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The 15 Best Akrotiri Tours & Tickets

26 tours  ·  from $34 a head

Akrotiri is a Bronze Age town preserved under ash, and a guide turns its streets back into a working port. These 15 cover entry tickets, guided visits and the combined days with the Red Beach, each with its price.

Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach - The trail, vineyards and Vlychada Beach
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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

1.Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88Our pick

Ride with Roloas Riding Horse Santorini from Akrotiri along local trails and vineyards to volcanic Vlychada Beach. An instructor explains the basics, and the small group is limited to five. Guides including Thanasis, Minas and Giota have helped first-time riders feel at ease. Photo stops are included; hotel transfers cost extra.

“The horses were well-cared for and well-trained. The Guides were friendly and took the time to make sure everyone understood how to ride correctly. I enjoyed the chance to see a less touristic side of Santorini.”

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Santorini: Akrotiri Entry Ticket and Audio Guide - Start with the audio already on your phone
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Santorini: Akrotiri Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

2.Akrotiri Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 348 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Visit Akrotiri, the Bronze Age town buried by volcanic ash, with an adult entry ticket and a self-guided phone audio tour in English, French, Italian, or German. Explore key areas such as the Square of the Double Horns and the House of the Ladies at your own pace. There is no live guide, so download the app and audio before you arrive.

“Used audio guide which was informative but I found it difficult to be in right place for description. Well worth visit though and building is awesome.”

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Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach - Megalochori: a traditional village between the headline sights
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Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

3.Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 280 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Travel by air-conditioned bus to Prophet Elias, Megalochori, Akrotiri and a black-sand beach, with stops for views, village time, archaeology and swimming. A local guide such as Tania leads the island tour, and a separate guide explains the Akrotiri ruins. The €20 excavation ticket is extra.

“Wonderful guides who took us back to 1600 BC. We learned a lot and wondered what happened to the inhabitants after they fled the earthquakes and eventual ash. Very pleased with all the information. Will use our remaking two days in Athens to visit the National Archeological museum in Athens to learn more”

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Santorini: Experience Akrotiri with a Licensed Tour Guide - Starting at the archaeological site entrance
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Santorini: Experience Akrotiri with a Licensed Tour Guide

4.Experience Akrotiri with a Licensed Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 229 reviews · 1h 15m

Walk Akrotiri’s paved streets and squares on a private, English-language tour lasting about 70 to 75 minutes. A licensed guide explains the settlement’s homes, kitchens, toilets and drainage system, and uses images to show wall paintings now away from the site. Georgia is a name often associated with the tour; confirm your guide when booking. Admission and transport are extra.

“Georgia was fantastic! We learned so much about Ancient Greek History! We would have not had the same experience without a guide. She provided the amazing story as we walked through history!”

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Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach - Megalochori: a traditional village between the headline sights
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Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

5.Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $59

Explore Santorini by air-conditioned bus, from Prophet Elias and the lanes of Megalochori to Akrotiri’s ancient ruins, Red Beach and Perissa’s black sand. An English-speaking escort leads the day, with a separate guide at the archaeological site. Pickup is available from designated areas, and the Akrotiri entrance fee is extra.

“A great tour to explore Santorini. We had a good tour guide. I enjoyed all the areas we explored on that tour.”

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Private Cultural Villages Sightseeing & Akrotiri Excavations - Private transport, flexible pacing and the time question
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Private Cultural Villages Sightseeing & Akrotiri Excavations

6.Private Cultural Villages Sightseeing & Akrotiri Excavations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $217Top rated

Explore Pyrgos, Megalochori and Emporio with a local driver-guide, then walk through the Bronze Age ruins at Akrotiri. The private air-conditioned van picks you up at your hotel, port or airport. Akrotiri admission is included, but the driver-guide cannot lead you inside the site.

“Vasilis was an enthusiastic and accommodating guide. He was very knowledgeable and especially proud of his hometown and family history in Emporio. Akrotiri is a must-see!”

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Santorini: Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-Up - Walking the streets of the buried town
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Santorini: Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

7.Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours

Travel by private van from Oia or Thera to Akrotiri, where a licensed English-speaking guide leads a 70-minute visit through its paved streets, multistory homes, and drainage system. Georgia is a frequently named guide, and Vicky has also led tours. Pickup is included; the entrance fee is extra.

“Georgia was an AMAZING guide. My family of fifteen people ages ten to eighty cannot stop talking about how wonderful she was. She worked tirelessly for DAYS before our tour to accommodate all our special times and needs. Akrotiri exceeded our expectations. Several of us commented that we enjoyed it more than Pompeii! The fact that the entire site is INDOORS made it a perfect activity on a hot day. We expected to be out in the blazing Sun, and getting to experience such an awesome place while also having a roof blocking the sun while we toured was exceptional.”

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Private Group Visit to Akrotiri & 3 Wineries with Tastings - Local guides make the day personal
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Private Group Visit to Akrotiri & 3 Wineries with Tastings

8.Private Group Visit to Akrotiri & 3 Wineries with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $294

Visit the excavations at Akrotiri on your own, then stop at three Santorini wineries for a guided tasting of 12 wines, including Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto. The private tour lasts about 4.5 hours, includes transport and pickup, and can be customized. Guides such as Fotios, George, Maria, and Sophia have been praised for their local insight and warm company.

“Sophia is the best! Super fun, very knowledgeable, and an amazing photographer. 😊 My wife and I did the winery tour, and all three wineries were great. The first stop to visit the ancient city was very cool as well. Views from the first winery were some of the best in Santorini. If you’re going to do a tour in Santorini, Sophia is definitely your girl.”

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Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Walking Tour - What you see during the 90-minute walk
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Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Walking Tour

9.Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 36 reviews · 1.5 hours

Meet a licensed archaeologist at Akrotiri’s entrance for a 90-minute guided walk through streets, squares, workshops, pottery, and multi-story houses buried by a volcanic eruption. The guide helps you buy your entry ticket, which costs extra. Afterward, explore at your own pace or plan a separate visit to the nearby beach.

“There is a ton to learn about ancient Akrotiri here.”

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Akrotiri: Aromatherapy Couples Massage - What happens during the massage
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Akrotiri: Aromatherapy Couples Massage

10.Aromatherapy Couples Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews

At Santorini Zen Spa inside Presidential Suites in Akrotiri, you and your partner get a full-body aromatherapy Swedish massage in a private couples suite, with one therapist per person. Choose a 60- or 90-minute session when available. The experience costs $234 for up to two and includes bottled water afterward.

“It was the best massages of our lives! The staff was extremely helpful getting us to the hotel and even recommending lunch afterwards. The room was well air-conditioned and had peaceful music playing. My husband and I had the 90-minute session and felt rejuvenated after walking and hiking for most of our honeymoon. Highly recommend!”

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Santorini: Ticket for Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Choosing between signs, audio, and a guide
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Santorini: Ticket for Akrotiri Archaeological Site

11.Ticket for Akrotiri Archaeological Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Visit Akrotiri Archaeological Site in Santorini with an admission ticket and spend about one to three hours exploring a buried Minoan town beneath a protective roof. Read the English and Greek information panels, or ask about a guide at the site. The ticket is for visitors over 25; reduced-price tickets are not sold online.

“The excavation site was impressive. The timing of visit was perfect. The visit to lighthouse provided great views.”

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Akrotiri: Couples' Aromatherapy Massage - Choosing 60 or 90 minutes
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Akrotiri: Couples’ Aromatherapy Massage

12.Couples’ Aromatherapy Massage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At Santorini Princess Presidential Suites in Akrotiri, you and your partner receive a private side-by-side massage from two therapists, with aromatherapy oils and use of the changing room and shower. Choose a 60- or 90-minute session. The spa’s standard team includes one male and one female therapist; special requests may cost extra.

“We visited Greece for our anniversary and I am so glad that we booked this experience! Great massage. I recommend.”

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Half-Day Santorini South Coast and Akrotiri Tour from Fira - Perivolos and the black-sand coast
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Half-Day Santorini South Coast and Akrotiri Tour from Fira

13.Half-Day Santorini South Coast and Akrotiri Tour from Fira

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $62

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from a designated pickup point to Prophet Elias, Megalochori, Perivolos beach and Akrotiri. The tour combines island views, village lanes, beach time and ancient ruins; admission to Akrotiri costs an extra €20. Guides including Tanya and Tasha have led tours, but your guide is not guaranteed to be the same.

“Tanya and Nikos were wonderful. I have MS and need a walker to get around. They were so accommodating, helpful and courteous to me and my disability. My sister and I loved Tanya's fun way of telling us about this beautiful area. She was so outgoing, amusing, knowledgeable and fun. Recommend this tour to all who want to have a great time in Santorini.”

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Santorini: Akrotiri Excavation, Megalochori, & Beaches Tour - Megalochori: A Village Stop, Not a Long Stay
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Santorini: Akrotiri Excavation, Megalochori, & Beaches Tour

14.Akrotiri Excavation, Megalochori, & Beaches Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Visit Prophet Elias Monastery, stroll through Megalochori, explore the Akrotiri excavations independently, and spend free time at Red Beach and the black-sand coast. The seven-hour trip includes select-location pickup, an air-conditioned bus, and onboard Wi-Fi. Guides speak English or German; Akrotiri admission and meals cost extra.

“The pace was fast the walk to and from the red beach ate time that might have been better used”

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Akrotiri: Couples Massage & Pool Day Access - Is $318.40 fair for two?
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Akrotiri: Couples Massage & Pool Day Access

15.Couples Massage & Pool Day Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At Santorini Princess Presidential Suites in Akrotiri, you and your partner get a side-by-side 60- or 90-minute relaxation or deep tissue massage with essential oils, plus one hour of outdoor pool access. Two therapists work at once in a candlelit room. The spa manager is Theodoros Haralabides. The price is for a couple, and transportation and meals are not included.

“My husband and I truly enjoyed our experience here!! It was so relaxing and such a great end to our trip. We loved having all of the facilities to ourselves for thanksgiving hrs. What a treat!”

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