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15 Full-Day Tours in Santorini, Compared

26 tours  ·  from $63 a head

A short list for a small island: 15 full-day tours worth the money, each with its price, the traveller verdict and the detail to check before you pay.

Santorini Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day - Oia and Imerovigli, views with different moods
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Santorini Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day

1.Santorini Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Explore Santorini for three to eight hours with a private driver-guide, setting the pace and choosing from Oia, Firostefani, black and red beaches, Akrotiri, traditional villages, and wineries. Guides such as Theodore and Michael have led tours, though your assigned guide may differ. Hotel, airport, ferry-port, and cruise-port pickup is offered.

“We had the best day in Santorini with Micheal. He managed to show us so much of the Island, including all the must see locations. We had been worried about it being crowded as we came off a cruise ship on a day of 6 ships in port. But by being able to book a custom time (2pm) we had a great day. Micheal was very good a navigating the island around the crowds especially finding us the perfect place for pictures of the iconic Dome. We did do the winery but not the highlight of the trip very impersonal and expensive. Imerovigili was the highlight a very charming town…”

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Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing - Oia is the postcard, and the crowd magnet
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Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

2.Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $260

Spend about seven hours crossing Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with Wi-Fi and water provided. The route can take in Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, the lighthouse, Perissa’s black-sand beach and Mount Profitis Ilias. Guides named by past participants include Petros, Stavros and Giannis. You can adjust the stops to suit your interests.

“This tour with Petros was amazing! It feels like we covered the entire island and then some! He was extremely knowledgeable about the islands history and attractions and a fantastic photographer! I highly recommend this tour and Petros to anyone interested!”

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Private Overview of Santorini: Full-Day Customizable Experience! - Red Beach and a proper seaside meal
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Private Overview of Santorini: Full-Day Customizable Experience!

3.Private Overview of Santorini: Full-Day Customizable Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend six to seven hours exploring Santorini in a private, air-conditioned van with a local driver-guide. Visit Oia, Pyrgos and Red Beach, with optional stops at Akrotiri and Santo Wines. You choose the pace and can request a sunset departure. Guides named in past experiences include Mike, Vasilis and Dimitris, though your guide may differ.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Mike exploring Santorini. His local knowledge was evident and we got to experience so much more than Fira and Oia. It was so good to be able to tailor the tour to our desires.”

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Santorini Full Day Trip by Santo Luxury Escape - Firostefani and the famous blue dome
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Santorini Full Day Trip by Santo Luxury Escape

4.Santorini Full Day Trip by Santo Luxury Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $271

Spend about six hours crossing Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, bottled water and onboard Wi-Fi. The route links Oia, Firostefani, Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos, Akrotiri and Perissa, with time for views, ancient ruins and a swim. Nikos is one named guide, but your driver may differ.

“Excellent driver, kind and courteous. Flexible when we asked for more time or changes in itinerary. Highly recommend”

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Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - Emporio, black sand and Red Beach
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Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

5.Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours (approx.) · from $307

This 7.5 to 8-hour private tour links Oia, Imerovigli, Akrotiri, Pyrgos, Emporio and Santorini’s volcanic beaches, with a local guide and air-conditioned minivan. You can choose a morning or afternoon start and tailor the day. Akrotiri admission, wine tasting and lunch cost extra.

“We had an incredible day exploring Santorini with Maria! She met us right at the exit to the cable car when we arrived from our cruise ship tender. The view points she guided us to were beautiful, and also took us to spots that were not overly crowded which we never would have found on our own! There is a bit of walking to get to some view points so keep that in mind! The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was right on the beach, and food was delicious! Highly recommend this tour for anyone spending a day in Santorini!”

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Oia Sunset and Traditional Villages Full Day Tour - Emporio: lanes around a medieval fortress
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Oia Sunset and Traditional Villages Full Day Tour

6.Oia Sunset and Traditional Villages Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $66

See Santorini by air-conditioned coach, from the ancient streets of Akrotiri to Emporio’s medieval lanes, Perissa’s black sand and a winery tasting. Your day ends in Oia, where a guide leads you to the Venetian castle ruins for sunset views. Hotel pickup is offered at selected locations. Akrotiri’s €20 admission is extra from April to October.

“It was a beautiful experience I absolutely love it. The wine tasting was great and the Oia was a must such a beautiful sight. If you in Santorini please book this asap.”

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Private Full-Day Motor Yacht Cruise with Meal, Open Bar+Transfers - The volcano: a view or an optional hike
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Private Full-Day Motor Yacht Cruise with Meal, Open Bar+Transfers

7.Private Full-Day Motor Yacht Cruise with Meal, Open Bar+Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $2,232

Sail privately from Vlychada along Santorini’s red and white cliffs, past the lighthouse and into the caldera, with time for swimming, snorkeling and an optional volcano hike. Hotel transfers, lunch, snacks, drinks and snorkel gear are included. Crew members named in past trips include Captain Leo, Nikki and Nobi, though your crew may differ.

“The trip was fantastic with unbelievable views, delicious lunch and the best crew ever!! Ask for the Bonita!! They stopped for photo opportunities, swimming and snorkeling. The entire experience was everything you could ask for on a catamaran cruise!”

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Full Day Boat Rental Without a License in Santorini - What the boat includes, and what it does not
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Full Day Boat Rental Without a License in Santorini

8.Full Day Boat Rental Without a License in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Take the helm of a 17-foot, six-person boat from Vlichada, no boating license required. After a safety briefing, you set your own pace around Santorini and Thirasia, with a GPS plotter, lifejackets, water, snacks, and an ice-filled cooler on board. The rental runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; fuel, transport, and an optional skipper cost extra.

“Safe and thorough safety instructions, easy to understand. Very nice and helpful people that run the business. They even called us a taxi when we were done. I recommend renting a boat if you wanna roam free and not have to follow whatever routine activities the catamaran-tours offer and want to get away from other tourists:)”

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My Ultimate Full-Day Private Santorini Road Trip - Pyrgos: A Hill Village Made for Wandering
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My Ultimate Full-Day Private Santorini Road Trip

9.My Ultimate Full-Day Private Santorini Road Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $198

See Santorini by private vehicle in about six hours, from Profitis Ilias and Pyrgos to Perivolos, Red Beach, and Oia. An English-speaking driver handles the route, with time for photos, a swim or lunch, and your own requests. Guides on past trips have included Dimitris, Sakis, Bill, and Lucia; your assigned driver may differ.

“Kiriyakos our guide was wonderful. He accommodated all of our requests, never rushed us, and made great suggestions on where to go and what to see. He came stocked with water bottles & a phone charger too. Throughly enjoyed our tour and would recommend!”

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Best of Santorini Full Day Private Trip From Mykonos - Oia: famous views, limited time
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Best of Santorini Full Day Private Trip From Mykonos

10.Best of Santorini Full Day Private Trip From Mykonos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $901

Start with pickup anywhere on Mykonos, then travel by ferry to Santorini for a private island tour. You’ll have free time in Oia and Pyrgos, visit Profitis Ilias and Venetsanos Winery, and finish at Red Beach and Perissa. Ferry tickets, transfers and wine tasting are included; lunch is not.

“Excellent choice of route, places to visit and restaurant, very knowledgeable driver who showed us Santorini at its best”

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Real Santorini: Full-Day Private Tour - Prophet Ilias, Pyrgos and Megalochori
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Real Santorini: Full-Day Private Tour

11.Real Santorini: Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Explore Santorini with a private driver-guide, traveling by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz from Oia and Firostefani to the island’s highest point, traditional villages, Akrotiri, a black-sand beach and Santo Wines. You can shape the day around your interests, with time for a seaside lunch and wine tasting. Guides named in past trips include Bill, Giannis and Paul.

“Giannis, was fantastic, although the weather was rainy and overcasted that did not take away from the amazing experience we had. Thank you Giannis!”

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Santorini Essentials Full Day Private Tour - Akrotiri Lighthouse: a cliff edge and wide sea views
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Santorini Essentials Full Day Private Tour

12.Santorini Essentials Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $271

See Oia, Megalochori, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, Red Beach, Perissa’s black-sand shore, and the Monastery of Profitis Ilias in about six hours. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local driver-guide, bottled water, and onboard Wi-Fi. One guide named in a guest account is Mikas, though you cannot assume he will lead every departure.

“We had a great time. Mikas was our guide and he was so knowledgeable, which really made the tour interesting. I would heartily recommend the tour for anyone who wants a personalized tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

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Full Day Private Tour to Santorini - Imerovigli and Skaros Rock
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Full Day Private Tour to Santorini

13.Full Day Private Tour to Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $460

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Santorini with a private guide and driver, with pickup offered. The route links Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia with Pyrgos, the island’s highest point, Megalochori, Akrotiri, two volcanic beaches and Venetsanos Winery. Akrotiri admission and the winery visit are not included in the price.

“La diversité des lieux visités. Chauffeur impeccable et guide avec des bonnes connaissances”

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Full Day Boat Rental with License in Santorini - What a stop on Thirasia could add
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Full Day Boat Rental with License in Santorini

14.Full Day Boat Rental with License in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Take a 10-hour, self-drive boat rental from Vlychada marina, with a safety briefing and suggestions for exploring Santorini and Thirasia. The boat has adult and child life jackets, GPS, a shower and an ice cooler stocked with water and snacks. Snorkeling gear, fishing gear, a skipper and transport can be arranged or added at extra cost.

“C’était un moment exceptionnel, nous avons pu se balader et voir le volcan et Thirassia pour manger, c’était une expérience incroyable !”

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Full Day Boat Tour to Caldera Islands & Sunset in Oia by bus - Palea Kameni: warm water with a swim to reach it
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Full Day Boat Tour to Caldera Islands & Sunset in Oia by bus

15.Full Day Boat Tour to Caldera Islands & Sunset in Oia by bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend about nine hours sailing to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Thirassia, then take a bus to Oia for the sunset. A guide introduces the stops, including the volcano’s geology; Ulysses is one guide praised for his explanations and humor. Transfers are included, but the €5 volcano fee, food, towels and swimwear are extra.

“5 thumbs up to our guide Ulysses for guiding us through the volcano and sharing with us historical and geographical data about the island. Thanks for his patience and sense of humour. Even though we were surprised to be on our own during bus transfers and we got bored while waiting for sunset in Oia ( pronounce “e-I “)among masses of tourists, we’ve enjoyed that dynamic day hiking, swimming, cruising and marveling at instagrammable Santorini!”

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