the long lines for the sky tram entirely! Instead of standing in the sun, you'll enjoy a scenic and relaxing transfer with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Santorini’s stunning Caldera - the perfect way to start your Santorini adventure!
Firostefani
Explore the quaint village of Firostefani. Nestled along the cliffs of the Caldera, this charming location offers stunning panoramic views of the sapphire Aegean Sea and the iconic blue-domed churches. Be prepared to capture the perfect Instagram-worthy shot and immerse yourself in the island's unique charm.
What‘s Included
Skip Sky Tram Access
Certified English Speaking guide
Modern A/C Transportation
Timely Return Guarantee
Small Group Tour
Tender Disembarkation Spot Pickup & Drop-off
Food and beverages
Options
Hassle-Free 5 Hour Tour for Cruise Passengers
Pickup included
Reviews
291 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The excursion felt well-paced, authentic, and super worthwhile.
yahyakhanj,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just got back from our first-ever trip to Santorini, and wow… this shore excursion was everything we hoped for and so much more. As first-time visitors, we really wanted to see the “real” Santorini without feeling rushed or herded around, and this tour nailed it.
Time Saver for Sure!
John M,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour in larg part because we were able to skip the sky tram, which had a very long line waiting to go up. Because of weather we had to take the sky tram back down that day, but the tour was awesome, and took us to most of what we wanted to see that day. I would definitely recommend them!
Awesome experience, Zeus...
Boris B,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience, Zeus was very knowledgeable and entertaining, great site seeing, highly recommend
Worse experience ever
Suzanne E,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This was a terrible experience. We were given instructions to meet at the old port however the Ship tender drop us at the new port. From there we were advised to take the shuttle bus into the town to get the Cable Car down to the old port, but the cable car was closed, as was the path leading down to the old port. You can't get to the old port by taxi and after speaking on the phone to the excursion driver we were told they couldn't pick us up. Then we got a second phone call to saying they would pick us outside MacDonalds. We waited here for over half an hour in the pouring rain, but no one showed up. We were told we couldn't get a refund as we didn't follow their instructions, but we feel we did everything possible to get to their meeting point.
So happy we chose this tour!
Joan D,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a great way to see Santorini’s highlights without the long wait for the tram from the port. When we visited, the mule/walking path was closed due to repairs, so we were happy with our choice of excursion. Our guide, Zeus, was excellent. His knowledge of Santorini was exceptional and his enthusiasm was contagious. We had so much fun exploring the towns, although we could have spent an entire week without seeing it all.
Great day in beautiful Santorini!
Kathryn W,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day on the beautiful island of Santorini! We booked the 12:00 PM tour and are glad we did. Our ship docked at 9:00 AM but the tendering process off the ship took forever. We were the only ship in Santorini that day and when we arrived on shore, the line for the cable car was really long. We were very glad we booked the skip the cable car tour! Our guide, Victor, was on time and we quickly boarded another boat, which took us to a port, where we could get on a bus and be driven to the top of the cliffs. Freddy, our driver, did a great job maneuvering the hairpin turns to the top as Victor told us all about Santorini, the island on which he lives. He was very knowledgeable and had a nice sense of humor. We visited the beautiful blue dome churches and had free time in the town to walk around and enjoy a gelato! We also enjoyed lunch in a relaxing setting at the black sand beach. Unfortunately, due to rough currents, we were unable to take the boat back to the port and had to return to Fira and take the cable car down. The tour company paid for our cable car tickets and although it was not what we signed up for, I was happy that they were thinking safety first! The line for the cable car was long and we waited about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get on. Everyone in line was pleasant and made the best of it. We had a great day and Victor did a great job. I would highly recommend this tour!
Expensive but great way to see Santorini stress free!
Tracy H,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the one stop on our cruise that I splurged for this tour. I didn't want to deal with the cable car to go up or to go down. So this was the priciest tour we took on our whole 14 day cruise. We are so glad we did! This was a super way to see lots of the island and do it stress free. We enjoyed all the stops. Our tour guide was Victor and he was a super delightful tour guide! He was so good to share with us all the knowledge he has about Santorini and Greece and it was so enlightening! If you have the opportunity to have him or request him, you should!
I enjoyed everything...
Nancy N,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed everything about this tour. As advertised we saved time by tendering to our bus and avoided a long lift line. There were plenty picture worthy moments and our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly.
Maybe a little too Generous
Arthur R,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It could be longer than the advertised 5 hours which most would not complain about but the 6 hours meant I missed out on another activity I was planning to do in Fira. However, Victor and Freddy the driver were excellent tour guides.
Can’t wait to come back!
Chris K,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So happy we chose this skip the cable car tour - other Cruisers waited over 2 hours to get down from cable car after their tour!! This alone made it worth every penny!! Zeus was a fantastic tour guide - very knowledgeable and his love of his home shined through! Visiting the little village Megalachori was a nice touch. Only negative is would have liked to spend more time exploring this beautiful city!! Guess we’ll have to come back!
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