The 15 Best Oia Tours & Experiences

1.Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Spend about 10 hours crossing Santorini by air-conditioned bus, from the prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri to Emporio’s medieval lanes, Perissa’s black-sand shore and a local winery. The day ends with free time in Oia for sunset. A guide leads the main stops, but you’ll need to budget extra for Akrotiri’s €20 entry and bring a clear plan for your pickup and return points.

“Very nice day they pick up in time the lady explain everything about the tour top 100% Very recommended 👌👌👌”

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2.Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 988 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Top rated

Sail Santorini’s coast on a catamaran capped at 18 people, with stops planned for Red Beach, the volcano’s warm waters, Thirassia, and the Oia area. You’ll have time to swim and snorkel, then eat a barbecue meal with an open bar. Crew members named on recent trips include Maria, Alex, Nefeli, and Captain Giomnis. The route and timing can vary.

“It was great. I'm glad. Great memory. Lovely crew. A little bit expensive for what it is anyway. The towels are provided, I had not paid attention I had brought mine.Auto-translated”

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3.Santorini’s Iconic Villages: Oia, Imerovigli & Firostefani

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 708 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet at the upper Santorini cable car station for a three-hour island tour by air-conditioned minibus. Stop for caldera views in Firostefani and Imerovigli, pause in Finikia, then spend 90 minutes exploring Oia. English commentary, bottled water and round-trip transfers are included. Guides have included Yianni, George and Joanna, though your guide may differ.

“We had an excellent and memorable experience with our guide, Joanna! She was very good, well informed and knowledgeable about Santorini. Luckily we had a very small group and all worked out well with her and the driver. Everything was timely and well organized. Would recommend.”

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4.Oia Village Professional Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 499 reviews · 15 minutes - 1 hour

Meet your private photographer in Oia for a 15-minute to 1-hour shoot among its whitewashed buildings, blue domes and Aegean views. Your photographer will suggest poses and scenic spots, then send an edited digital gallery within 72 hours. Photographers including Shaqayeq Farhang, Habibi and Tahir have guided sessions here.

“What a talent she is, photos were so good and we should appreciate her effort, patience and the skill she has. It’s amazing shoot and she created memories”

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5.Couple photoshoot with 30 edited Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 388 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Meet a professional photographer from Gesti Photography for a private 30-minute to one-hour shoot in Oia. You’ll visit scenic photo spots, get help with poses, and receive 30 to 60 edited digital images within seven days. Choose a couple’s session or, if available in your selected option, a flying-dress shoot.

“Our photographer was amazing. Was really down to earth as a person and made a great experience. Would highly recommend”

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6.Customized Private Photoshoot Walk in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Join photographer Marios for a private walking photoshoot in Oia, starting and ending at the Church of the Akathist Hymn. He guides you to scenic photo spots, helps with poses, and shares tips on where to eat, shop, and explore. Your edited digital photos arrive through an online gallery in one to two weeks.

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about my photo shoot experience in Santorini! From the very beginning, everything felt effortless and personal. The photographer made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, guiding me with natural poses while still capturing authentic, candid moments. What impressed me most was not just the technical skill, but the warmth and professionalism throughout the entire process. Communication was smooth, the session was fun and relaxed, and the final gallery was delivered quickly and exceeded all expectations.”

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7.Santorini Iconic Villages Tour: Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet your guide at the top of Fira’s cable car and ride an air-conditioned minibus to Firostefani, Imerovigli, Finikia and Oia. Expect three short photo stops, about 75 minutes to wander in Oia, and local stories from guides such as Yiannis, Joanna and Akis. A vineyard stop may be added if time allows.

“It was at a good pace, Lena and driver were awesome, well informed and seeing Santorini in it's full sunny glory was fantastic. The tour was well organised and showed it off beautifully”

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8.Santorini in 5 hours: Oia, Traditional Villages & Black Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about five hours crossing Santorini by air-conditioned minibus, from Firostefani and Oia to the traditional village of Megalochori and Perivolos Beach. An English-speaking driver-guide shares local context, with guides such as George, Chris and Christos named by past participants. Expect photo stops, free time and a cable-car meeting point.

“We’ve taken a number of tours on our cruise to the Greek islands and this tour of Santorini is by far the best. To start with, the tour vehicle is a 20 person Mercedes and is modern, clean and comfortable. The best part of the tour, however, was our fabulous guide George. George was very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. He took very good care of the group and was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Santorini and of every site we visited. He knows exactly where to go and where to stand to take the best photos and always volunteers to take pics of us by each of the iconic…”

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9.Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

In Oia, Areti, a lifelong Santorini resident and former restaurant owner, leads a three-hour cooking class in her private kitchen. You help prepare a four-course Greek meal, then eat together with a glass of wine. The group is limited to six, and menus can be adapted for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets.

“Our time with yiayia was wonderful! She gave us so many interesting tips and tricks and we left the class with full bellies, more informed and had a lot of laughs. The value for the money was great and our rapport with the other guests was so enjoyable! 10/10 recommend.”

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10.Wine Tour with Sunset in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 199 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Visit Hatzidakis Winery and Santorini Wine Museum for about eight local wine samples, with a guide explaining the island’s winemaking traditions. Then head to Sun Spirit in Oia for a glass of wine and sunset views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and guides have included Mary, Susanna, Yiannis, and Akis.

“This was an amazing tour!!! Our guide was Ahki (sp?) and our driver was Thomas. We visited two wineries and all of the wine was delicious and all of our hosts at the wineries were excellent. Thomas is an excellent driver, (Santorini would be an intimidating drive for me) and Ahki has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the history of Santorini and Greece itself. He also seems to be a bit of a local rockstar. He knows everyone and is happy to introduce his friends. It was really great. We also got to meet both owners of the wineries we visited, and, although it was cloudy most of the…”

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11.Santorini 3-Winery Tour with 12 Wine Tastings and Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Visit three Santorini wineries with a driver-guide, sample 12 local wines with snacks, and end near Oia for sunset. The small group is capped at seven, pickup is offered island-wide, and guides such as Fani, George, and Elias share wine and island stories along the way.

“Awesome experience! The guide and driver were super knowledgeable and friendly. Fani is the best! Would definitely recommend”

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12.Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano,Hot Springs,Thirassia and Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 139 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $68

Sail from Santorini to Nea Kameni for a guided volcano walk, then stop near Palea Kameni to swim in sulfur-warmed water and visit Thirassia. The day ends with free time in Oia for sunset, reached by bus after the boat returns to port. Guides on some departures have included Yannis and Spyros, but staffing can vary.

“Guided tour up Nea Kameni was great, tour guide was very knowledgable and entertaining. If you choose to swim in the hot springs, it will stain your swimsuit if its white or very light colours. It would have been nice to have more time on Thirassia, we hiked up the path to eat at the top for lunch but didn't have enough time to explore Manolas (the main settlement on the island) The bus transfers were fine but having a guide explaining sites as we drove from the port near Fira to Oia would have added finishing touches. There was also no guidance or where to find the best spots…”

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13.Private Oia Panoramic Scenes: Embrace the most picturesque village of Santorini!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Explore Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia on a three-hour private tour with a local driver-guide. A deluxe air-conditioned van, pickup and drop-off, bottled water, maps and live commentary are included. Choose a departure time, tailor the route to your interests, and ask about guides such as George, Tasos or Panagiota.

“Tasos showed us the beautiful blue domed rooftops, explained the culture on the island, got us to wonderful locations of breathtaking views for great photos, and got us as close as possible to the cable car. He was so kind and patient especially with my mom who had walking issues. Highly recommend!!!”

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14.Santorini Oia: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $174

Set out on a six-hour catamaran cruise around Santorini, with stops near Thirassia, volcanic waters, Mesa Pigadia, and the Red Beach. You’ll have snorkeling gear, unlimited local drinks, and a Greek BBQ with fresh fish or chicken souvlaki. Pickup is offered, and the group is capped at 16.

“What a fantastic trip. The staff were lovely and made everything run smoothly. The drinks were chilled and the food was delicious. The stops for swimming were awesome.”

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15.Volcano Cruise With Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 97 reviews · 10 hours · from $67

From Athinios Port, sail past Santorini’s volcanic islands, with an optional unguided crater walk and a swim stop at sulfur-rich hot springs. You’ll have free time on Thirassia, then travel by bus to Oia for its alleys and sunset. A local guide joins the bus and boat; commentary is offered in five languages.

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