15 Dining Experiences in Santorini, Compared

1.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209Our pick

Visit three traditional Santorini wineries with a sommelier-guide, taste 10 local wines including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, and enjoy dinner with wine pairings. Round-trip pickup is included. The tour starts at 4:00 pm, lasts about five hours, and has space for up to eight people. Guides have included Nicholas, Constantine, and Rafael.

“Sunset Tours organised an excellent tour. Constantino our guide & sommelier was kind, helpful, articulate and very knowledgeable of the region, the wines and happy to answer any questions. Our tour was vibrant and happy through his expertise. Well done Constantino - you made our day so enjoyable.”

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2.Greek Show, Buffet Dinner, and Drinks at Dimitris

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 474 reviews · 3 hours · from $71Best value

At Dimitris restaurant in Kamari, settle in for a three-hour Greek night with a self-service buffet, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water, followed by live music and traditional dance. The show invites you to join in, and plate smashing is part of the fun. Arrive by 20:00 for dinner; transport, spirits, and cocktails are not included.

“We had such a wonderful evening! The show was fantastic, and they even celebrated our anniversary, which made the night truly unforgettable. The food was delicious, and the dancers were full of energy and amazing talent. Everything was beautifully organized, and we felt so warmly welcomed. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Santorini”

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3.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Board the King Thiras at Athinios for a sunset cruise beneath Santorini’s caldera. You’ll get volcano views, onboard English or Greek commentary, a buffet dinner, and a bus transfer from a designated pickup point. Drinks cost extra, and the bar accepts cash only. Bring a jacket for the wind.

“a lovely cruise that was relaxing and under a cannot do we got the breeze but not the sun. the crew were nice and the food was very good. really a great price and we got excellent pictures of the sunset. I would definitely recommend this cruise!”

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4.Perivolos Beach: Sun-Bed Experience FortyOne Bar Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 449 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day at FortyOne Bar Restaurant on Perivolos Beach, choosing sunbeds for two or a cabana for up to four. Your booking includes beach towels, showers, and changing-room access; food and drinks are extra unless your chosen package specifies otherwise. Beach service starts at 10:00 AM, and there is no time limit on your sunbed or cabana.

“Oh my gosh!! Just absolutely beautiful place with great service.”

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5.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about six hours on a shared Santorini boat trip, with a guided hike on the volcano, a swim near Palea Kameni’s hot springs, buffet dinner and wine, and sunset near Oia. Pickup is available if selected. Guides have included Tito and Cesar, but the crew and guide may vary.

“Loved swimming at the warm springs but it did ruin my white bathing suit. Pays to read the notes! Sober was delicious. Be aware that you do pay for all drinks other than wine at dinner.”

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6.Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Leave Vlychada Port at about 3 pm for a five-hour Santorini cruise with stops at Red Beach, the caldera hot springs and Mesa Pigadia. You’ll sail past White Beach, Indian Rocks and the Venetian Lighthouse, with a Greek dinner, BBQ and open bar included. Hotel transfers are offered by private minibus, and the group is capped at 20.

“Une expérience fabuleuse merci à l'équipage tout était parfait.la nourriture aussi .Le transfert aussi”

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7.Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

At Dimitris Tavern in Kamari, settle in for a self-service Greek buffet and unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Live musicians and costumed dancers take over at 9 pm, with folk dances, plate smashing, and chances to join in. You make your own way there; the evening lasts about three hours.

“Had a blast at this dinner! It was a lot of fun, everyone participated so you could really just get lost in the crowd and enjoy yourself! The food is incredible, definitely something for everyone and the wine was flowing! Not something I'd take kids to, as they would probably get lost in the crowd, but definitely all adults should do this!”

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8.Santorini Private Sunset Sailing Tour with Dinner, Drinks &Transfer included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $650

Set sail at 3:30 pm with a private crew on a family-owned yacht. The five-hour trip passes Red Beach, White Beach and the volcanic islets before a swim and dinner near Thirassia. Captain George is named as a guide, with Elias and Ina also described as crew. Hotel transfers, dinner and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks are included.

“Best day EVER here on our trip to Santorini, Greece! George and Elias gave us the VERY BEST sailing experience. It was a dream come true and a day to remember. We did the personal tour and they made us an authentic home cooked Greek Dinner that was one of the best Greek meals we ever had! We highly recommend this cruise! The views we put our eyes on were like heaven! George, if you are reading this… Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! You made one of my bucket list items come true! Bill and I love you to pieces.. Elias too!!”

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9.Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Set sail from Vlychada for a five-hour Santorini cruise past Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, and Akrotiri Lighthouse. Swim at Mesa Pigadia, visit the caldera hot springs, and stop near Thirasia before dinner, a BBQ, an open bar, and the sunset return. Hotel or nearby-point transfers are arranged by private minibus.

“The sunset cruise was a an amazing experience for the 17 of us. The staff and crew members were fabulous, and the food was delicious. This was a great excursion that I highly recommend!!!”

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10.Santorini Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Nea Kameni Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend an afternoon and evening cruising Santorini’s caldera, with a guided stop at Nea Kameni, time to swim near Palea Kameni, and a buffet dinner with local wine as the sun sets near Thirasia. Hotel pickup is offered from selected points. Bring sturdy walking shoes, swimwear, and €5 cash for the volcano entrance.

“This experience was amazing! From the trip to the top of the volcano to the remarkable Santorini sunset, every part was an excellent experience! It was more than worth it and I'd recommend it to anyone going to Santorini!”

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11.Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Set out from Santorini’s coast with BCU-certified guides such as Panos, Alex, or Sofia for a guided kayak trip past Mesa Pigadia, White, Red, and Kambia beaches. Snorkel with provided gear, enjoy snacks, and watch the sunset from the water before dinner at a tavern. Hotel pickup is offered; the tour lasts about four and a half hours.

“Great trip with a wonderful guide.. Marco was great! He was fun, articulate knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable from beginning to end . The kayaking was awesome and dinner was delicious. Great views of the beaches and a beautiful sunset. A must do in Santorini m!!”

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12.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

This four-hour shared cruise combines Santorini’s volcanic islands, a stop near sulfurous thermal waters, time on Thirasia, dinner aboard, and a sunset visit to Oia. An English-speaking host leads the experience, with pickup from selected meeting points. The $76 price includes dinner, boat ticket, and transport, but not drinks.

“The caldera cruise was very good. Collection and drop off is good too. The guide is welcoming. There's a welcome wine drink when you aboard, taste good. The food served is good too as we're not picky. By the way, refreshments are not included, you have to buy it there and they prefer cash or card, I saw a few paying by card. Cruise in the month of October is relaxing maybe because there's a small number of people on the boat that time. I brought my cardigan but it's not that cold when the sun sets, just nice and fresh. And you get a good view of the sunset…”

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13.Private Sunset Cruise with Full Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $480

This five-hour private catamaran cruise leaves Vlyhada Marina and passes Santorini’s red and white beaches, Indian Rocks, the lighthouse, caldera and volcano. You can swim at the hot springs and Mesa Pigadia, then eat a freshly prepared Greek BBQ as the sun sets. Hotel pickup, drinks, towels and snorkel gear are included. Crew members named on the trip include Captain Makis and host Manos.

“Absolutely brilliant ride and friendly staff. It was a worthwhile experience. The boat was clean and comfortable. We had a good experience”

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14.Night Hike, Wine Tasting, and Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

Join a guide for a 1.5- to 2-hour evening walk on sections of the Fira-Oia trail, with sunset and caldera viewpoints along the way. In Imerovigli, taste four Santorinian wines, including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, over a traditional dinner. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; guide Anastasios has led this outing.

“The food and drinks were great! Guide was very informative and helpful throughout the tour. We loved the interaction with restaurant owner/chef and servers. Made us feel welcome! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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15.Santorini 5 Hour Private Oia Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $191

Spend about five hours exploring Oia, eating at Kissiras Santorini Microgreens and tasting five Santorini wines at Artemis Karamolegos Winery. The private tour is limited to your group, with round-trip hotel transfers in a Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer. Fani has been named as a guide on a tour, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We had the absolute pleasure of joining the 5-hour Oia tour with lunch at a local farm, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, enriching, and full of charm. Our guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Santorini’s history and culture, but also brought a wonderful sense of humor and warmth that made the day even more enjoyable. The tour and guide exceeded all of our expectations and was one of our favorite experiences in Santorini. Highly recommend!!!!”

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