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15 Guided Tours in Santorini, Compared

49 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Santorini days go fast and the good slots go faster. These 15 guided tours are priced and timed so you can choose over breakfast.

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - Oia: caldera views and narrow lanes
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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

1.Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,448 reviews · 9 - 14 hours · from $200Our pick

Take a high-speed ferry from Heraklion to Santorini, then travel by air-conditioned coach to Oia and Fira. A local guide shares island history and practical tips, while you explore both towns at your own pace. You can also buy a ticket for an optional wooden-boat cruise to the volcano and hot springs, weather permitting.

“Really well organised transfers from hotel to port. Ferry crossing was seamless and coach connections really good. Our guide was fantastic, both throughout the transfers and ahead of the visits to Oia and Fira with some great tips on the best way to get the most out of our time there.”

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Santorini: Sunset Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup - Red Beach: dramatic geology, short visit
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Santorini: Sunset Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

2.Sunset Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 900 reviews · 5 hours · from $62

See Santorini’s volcanic coast, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Profitis Ilias Monastery and the Three Bells of Fira, then get free time in Oia for the sunset. Hotel pickup, a guide, driver and bottled water are included. Guides such as Nikos and Irini lead the tour, and drivers including Vasilis and Billy handle the island’s winding roads.

“Irene (guide) was informative and friendly. We got to see 80% of Santorini, the hot spots, sunset and didn’t feel rushed. Would recommend! Thank you guys!”

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Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide - Firostefani: one chapel, a wide caldera outlook
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Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

3.Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

A private five-hour drive around Santorini links Oia’s whitewashed lanes, Firostefani’s blue-domed chapel, Megalochori, Red Beach, and Perivolos. Your English-speaking local guide can adapt the route, suggest places to eat, and share island history. Pickup is available anywhere on Santorini; cruise passengers meet in Fira after taking the cable car.

“George, our driver and guide, was very personable and knowledgeable. He was very mindful of what we wanted to do. We learned a lot on this tour. We ate a late lunch at Theofanis. Amazing food and service.”

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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

4.Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

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

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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Fira: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings - Meze, olive oil and souvlaki in Fira
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Fira: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

5.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 474 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Meet your English-speaking guide at Agios Gerasimos Square in Firostefani, then walk about 2.5 kilometers toward Fira, stopping for meze, olive oil, honey, souvlaki and other Greek foods. Guides such as Lena and Gabriel add stories about island life, while the route pairs local eateries with caldera views. Expect a small group of up to eight and a filling four-hour outing.

“Fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable about the region, local foods and agriculture. Great personality! Five stars! ⭐️”

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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

6.Akrotiri Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

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

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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Santorini Private Sightseeing Guided Tour - The lighthouse, Red Beach and Akrotiri
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Santorini Private Sightseeing Guided Tour

7.Santorini Private Sightseeing Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $127

Explore Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, from Fira and Oia to Pyrgos, Red Beach and Akrotiri. The roughly five-hour route includes bottled water and pickup anywhere on the island. Guides Vaso and Chris have led tours here, though guide assignments can vary. Akrotiri’s €12 entry ticket and cruise-port cable car fares are extra.

“We had a rough start to our tour due to technical issues, but Viator and the operator resolved this. We had a wonderful tour guide, Vaso, she customized a tour and took us around the whole island. She knew hidden spots and arranged timing to avoid the cruise ship crowds. She took pictures and we learned about Greek culture. A positive experience- highly recommend if you want a private tour rather than a bus.”

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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

8.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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Heraklion: Guided Santorini Day Trip with Ferry Cruise - The ferry crossing is quick, but plan for the sea
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Heraklion: Guided Santorini Day Trip with Ferry Cruise

9.Guided Santorini Day Trip with Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 225 reviews · from $191

Take a fast ferry from Heraklion to Santorini, then ride a guided coach to Oia and Fira. You get time to explore both towns, hear how volcanic soil shaped the island and its wine, and can add a volcano boat trip for €20 when available. Hotel pickup is optional in selected areas of Crete.

“Seats were not together which was unfortunate and unable to make changes on the fly… HOWEVER, excellent means of transporting to Santorini and visiting Oia and Fira. We did a one-way transfer and as a result of the no return, the vendor awarded us with Platinum Seating. Our stay was in Fira so upon arrival after visiting Oia we departed with our bags in tow to check-in to our hotel. Fare between Fira and Oia ~35€”

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Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h - Profitis Ilias above Pyrgos
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Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h

10.Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Visit Oia’s famous blue domes, pause above the caldera, see Profitis Ilias and walk Megalochori’s lanes before time at Perissa’s black sand beach. My Santorini Tour provides pickup, a driver-guide, bottled water and a group of no more than eight. Guides on past tours have included Constantine and Raphael, though your guide may differ.

“The other couples who were supposed to be with us canceled out so we were alone with Rafael for the whole tour, 9am to 3pm, and he was excellent!! He was very informative, interesting, friendly, flexible and spoke almost perfect English. We were so impressed with him that when the tour ended we gave him our contact information and invited him to come visit us in Florida. We highly recommend the company and the driver, Rafael. Tom N., Sarasota, Florida, USA”

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Santorini Guided Sea Kayaking with Light Lunch and Pick-up Option - Passing White Beach and Red Beach
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Santorini Guided Sea Kayaking with Light Lunch and Pick-up Option

11.Santorini Guided Sea Kayaking with Light Lunch and Pick-up Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

From Mesa Pigadia, paddle Santorini’s southern coast with a BCU-certified guide, passing black, white and red beaches and a sea cave. Expect a swim and snorkel stop, a break at secluded Kambia Beach and a light Greek lunch at a traditional tavern. Hotel pickup is an optional upgrade. Guides have included Panos, Alex and Kostas; names may vary.

“I just want to say Panos and Alex were such wonderful guides! Panos answered all of my questions that I had ahead of time and with such professionalism! My husband and I were in 1 kayak and my daughter went with Panos, he was so very kind and informative. The stop for a snack and Greek coffee was most excellent. The host was such a lovely gal. I wish I could remember her name she made us all a fruit salad and Panos made us all a Greek coffee. We had a rainy day, but Panos and Alex made the trip so memorable and fun that we didn't mind the…”

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5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour - Museums, Akrotiri, and wineries can add cost
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5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour

12.5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend about five hours exploring Santorini by private, air-conditioned minivan with a local driver-guide. You can bring your own priorities or ask your guide for suggestions, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Constantine has led a well-regarded tour, though guide assignments are not specified. Optional museum, Akrotiri, and winery visits may add fees.

“Constantine was our guide and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable and shared so much about the beautiful island of Santorini. We leave with lovely photographic images of this beautiful place. Would highly recommend this tour 👌👌👌”

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Santorini: Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing - The trail beyond the villages
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Santorini: Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

13.Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $229

Hike nearly 10 km from Fira through Firostefani and Imerovigli toward Oia, following the caldera rim with an English-speaking guide. Expect village lanes, uneven trail, volcano views, and a picnic stop near Prophet Elias chapels. The hike lasts about three to three-and-a-half hours; a hilltop sunset stop and island-wide hotel pickup and drop-off make it a half-day outing.

“Wonderful tour! Lea was excellent guide and was very patient with us non hikers!”

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Santorini: Private Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide - Ammoudi Bay and Firostefani
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Santorini: Private Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

14.Private Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $114

Explore Santorini by air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as George, Lefteris or Mike. The route can include Oia’s blue domes, Ammoudi Bay, Prophet Elias, Megalochori, Red Beach and Akrotiri Lighthouse, with pickup from your hotel, airport or port. Choose a tour lasting 3 to 7 hours and, where possible, shape the stops around your interests.

“My guide Lefteris, was fantastic. He picked me up on time and we had a solid 5 hour tour with lots of great places and photo ops. He know how to avoid the crowds and when to take a break. He also picked a great lucnh spot with excellent food and right on the beach. Would highly recommend. Thanks a lot Lefteris, for a great day out in Sanotrini.”

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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

15.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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